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title: "Construction Industry Trends 2016: Trained Workers are Highest Priority for Growing Construction Industry"
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description: "The construction industry is growing in 2016 and with this increase in growth comes a demand for OSHA compliant trained workers to qualify for jobs in 2016."
published: "2016-02-16T21:55:58Z"
modified: "2026-06-09T18:21:21Z"
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# Construction Industry Trends 2016: Trained Workers are Highest Priority for Growing Construction Industry

 [![trained workers are highest priority](https://www.certifymeonline.net/media/med_03a80b2d7900f9421dd93d74/trained-workers-are-highest-priority.png)](https://www.certifymeonline.net/media/med_03a80b2d7900f9421dd93d74/trained-workers-are-highest-priority.png)The biggest change in the construction industry heading into the year 2016 is the projected exponential growth, with [total construction spending expected to reach 9.7%](http://www.multifamilybiz.com/News/6737/Economics_Report_Shows_Total_Construction_Spending...). Increasing development in educational and healthcare facilities, and nonresidential spaces as a whole, are driving a nearly 40% spike in industry growth from the past three years. In general, the construction industry is looking positive in terms of growth in almost all areas, but there are a few areas that will be focused on in the next two to three years, including the need for more trained workers. ## What Are the Sectors with the Most Growth?

Nonresidential construction is looking up in 2016; Growth in the manufacturing sector is expected to increase by 17%, and following closely behind is Commercial with a 13% projected increase in growth. From roads to bridges to unseen water pipes, these necessities of civil life are now extending past their design life and are starting to fail at a greater rate. The demand for infrastructure will be continuing to grow throughout the year and into 2018. And if you want to know where to go to see the action, [according to an article on Forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2016/02/10/building-boom-towns-the-metro-areas-with-the-most-new-construction/#290f81ce5a5e), Dallas, TX is one of the top cities with the most new construction heading into 2016. Dallas welcomed $17.8 billion in new projects at the beginning of 2015, 19% more than 2014 and a little over $1 billion more than Houston. Dallas followed New York City closely behind as #2 on Forbes’ list of the top 20 cities where the most money was spent on new construction in 2015. ## How Will This Affect the Construction Industry?

Construction jobs have seen major growth as well, with new employment increasing to 800,000 positions within the three-year period from 2014. And construction spending is supposed to outgrow all previous periods, starting out the year at 20%, and averaging at nearly 10%. What this means for the construction industry is a demand for more properly trained employees. In fact, [one of the top ten trends we will see this year in the construction industry is a shortage of skilled workers with adequate training.](http://www.constructiondive.com/news/10-construction-industry-trends-to-watch-in-2016/411402/) At the time of the economic crash in 2008, many skilled laborers left their jobs or were laid off and never returned to the industry. In Texas in 2014, [nearly 90% of construction firms could not find enough qualified workers.](http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2014/11/13/90-percent-of-texas-construction-firms-having-trouble-finding-enough-workers/) 41% of the Texas construction industry did not believe the shortage of workers to improve going into 2015, and 36% thought the problem would only get worse in the coming years. ## What Can Workers Do to Get Training?

Workers need to seek out high-quality, OSHA compliant training to qualify for jobs in 2016. The construction industry is alive and well and employees can take advantage of a wide variety of jobs since the economic crash in 2008. But cities like Dallas won’t be properly serviced without qualified workers. [CertifyMeOnline.net](https://www.certifymeonline.net/) is an online training platform that is affordable, and takes only about one hour to complete. They will[ train workers in Dallas](https://www.certifymeonline.net/dallas-aerial-lift-certification/) in OSHA regulations and will help to reduce the number of fatalities in the construction industry, and provide a more efficient workforce.