From hod-carrier to builder in his own right, Don Blackwell relates his experiences after 21 years in construction and offers advice to interested youngsters: attend vocational school; learn all you can in every related area that comes along; know theory; take pride in your work. (AJ)

Three building trades projects are described: Students who have designed and built their new vocational education classroom; on-the-job experience with various local firms; and cooperation between five building trades areas in the design and construction of a press box for their school's football stadium. (SA)