BC construction industry poised for significant energy development
"Big engineering projects are starting, and commercial and residential building is gaining momentum," said Rosemary Sparks, Executive Director of BuildForce Canada. "These industry dynamics will create a lot of new construction jobs and the need for steady recruiting, hiring and training."
BuildForce Canada's 2015-2024
Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward forecast shows most construction markets gaining strength each year through the forecast period. New resource projects set the stage, with employment levels rising by up to 70 per cent by 2018. Growth is sustained beyond that by ongoing activity in industrial, commercial and institutional building. This will create short-term hiring peaks for select tradespeople in 2018. Job growth across most trades and occupations is expected to reach new historical highs by 2024.
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