Working conditions Architects typically work in a comfortable office environment with some site visits. Construction workers need to be physically strong and to enjoy working outdoors. Supercharge your career - find out how through The Electrical Alliance Training and advancement Architects must be licensed before they can call themselves architects or provide architectural services. The majority of architectural degrees are from 5-year Bachelor of Architecture programs. Construction offers great opportunities for advancement for a variety of educational backgrounds.
Some workers enter straight out of high school as laborers, helpers or apprentices.
Others enter from a technical or vocational school. These will probably go through the apprenticeship program but at a much faster pace. Executive, administrative and managerial staff usually have a college degree or lots of experience in the industry. Construction is one of the largest industries in the nation, employing 7.6 million workers in 1998. Construction provides more opportunity than most industries to own and run your own business.