Electricians
Install and repair electrical wiring that provides power to homes and businesses.
Install and repair electrical wiring that provides power to homes and businesses.
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Demand through 2026 : High
Residential electricians set up and service wiring, outlets, and circuit breakers in homes and apartments.
Commercial electricians work in office buildings, stores, and restaurants.
Industrial electricians specialize in high-voltage machinery used in factories, power plants, and shipyards.
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continue readingIn the construction family, we’re proud to have workers from all walks of life. We know your generation is more diverse than any generation before, and the future California workforce deserves an industry committed to that diversity. But, there’s still work to do. Systemic, positive change in the industry can start …
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continue readingChange is coming for the construction industry. As national conversations emerge surrounding how to make our communities and industries more inclusive, Build California is committed to doing our part. Join us as #IYouWe make the construction industry and California better for all. Our state of California is diverse, with different identities and …
continue readingModular construction is quickly catching the attention of construction professionals across the state and innovating the way we #buildcalifornia. Learn a little bit more about this modern approach to our projects. What is it? In modular construction, as the name suggests, “modules” of buildings are constructed in a controlled, indoor workspace rather …
continue readingSafety is always our top priority in construction, and we can thank Safety Managers for their hard work to protect our workers. Safety Managers develop and evaluate safety procedures that help keep people and property on job sites stay safe each day. But, they do so much more than that. Here …
continue readingWhile students and educators cannot physically meet at this time, there are still plenty of opportunities to engage in construction education available to you now. Whether you’re looking to explore if this is the industry for you, kick start your career, or enhance your current skillset, Build California has the …
continue readingBuild California and Procore.org polled women leaders from across the construction industry. The question was simple: why should women work in construction? Here’s what they said: 1. Rewarding: In construction, you see your work come to life! “We are building complex projects with many people on insanely tight deadlines. At the …
continue readingFor Immediate Release February 26, 2020 Build California Launches Enhanced Website & Online Store SACRAMENTO – Today, Build California announced the launch of its enhanced website, buildcalifornia.com. The website, which launched in September 2019, will now host an educator portal, job portal, and online store to help attract a future pipeline of motivated, …
continue readingIn 2019, families and communities across the state were impacted by wildfires, storms, floods, and countless other natural disasters. According to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, 5,600 wildfires alone burned nearly 130,000 acres of land. As a result, residents throughout California have been displaced and are starting …
continue readingAll month long, we've been sharing information on how technology and construction go hand in hand to make the building process safer and more efficient. Today, we get to dive deeper into this topic with the help of Miles Anderson, manager at Procore.org, an organization that creates continuing education courses …
continue readingThe construction industry is constantly evolving. If you're into gaming, website development, robotics, and new gadgets, you'll be thrilled to know construction and technology go hand-in-hand. The latest developments in everything from power tools and heavy equipment to software, mobile apps, drones, and virtual reality make building safer, efficient, and …
continue readingBuild California is a comprehensive and innovative statewide effort to inspire a new generation of construction professionals led by Associated General Contractors of California (AGC CA) through the AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF). To successfully launch this effort, AGC CA and AGC CEF joined forces with a coalition of organizations …
continue readingCalifornia’s construction industry is thriving! Whether you’re college-bound or looking for opportunities to start working right after high school, this inclusive, dynamic industry has a fulfilling career path that’s perfect for you. Need more convincing? No problem. We get it. Top 5 Reasons to Join the Construction Industry #1. Jobs! Whether you aspire to …
continue readingOnly 9 percent of Generation Z is interested in a future in construction.* It’s up to us, the industry, that quite literally builds our state, to change that number and transform our future. Now’s our chance. Together we are going to change hearts and minds, redefine our industry, and invest in California’s …
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