Established in 1983, the Home Builders Institute is a nonprofit workforce development corporation. The institute provides vocational training and employment programs for youths at risk, adult offenders and people with disabilities. It organizes interactive sessions for workers to learn general and residential construction-specific English. The Home Builders Institute offers a variety of training materials, including textbooks, videos and CD-ROMS based on industry standards developed by builders, remodelors and educators. In addition, the institute provides training programs in the fields of carpentry, electrical wiring, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, plumbing and facilities maintenance. It is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. The Home Builders Institute is located in Washington, D.C.
The National Association of Home Builders, also known as NAHB, serves the housing industry and the public. Founded in 1942, it offers a range of housing options. The association is a federation of more than 800 state and local entities. The National Association of Home Builders has over 200,000 members, homebuilders and remodelers. It specializes in multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting and design services. The association also works with federal agencies. The National Association of Home Builders offers educational and training solutions. In addition, it conducts meetings, trade shows and workshops. The association organizes the International Builders' Show.
