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Certainly, the construction sector is growing very fast in the country after the Corona period . The main reason behind the boom in the construction industry is the approval of 100% foreign investment in this sector by the Government of India . Along with this, many schemes have been started by the government for the rapid development of cities and urban planning.
As the construction industry is diversifying, engineering colleges are now making changes in their civil engineering curriculum. From designing to construction, a lot of work is being done with new technology, computers and machines. Students are also being taught subjects like VFX, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Many new designing software have become a part of the civil engineering course. Students are encouraged to get industry exposure. Artificial Intelligence is now being used in concrete testing and quality control in civil engineering. With time, the use of software in designing and construction has also increased, so software like SketchUp, AutoCAD, DataCAD and Revit are also being taught to students. Robotics is also now becoming a part of the civil engineering course, which helps in better finishing during construction.
Changing employment pattern in the rapidly growing construction industry
Currently, work is going on on projects worth about Rs 10 lakh crore in the field of infrastructure across the country. According to experts associated with the construction industry, in the next five years, more money will be spent on many big projects like smart city, metro and highway and infrastructure than the current expenditure. Due to various big projects related to urban planning, there has been a 70 percent growth in the field of infrastructure in the last 5 years, which will continue for the next ten years. About 17 percent of the cost in every project is spent only on human resources, hence, lakhs of employment opportunities will be created in the country in the next 5 years.
Multifaceted Career Options in the Construction Industry
Talking about career options in the construction industry, it is a field that provides multiple job options. Many jobs like architecture , building engineering and planning come under the construction industry. With the expansion of the construction industry and the entry of big companies in this field, the demand for technocrats is constantly increasing. Today, the architect has replaced the traditional mason. The job of the mason is only to construct the building on the map prepared by him. Talking about the building construction process, it has many stages. The architect prepares the map of the proposed building. The responsibility of making that map a reality rests on the shoulders of engineers and laborers. After making the design, the work of civil engineering begins. It includes surveying the construction site , investigating the technical and financial aspects and planning the construction work. There are multifaceted career options in these various works.
Various career opportunities in the construction industry
At present, new companies related to construction and real estate are coming into the market which hire executives for work like real estate finance , insurance , marketing , legal , planning and development. In these companies , one can make a career as management trainee , assistant manager , sales executive , legal executive , project consultant . A bright future can be made as project manager , site officer , supervisor etc. in development projects of infrastructure sector i.e. road , electricity , dam , pond , canal etc. There are bright employment prospects in Public Works Department , Post and Telegraph , Railways , Town and Country Planning and public sector departments. Diploma holders in architecture and construction management can also make a good career in private sectors . Civil engineers are also appointed through competitive examinations by UPSC at the central level and Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission at the state level .
Career skills related to the construction industry
To make a career in the construction industry, it is important to have qualities like sales skills , communication skills , being practical and responsible towards work. With the help of these qualities, the dream of making a bright future in the construction industry can be realized . Since the construction industry is a field where special emphasis is given on the quality of the product, due to this need, such professional skills are now necessary, under which along with the knowledge of the traditional system, There should also be sufficient information regarding the modern form of this area .
Educational Requirements for Careers in the Construction Industry
A civil engineering degree is important in the construction industry. A bachelor's degree in structural engineering is also beneficial for engineers . Town and country planner ensures better use of land. Field survey and study is necessary for all these works. After this, models , sketches or layouts are prepared , for which it is necessary to get specialization at the post graduate level after graduation. The work of a draftsman is also very important in this. He usually has to work with an architect. The draftsman prepares the basic map of buildings , roads , bridges and dams etc. After any project is approved, he prepares a detailed site plan. Draftsmen are responsible for deciding which thing should be built where , how many floors the building should have. The minimum qualification for doing a course in construction management is a graduate degree in any branch of engineering or architecture .
Choose wisely from courses related to construction industry
Various courses related to the construction industry are available in various institutes of Madhya Pradesh and the country . By choosing a course and suitable teaching-training institute as per your suitability, you can move ahead on the path of a good career in the construction industry.
Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari (Career Counselor) 111, Gumasta Nagar , Indore- 9 ( Phone- 0731 2482060, 2480090)
