For over a decade, through the commitment of developers and elected officials across Texas, the Better Builder® Program improves conditions in the construction industry. Through policy change and community education, the Better Builder® Program seeks to improve conditions in the Texas construction industry by advocating for the following workplace standards: living wages, OSHA safety training, worker’s compensation coverage, local hiring goals and independent third-party monitoring.
Workers Defense Project worked with local construction workers to get their recommendations on common sense workplace standards that would greatly increase their safety on the job and improve their ability to provide for their families and continue in the construction career. Those conversations led to the creation of the Better Builder® Program