Villa Rica, September 5, 2025
News Summary
Villa Rica-based Caliber 1 Construction is expanding its Building My Blueprint internship into a year‑round program after hosting seven new interns and two returning students this summer. The change moves the program beyond a short summer cycle to provide continuous mentorship, rotational exposure across project management, site operations, and administrative roles, and sustained hands‑on work on active commercial projects. The program has placed dozens of college students from across the Southeast, pairing interns with project managers and field superintendents. Caliber 1 is accepting applications from students in construction management, engineering, and business fields.
Caliber 1 Construction expands internship into year‑round program after Summer 2025 session
Caliber 1 Construction is expanding its Building My Blueprint internship into a year‑round program after hosting a group of nine interns during Summer 2025. The company reported it hosted seven new summer interns and two returning interns this past summer as part of the program, and will now offer ongoing placements to deepen workforce development in commercial construction.
What happened
This summer’s cohort included seven students joining the program for the first time and two interns who returned to continue their development within the company. The returning interns expanded their responsibilities: one broadened her focus to include human resources and administration, while the other continued hands‑on work with field superintendents on active job sites. The program’s move to year‑round will allow more sustained mentorship and project assignments across academic calendars.
Why it matters
The shift to continuous internships is intended to strengthen pathways into construction careers by offering longer, more varied exposure to industry tasks. Since launching in 2016, the Building My Blueprint initiative has hosted more than 40 college students from across the Southeast, providing practical training in areas such as project management, job site coordination, preconstruction planning and project delivery. Interns work beside experienced field experts and project managers and often contribute to municipal centers, educational facilities and retail developments.
Program background and goals
Created in 2016, the internship was designed to move students beyond classroom instruction and into real construction environments. The program emphasizes hands‑on experience in commercial construction, giving students exposure to planning, coordination and the day‑to‑day tasks that keep projects moving. The company says the year‑round expansion reinforces its commitment to workforce development and to preparing the next generation of construction professionals.
Staff and participant development
Returning students in the Summer 2025 session included a university student who added HR and administrative responsibilities to her internship and another who continued field work with superintendents on active sites. Summer interns reported that the program offers regular, meaningful involvement rather than passive observation; participants described daily engagement with tasks and people who support their growth. The company’s leadership framed the expansion as a way to invest more deeply in future industry leaders and to provide more consistent mentorship.
Who can apply
As the program scales, the company is inviting applications from students studying construction management, engineering and business‑related fields. The ongoing model aims to accommodate academic schedules and provide longer learning arcs that can include cross‑departmental rotations.
How to apply
Students interested in applying can find more information and submit applications through the company’s internship page at caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships.
Company context
Caliber 1 is based in Villa Rica and recently marked its 20th anniversary. The company has positioned the internship as part of a broader effort to nurture local and regional construction talent and to connect academic programs with on‑the‑job learning.
Additional page details
The online announcement of the program expansion also appeared alongside weather and site navigation elements on the page where the post was published. The page included practical site details such as links for account management and notices about browser security recommendations. Contact and application details remain available on the company’s internship page.
FAQ
What is the Building My Blueprint internship?
The program is a hands‑on internship designed to give college students practical experience in commercial construction, including preconstruction planning, project management and job site coordination.
When did the program start?
The internship launched in 2016 and has since hosted more than 40 college students from across the Southeast.
How many interns participated in Summer 2025?
Summer 2025 included seven new interns and two returning interns who continued their development within the company.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students studying construction management, engineering or business‑related fields are invited to apply. The year‑round model aims to suit different academic calendars.
Where can I apply or get more information?
Visit the internship information and application page at caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program status | Expanded from summer sessions to a year‑round internship model |
| Summer 2025 cohort | Seven new interns and two returning interns |
| Launched | 2016; more than 40 college students hosted since launch |
| Learning focus | Project management, job site coordination, preconstruction to delivery |
| Who should apply | Students in construction management, engineering, and business fields |
| Location | Company based in Villa Rica; internships include work on regional commercial projects |
| Application link | caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships |
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