How Intentional Professional Development Leads to a Fulfilling Career in Construction

Feature Story | 3 Minutes
Published Feb 18, 2025

For anyone working in the construction industry, keeping technical skills up to date through ongoing training is critical, but what about leadership skills? BVC Construction offers technical, behavioral and leadership training through its College of Construction to produce the best builders in the industry.

For construction companies, an ongoing labor shortage presents significant challenges in attracting and retaining top talent, especially amid tight project deadlines and
Increasing market demand. As of 2024, the market size of the U.S. construction industry is valued at approximately US$2.1 trillion, and is predicted to reach US$2.2 trillion. The
Canadian construction market was valued at CA$351 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach CA$562 billion by 2030.

A Deloitte study said 92% of surveyed companies reported that human capabilities matter as much or more than hard skills in today’s business world.
billion. The IBC says that in condo buildings, water leaks account for a whopping 95% of property damage.

With pressures on both employees and employers to meet that growing demand, in-house professional development programs, like the BVC College of Construction, are
emerging as a key tool to fill the gap.