TEACH Construction

What TEACH Construction does

TEACH Construction, a division of Building Workforce Solutions, L3C (a Colorado-incorporated social enterprise founded in August 2018 by Michael Smith after his departure from the Colorado Home Building Academy), provides construction trade instructional resources for middle schools, high schools, vocational schools, and two-year colleges. The company's content library comprises Google Slides presentations, over 100 lesson videos (with clickable interactive elements), more than 50 quizzes, skills exercises, build projects, and 3D models covering safety, tools, framing, electrical, plumbing, painting, and foundations, with resources aligned to NCCER, HBI, and MC3 industry competency frameworks. Distribution is digital-first via the TradeSkillsU YouTube channel (where 80%+ of video content is free), the teachconstruction.org website, and LMS-integrated Common Cartridge files compatible with Google Classroom, Canvas, D2L, Moodle, and Schoology.

The company operates three primary e-learning platforms: TEACHconstruction.online (private-label LMS for Premium Plus School Partners), TradeSkillsU.com (adult learner portal), and BuildingCTE.com (demo portal). Revenue is generated primarily through annual subscriptions with three tiers: a $200 Basic/free tier, a $1,825 Premium tier for schools and non-profits ($175 setup fee), and a $3,500 For-Profit Business tier ($300 setup fee), with bulk pricing for districts of 8+ schools. Go-to-market combines product-led growth (YouTube content, self-serve demos, community HUB) with consultative sales for enterprise and for-profit customers. The company has secured strategic partnerships with Benjamin Moore and PDCA (2019, $100K grant for painting curriculum), the Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association (2020, powering SNHBAlearn.com), and operates the Tools in Schools merchandise initiative to subsidize subscription costs. Parent organization Building Workforce Solutions also operates adjacent subsidiary platforms including TradeSkillsMatch.com and BuildingCredentials.com to extend the workforce-development funnel beyond K-12 curriculum delivery.

Name

TEACH Construction

Legal name

Building Workforce Solutions, L3C

Website

https://teachconstruction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEACH Construction, a division of Building Workforce Solutions, L3C, provides subscription-based construction trade instructional resources (videos, quizzes, presentations, 3D models, and an LMS) to K-12 schools, vocational programs, and workforce-development organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Education Technology

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Services (EDAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Construction training curriculum
• Vocational education platform
• LMS-ready course content
• CTE construction resources
• Trades workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Premium School/Non-Profit Subscription: Annual flat-rate subscription providing unlimited students and teachers from the same campus, LMS-ready course files, and one-on-one virtual training
2. For-Profit Business Subscription: Higher-tier annual subscription for commercial entities with unlimited access and dedicated onboarding
3. Basic Subscription: Limited resource access with self-paced training, includes Safety, Measure and Mark topics, and select premium resources
4. TEACHconstruction.online LMS: Private label portal hosting service for school partners as part of Premium Plus subscription
5. Tools in Schools Merchandise: Merchandise sales where profits fund construction training programs in high schools and reduce subscription costs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TEACH Construction sells subscription-based digital instructional resources for construction trade education, delivered as modular units of Google Slides presentations, lesson videos, quizzes, skills exercises, 3D models, and build projects. Offerings are packaged for K-12 schools, vocational programs, non-profits, and for-profit construction businesses, with LMS-ready files and a private-label e-learning portal (TEACHconstruction.online) for school partners. The curriculum is aligned to NCCER, HBI, and MC3 industry competency frameworks.

Product overview

TEACH Construction is an educational technology platform offering instructional resources for 21st-century construction classroom training. The platform operates on a modular architecture combining the core Instructional Resources Library with dedicated e-learning platforms (TEACHconstruction.online for school partners, TradeSkillsU.com for adult learners, and BuildingCTE.com for demos) plus a private-label portal service for partners. Resources include Google Slides presentations, lesson videos, quizzes, skills exercises, 3D models, and build projects organized into subscription tiers (Basic/free, Premium, Premium Plus Lite, Premium Plus). The TEACHer Community HUB provides supplementary community support. The company is a division of Building Workforce Solutions, L3C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEACHer Community HUB: A community platform for teachers and instructors to find support, swap advice, learn new approaches, and share success stories. Includes monthly lunch-and-learn sessions, TEACH-Talks videos, and a monthly podcast.
• Tools in Schools
• Premium Plus
• Painting Fundamentals Course

Products and services

• Instructional Resources Library Primary curriculum and instructional resource offering for construction trade education across topics including safety, tools, framing, electrical, plumbing, and painting; designed for classroom, shop, and online use by schools, vocational programs, and construction businesses.
• TEACHconstruction.online E-Learning Portal Dedicated e-learning portal hosting school partners with ready-to-use learning management system capabilities and private-label delivery.
• Private Label Portal Service White-label e-learning portal solution offered to trade associations and homebuilders, powering custom branded learning portals such as SNHBAlearn.com with TEACH Construction curriculum.
• TradeSkillsU.com Adult Learner Portal Learning portal oriented to adult learners with construction curriculum and trades training videos for workforce development audiences.
• TEACHer Community HUB Community platform providing support, advice sharing, teaching tips, FAQs, and live sessions for teachers and instructors using TEACH Construction resources.
• Painting Fundamentals Course Comprehensive painting course covering brushes, rollers, preparation techniques, application methods, knowledge reviews, and skills exercises; developed with Benjamin Moore sponsorship.
• Tools in Schools Initiative Merchandise Merchandise sales program where profits fund construction training programs in high schools and reduce subscription costs for target audiences annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of school training programs utilizing YouTube for TEACH Construction content
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Nevada Homebuilders AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2020TEACH Construction powers SNHBAlearn.com - a private label learning portal launched by the HBA for workforce development. Portal provides construction curriculum including nearly 100 trades training video lessons at no cost to Clark County School System. 6 teachers and 5 schools signed up with over 200 students as of October 2020.
• Benjamin MoorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2019Paint manufacturer provided $100,000 in grant funding to PDCA and TEACH Construction for workforce development initiative. Developed 15-segment Trade Best Practice video series and classroom program for painting professionals. Benjamin Moore sponsored initial development of painting instructional resources used in training programs across the country.
• Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2019National trade association partnered with Benjamin Moore and TEACH Construction for Painting Contractor Workforce Development Initiative. Created 15-segment Trade Best Practice video series for beginners covering topics including taping, sanding, and rolling. PDCA has nearly 310,000 members in the U.S. and Canada.
• HBI (Home Building Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-recognized curriculum standard that TEACH Construction resources can augment or replace. Resources aligned to HBI competency frameworks.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-recognized curriculum standard that TEACH Construction resources can augment or replace. Resources aligned to NCCER competency frameworks.
• MC3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-recognized curriculum standard that TEACH Construction resources can augment or replace. Resources aligned to MC3 competency frameworks.
• Build Strong Academy (formerly Colorado Homebuilding Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal home organization where TEACH Construction was conceived. Founded by Clayton Homes (Berkshire Hathaway company). TEACH Construction initiative originated from this academy's success and collaborative mindset.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vector Solutions: Vector Solutions is a large workforce training and compliance platform serving multiple industries including construction, manufacturing, and public safety. Offers a broader portfolio than TEACH but competes for the same construction company training budgets via its For-Profit Business segment equivalent.
• Edmentum: Edmentum is a large K-12 edtech company providing comprehensive online learning solutions including CTE, credit recovery, and core academic content. Much larger and more diversified than TEACH but competes in the K-12 digital curriculum market and could expand its construction trades offerings to compete directly.
• Tooling U-SME (Amatrol): Tooling U-SME, now part of Amatrol, is a much larger workforce training platform covering manufacturing and skilled trades with both online and hands-on training solutions. While broader than TEACH's construction-only focus, it serves overlapping B2B workforce development buyers including manufacturers and skilled trade employers.

Others

• SkillsUSA: SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. While not a direct commercial competitor, it is an ecosystem participant that influences CTE curriculum choices and teacher networks, making it thematically adjacent to TEACH's K-12 construction trade focus.

Direct peers

• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research): NCCER is the dominant U.S. construction industry curriculum standards body, providing accredited craft training and certifications across more than 70 craft areas. TEACH Construction explicitly positions its resources as aligned with or replacements for NCCER curriculum, making this the most direct peer in construction trades training.
• HBI (Home Building Institute): HBI provides training and certification for the residential construction industry, including programs for trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting. TEACH Construction references HBI as one of the three industry-recognized curriculum frameworks its resources align with, making HBI a direct curriculum competitor and standards peer.
• MC3 (Multi-Craft Core Curriculum): MC3 is a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship curriculum framework for construction craft laborers, administered through the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). TEACH explicitly aligns to MC3 as one of three industry standards, making it a direct curriculum frameworks peer in construction trades training.
• Knowledge Matters: Knowledge Matters provides CTE curriculum including construction pathway courses, business simulations, and career-focused content for high schools. Targets the same K-12 CTE buyer as TEACH Construction with a similar B2B EdTech business model selling digital curriculum to schools and districts.
• iCEV (CEV Multimedia): iCEV provides career and technical education multimedia curriculum for K-12 schools, including construction trades pathways, agricultural, health science, and other CTE programs. Operates a similar EdTech SaaS model delivering video-based instructional content to schools, making it a close comparable in CTE curriculum delivery.

Emerging players

• Construct-Ed: Construct-Ed is an online training platform serving the construction industry with continuing education and craft training content. While more focused on professional continuing education than K-12 schools, it competes for the construction workforce training segment and represents an emerging digital-only peer in construction training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TradeSkillsU
• Xx.com/TEACHConstruct
• Facebookfacebook.com/TEACHConstruction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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