Building Trades - Construction Worker Resource Links

Career Resources

Vocational Information Center
Explore careers in carpentry and construction.

WITC Employment Connection
Job opportunities for WITC students, graduates, and alumni.

Carpentry Basics & Resources

Health & Safety

Center to Protect Worker's Rights
The CPWR is the research, development and training arm of the Building and Construction Trades
Department, AFL-CIO. They provide Hazard Alerts which are flyers that aid workers in protecting themselves.

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Includes OSHA regulations and compliance links.

Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry
Download the 2002 guide to scaffold use in the construction industry provided by OSHA.

Wisconsin Department of Commerce: Safety and Building Division, Publications
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce is the state's primary agency for delivery of integrated services to business.

Online Industry Publications

Trade Organizations

Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
The Building and Construction Trades Department works to address the critical legislative and economic
issues that impact the construction industry. They coordinate activity and provide resources to 15 affiliated
trade unions in the construction industry.

Construction WebLinks
Sponsored by Thelen Reid & Priest LLP this site links to organizations as well as other  resources and
industry sites of interest to the construction trade.

NAHB: National Association of Home Builders
The NAHB exists to represent the building industry by serving its members and affiliated state and local
building associations.

NAWIC: National Association of Women in Construction
The mission of the NAWIC is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.

Wisconsin Builders Association
The Wisconsin Builders Association represents more than 6500 member firms who are professionals
involved in residential and commercial light construction.