Architecture And Construction Jobs

Significant Points:

Construction Jobs
- Job opportunities are expected to be excellent for experienced workers.
- Workers in construction have relatively high hourly earnings.
- More than 4 out of 5 establishments in the industry employ fewer than 10 people.
- Construction has a very large number of self-employed workers.
Architecture Jobs
- More than 1 in 5 architects was self-employed—about three times the proportion for all professional and related occupations.
- Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, a period of practical training, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.
- Architecture graduates may face competition, especially for jobs in the most prestigious firms; opportunities will be best for those with experience working for a firm while still in school and for those with knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting technology.

Nature Of Construction Industry:

People need places in which to live, work, play, learn, worship, meet, govern, shop, and eat. These places may be private or public; indoors or outdoors; or rooms, buildings, or complexes; and together, they make up neighborhoods, towns, suburbs, and cities. Architects—licensed professionals trained in the art and science of building design—transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into images and plans of buildings that can be constructed by others. Landscape architects design these areas so that they are not only functional, but also beautiful, and compatible with the natural environment. They plan the location of buildings, roads, and walkways, and the arrangement of flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Construction industry's activities include work on new structures as well as additions, alterations, and repairs to existing ones. Construction usually is done or coordinated by general contractors, who specialize in one type of construction such as residential or commercial building. They take full responsibility for the complete job, except for specified portions of the work that may be omitted from the general contract. Although general contractors may do a portion of the work with their own crews, they often subcontract most of the work to heavy construction or specialty trade contractors.

For more information about architecture and construction jobs, please go to Bureau Of Labor Statistics.

Architecture And Construction Jobs

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