A Day in the Life

Name: Randy Bratton
Company: Randy Bratton Builder
Position: Owner
Typical Day: I’m active in all aspects of construction, so I’m very hands-on. I meet with the framers, plumbers, electricians and sub-contractors to make sure we are building the best home possible for my clients. My work is ever-changing, depending on how many projects I have going at one time.
Education: Hard work
Advice: There is no substitute for hand-on experience, so work, work, work. Apprentice with someone you respect and do what you enjoy. When I build someone’s home, it brings my life dignity and worth. Be proud of what you do and your work will show it.
Potential Annual Earnings: $70,000 - $100,000

To reach older students, the HBAA started a statewide Career Day Program. HBAA staff and builder members visit Career Day Programs at various high schools and civic centers, speaking to students about the many career opportunities in the home building industry. If you would like someone to speak to your students at a Career Program, send a request to margiewalters@hbaa.org.

In addition, the Foundation helps fund brochures educating students, parents, and high school counselors, coaches, and teachers about career opportunities in the home building industry. Currently, there are two brochures available, "Worried About Their Future?" which is geared to teachers, coaches, parents and counselors, and "Build Your Future Plans," which is aimed at students. If you would like copies of either brochure, send a request to info@hbaa.org. In your e-mail, list your address and how many copies you will need.

Leaders from the Home Builders Association of Alabama throughout the state attend local career days. For a list of career days we have scheduled, please take a look at our calendar of events.

For information on what you can do to support the Alabama Home Builders Foundation, please call 1.800.745.4222 or write to info@hbaa.org.