Although the growth of the construction industry is set to grow 19% overall, the actual growth will vary. Construction buildup jobs like rail track lying, first line supervisors, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters should grow faster than the average since the services they provide will be in much greater demand. However, jobs like steel work and structural iron will probably grow slower as the entire construction industry becomes more productive. For the most part, each area of the construction industry will probably experience some type of growth. Declines are expected for roofer helpers, painters, plasterers, paperhangers, and stucco masons.
Jobs in construction management are set to grow since construction work is becoming more complex, involving laws that have to do with building, environmental issues, and the safety of workers.
For skilled and experienced construction trades workers, the jobs are expected to be abundant, since many older workers will be leaving the industry within the next several years.
The greatest job prospects will be for those that were in the military, and have an excellent job history. There are lots of things that can determine the competition for jobs as well as the prospects for employment. Jobs that need licenses, certificates, or certain education will be good for those that are willing to attain these things, as the competition will be thinned out. There is also usually less competition for jobs that are extremely demanding physically, involve great heights, or expose workers to conditions that are harsh, as they often have a high need for replacement workers. Those jobs that need little certification or experience will likely have the greatest competition, so they are less favorable for job seekers.
There will be certain construction jobs that have excellent job opportunities. Since it is rather hard to be certified as a crane operator, they usually have job openings will great pay. Plumbers, electricians, steamfitters, and pipefitters also have to have a license so they are in greater demand and offer good prospects. Roofers have hard jobs and bad conditions, and with the rate of growth, this can be a good opportunity.
Brick masons, boilermakers, and stonemasons should have exceptional job prospects since they need specialized skills to do their jobs, and have difficult conditions to work in. Line installers and heating and air mechanics and installers will also have good prospects, since there will be many homes that need both repair and maintenance. Having a bachelor's degree in construction science is good for construction managers, as they should have little trouble landing the right construction buildup job.
Most people in the construction buildup industry will have no shortage of job opportunities. In addition, this is even truer for those that have specialized training and experience in the construction industry. |
