Helping to fill the construction worker pipeline Gene Marrano July 9, 2021 1 min read FB photo A local company, Build Smart Institute, is training new construction workers to deal with a worker shortage, with another class starting on Monday. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Council member hears about downtown issuesNext: Update: Jae Valley is now open Related Stories 1 min read New VT football coach James Franklin speaks during Board of Visitors meeting Clark Palmer November 18, 2025 2 min read Roanoke City Council denies rezoning for addiction treatment center Ian Price November 18, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech hires James Franklin to be next Head Football Coach Clark Palmer November 17, 2025