See the numerous characteristics that make construction an important career.

Tucker Paving has 30 years in the construction industry, and we know that the work we do is so important. We keep our roadways in good working order and capable of handling increasing traffic loads. We demolish old structures and clear and grade land to be usable. We lay the foundations for residential, commercial, and municipal structures, essentially creating the literal building blocks of communities. It’s important work! If you’re looking for a career with value and substance, consider construction.

The Importance of Construction Careers

  1. Construction is nearly recession-proof. Careers in construction are about as recession-proof as you can get. People still need homes, schools, hospitals, churches, municipal buildings, and more. Roads and bridges and other infrastructure will always need to be built and repaired. While the industry can slow down with issues like a recession or the recent pandemic, the work still continues, and it always picks back up.
  2. It’s an in-demand job. The construction industry has faced shortages of skilled workers for quite awhile now, and with an aging population of workers, the demand for construction workers is strong.
  3. There are multiple options for training. There are multiple ways to get the training you need to work in the construction industry without paying the high costs of a college tuition; apprenticeships allow you to learn while working and earning; trade schools offer classroom-setting learning; and many employers are happy to provide on-the-job training.
  4. There are so many positions and opportunities for advancement. An aging workforce is leaving many roles and opportunities open for new workers; supervising and managing, working in safety or quality control, or even working in-office in planning, supply chain management, or Human Resources are all options.
  5. You’ll get great pay and benefits. Since the demand for workers is so high, the pay and benefits have increased to attract workers.
  6. You could go into business for yourself. If you’ve always dreamed of being your own boss, learning a trade puts you on track to owning your own construction company.
  7. It’s rewarding work. It feels meaningful to build people’s homes, widen roads that will ease congestion, or erect a building that will likely stand for centuries.

At Tucker Paving, we pride ourselves in having the skill, experience, and expertise to deliver projects with top efficiency and quality, no matter big or small! We have nearly three decades in the asphalt and concrete paving industry, including parking lots. Contact us by calling (863) 299-2262, or fill out our contact form online, to let us help you with your next asphalt paving project!