Architecture & Construction

This career cluster prepares learners for the array of careers related to the design, build and management of the built environment. Home, commercial and heavy (road) construction are general industries in this career clusters. Architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, and control systems designers are examples of careers in this cluster. 

This career cluster identifies three career pathways: 

• Design/Pre-Construction Pathway: Includes careers that turn concepts for new buildings, homes, roads and other structures into a set of plans. Their plans guide other construction professionals as they continue the building process. 

• Construction Pathway: Includes careers that build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities. This pathway also includes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills. 

• Maintenance/Operations Pathway: Includes careers that determine the optimal placement of machines in a plant, assemble machinery, install machinery, repair machinery and perform preventive maintenance. They detect, diagnose and correct minor problems on machinery. They keep the structure of an establishment in good repair. They maintain the smooth operation of refineries, power plants, chemical plants and mills.