Construction Training & Education Center

In fulfilling its core mission, The Challenge Program connects social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Through the course of its vocational training program, trainees work toward earning their GED or high school diploma while simultaneously learning construction and “life” skills by rehabilitating low-income housing in Wilmington’s most neglected neighborhoods. The Program employs green building practices, introducing such methods and technologies to end users who are typically the last to benefit from such practices.


This project aspires to embody the mission of The Challenge Program. Not only have the students constructed the building as part of their curriculum, the building serves as both a showcase of current techniques and a laboratory for testing new ideas in sustainable construction.  The project aims to achieve a LEED Gold rating from the USGBC.

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Rainscreen wall panel installation

 
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Rainscreen panel construction 
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Salvaged Wood Block Floor

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Job Posting: Architect I/Designer I

We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills along with drafting and modeling abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architect I/Designer I position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing design concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration.   The candidate must be a multi-tasking, detail-oriented, hard-working team player.  

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Job Posting: Architect II/Designer II

We are seeking a full time Designer II or Architect II. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. The roles and responsbilities of the Architect II/Designer II position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect or Manager supervision; demonstrate an imaginative, creative and innovative design solutions to technical problems; be flexible, a motivated multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a hard-working team player. Candidates should be fluent in digital and physical three-dimensional modeling, demonstrate strong graphic communication skills, and be passionate about design and architecture. The position requires the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, coordinate the efforts of consultants, and an ability to tackle new challenges.  

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If you would like to be considered for an internship or full-time position, e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and portfolio to employment@digsau.com as one PDF document.  Please limit attachments to 2MB.  We will respond to you should the appropriate opportunity be available.  No phone calls please.