10 Fastest Growing Construction Industry Careers

Construction and extraction industries projected to experience 11% growth between 2016 and 2026 — better than the 7% average forecast for all occupations

Jan 17, 2018
Construction Workers

According to ConstructConnect, the construction and extraction industries are projected to experience 11% growth between 2016 and 2026 — better than the 7% average forecast for all occupations. For construction and extraction, 758,400 new jobs are projected by 2026.

The 10 fastest growing careers in the construction industry are:

  1. Solar Photovoltaic Installers — 105% growth through 2026
  2. Plumbers — 16% growth through 2026
  3. Ironworkers — 13% growth through 2026
  4. Construction Laborers — 13% growth through 2026
  5. Construction Equipment Operators — 12% growth through 2026
  6. Masons — 12% growth through 2026
  7. Elevator Installers and Repairers — 12% growth through 2026
  8. Civil Engineers — 11% growth through 2026
  9. Glaziers — 11% growth through 2026
  10. Construction or Project Manager — 11% growth through 2026

(more on the fastest growing careers in the construction industry...)

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