Features
Turnkey & Field-Ready from Day 1
No more building courses or endless admin. U Build Academy is ready to deploy — so you can train new hires and upskill your crew without slowing down.
Zero Setup
Start training today, no course-building required.
Built by Contractors
Content created by people who've actually worn work boots.
Manufacturer-Backed Content
Always up to date, always relevant.
Real-World Skills, Not Just Compliance
Go beyond check-the-box training. Our platform bridges the gap between theory and hands-on work, so your team learns what actually matters on the jobsite.
Application-First
Skills you use, not just rules you memorize.
Skill + Safety Together
Every course blends safety and real jobsite know-how.
Preserve Generational Knowledge
Capture the 'why' that's being lost as experienced workers retire.
Custom Company Portals & Measurable Results
Give your team a home base for training, HR resources, and more — while tracking progress and ROI you can measure.
Custom Company Pages
HR links, resources, and training in one place.
Faster Onboarding
New team members get field-ready in days, not weeks.
Track Progress & Certs Automatically
No more spreadsheets or lost paperwork.
Why We Exist
Rescuing the Industry from Ineffective Training
Tired of death-by-PowerPoint and workers who just follow procedures without understanding the 'why'? So are we.
No more death-by-PowerPoint training that doesn't stick.
No more DIY LMS platforms built by people who've never worn work boots.
No more wasted time, lost bids, or jobsite mistakes from workers who don't know the 'why'.
Field-Tested Training. Proven Results.
The ROI of Skills That Stick
See how real-world training moves the needle for safety, productivity, and retention.
60%
of job site incidents can be prevented with proper training. (Source: OSHA)
21%
increase in productivity for companies that invest in comprehensive training. (Source: ATD Research)
94%
of employees would stay longer at companies that invest in their career. (Source: LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report)
Let's make these numbers your reality.
Why Teams Are Joining Our Pilot
Hear what our early users think about the training experience.
"My guys actually pay attention to this training. No more blank stares during safety meetings. They get it, they remember it, and I can see it on the job site."
James R.
Crew Foreman at Commercial GC
"My crews are catching safety issues before they become incidents. This training teaches them to think like safety professionals, not just follow rules."
Sarah L.
Field Safety Lead at Trade Contractor
"We used to lose a whole day pulling crews off jobs for training. Now they can work through courses in chunks when they have downtime. No more lost production days."
David M.
Superintendent at Specialty Contractor
Field-Proven Training Content
Ready-to-deploy courses that actually stick. We teach the 'why' behind the work so your crew can catch mistakes before they happen and work smarter, not just follow procedures.
All courses available in English and Spanish
Introduction to Joint Sealants
Certificate8 hours
Waterproofing Essentials
Discover how joint sealants are critical in waterproofing and structural integrity, and learn techniques for effective application and troubleshooting.
Introduction to Traffic Coating
Certificate8 hours
Waterproofing Essentials
Learn the art of applying traffic coatings to protect surfaces from wear and weather, ensuring lasting performance in high-traffic areas.
Introduction to Air Barriers
Certificate8 hours
Waterproofing Essentials
Understand how air barriers improve energy efficiency, moisture control, and building durability, and learn to install them with precision.
Introduction to Below-Grade Waterproofing
Certificate8 hours
Waterproofing Essentials
Learn strategies to protect below-grade structures, such as foundations and basements, from water intrusion and environmental stress.
Introduction to Cementitious Waterproofing
Certificate8 hours
Waterproofing Essentials
Equip yourself with the skills to use cementitious waterproofing to shield structures from water damage and environmental forces.
Introduction to Concrete Repair
Certificate8 hours
Waterproofing Essentials
Master the skills to assess and repair concrete damage, ensuring long-lasting and structurally sound results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about U Build Academy training and implementation.
U Build Academy is a training platform built by construction pros, for construction pros. We combine online and hands-on learning to help teams work safer, faster, and smarter—no fluff, just real results.
We're for general contractors, trade professionals, safety managers, and anyone who wants to level up their crew's skills without the usual training headaches.
Courses are available online, so your team can learn anytime, anywhere—even on the jobsite. For hands-on skills, we offer in-person sessions and a Train-the-Trainer program so you can run training your way.
We preserve the generational knowledge that's being lost as experienced workers retire. Our content captures the 'why' behind construction practices so your crew can catch mistakes before they happen and work smarter, not just follow procedures. Built by people who've been there, designed to make a measurable impact.
No experience needed! We offer beginner and advanced courses, so everyone can build skills at their own pace.
Our courses align with industry safety standards and best practices, but they're not a direct replacement for official OSHA certifications. We focus on practical, job-ready skills.
Yes! All of our courses are available in both English and Spanish. We understand that construction crews are diverse, and we want to ensure that safety training reaches every member of your team in their preferred language.
Absolutely. Our Train-the-Trainer program lets supervisors and managers lead training for their teams, making it easy to scale learning across your company.
Teams using U Build Academy report faster onboarding, fewer jobsite incidents, and more confident workers. Our goal is to make training pay for itself in real-world outcomes.
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