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The construction industry is the nation's largest single industry employing more people and contributing more to America's gross national product than any other single industry.

Our society will always need new and renovated roads, airports, hospitals, schools, housing, water treatment and supply facilities, power generation plants, and commercial and industrial buildings of all kinds. Permanent, well-paying career opportunities exist at virtually all levels of the industry - from office and field support positions, to skilled trade workers, to supervision, to management and executive careers.

There are many diverse management opportunities in the construction industry. Each type of management position requires its own skills, training, and experience for a person to be successful.

Careers in the construction industry can be divided into four general categories: skilled trades, management, administration and professional support, and design and engineering. Click on the following links to learn more about careers in the construction industry including a general job description, working conditions, and training and education needed for each occupation.

What types of construction jobs will be available in the next 10 years?

Occupation	Total Projected Job Openings Through 2012	Predicted Growth Through 2012
All Construction Occupations	2,548,000	15%
Construction Supervisors/Managers	197,000	14.1%
Brickmasons/Stonemasons	48,000	14.2%
Carpenters	319,000	10.1%
Cement Masons/Concrete Finishers	86,000	25.7%
Construction Laborers	258,000	14.2%
Construction Equipment Operators	144,000	10.7%
Electricians	285,000	23.4%
Painters/Paperhangers	124,000	23.4%
Plumbers/Pipefitters/ Steamfitters	225,000	18.0%
Sheet Metal Workers	90,000	19.8%
Ironworkers	28,000	15.9%

Links

Construct My Future
Apprenticeship Frequently Asked Questions
Wisconsin Apprenticeship Guide (pdf 2.7MB)
Milwaukee School of Engineering (Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department)
University of Wisconsin, Madison (Civil Engineering Department)
University of Wisconsin, Platteville (Civil Engineering & Industry Studies)
University of Wisconsin, Stout (Industry & Technology Construction)