Growth in Construction Trades Across Decade
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects construction employment rising from over 5.5 million in 2010 to nearly 7.4 million in 2020. This 1.8 million job gain reflects a 2.9 percent annual growth, the fastest among all industries.
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Assemble pipe sections and test for leaks
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, solvent, caulking, or soldering and welding equipment. Fill pipes with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Apprenticeship Path for Plumbers and Steam Fitters
Apprenticeships last four to five years with 1700 to 2000 paid on the job hours and 246 hours of related technical education each year. Trainees learn safety plumbing codes blueprint reading mathematics physics and chemistry. Entry requires 18 years old high school diploma math test and drug screening. National employment grew 21 percent 2012 to 2022 with about 386,900 workers nationwide and nearly 13,000 in Ohio up 19 percent.
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