Construction of Buildings
The Construction of Buildings subsector comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction of buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. The on-site assembly of precut, panelized, and prefabricated buildings and construction of temporary buildings are included in this subsector. Part or all of the production work for which the establishments in this subsector have responsibility may be subcontracted to other construction establishments--usually specialty trade contractors. Establishments in this subsector are classified based on the types of buildings they construct. This classification reflects variations in the requirements of the underlying production processes.
Top Careers in this Sector
Construction and Extraction Occupations
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Construction Trades Workers
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Carpenters
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Carpenters
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Management Occupations
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Construction Laborers
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Construction Laborers
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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Business Operations Specialists
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Construction Managers
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Construction Managers
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Logisticians and Project Management Specialists
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Project Management Specialists
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Top Executives
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General and Operations Managers
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$69,522
Growth Rate
+3.38%
Active Roles
439