Construction industry in the United States

The construction industry in the United States is one of the major sectors of the country's economy.[1] As of November 1, 2022 there are over 745,000 general contractor LLCs employing over 7.6 million in its workforce, putting up almost US$1.4 trillion worth of structures annually.[1]

Regulation

The American construction industry suffers from fragmentation along state lines because of how professional licensing has traditionally been the province of the state governments. Thus, construction professionals based on one state who wish to practice in other states must comply with those states' various licensing, registration, taxation, and incorporation requirements.[2] A 1998 treatise on the law of American construction professional licensing required 1,842 pages split across two volumes to summarize the requirements for fifty states, the District of Columbia, and contractors working for the federal government.[3]

Workforce

In 2023, 23% of the workforce was made up of immigrants, with about 12% of that being unauthorized immigrants.[4]

Pest treatment

Termites are a constant threat here, as they are in much of the world.[5] New construction here often requires pre- or post- treatment or both.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Construction Data | Associated General Contractors of America". Associated General Contractors of America. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  2. ^ Walker, Stephen G.; Holderness, Richard A.; Butler, Stephen D. (1998). State-By-State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing, Volume 1. Frederick, Maryland: Aspen Publishers. p. 2.
  3. ^ Walker, Stephen G.; Holderness, Richard A.; Butler, Stephen D. (1998). State-By-State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing, Volume 1. Frederick, Maryland: Aspen Publishers. p. x.
  4. ^ González-Hermoso, Jorge; Stacy, Christina Plerhoples; Bernstein, Hamutal (February 25, 2025). Mass Deportations Would Worsen Our Housing Crisis (Report). Urban Institute.
  5. ^ a b Specialty Consultants (March 2022). A Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Structural Pest Control Industry – The 2021 Season (Report).
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