Download or read book Careers in Construction written by Heather Moore Niver and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title offers authoritative and comprehensive information for any young person looking to forge their way into the construction industry but doesn't know where to start. Readers are first introduced to the general areas of construction such as working with stone, metal, large machines, and architecture tools and software. They are then given the specific jobs within each area, such as stonemason, welder, crane operator, carpenter, electrician, contractor, and civil engineer, among others. The text highlights benefits and obstacles of each trade, as well as the job outlook. This information is designed to give readers a clear and comprehensive education in potential opportunities in area. With each chapter covering the general fields of construction and then focusing in on the specific jobs, this book serves as a reliable roadmap for any young person who is interested in a job in construction.
Download or read book Using Computer Science in Construction Careers written by Carla Mooney and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within computer science, the construction industry offers many career opportunities, from designing a building information modeling system to incorporating virtual and augmented reality technologies into projects. To encourage more students to pursue computer science jobs, this book examines careers that combine interests in both computer science and construction, highlighting different jobs, educational requirements, and job search tips. By reading profiles of real jobs in the construction industry, readers can be inspired by the success stories of people who blend a passion for computer science with a career in the construction industry.
Download or read book Opportunities in Building Construction Careers written by Michael Sumichrast and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-10-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an overview of the construction industry and opportunities for employment in the field, looks at training and education programs and facilities, describes the jobs of craftworkers, contractors and builders, and remodelers, and includes reference information.
Download or read book Using Computer Science in Construction Careers written by Carla Mooney and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within computer science, the construction industry offers many career opportunities, from designing a building information modeling system to incorporating virtual and augmented reality technologies into projects. To encourage more students to pursue computer science jobs, this book examines careers that combine interests in both computer science and construction, highlighting different jobs, educational requirements, and job search tips. By reading profiles of real jobs in the construction industry, readers can be inspired by the success stories of people who blend a passion for computer science with a career in the construction industry.
Download or read book Careers in Focus written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the top twenty-seven careers in construction in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
Download or read book A Career as a Construction Manager written by Ann Byers and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While many sectors of the job market remain unpredictable, and some are in decline, construction remains an industry and career path with excellent prospects. For those who are handy, have managerial skills, and are willing to put in the work and education, a career as a construction manager can be an excellent fit. This book provides extensive guidance on the education, training, work experience, and personal characteristics necessary to enter and excel in this career, with special emphasis on green, or environmentally conscious, construction.
Download or read book Careers in Building Construction written by Michael Shally-Jensen and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Careers in Focus written by Facts On File, Incorporated and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles jobs in construction such as architects, bricklayers, cement masons, construction inspectors, roofers, and more.
Download or read book Cool Careers for Girls in Construction written by Ceel Pasternak and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through profiles of women in the construction industry, outlines the skills, education, and traits necessary for certain positions, as well as what salaries and physcial demands to expect.
Download or read book Careers in Construction written by Gloria Ramos and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1975 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Briefly introduces such varied careers in construction as architect, interior designer, bricklayer, plumber, elevator installer, cement finisher, and project manager.
Download or read book Careers in the Building and Construction Trades written by Melanie Ann Apel and published by Rosen Young Adult. This book was released on 2005 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the work environment, educational requirements, and career path of jobs in the construction industry, discussing such fields as carpentry, plumbing, and masonry.
Download or read book Career As a Construction Manager written by Institute for Career Research and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-20 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SEVERAL OF TODAY'S MOST REWARD¬ING AND LUCRATIVE CAREERS can be found in the construction management field. Construction managers (or CMs) plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects throughout the building cycle. They are sometimes called construction project managers (CPMs), general contractors, or simply project managers (PMs, a term also used to refer to non-construction project leadership, such as software development). Construction managers may work for large corporations, residential and industrial building companies, government agencies, and nonprofit institutions. They may be direct employees of the company sponsoring the project; work for outside engineering, architectural, and construction contractors; or be self-employed. While the size of the individual project will vary substantially from a home renovation to an airport, for example, construction managers are found in virtually every industry, including aerospace, transportation and logistics, retail and homebuilding. The median annual salary for construction managers averages almost $90,000, according to government statistics. Employment is expected to grow by at least five percent through the coming decade, due to a combination of new project demand and retirement of experienced managers. Construction professionals may work at corporate offices; at a single construction site; or commute between several job sites. Most managers work at least 40 hours per week. Some 40 percent of managers are self-employed. Would a construction management career be right for you? Technical training and experience in the construction industry are required to get started. The profession also calls for good management skills, solid oral and written communication abilities, and analytical and planning skills. Are you a natural planner? Can you see the big picture - not just the immediate issues in front of you, but also the steps needed to reach a long-term goal? Are you good with science and math? Can you weigh competing alternatives to determine the best solution? Are you organized? If so, you may be well positioned to succeed as a construction manager. While a four-year college degree is not mandatory, a growing number of employers look for a combination of formal training and on-the-job experience when hiring a new building CM. Additional certification from a professional organization can be important to advancing your career. Many construction managers are specialists in a certain industry (such as renovating schools or building new office parks). Managers must also keep up-to-date on new building materials and techniques, and use sophisticated software tools to track project costs and schedules. If you have good analytical and interpersonal skills, you can enjoy a financially rewarding career in construction management. A combination of training, hard work, aptitude, and positive personal traits can help you achieve personal and professional satisfaction in the construction management field.
Download or read book Getting a Job in the Construction Industry written by Philip Wolny and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building a toolbox in a high school metal shop can lead to building skyscrapers as a construction manager, with some heavy-duty training (and resume building) along the way. In this book, readers are introduced to the physical, mental, and scholastic requirements for a job in the construction industry and are shown various paths into the industry via technical schooling, engineering, project management, apprenticeship, and other steps. Whether they are striving to be laborers, skilled tradespeople, or future managers, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in making their livelihood in creating our built environment.
Download or read book Careers in Construction Contracting written by Institute for Career Research and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHOOSING A CAREER SHOULD BE AN exciting experience. The first thing you need to do is ask yourself a few questions. What do you like to do? What are you good at? The idea is to find the career that answers both questions. Do you like to work with your hands? Can you keep track of a thousand details? Are you a good negotiator? If so, a career in construction contracting may be for you. Construction contracting is a fundamental business. Almost everything requires some kind of construction. People live in houses and apartments, they work in office buildings and factories, they shop in small stores and enormous shopping malls, and they drive on roads to get there. Construction contractors build all of these things. Construction is so important to the overall state of the economy that the number of homes being built in a month - a statistic known as "housing starts" - can make or break Wall Street. Many huge industries make products primarily for construction, including lumber, concrete, gypsum, copper and steel. Construction contracting is an all-encompassing business that includes trades ranging from carpentry to masonry, plumbing to electrical, steelwork to painting. Any of these trades are excellent avenues into the construction contracting business, and all are explored in detail in other Career Reports in this series. Although this report will touch upon these trades and a few others, it is mainly concerned with careers in construction management and what you will need to do to achieve that goal for yourself. Construction is notoriously susceptible to fluctuations in the overall economy. When times are good, people and businesses expand by investing in new homes and commercial buildings. When times are not so good they tend to hunker down in the spaces they already have and wait for the economic storm to pass. The construction contracting business may grow rapidly for a few years, then flatten out or even dip a bit, and then grow again. Do not bother to try to time the job market as you plan your own future. There will always be opportunities.
Download or read book Starting Your Career as a Contractor written by Claudiu Fatu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This incisive, practical guide provides a thorough breakdown of the ins and outs everyone needs to know when turning contracting skills into a business. From summoning the motivation to start your own business to the intricacies of being your own boss, Claudiu Fatu artfully turns his personal experiences and those of other successful contractors into advice on every aspect of building a business. The chapters focus on: Developing a business structure, including bank accounts, tax registration, insurance, and branding Handling legal and accounting hurdles Managing employees and dealing with clients Using marketing systems to find and book work Estimating and bidding on jobs Writing contracts Creating invoices and a billing system Controlling costs, keeping records, and understanding profit margin Planning retirement and other benefits for the self-employed By teaching contractors to anticipate problems that can arise when dealing with clients, and to build a business plan that can support a contractor’s talents in the best way possible, Starting Your Career as a Contractor is the ultimate manual to getting the job done right! Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Download or read book Careers in Construction Agc Oklahoma for Careers in Construction written by National Center for Construction Educati and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Real resumes for Construction Jobs written by Anne McKinney and published by PREP Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Title shows resumes and cover letters of people seeking employment in the construction industry. Job hunting techniques are explained in step-by-step fashion in order to benefit those seeking construction work. Because the construction industry tends to be cyclical, a helpful section is included which describes how to transfer construction industry experience to other fields and industries. The book's main contents are the resumes and cover letters of construction industry professionals. Included are resumes of project manager, carpenter, foreman, safety manager, electrician, brick mason, engineering manager, real estate agent, plumber, job planner, sander, flooring installer, interior designer, independent contractor, and many others.
