Download or read book Skilled Jobs in Construction written by Stuart A. Kallen and published by Referencepoint Press. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Workers in the building trade are in demand in nearly every part of the country-and they are earning good wages. The construction industry is booming, generating more than $60 billion nationwide in 2018"--
Download or read book Construction Nightmares written by Arthur F. O'Leary and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text actually narates jobs gone bad from the world of construction dealing with busts in plans, extras, delays, interference, scheduling, extra work, change orders, defective construction, inadequate supervision and incompetent contractors.
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 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 Creating Good Jobs written by Paul Osterman and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experts discuss improving job quality in low-wage industries including retail, residential construction, hospitals and long-term healthcare, restaurants, manufacturing, and long-haul trucking. Americans work harder and longer than our counterparts in other industrialized nations. Yet prosperity remains elusive to many. Workers in such low-wage industries as retail, restaurants, and home construction live from paycheck to paycheck, juggling multiple jobs with variable schedules, few benefits, and limited prospects for advancement. These bad outcomes are produced by a range of industry-specific factors, including intense competition, outsourcing and subcontracting, failure to enforce employment standards, overt discrimination, outmoded production and management systems, and inadequate worker voice. In this volume, experts look for ways to improve job quality in the low-wage sector. They offer in-depth examinations of specific industries—long-term healthcare, hospitals and outpatient care, retail, residential construction, restaurants, manufacturing, and long-haul trucking—that together account for more than half of all low-wage jobs. The book's sector view allows the contributors to address industry-specific variations that shape operational choices about work. Drawing on deep industry knowledge, they consider important distinctions within and between these industries; the financial, institutional, and structural incentives that shape the choices employers make; and what it would take to make more jobs better jobs. Contributors Eileen Appelbaum, Rosemary Batt, Dale Belman, Julie Brockman, Françoise Carré, Susan Helper, Matt Hinkel, Tashlin Lakhani, JaeEun Lee, Raphael Martins, Russell Ormiston, Paul Osterman, Can Ouyang, Chris Tilly, Steve Viscelli
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 The Construction Chart Book written by CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training and published by Cpwr - The Center for Construction Research and Training. This book was released on 2008 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Construction Chart Book presents the most complete data available on all facets of the U.S. construction industry: economic, demographic, employment/income, education/training, and safety and health issues. The book presents this information in a series of 50 topics, each with a description of the subject matter and corresponding charts and graphs. The contents of The Construction Chart Book are relevant to owners, contractors, unions, workers, and other organizations affiliated with the construction industry, such as health providers and workers compensation insurance companies, as well as researchers, economists, trainers, safety and health professionals, and industry observers.
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.
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 Becoming a Construction Manager written by John J. McKeon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have guide for anyone considering a career in construction management Becoming a Construction Manager explains everything a person needs to know to become a Construction Manager—from formal education to getting their first job. This practical guide is packed with useful information for anyone considering or beginning a career in construction management, as well as professional construction managers seeking to work in a specific area. From schedule and cost management to sustainability and technology implementation, all of the important career choices are explained by successful construction managers at top international firms. The only guide available on careers in this fast-growing field Offers practical guidance in a concise, easy-to-use format, illustrated throughout In-depth profiles with construction managers of varying specialties give students and new architects an inside view of the real-world, day-to-day experiences of a working builder Includes interviewing tips and up to date information on where the jobs are in the field, along with an extensive resource section on professional organizations and educational opportunities Introduction by Bruce D'Agostino, President and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America Providing an overview of the profession, educational requirements, specialties, and the job search, this is a one-stop resource that supplies the inside track on this rapidly growing profession.
Download or read book On the Job in Construction written by Jessica Cohn and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes writing activity and first-person interview.
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 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 Winning the Contractor Fight written by Tom Reber and published by Contractor Fight. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Contractor Fight" is what HGTV host and best-selling author Tom Reber calls the battle between your ears. We all have stories and experiences that have formed us into who we are. We are what we think, and the battleground is our mind. The Fight is not with the people you think are "cheap customers." It's not with the unlicensed competitors or the "illegals," as many contractors think. The Fight is with yourself. Sadly, most of the struggles contractors have are self-imposed. It's friendly fire. The negative ways we think about ourselves and our worth... friendly fire. The growing debt, working too much, small bank account... friendly fire. Winning the Fight is a choice. You're noble and full of integrity. You bend over backward to serve your family and clients. You have taken it on the chin more times than you can count. Now, it's time to get yours. Earn what you're worth. Create a business that serves you and energizes you, instead of one that beats you down. Choose to own your crap and get better today.
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 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 Construction Superintendent s Job Guide written by Leo Diamant and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1988-11-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A no-nonsense guide to supervising and completing construction jobs, written by two men who have 75 years of construction experience between them. This Second Edition addresses the changes in the construction superintendent's responsibilities since the first edition came out in 1979 (most notably the increased reliance on the general contractor's superintendent to maintain schedule requirements and oversee subcontractors' performance). Topics covered run the gamut, from the initial excavation, through all the trades involved in a construction project, to installing the utilities and final furnishings. Contractors (and students) will find this manual indispensable in scheduling and managing the various aspects of construction projects.
