About the Author

Foreword

1. The Construction Industry A history of progress. Organization. Construction: Private and public. Today's houses. Nonresidential construction. Outlook for residential construction. Outlook for nonresidential construction. Distribution of employment. Opportunity of employment. Women in construction. Wage settlements, 1996-98.

2. Training and Education Programs NAHB programs. CRAFT program. Project TRADE. Program HEART. Programs for individuals with disabilities. Job Corps. Home Builders Institute continuing education programs. Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) courses. Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)-specific courses. Graduate Master Builder courses. Current labor shortage creates many opportunities in construction.

3. Schools and Colleges High school and university education in construction.

4. Craftworkers in the Building Trades Carpenters. Concrete masons and terrazzo workers. Electricians. Painters. Paperhangers. Plasterers. Plumbers and pipefitters. Roofers. Asbestos and insulation workers. Bricklayers and stonemasons. Elevator installers and repairers. Tilesetters. Carpet installers. Glaziers. Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians. Drywall workers and lathers. Operating engineers. Structural and reinforcement ironworkers. Sheetmetal workers. Laborers. Other workers.

5. Contractors and Builders The entrepreneur. Home builders. Business Organization. Management factors. Administration.

6. The Remodeling Industry Types of remodeling jobs. Growth of remodeling. Regional differences. Organization of the firm.

Appendix A: Bureau of Apprenticeships and Training-State Offices

Appendix B: Trade Associations

Appendix C: NAHB Student Chapters