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What do you like most about your work construction ?
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Scott’s Answer
It sounds like most people are aligned to what I miss about a career in construction. I have been in finance, in other industries, for the past 15 years and miss the sense of accomplishment that you get when you complete construction on a house or community. I spent time with two homebuilders and loved when I had an opportunity to be involved with a community from acquisition of the land, to completing construction on the final home. Outside of construction I have not seen something that matches this level of accomplishment.
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Glen’s Answer
I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when you finish a job. When you go by the project later you can say I helped build that.
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Bill’s Answer
Kassy,
There is tremendous satisfaction in making a tangible difference to review at the end of your day. Unlike office jobs which moves a pile of paper across the desk, the construction project team has made a significant change within the community as it works toward completion.
A great industry to become involved!
Bill
There is tremendous satisfaction in making a tangible difference to review at the end of your day. Unlike office jobs which moves a pile of paper across the desk, the construction project team has made a significant change within the community as it works toward completion.
A great industry to become involved!
Bill
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Amenyonah’s Answer
I like overcoming the challenges that come with every project. I enjoy meeting new people and learning a little more about every trade. I like solving problems and conducting meetings. I like being the supervisor and being a leader. Im fascinated by the different facets of construction to complete one project. I like knowing that I can be a voice for the field labor and advocate for their safety or better working conditions. I like challenging myself to learn every workers name who's on the job site.
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David’s Answer
So, building is a process. If you understand that it's a process and you enjoy the process, that's a strong beginning.
For me, when you start with a raw piece of dirt, or an old building, and you move through the design process, the budgeting, and then through the construction process, each step confirms the direction you've taken and moves you closer to the vision that you have of what the final product will look like.
Making it through the process, getting your permits, doing the groundwork, moving through each stage of construction, is a validation of your project vision. Each completed part of the process is rewarding as an accomplishment. And ultimately, you get to see the finished product. You get to see the fruits of your labor. That is the reward, and knowing that you had a hand in the creation.
For me, when you start with a raw piece of dirt, or an old building, and you move through the design process, the budgeting, and then through the construction process, each step confirms the direction you've taken and moves you closer to the vision that you have of what the final product will look like.
Making it through the process, getting your permits, doing the groundwork, moving through each stage of construction, is a validation of your project vision. Each completed part of the process is rewarding as an accomplishment. And ultimately, you get to see the finished product. You get to see the fruits of your labor. That is the reward, and knowing that you had a hand in the creation.
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Glen’s Answer
I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when you finish a job. When you go by the project later you can say I helped build that. I also like to help young bright people find their way to success in the construction business.