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Construction Sector

mydreamcourse — Tue, 04 May 2010 11:12:47 +0000

Significant Points * Job opportunities are expected to be good, especially for skilled and experienced construction trades workers. * Workers have relatively high hourly earnings. * About 68 percent of establishments employ fewer than 5 people. * Construction includes a very large number of self-employed workers. Nature of the Industry Goods and services. Houses, apartments, …

Construction Managers

mydreamcourse — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:29:52 +0000

Significant Points * About 61 percent of construction managers are self-employed. * Jobseekers who combine construction work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field should enjoy the best prospects. * Certification, although not required, is increasingly important for construction managers. Nature of the Work Construction managers plan, direct, coordinate, and budget a wide …

Construction and Building Inspectors

mydreamcourse — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:30:29 +0000

Significant Points * About 44 percent of inspectors worked for local governments, primarily municipal or county building departments. * Many home inspectors are self-employed. * Training requirements vary widely; some States require a license or certificate. * Opportunities should be best for those with construction-related work experience; training in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or related …

Plumbers, Pipelayers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

mydreamcourse — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:15 +0000

Significant Points • Job opportunities should be very good. • These workers constitute one of the largest and highest paid construction occupations. • Most States and localities require plumbers to be licensed. • Most workers train in apprenticeship programs and in career or technical schools or community colleges. Nature of the Work Most people are …

Woodworkers

mydreamcourse — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:30:05 +0000

Woodworkers help to meet the demand for wood products by creating finished products from lumber. Many of these products are mass produced, such as many types of furniture, kitchen cabinets, and musical instruments.