September 2026 Building Value wins Employer of the Year Award We’re honored to share that Building Value has been recognized as Employer of the Year at this year’s Workforce Champion Awards, hosted by the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio! Our amazing Business Development Manager, Brieann Sherlock, accepted the award on behalf of our organization (pictured...
Get to Know Your Home: DIY Workshops Are Back at Building Value Let’s be honest: houses are complicated. Behind every wall is a maze of framing, plumbing, electrical wiring, insulation and other systems. Above your head are roofs, gutters and HVAC equipment. Under your feet are floors, foundations and—especially in an older Cincinnati home—probably a...
If you ask Jerome Wilson how he ended up managing one of Cincinnati’s most unique retail stores, don’t expect a conventional answer. His story begins with storytelling. As a student at Ohio University’s School of Film, Jerome learned that every great story has a journey. That lesson culminated in his work editing the feature-length documentary...
Northside lost a beloved neighbor this spring. Ursula Roma — metalworker, illustrator, muralist, and lifelong seeker of beauty in overlooked things — passed away in May at age 62, leaving behind a body of work and a community that adored her. We were honored when Ursula’s family chose to share pieces of her personal collection...
The esteemed Building Value Construction Training Program exists because of a community of partners who believe in the power of people, opportunity, and the skilled trades. In 2026, we are especially grateful to recognize Toyota Boshoku America and the Merus Foundation for their generous support and continued investment in the future of our participants. A...
On Earth Day 2026, Spectrum News 1 reporter Travis Hicks stopped by Building Value to discuss deconstruction and how it can help the environment. Travis spoke with our Retail Manager, Terry Brueneman, and our Director, Sheryl Woodhouse, to get a better understanding of what we do. Below is an excerpt from the article: … Earth...
After more than 20 years of dedication, leadership, and impact, it’s with bittersweet emotions that Building Value is announcing that our Deconstruction Manager, Chris Miday, is embarking on a new chapter of his career. It’s hard to overstate what Chris has meant to this organization—not just in the work he’s led, but in the lives...
When you talk with Sheryl Woodhouse, what stands out most is her curiosity and quiet confidence in building things that last. As Director of Building Value, she reflects with contentment on two years of leadership — taking inventory of the team, systems, renovations, and tools that have taken shape along the way. From new technology...
When Sheridan Davenport and Jordan Harris first walked into Building Value, they were doing what so many artists and designers do here. Browsing and gathering materials for a new collaborative project that would eventually become Resonance. Sheridan — a graphic designer and professor at Xavier University — and Jordan, a mixed-media artist, interior designer, and master craftsman — were...
Join us for Better Bench Building 2026, a free, beginner-friendly woodworking workshop that brings people together to build something meaningful for Cincinnati’s public spaces. Whether you’ve never picked up a drill or you already love working with your hands, this workshop is designed to be accessible and collaborative. Participants will learn practical woodworking skills while...
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