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Did you know
There are three major segments of construction. . . ) Construction of buildings contractors, or general contractors, build residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. ) Heavy and civil engineering construction contractors build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and other projects. ) Specialty trade contractors perform specialized activities related to construction such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics If you are looking at CONSTRUCTION as a career option . . . Architecture & Construction as three career pathways Design/Pre-construction Construction Maintenance/Operations For the pathways you need academic skills such as . . . COMMUNICATION skills Reading Writing Listening Viewing Speaking Plus Basic skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking all have a connection to home building. MATH skills are essential! There is math in designing a home constructing a home selling a home buying a home Plus Scientific principles are critical to the architect, the landscaper and the painter.
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