NeedConsider a Career Change? Residential Construction By Chad Murphy, President
taken on the jobsite. The use of
construction industry, you’ll be
Competitive Compensation
Greater Brazos Valley
personal
contributing
The
Builders Association
is common on the job site as
protective
equipment
to
the
economic
success of your community.
disinfecting procedures outlined
year lead to economic hardship
by the Occupational Safety and
and skyrocketing job losses across
Health Administration (OSHA).
compensation. The top 25 percent Support
is
Available
to
Launch a Career Resources
multiple industries nationwide.
building
industry can offer competitive
well as established cleaning and The spread of COVID-19 this
home
are
in
most
construction
trades
professions can earn at least available
to
$60,000 annually. The gender pay
help individuals interested in
gap is smaller in the construction
However, the latest employment
Supporting the Economy
pursuing
career
trades. On average, women in the
data showed some good news — a
The construction industry is
in the residential construction
United States earn 80 cents for
decline in the unemployment rate
critical to the economic success of
industry. The National Housing
every dollar a man earns. Women
and job gains in several sectors as
our area and has positive national
Endowment, in partnership with
in the construction industry earn
the nation reopens.
economic
the
97 cents for every dollar a man
jobs
in
impacts, industries
generating such
a
Home
rewarding
Builders
Institute
as
and home builders associations
If you or someone you know is
manufacturing and engineering.
across the country and in the
looking for a job change this year,
A healthy economy relies on
Greater
offers
For more information about
don’t overlook a potential career
home building, especially when
several scholarships to students
career training opportunities in
path in construction. Residential
that economy is in recovery.
interested in pursuing a career in
the Greater Brazos Valley, email
construction is poised to help
As a member of the residential
the building industry.
info@gbvbuilders.org.
Brazos
Valley
earns.
lead the economic recovery. Low interest rates and pent-up demand for
homes
places
residential
construction in a position to recover more quickly than some other sectors of the economy. Here are several other reasons to consider a rewarding career in residential construction. Staying Safe on the Job Site The
health
and
safety
of
construction workers is always a top priority in the residential construction industry. Employers are
dedicated
to
preventing
worker exposure to coronavirus and
educating
employees
on
what protective measures can be T H E B RYA N - C O L L E G E S TAT I O N E A G L E Parade
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