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The Building Trades and Apprenticeship: what you need to know to get in! was copyrighted and published in 1993. The book is no longer in print but below are some excerpts which provide valuable insights into the building construction industry and their apprenticeship programs. I've been in the industry for almost 30 years and I still marvel at the efficiency and success of the system!
The Building Construction Industry
1. What is the nature of the building construction industry in
the United States?
The industry is divided into four main classifications:
The Private Sector
or
Public Funds
or
A Combination of Both Public & Private Funds
PUBLIC WORKS projects are funded with tax dollars and usually entail certain bureaucratic stipulations, such as:
A certain percentage of the project's contracts shall be awarded to minority owned businesses.
A certain quota of minorities on the work force shall be maintained for the duration of the project.
Workers shall be paid no less than the local prevailing wage for their occupations. NEXT PAGE
The Building Construction Industry
1. What is the nature of the building construction industry in
the United States?
The industry is divided into four main classifications:
- RESIDENTIAL: Construction of single family housing,
- COMMERCIAL: Construction of office buildings, store fronts, shopping centers, restaurants, malls, motels
- INSTITUTIONAL: Construction of schools, hospitals, prisons, federal, state & local government office buildings & facilities.
- INDUSTRIAL: Construction of factories, power plants, warehouses, refineries and research & development facilities.
- NEW CONSTRUCTION: When a new structure is built from
- TENANT IMPROVEMENT: When an existing structure is modified and or upgraded.
The Private Sector
or
Public Funds
or
A Combination of Both Public & Private Funds
PUBLIC WORKS projects are funded with tax dollars and usually entail certain bureaucratic stipulations, such as:
A certain percentage of the project's contracts shall be awarded to minority owned businesses.
A certain quota of minorities on the work force shall be maintained for the duration of the project.
Workers shall be paid no less than the local prevailing wage for their occupations. NEXT PAGE
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