What Are the Top 5 Skills Needed in Construction in 2024?
Training providers and associations must offer updated programs and membership aligned with emerging skills to stand out in a crowded market. This factsheet will look at the five most in-demand skills in construction roles, supported by exclusive data from Faethm by Pearson.
April 8, 2024
Credly Team
The Drivers of Landscape Transformation
The Rise of Generative AI
With the rise of generative AI, the sector aims to enhance project design, scheduling, cost control, site inspection, safety, compliance, and quality assurance.
The Need for Soft Skills
Soft skills are crucial for contextualizing information and formulating and communicating informed recommendations.
Evolving Compliance Regulations
As sustainability standards rise and digital tech like BIM and cloud-based project management integrate, compliance becomes a key industry challenge.
The Top 5 Most Demanded Skills in Construction Roles
Communication Skills
Heavy Lifting
Project Management
Verbal Communication Skills
Leadership
The inclusion of both technical skills (heavy lifting) and managerial skills (project management, leadership) in the top skills emphasizes the need for a delicate balance between hands-on technical expertise and managerial capabilities within the construction workforce.
* Data source: Pearson Labor Market Data
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