Wake County's
Construction
Crews.
We're recruiting. We're training. We're launching.
Help us build the first pilot crews.
Why BuildUp Exists
For years, we watched two separate problems in Wake County that are actually one problem.
General Contractors can't find reliable labor. They work with whoever they can get — and it costs them $2–5k per job in re-work, delays, and job site problems.
Workers in our community can't break into skilled trades. No training. No pathway. No one investing in them before they set foot on a job site.
BuildUp is the bridge. We train workers from Wake County communities, certify them OSHA 10, and place them on real jobs with real GCs.
We're not a staffing agency. We're a workforce development company that happens to supply labor.
Right now, we're recruiting our first cohort of workers and hunting for 2–3 pilot GCs willing to shape this with us. If you're in, the upside is significant.
Founder & COO, BuildUp Labor Co.
A systems architect meets an operations expert who's been in the trenches. That's how you build something that lasts.
— In Progress
Built for This Work.
Tyson Gillis has spent 23 years moving equipment, managing teams, and understanding what reliable operations actually look like from the ground up.
He's managed production teams of 6–10 people, operated across logistics and distribution for two decades, and is currently training in construction — working alongside tradesmen in masonry and carpentry on active Wake County job sites.
He's not a distant executive. He's on the tools. When we train our first cohort of workers, Tyson trains too. His OSHA 10 certification is in progress — right alongside the workers we're recruiting.
That's intentional. You don't build a crew-based company from a conference room.
How It Works
How many workers? What trade? When do you need them? We ask the questions that matter — and only those questions.
2-minute formAvailability, bill rates, and a sample contract within 24 hours. No surprises. Net 7 weekly billing. Clear invoices that match your job cost tracking.
24-hour responseOSHA 10 certified. W-2 employees. Fully insured. Workers who know the site basics and don't have to be told twice. Day one, no excuses.
No babysittingBuilt for the Work. Built for You.
We don't just place you on a job site. We invest in you first — so you show up with the skills, the certification, and the confidence to build a real career in the trades.
Short application. No construction experience required. We're looking for reliability and the willingness to learn. That's it.
Free · No experienceComplete your OSHA 10 certification — required on most NC job sites. We cover the cost. You keep the card forever, no matter where your career takes you.
We pay · You keepTrade fundamentals, site professionalism, communication, and safety culture. One week of hands-on prep so your first day isn't your first time learning.
Hands-on · In-personReal work on active Wake County job sites. Real pay every Friday. W-2 employment with workers' comp from Day 1. You're protected.
Real pay · W-2Labor Across the Full Construction Cycle.
Every worker is OSHA 10 certified and trained in job site safety and professionalism before placement. No exceptions.
Site cleanup, material handling, debris removal, general support labor. The backbone of every active job site — workers who show up, keep pace, and ask what's next.
Interior and exterior demo, rough framing support, wall prep, subfloor work. Skilled hands that understand the sequence and don't have to be told twice.
Concrete prep, pour support, form setting assistance, masonry labor. Physically demanding work for workers who are built for it and trained in safety requirements.
Drywall hanging and finish support, painting prep, flooring installation, interior trim. Detail-oriented work that determines how a project gets handed off.
Excavation support, site clearing, grading labor, landscaping rough work. The first work on every job — done right so everything that follows is on solid ground.
Larger crew deployments for commercial builds, multi-family residential, and mixed-use development. Scalable headcount with consistent quality across every phase.
What We Live By.
These aren't aspirations. They're the rules we hire by, the standards we hold ourselves to, and the things we'd walk away from a deal to protect.
Reliability is the foundation of everything we build. We show up on time, prepared, and ready to work — physically and mentally. A crew that doesn't show up is not a crew. This applies to workers, staff, and leadership in every commitment we make.
We earn everything through work, training, and performance. No shortcuts — for workers, for clients, or for ourselves. Dignity means doing the work. Advancement is earned, not assumed. We train before we place and prove before we promote.
We say what we mean and mean what we say — to GC clients, to workers, to each other. If there's a problem, we name it, own it, and fix it before anyone has to ask. No sugarcoating. No doublespeak. Straight talk is respect in action.
We don't serve the community as charity. We are the community — and that's our competitive advantage. Local workers stay longer, refer others, and build loyalty no outside agency can manufacture. Investing in our community is how we win, not the cost of winning.
Our Progress — July 2026
We're building this in public. No inflated numbers. No vanity metrics.
& In Training
Completed
Partnerships Signed
& Completed
Ready to Talk?
Tell us what you need — positions, headcount, start date. We'll follow up within one business day with availability, bill rates, and a sample contract.
✓ Request Received
Expect a follow-up within one business day with availability, bill rates, and a sample contract.
Questions? Email BuildUp@PraxiomLLC.com or call 919-295-0678.
Join Our First Training Cohort.
No construction experience required. We provide free OSHA 10 certification and hands-on training before you set foot on a job site. Real work. Real pay every Friday.
- Free OSHA 10 Certification — worth $300+ on the open market, yours to keep forever
- W-2 Employment — weekly direct deposit, workers' comp from Day 1
- Real Career Path — crew lead and trainer opportunities as we grow
- Community First — we hire from Wake County because we're from here
- No Experience Needed — reliability and willingness to learn is enough
✓ Application Received
Thanks for applying! We'll review your application and call you within 2–3 business days to discuss next steps.
Questions? Email BuildUp@PraxiomLLC.com