Welcome to the
Home Builders Institute
We have been training America's construction workforce for over 50 years!
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Home Builders Institute
Building Careers. Changing Lives.
Home Builders Institute (HBI) is the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of trade skills training and education for the building industry.
Our mission is “We change lives by education, inspiring and preparing individuals for careers in the building industry.”
The objective of all HBI programs is to train, credential, and place students in jobs within the construction industry and enable our students to positively transform their lives by providing a solid career trajectory.
All programs and trainings are at NO COST to our students.
We achieve this thanks to very generous efforts and contributions from private and corporate sponsors, state and local grants, and individual donors.
Let’s Build a Stronger Construction Workforce!


Why Should I Hire an HBI Graduate?
Hire HBI Grads! Skilled workers, job-ready from day one.

We're building careers and changing lives
Construction Training Areas of Certification
- BCT: Building Construction Technology
- Masonry
- Plumbing
- Landscaping
- Carpentry
- Solar
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Pointing
- Weatherization
*Training programs vary by location.
Ready to join the construction revolution?
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Stay Informed with Our Blog
Keep your finger on the pulse of the construction industry with our blog, featuring updates on HBI programs, the latest industry news, inspiring student success stories, and more! Visit Blog Here.
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