How many different construction trades (types of contractors) did it take to build Abbington Place?
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How many different construction trades
(types of contractors) did it take to build Abbington Place?
And the answer is…16!• Albemarle County• Site Contractor (excavating)• Concrete• Masons• Steel Erectors, misc. steel (railings & gates)• Carpenters• Water proofers, Insulators• Storefront installers• Drywall hangers, Painters, Floor installers• Specialties e.g. signage & bathroom accessory installers• Appliances (Sears install washer/dryers and dishwashers)• Kitchen cabinetry installers• Building security system• Elevator installers• Plumbers, Fire sprinkler installers, HVAC (heating & air conditioning)• Electricians, Telecommunications installers
And the answers are…
1. Between 8,000 and 12,000 – Figure based on Governor’s Task Force on Construction Industry Workforce Development report from August 2005.
2. 6.9 million – From www.constructioneducation.com
Pre-Apprenticeship option is PVCC Construction Academy
TRADE Education/Training Req’d Length of Education Investment
Carpenter TS / App 2-4 yrs
Plumber TS / App 2-4 yrs
HVAC Mechanic TS / App 2-4 yrs
Drywall Installer TS / App 1-2 yrs
Trim Carpenter TS / App 1-2 yrs
Painter TS / App 1-2 yrs
Brick Mason TS/ App 1-2 yrs
1st Annual Construction Rodeo
Held at PVCC on September 15th, 2007
We have openings in the spring!16 week Construction Academy course
OR Enroll in credit classes towards
Construction Management
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