Construction

Architecture & Civil Engineering | Construction Planning & Development | Equipment Operation & Maintenance | Skilled Trades

This career cluster aligns with the Holland code R (Realistic). 

Do you…

  • Enjoy seeing how homes, schools, and buildings come together from start to finish?
  • Like measuring accurately and using tools safely?
  • Want to build spaces that help people live, learn, and work?
  • Like working with others and finding solutions when challenges come up?
  • Want a career that helps create safe, sustainable places for communities?

If these questions spark your interest, Construction could be the perfect path for you. Explore opportunities to plan, construct, and maintain spaces where people live, learn, and work—uniting designers, builders, and project managers to deliver safe, sustainable structures that serve society. 

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