Sound the alarm! The construction trade is ageing and losing talented, capable personnel to retirement. And young people… they just don’t see construction as a viable career choice.

Not so fast! Conditions are not so dire!! The fact is that many of tomorrow’s aspiring builders, engineers, designers and contractors are currently participating in various construction management and trade program within numerous educational institutions located throughout the country. And these individuals will certainly have a positive impact on the business and industry in the years ahead.

Trumbull-Nelson, not without its fair share of grayish domes and receding hairlines, certainly appreciates the benefits that seasoned, experienced personnel bring to the work process. But a company that seek business longevity and wishes to effectively compete and prosper in tomorrow’s marketplace recognizes the need to continually hire young, energetic personnel with training, who are attuned to today’s most sophisticated construction methods. Over the years, Trumbull-Nelson has turned to places like Vermont Technical College, in Randolph, Vermont for such job candidates.

One of the company’s newest hires and recent graduates of Vermont Technical College (VTC) is Anthony (Tony) Instasi. Tony, who is serving Trumbull-Nelson and its clients as an estimator and project manager, earned an Associate Degree in Construction Practice and Management at the School. For Tony, VTC was an important stepping-stone, nestled between his participation in a high school building trades program and summer work as a carpenter with a Canaan (VT) based contractor, and his current position with Trumbull-Nelson. The School helped prepare Tony for the rigors of his current position. He brings a strong understanding of blueprints, and technical knowledge of how structures are built; essential elements to effectively review and assess each building project under his review.

Tony grew up in Stewartstown, NH. For those unfamiliar with New Hampshire geography, Stewartstown is near Colebrook—and darn close to the Canadian border! This northern location has afforded him ample opportunity to pursue his many recreational interests, including hunting, skiing and camping. Commuting distance to his Upper Valley workplace prompted his decision to secure housing in Lebanon, NH. Although early morning traffic on Rt. 120 between Lebanon and Hanover can offer challenges, there is far less chance of sharing the highway with a wayward moose!

Tony really enjoys working with each Trumbull-Nelson client, and excels at the challenge of meeting the customer’s budget requirement. What makes the job particularly interesting and rewarding for him? “I really enjoy the teamwork within the office. If I need something, I know I can ask…and if the project management staff needs something, I do my best to help them out.”

Sounds like a young man with a great future in the business! Trumbull-Nelson appreciates Tony’s hard work and positive approach to all estimating and project management tasks. He is the sort of spirited individual that is helping move the business and industry in a forward direction.