Around 162,900 new workers are expected in construction over the next 10 years

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  Around 162,900 new workers are expected in construction over the next 10 years

  Construction industry subdivisions	New workers expected (2024-34)	Occupations in demand
  Building construction (including residential construction)	52,300	Construction managers Carpenters and joiners* Architectural, building and surveying technicians* Building and plumbing labourers
  Heavy and civil engineering construction	15,000	Civil engineering professionals Earthmoving plant operators* Construction managers Building and plumbing labourers
  Construction services	95,600	Electricians* Plumbers* Painting trades workers* Carpenters and joiners*
  Construction	162,900

  Note: * Designates occupations whose main education and training pathway are aligned with a VET qualification (skill levels 2 to 4).

  Source: DJSIR and VSA modelling, 2024.

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