Career questions tagged construction
How do I use my construction background to help with my construction management degree?
I am a 5th generation construction worker wanting to extend my knowledge and climb corporate ladders. I am currently a Business Development Manager for a company that is opening doors for their second location. I have been able to make it this far up the ladder without a degree but would like to pursue other avenues to help me further my career goals.
Who should i go to if i want to try and find payed or unpayed internships in engineering or construction?
I live in sacremento and am looking for advice on how to fnd engineering or construction internships to put on college applications and job applications.
What do you see as the most challenging aspects of going into a career in Construction Management ?
What advice do you have for someone going in to this field of study?
what are safety rules do HBI student need to follow in the work shop?
As a construction student who can tell me what can I do when I am in work shop. I want to know all rules of work shop and how it is important to me.
Whats the best way to start a business in a rural area?
I'm in 10th grade and both my parents own there own businesses and I feel I should do the same thing. I've always enjoyed working with my hands and building things at home, however I live in Vermont and don't know much more than what it would take to construct a workplace, much less marketing for a company.
Construction management
How can I hands on experience and access to internships for Construction Management.
What is the best way to break into the construction industry?
I'm a first year construction management student and I'll be looking for my first Philly-based co-op job next fall.
What are the key phases of a construction project? How do you manage construction schedules and timelines? #Spring25
I am a senior in high school. I am currently doing construction technology in the career center and will be studying construction management in college.
Should I consider getting my real estate license as a construction management student ?
I'm passionate about transforming neglected houses into quality homes. My goal is to buy, rebuild, and sell properties, creating value through design and smart construction. A real estate license could give me direct access to deals, deeper market insight, and more control over the process but I need to know if it’s the right move while I’m still in school. This decision could shape how I combine construction and real estate to build a hands on, impactful career.
I am planning to get into construction management and at a later point down the line, have my own company. I’m excited, but a little apprehensive as I have never started a business myself. What advice do you have for a college student who wishes to have his own construction business someday?
I am a college student who wishes to study construction management and eventually own my own company. I do not have prior experience with owning a business, and therefore, I am hoping to learn what I can do in college to help me become prepared for it. Any tips regarding skills to concentrate on, internships, or what to avoid doing would benefit me a lot.
What do I need to become a lineman electrician after attending a trade school What tools will I be expected to use? How much training will this career take? Is it hard to switch from a lineman electrician to a residential electrician??
I'm just wanting some answers to these questions for a career project that I'm doing. I'm also wanting to go into this career after high school, and hopefully, I get elected into the trade school soon for this trade to help me in the future.
Is underwater welding really that hard on your body. Also, how hard is it to get into, and what qualifications are needed?
I am a high school student who is wondering this for a career project. I have started welding in a fabrication shop and hear that an underwater welder's average life is 35-40 years, but they also make good money.
I hear that it is hard to get into higher levels of welding or fabrication, like a nuclear plant. How hard is it to get into those jobs, how did you do it, and what qualifications did you need?
I am a high school student doing a career project about welding. I have started practicing, and I just started work in a fabrication shop. The work is really interesting and exciting. I am looking to further my career in this and want to know all I can.
Careers in Canada requiring fluent French or English in architecture or crafts?
I've been working as a renovation craftsman in the interior design field since 2016. I was raised in a French-speaking family and have lived in England since childhood. For financial reasons, I'm considering moving to Canada. I believe my professional experience and my building professional diploma will be very useful.
As it is a bilingual country, I wondered which sectors of real estate and construction required the most in-depth knowledge of both languages: manual construction work or management and site supervision jobs?
Best tip for current college student to land paid internship which will lead to future career #constructionmanagment?
Best tip for current college student to land paid internship which will lead to future career? #constructionmanagment
Would you recommend starting with an HVAC trade school program, an apprenticeship, or an entry level job, and why?
Which option gives you the best hands-on experience and what are the pros and cons.
What can I expect if I start working in construction?
I need more information before trying to pursue it as a career.
how long did it take to find employment after finishing a trade in construction ?
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How much does an entry level construction worker make starting out ?
24 years old starting trade school
Would starting a career in Facility Maintenance be a better option than starting a career in Security?
I'm conflicted on whether I should start a career in Facility Maintenance as I work well with my hands and would like to fix things, but I'm also interested in Security, like being a TSA agent, TSO or just security in general as I would like to help protect people and I like physical activity.
How good is Facility Maintenance?
1. How good can the pay be, given enough experience? 2. Is it worth it in the long term? 3. How stressful is the work, both to body and mind?
What kind of protection equipment do you wear to work on skyscrapers?
I'm most interested on things like the harness, cabling, and ropes, but I'm also interested on the other safety equipment such as the helmets
What is the best way to become a General Contractor?
I am interested in becoming a contractor building luxury homes, what is the best way to network and make connections to be able to get started?
How? I'm not so sure how but know I will. What.? Find out what I want to be or do with business management and architect designing When? Now and here is where I'd like to start Why? 2025 is about to start with me I want to be that type of guy
How do I say or where to start, I'm , 32 years old. I graduated 2011 in Nebraska and also attended Minnesota west in Worthington in 2013. Not sure why I didn't finish, I experience aloy of work performance, with heavy bag lifting and stacking to driving forklift and machine operation, now discovered I should have finished what I've been missing which is my college into wishin about 5 years ago down lonely winding road wasn't so sure who,what,when,where,or why but I believe in 2025
What are the main qualities one should have when getting into to the construction path?
I plan to go into construction soon and then look into architecture.
How to become a building inspector?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a building inspector? Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How do you keep your independent contractor status but also move up in the construction industry gathering consistent clientele and taking on hiring one or two people? #Fall2024
Sole proprietor business, 1099, staying motivated
How many years of experience do I need to make more than a beginner pay?
i am a student from job corps