Where does one start? How about right around 7,500 B.C. when individuals in Jordan began using a form of plaster on interior walls? The Egyptians followed with the pyramids, then the Greeks, the Romans, and the many ensuing advancements that have brought us here today.
For some, the period a decade ago coined the Great Recession is still a memory, but for others just entering the profession, it’s a couple pages of historical text. The construction industry itself is seeing significant growth. Every couple of months there’s another report highlighting positive news. Despite all of these gains, a survey conducted by AGC in 2018 shows 80 percent of respondents are finding it difficult to fill positions. These figures may be staggering but it’s further proof that highly lucrative employment opportunities exist.