As the construction industry continues to grow, more demands and challenges develop. The construction industry needs to match these requirements; therefore development within the industry needs to progress continuously. Unlike like other industries, construction is versatile. It continues to develop new technologies, techniques, materials and projects. The industry needs to have a suitable workforce that is trained and equipped with sufficient skills to deal with the on-going demand. ‘Employment forecasts show that more than 182,000 construction jobs are set to be created in the next four years’ (CIOB & CITB, 2014, p8). This report produced by the CIOB and CITB shows a substantial amount of jobs that need to be filled by the next generation …show more content…
There are now a number of ways in which young people can enter the construction industry. One route is going to University and gaining a degree in Construction Project Management. Construction management graduates going into a project management or site management role learn the theory of construction at University. Some may get an opportunity to go on work experience during a ‘year out’ or an internship in industry, which enables individuals to develop ‘practical …show more content…
But in some cases companies are finding that young professionals are not equipped with the sufficient skills, which causes a skills gap. ‘A “skills gap” is where an employee is not fully proficient, i.e. is not able to do their job to the required level’ (Winterbotham M., Vivian D., Shury J. and Davies B. 2011, p13). A report produced by the CIOB, Skills in the UK construction industry (2013) asked 1346 members ‘what skills do you believe the construction industry most requires?’ The top 3 responses were trade skills, technical skills and construction management skills. Another report from the CITB that supports the skills gap issue is the Skill and training in the construction industry (2014, p41) which believed that ‘the three main skill areas in which staff with skill gaps require further development include personal skills, experience and knowledge in general and job specific/trade skills’. ‘IT skills are reported as missing by of employers with skill gaps’. With the construction industries future prospects looking positive, Construction Management graduates and undergraduates need to be prepared with suitable skills to meet the industry’s, needs, demands and expectations.
1.1 Hypothesis
The research hypothesis in this report is designed to explore the skills gap in the construction industry. A number of reports and papers have
Introduction As we realize that Construction is the way toward developing a building or framework. Construction is a general term meaning the art and science to form objects, systems, or organizations and comes from Latin constructionem (from com- "together" and struere "to pile up") and Old French construction. Construction differs from manufacturing in that manufacturing typically involves mass production of similar items without designated purchaser, while construction typically takes place on location
Construction industry has been contributing Hong Kong’s development for long times. It is one of the pillars which is important for supporting Hong Kong to be a better place. There are many large-scaled construction works over history including residential estates, commercial buildings, public utilities and transportation networks. Construction industry can be classified into two sectors: public sector which is mainly the government itself or appointed by government such as Hong Kong Housing Authority
INTRODUCTION The construction industry like many other industries has changed and evolved with time. It is the fourth largest contributor to Australia’s GDP and has played a major role in determining economic growth of the country. In terms of employment, the industry has employed 9% of the Australian workforce making it the fourth largest industry (ABS data). The industry caters to both the public and private sectors. The type of construction can broadly be classified into three categories; residential
the construction industry forms a very critical aspect for an economy. Along with investment opportunities it is one of the major sources of employment across various levels. It contributes to more than 10% to annual GDP of India. The 12th Five Year plan has proposed an investment of US $ 1 trillion. It is the 2nd largest industry in India after agriculture. Growth in the construction industry, leads to growth in other linked industries like cement, iron, steel, brick, paints. Construction Industry
Role of Construction Sector in the Economic Growth Muhammad Saad Siddiqui N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan Saadsiddiqui53@gmail.com Abstract: “If Construction moves, everything moves” Construction Industry is the most important industry for any country. It plays the role of a catalyst in national economy. Throughout the world, Construction Sector accounts for a significant proportion of County’s GDP and GNP. This industry can be regarded as a mechanism of
The construction industry is a fast growing sector in Canada and around the globe. It has a tremendous influence from mass media, as it is able to reach a wide audience and provide valuable market segment to businesses of all sizes in not only Canada but also all parts of the world. This paper will address how mass media is able to affect the industry through public opinion and capital investment and the overall view of the industry. Depiction of the industry The construction industry
The construction industry is fundamental to economic and social development of the country. The UK construction industry has an annual turnover of over £ 100 billions and represents almost 10 % of the country’s GDP. The industry employs around two million people in more than 300,000 different companies. Improving transport infrastructure and modern efficient buildings play an important role in lifting the productivity of businesses in the UK. (ONS, 2011) At the same time improvements in schools and
Computers in the Construction Industry Computers have greatly changed the construction industry. Since the beginning of time there has been some type of construction. The caveman had weapons and tools. As of late man builds homes, skyscrapers, and various other buildings. Super-structures are very large-scale projects; that without the use of computers would be very arduous tasks. It would take many draftsmen many months to complete all of the drawings necessary to build a skyscraper
Construction industry Construction industry of India is an indicator of the overall development of the country. The construction industry provides various investment as well as employment opportunities in various sectors. The construction industry has contributed to a greater extent in the gross domestic product of the country. So the industry plays a major role in the overall development. The construction activities are divided into various segments where there are major companies, medium sized
LITERATURE REVIEW: INTRODUCTION: Subcontractors play very important role in the process of construction and often their work is underestimated. It is very common observation that owners hire professionals such as architects, engineers, construction managers, and general contractors. But, the actual work is performed primarily by subcontractors. The subcontractor performs the work according to the plans and specifications that are provided from the design professionals employed by the owner. For example
1.1 General Construction labour productivity has become big problem in construction industry. In many countries, labour cost comprises 30 to 50% of the overall project’s cost (Yates and Guhathakurta, 1993), and thus is regarded as a true reflection of the economic success. Because construction is labour-intensive industry, significance of this effect not only justifies the concern over its labour productivity, but it can also be argued that labour power is the only productive resource. There are
INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND People serve as the most vital resource for many industries, and the construction industry is no exception. The construction industry relies on individuals from the bottom up but none are more important than the executives that establish and guide their companies. The construction industry is one of the key contributors to most economies. The importance of the construction industry to the economy can be measured by its contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP), its
Construction is a fast pace industry and has been applying many different advances to speed the process up and make a building last longer. Along with these new advances, certain certifications have been developed so a builder, architect, and engineer have a guideline to follow. One of type of certification that has been taking charge in the construction industry is LEED. LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED is a process of certifying a building to become energy efficient
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INTRODUCTION: Construction industry is one of important sector for any country which contributes a lot its economical and global growth. India is not far behind in this sector. Indian construction industry is growing at a rapid rate and contributing to improve its domestic as well as global economy. An estimate amount of Rs. 6708 billion is the contribution of construction industry in Indian GDP (2011-2012). Not only it provides jobs to the people of the country but it also creates investment