
What to Expect
Construction
A future in construction
Build the world around you by translating ideas and plans into reality.
Construction is the process of constructing a building or infrastructure. Construction as an industry comprises six to nine percent of the gross domestic product of developed countries and starts with planning, design, and financing; and continues until the project is built and ready for use.
What’s it like to work in the field of construction?
ASK A CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
“A lifelong career in construction gives you satisfaction by using the skills you’ve learned to build and create infrastructure that people depend on daily.”
HELPFUL RESOURCES
The ACE Program is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping.
EDUCATION BEYOND TEXT BOOKS
By working with real professionals in real work environments, ACE students receive an invaluable hands-on education — they learn to understand the day-to-day workings of a business by living it, and experiencing it, not just reading about it.
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OTHER ACE FIELDS
Architecture
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