Construction Education: 4 Reasons Why YOU Need Continuing Education

Construction is a fast-paced, demanding industry that is both as ancient as the pyramids and as modern as virtual reality coordination. Keeping pace with new technology, equipment, building materials, and methods requires an investment in ongoing education that is often overlooked.

Ongoing education in construction is essential to producing the skilled professionals needed who can contribute to the industry’s growth and success, as well as you and your career.

Reason 1: Promotion? Yes please!

The more you know and the deeper your skill and knowledge set are, the more likely you will be considered for that next promotion or pay raise.

 Reason 2: Stay relevant

Even recent graduates are astonished at how quickly what they learn grows and changes. Every project is different, every client, every situation. Resting on your experience or academic laurels too long will ensure that you are quickly left behind in this fast-paced and ever-changing industry.

 Reason 3: Stay in demand

Those who have the most skills are the least likely to be unemployed. Being the “swiss army knife” project manager or project engineer ensures that you are the expert employers want to hold on to. Stretch yourself and gain some new technical knowledge.

 Reason 4: Invest in YOU

No matter who signs your check, your skills and knowledge are yours to keep. The more you collect, the more you build upon and feed your awesomeness! The time you spend is an investment in YOU as a person and YOU as a professional.

 One of the things I love most about this industry is that there is never a shortage of new things to learn. Even more than 25 years into the construction industry, I learn new things every day from the amazing people I work with.

Remember: If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong!

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