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Building Design + Construction: Building a Skilled Trades Workforce

Jul. 28, 2026

Building Design + Construction

Southland Industries was recently featured in Building Design + Construction, where we shared how we are helping build the next generation of skilled trades professionials through training, technology, mentorship, and community partnerships.

The article features insights from Henry Nutt III, Business Development Executive, Tony Lowe, Detailing Manager, and Curtis Harbour, Vice President of Labor Relations, including how we:

  • Using innovative technology as a recruiting tool
  • Promote careers though hands-on training and skills development
  • Adapt training and workforce development efforts to meet evolving industry needs
  • Invest in early careers mentorship, networking, and opportunities for at-risk communities
  • Prepare our people for sustainable construction practices, including energy-efficient HVAC systems, smart building technology, net zero energy strategies, prefabrication, and waste reduction

As our industry evolves, we continue to adapt how we recruit, train, and develop our people to build the skills needed for the future. Read the full article here.

About Southland

As an MEP building systems expert, Southland Industries provides integrated, full lifecycle solutions that optimize the design, construction, operation, and efficiency of buildings. Through collaborative partnerships with our clients and the collective expertise of our people, we create premier built environments and future-ready spaces where communities and businesses can thrive. 

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