HISTORY

Born out of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange which was founded in 1901, CIEF works to introduce and engage high school students and young adults to the rewarding careers available in the built environment. In 2023-24, CIEF will serve more than 10,000 students through our programs and award more than $145,000 in academic and summer program scholarships.

OUR MISSION

To empower students to pursue careers in the built environment.

OUR PURPOSE

The Construction Industry Education Foundation develops construction, design, and trade professionals through educational endeavors, mentoring initiatives, and training activities.

OUR VALUES

Enthusiasm
​Building Excitement

Our team has a great attitude and gives a dang about what we do. We are mission-driven and are enthusiastic advocates for the industry we serve and for the youth we want to build a future career within it. We delight in demonstrating to the world we have the team, talent and tools to execute our core focus.

Collaboration
​Building Together

Here We Build isn’t a tagline; it’s our commitment. We pursue and achieve goals together because what we do is how a team sport should be played. We collaborate because we know playing well with others gives everyone license to share in our success and become stakeholders in our pursuit of our core focus. We win hearts and minds.

Reliability
​Building Trust

The reliability and dedication of our team to excel is seen and appreciated by our members and donors. Doing what we say and being counted upon sets a standard for the concierge-level execution for which we are known. We take our work seriously and are loyal to our teammates and the communities we serve. ​We believe integrity counts.

Innovation
​Building Solutions

We challenge convention, because “we’ve always done it that way” is never an acceptable answer. Our DNA is comprised of talent and inventiveness, which is at the core of our ability to solve problems with creativity and innovation. Our peers see us in action and see the platinum standard, which ​is why they want to partner or emulate us.

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By upholding these core values, we strengthen our collective impact and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and professionals. At CIEF, we are committed to building together, taking ownership, and remaining unified in our mission to empower individuals to pursue fulfilling careers in the built environment while nurturing and retaining the talent that will shape the future workforce.