If you’re ready to make your mark on the world, but are not really sure just how you’re going to accomplish that, consider a job in building and design. Building and design is big business these days and current market conditions make this a great time to get in on the ground floor of this industry as it struggles to keep up with high demand for skilled builders and technicians.

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Building and design is a lot more than hammers and nails – it’s a field where creativity, communication and problem-solving skills are also utilized. Today, almost all jobs in the building and design sector require good math and spatial skills as well as training.   Finding a qualified training program will help ensure success in a chosen career field.

Architectural Drafting and Design

One of these fields where a comprehensive skill set is needed is Architectural Drafting and Design. Individuals in this field require architectural and engineering skills that enable them to work as part of a team alongside architects, engineers and planners. Their unique skill set includes building design, 3D modeling and drafting.

Civil Engineering Technology

Another important area of the construction process is facilitated by the civil engineering technician. Civil engineering technicians are employed primarily by architectural and engineering firms and by city and state government agencies. Their primary role is to assist civil engineers in designing and planning projects and can fill the role of engineering designer, construction inspector/manager or CAD operator.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAC/R) is a field that has increased in complexity in recent years, requiring an increasingly higher level of training and technical expertise. HVAC/R technicians generally specialize in one area of HVAC/R, such as heating or air conditioning and can work in a variety of settings. From homes to commercial buildings to trains, planes and cruise ships, HVAC/R technicians are in demand.

Carpentry

Traditionally, just being handy was enough to get work as a carpenter. But carpenters today need both physical capacity and a keen mind to master the skills necessary to becoming a skilled builder.

As is true with most other building and design careers, a quality carpentry program can provide the tools to help individuals master the art of the build.

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If you are an independent thinker with a strong mechanical aptitude, who enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems, Building and Design is the career field for you.

*Starting salaries may be lower and more experience can demand higher levels of pay.

Source: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)