Learn the trade.
Earn the license.
A two-year, hands-on apprenticeship with certified Build Officers. Learn every step of residential construction — from land use and permitting to handing over the keys.
- Starting pay
- $25/hr
- Program
- 2 yrs
- Trades
- 5
The Program
You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with licensed contractors on real homes — from the first survey stake to the certificate of occupancy. You learn by building.
- 01
Land use & site work
Read surveys, evaluate parcels, and set foundations that pass the first inspection.
- 02
Permitting & code
Navigate zoning, submit permit packages, and speak the language of your local building department.
- 03
Full new home construction
Frame to finish. Ride every phase of a home through completion under a licensed Build Officer.
- 04
BREMP certification path
Graduate ready to test in Building, Roofing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing.
The BREMP Trades
Master five disciplines, not one.
Build Officers are cross-trained across the full BREMP framework. You leave the program fluent in every system that goes into a home.
Building
Framing, foundations, envelope.
Roofing
Trusses, decking, finish systems.
Electrical
Rough-in, panels, service entrance.
Mechanical
HVAC, ductwork, ventilation.
Plumbing
Supply, waste, fixture installation.
The Offer
Paid to learn a trade that lasts.
This is a career on-ramp, not an internship. Apprentices start at a competitive wage with performance bonuses layered on top.
- $25.00 / hour starting pay
- Bonuses tied to milestones & certifications
- Full-time, year-round work on active builds
- PPE, tools, and training provided
- Direct pathway to licensed contractor status
Selection & Oversight
Selected by the Better Building Council.
Every apprentice is reviewed and approved by the Better Building Council — the governing body that certifies Build Officers and upholds the BREMP standard.
Better Building Council
The deciding body on apprentice selection and Build Officer certification.
BREMP Standard
Building · Roofing · Electrical · Mechanical · Plumbing — the five pillars of every Build Officer.
Apply Now
Ready to start your career path?
Tell us a little about yourself. We'll review with the Better Building Council and reach out about next steps and an on-site interview.
- No prior construction experience required
- Must be 18+ and able to work full-time
- Reliable transportation to jobsites