Careers in Construction Unit 1 Construction Industry One

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Careers in Construction Unit 1

Careers in Construction Unit 1

Construction Industry One of the largest, and most important in the US Employs millions

Construction Industry One of the largest, and most important in the US Employs millions of workers

Construction Divisions Residential – Largest category – Single family homes – Multiple family buildings

Construction Divisions Residential – Largest category – Single family homes – Multiple family buildings

Construction Divisions Nonresidential – Churches – Small commercial buildings – Schools – Industrial buildings

Construction Divisions Nonresidential – Churches – Small commercial buildings – Schools – Industrial buildings – Shopping centers

Construction Divisions Highway and Heavy Construction – Roads – Large excavation projects

Construction Divisions Highway and Heavy Construction – Roads – Large excavation projects

Construction Divisions Municipal Utilities – Water-supply – Sewer construction – Power lines

Construction Divisions Municipal Utilities – Water-supply – Sewer construction – Power lines

Construction Employees Each construction projects needs: – Architects – Contractors – Workers – Business

Construction Employees Each construction projects needs: – Architects – Contractors – Workers – Business people (supply materials)

Light Construction Includes houses, small residential buildings and small commercial buildings More and more

Light Construction Includes houses, small residential buildings and small commercial buildings More and more light construction is being done in factories Increased use of prefabricated trusses and prehung doors Modular homes can be completely done in the factory

Industry Trends According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics – Excellent job outlook, especially

Industry Trends According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics – Excellent job outlook, especially for skilled trades workers – Growth is expected in all segments of the construction industry

Construction Wages

Construction Wages

Career Levels Three career levels that require special training and education. – Craft –

Career Levels Three career levels that require special training and education. – Craft – Technical – Professional

Craft Largest group of skilled workers Craft workers include – Carpenters – Painters –

Craft Largest group of skilled workers Craft workers include – Carpenters – Painters – Plumbers – Bricklayers – Electrician Many are self-employed

Craft Journeyman – a craft worker who is a member of a union –

Craft Journeyman – a craft worker who is a member of a union – 3 Categories Structural – carpenter, operating engineer, bricklayer, cement mason, reinforcing ironworker, stonemason, boilermaker Finishing – plasterer, tile setter, marble worker, painter, roofer, floor covering installer Mechanical – plumber, construction electrician, sheet-metal worker, elevator constructor, millwright

Technical A technician is one who works on a team with engineers, architects, contractors

Technical A technician is one who works on a team with engineers, architects, contractors and people in the skilled trades Work at construction sites or in the office Some common technical degrees are drafting and general building construction – Courses include surveying, architectural drafting, plan reading, business administration and building techniques

Professional Many opportunities to be involved with construction at the professional level – Architect

Professional Many opportunities to be involved with construction at the professional level – Architect – Interior designer – Industrial education teacher – Landscape engineer

Summary The construction industry is growing and full of opportunities You can become involved

Summary The construction industry is growing and full of opportunities You can become involved in any level of construction from craft to technical to professional.