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Sector Briefings - Building & Infrastructure

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The Building & Infrastructure sector is very important within society, with many semi-skilled and skilled roles in high demand, including almost all “trade” professions, including joiners, plumbers, electricians, fitters, plasterers, roofers, and more.

Northern Ireland’s construction companies have a strong reputation for excellence, delivering projects across the world, ranging from new airport runways in Hong Kong and the Caribbean to refurbishing the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and building theme parks in Paris and Dubai.

Services provided by construction companies include general contracting, electrical and mechanical trades, facilities management, interior fit-out, specialist services, and civil engineering.

Key facts

The construction industry is the fourth largest employer in Northern Ireland.
The Building & Infrastructure sector is one of the largest in the UK, employing 3.1 million people.
By 2025, the industry will need to recruit an additional 217,000 new workers just to meet demand.

Skills & Attributes

As well as qualifications and experience, there’s a range of skills and attributes employers look for in their employees. These skills can help you succeed in many careers, but these are particularly useful for this sector: