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
47-0000
Construction Trades Workers
47-2000
Carpenters
47-2030
Carpenters
47-2031
Management Occupations
11-0000
Construction Laborers
47-2060
Construction Laborers
47-2061
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
47-1000
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
47-1010
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
47-1011
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Other Management Occupations
11-9000
Construction Managers
11-9020
Construction Managers
11-9021
Logisticians and Project Management Specialists
13-1080
Project Management Specialists
13-1082
Top Executives
11-1000
General and Operations Managers
11-1020
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$69,522
Growth Rate
+3.38%
Active Roles
439