Britt David Magnet Academy
Advanced College Preparatory with CTAE Integration

The purpose of the construction industry is to build and maintain all kinds of structures, including homes, manufacturing plants, office buildings, streets and highways, sewers, irrigation projects, and more. The industry also includes related activities such as painting, electrical work, and plumbing.

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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

A strong construction industry is often linked to broad economic growth in the country; a slowdown in the economy generally triggers a slowdown in construction.

• The retirement of large numbers of skilled trades workers in the next few years is projected to trigger many job openings.

• Many employers want to attract women and people of color to positions in the skilled trades, as they are currently often underrepresented on the job.

• Construction fields with the largest number of workers include construction laborers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, construction equipment operators, construction managers, painters, and cement masons.