McCay, who volunteers with the UK squad for skills competitions, sees a big opportunity for construction companies to attract primary school pupils, who always respond well to building demonstrations.
That said, where there's a huge market opportunity — and construction rental is one — there's usually a way for technology to make it more efficient.
There are fewer opportunities on construction sites and elsewhere for immigrants.
Diamonds and other mineral resources are the main attraction, but Chinese entrepreneurs have also seized opportunities in construction, manufacturing and retail.
At A.E.C.I., teachers say they use the building trades as an academic theme, discussing architecture in global history class and asking students to write essays about opportunities in construction.
Mr. Alquicira, 21, graduated from high school in a desolate job market, one in which the traditional opportunities, like construction and manufacturing, for young men without a college degree had dried up.
In theory, new urbanites mean vast new opportunities for construction companies, public transportation, utilities and appliance makers, and a break from the cycle of farmers consuming only what they produce.
There are opportunities in construction.
In the UK the Government's Foresight program has brought together business, government, and science to identify the challenges and opportunities that construction industry will face in the future.
Future job opportunities in construction, healthcare, finance, logistics and manufacturing show promise, the advisors said.
