State of Industry
General Contractors of America (AGC), the industry builds over $1.3 trillion in structures, per year and includes over 700,000 construction companies that employ more than
7 million total employees.
Opportunities abound for individuals entering the construction field. In fact, there simply are not enough
Skilled craft professionals
The Average annual salary is over
$40.000 and rising
Construction had its start thousands of years ago. History is documented through the built environment - think about the architectural wonder like the
Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Great wall of China
Example of essential services includes restoring
utilities, water and electricity and rebuilding residential structures that has been destroyed in a disaster
In addition to continued private spending, more construction growth is projected because of future plans to invest in the aging
Infrastructure
By 2030, an estimated________ percent of the current construction workforce is expected to retire.
40
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that women earn more than_____ for every dollar a man earns in construction fobs, compared to the US average of 81 cents.
99 cents
A Skyscraper completed in 2009 it is still the tallest artificial structure in the world at 2,722 feet
Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Construction careers can provide_____________
competitive salaries, a debt free start, and financial security.
A major reason for the projection shortage of trained craft professionals is
the retirement of Baby Boomers
With a continued national emphasis on attending college, many young people are
simply unaware on the abundant construction career opportunities
According to the wed site techcunch.com, funding in US-base construction technologies increased by about ______ percent in recent years and is expected to increase even more
320
Like CAD ad BIM, ________ takes what use what used to be paper drawings and information and allows users to visualize a structure before it is created
Virtual reality (VR)
Every year NCCER releasees construction Craft salary results base on ______________
the national average of base salaries for skilled craft professionals.
A major benefit of craft training is that
you are able to earn while you learn
Oversees many parts of construction project , including resource management, budgeting, code adherence, quality assurance, and construction materials.
Contactor
Survey job sites and identify potential hazards in risky or hare to see areas
Drones
During the 19th century, many structures could be built faster due to the invention
steam-powered machinery
College tuition costs continue to rise at a fast rate. While some aspiring craft professionals may choose to obtain a bachelors degree-particularly if they want to become
civil engineers, project managers, or architects
One reason construction careers provide craft professionals with mobility is ________
their skills are often demand everywhere
The four sector of construction are
residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy civil/infrastructure
Todays, construction companies are attempting to reduce impacts on the environment by recycling materials, installing renewable energy sources, and using
Green construction
A category of construction distinguished by specific type of work
Material, equipment, and Skills
_________________ out of every 10 jobs in the US economy require less than a four year degree
7