Southern Illinois Builders Association

10/23/2026

Fox 2 SIBA / SICAP Metro Construction Career Expo video link:

Union and industry leaders are looking for the next generation of workers in the skilled industry trades.

10/23/2026

2026 SIBA Metro Construction Career Expo

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10/19/2026

Congratulations to the 24 graduates that recently graduated from the Career Pathways of Southern Illinois. Career Pathways is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to connecting individuals to family-sustaining jobs in the construction and utility sectors.

They develop programs that help our members expand employment and advancement opportunities, upgrade the skills of their current employees, and recruit and retain qualified job candidates.

Their programs give opportunities and hope by preparing low-income, unemployed and young workers seeking careers in various targeted industries, in preparation for the Construction Apprenticeship system by matching the needs of the construction industry by providing trainees with the necessary skills and knowledge to possibly enter a registered apprenticeship in the building and construction trades.

Congratulations Graduates!

10/16/2026

We’re looking forward to the Southern Illinois Builders Association Fall Industry Reception tomorrow! We always appreciate the opportunity to strengthen relationships and connect with the people who help move our industry forward. We’ll see you there!

10/15/2026

Please share this post. Careers in Construction are a great option that is available to all individuals.

10/05/2026

Beautiful day Saturday for the Bass Bash sponsored by USI Insurance Services and Southern Illinois Builders Assn.

09/29/2026

Last week, members of the M&R Construction team joined friends and industry partners for the annual Southern Illinois Builders Association Sporting Clays Event at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL.

It was a great day of friendly competition, networking, and spending time with others in our local construction industry. Thank you to SIBA for putting together another great event!

09/28/2026

09/23/2026

2026 Southern Illinois Career Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin. Thanks to the following unions that participated: Electricians Local 702; Downstate Illinois Laborers District Council; Bricklayers Local 8; Boilermakers Local 363; Sheet Metal Workers Local 268; Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 551 and 160; Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 143; Mid America Carpenters Regional Council; and Iron Workers Local 392 & 782. Over 800 students are expected to attend over September 22, 23 and 24.

09/11/2026

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SOLICITING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and have awarded 169 scholarships totaling approximately $330,399.93.

SIBA solicits candidates for the SIBA Scholarships in the fall and requests that all information be submitted by November 6, 2026 for the SIBA Education Committee to meet and make their selections.

To be eligible for a SIBA Scholarship:
• candidates must be pursuing a degree in the field of Construction Management / Construction Related Engineering / Architectural-Interior Design / Construction Safety;
• cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0. Application must include a current copy of transcript and is required. ;
• submit a personal recommendation from a person unrelated to the applicant within the current year; planning to enroll as a full-time student and maintain full-time student status (12 hour minimum); part-time students working full-time in the construction industry will be awarded partial awards (written verification from full-time employer required);
• show evidence that individual applying is related to an individual employed full-time by an SIBA Member firm for a minimum of 2 years (written evidence from employer required within the current year); and
• a typewritten report (minimum of 500 words) on career goal and what events they have experienced in their life that made them decide to decide to pursue a career in the construction field and the quality of the essay will be judged.

To obtain a complete list of requirements for the SIBA scholarships, please contact Donna at the SIBA office 618-624-9055 or by email to [email protected].

The Southern Illinois Builders Association is a trade association of contractors representing approximately 500 commercial and industrial building, highway and utility construction contractors throughout Southern Illinois.