Construction is one of the nation’s largest industries with 8.3 million workers.  By the year 2012 there will be a need for an additional 1.1 million special trades contractors.  This does not include the management, supervisory and other professional positions.  The majority of builders are small companies. 

Construction offers more opportunities than most other industries for individuals who want to own and run their own businesses.  There are also many large corporations that operate in as many as 90 markets in 26 or more states and some have more than 11,000 employees. 

Some fields in construction are well known such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.  The industry also wants students and adults pursuing a new career to explore some of the lesser known fields such as home integration technology, land acquisition, forward planning, roofing inspection, warranty coordination and window treatment design.  The list is full of exciting opportunities.  There are more than 100 career opportunities in the industry. This includes options for those pursuing skilled trades, technical and professional positions. 

Make Construction Your Career Choice.  Select the links below for more information:

	Construction career choices
	Occupations
	Green Collar Jobs
	Labor Market Information

For more information contact Heather Nelson at:
 P: 916.751.2761
 email: heather@northstatebia.org
 North State Building Industry Association
1536 Eureka Road, Roseville Ca 95661