Architecture and Construction

Would you like to get paid to build the things people use everyday?

Architecture and construction workers work on buildings and other structures. This includes highways, bridges, houses, and buildings. You might create the designs or plans for new structures. Or, you might use the plans to build it or manage the workers on the project.

Some architecture and construction workers do skilled trades, like carpentry, painting, or plumbing. For example, you might do all of the electrical work for a renovated office space. Or, you might work as a landscaper and take care of flowers and trees on large properties.

Careers in this group

Title
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Carpenters
Carpet Installers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians In demand
Commercial Divers
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Related Workers, All Other
Construction Laborers
Construction Managers
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Cost Estimators In demand
Crane and Tower Operators
Dredge Operators
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Career resources

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