Software Engineers
Develop computer software and apps used in the design and management of construction projects.
Software Engineers
Average yearly earnings
$95k - $146k
Average yearly earnings
$104k - $129k
Average yearly earnings
$141k - $204k
AVERAGE WAGE
$59/hour +
Junior
$80/hour +
Senior
Demand through 2030 : Extreme
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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Bachelor’s Degree -
+ Technical Experience
Bachelor’s Degree 
+ Technical Experience Want to know more?
Software engineers design and code tools used on jobsites and in offices to make the building process more efficient, from groundbreaking to ribbon-cutting.
By developing software that connects and streamlines everything from blueprints to budgets, these innovators are revolutionizing the industry.
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