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- Roofing and Demolition are the most physically demanding construction trades.
- Consumers and contractors agreed these two trades are the toughest.
- Knowing materials used and necessary tools ensures projects run smoothly.
- Rough trades install utilities once framing is done. This “rough-in” phase lays the foundation for building functionality.
- Rough trades include electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians.
- After rough-in, fixtures get installed and connected.
- Information Technology and Healthcare offer the highest paying trade school jobs.
- Electricians, solar installers, glaziers, and equipment operators are also top construction trades.
- Employers want analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sales, technicians, and manual trades are most in-demand now.
- The railroad construction market will have the fastest growth over 2021-2026.
- Dubai leads infrastructure projects worth over $611 billion.
- The Burj Khalifa exemplifies Dubai’s love of building as the world’s tallest skyscraper.
