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State of the Construction Industry 2002 - 2012
According to U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Construction is the only goods-producing sector in which employment is projected to grow.
• Construction employs approximately 6.9 million individuals annually.
• 80% of construction firms have fewer than 10 employees, only 1% employ 100 or more and .1% of construction firms employ over 500 individuals.
• The value of construction put in place in 2003 totaled $916 billion representing 8% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP).
• From June 2003 to June 2004 construction added 193,000 employees - nearly one out of seven new non-farming jobs.

Why Choose a Job in the Construction Industry when Going to College?

• Continued Shortage of Qualified Personnel - This leads to almost 100% placement and high starting salaries. National average starting salary for CM majors is $42,000 per year.
• Aging work force (avg. 47 yrs. old) - More jobs than students graduating now and in the future.
• Within next 10 yrs. - 58.4% of jobs in US will be construction related.
• The construction industry second largest employer in US only next to all government employees including the armed forces.
• Motivated graduates can easily move up the management ladder.
• You can choose your work environment inside or outside or both.

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