how many different construction trades (types of contractors) did it take to build abbington place?

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How many different construction trades

(types of contractors) did it take to build Abbington Place?

And the answer is…16!• Albemarle County• Site Contractor (excavating)• Concrete• Masons• Steel Erectors, misc. steel (railings & gates)• Carpenters• Water proofers, Insulators• Storefront installers• Drywall hangers, Painters, Floor installers• Specialties e.g. signage & bathroom accessory installers• Appliances (Sears install washer/dryers and dishwashers)• Kitchen cabinetry installers• Building security system• Elevator installers• Plumbers, Fire sprinkler installers, HVAC (heating & air conditioning)• Electricians, Telecommunications installers

And the answers are…

1. Between 8,000 and 12,000 – Figure based on Governor’s Task Force on Construction Industry Workforce Development report from August 2005.

2. 6.9 million – From www.constructioneducation.com

Pre-Apprenticeship option is PVCC Construction Academy

TRADE Education/Training Req’d Length of Education Investment

Carpenter TS / App 2-4 yrs

Plumber TS / App 2-4 yrs

HVAC Mechanic TS / App 2-4 yrs

Drywall Installer TS / App 1-2 yrs

Trim Carpenter TS / App 1-2 yrs

Painter TS / App 1-2 yrs

Brick Mason TS/ App 1-2 yrs

1st Annual Construction Rodeo

Held at PVCC on September 15th, 2007

We have openings in the spring!16 week Construction Academy course

OR Enroll in credit classes towards

Construction Management

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