What is the construction industry?
The construction industry is involved with the construction of social infrastructures and buildings.
People in this industry feel a sense of mission and accomplishment from several aspects of their work.
- Social contribution
- The construction industry is often involved with the development of social infrastructure and the construction of public facilities, which directly contribute to communities and society as a whole. For example, when roads and bridges are constructed, the traffic flow in the area will be smoother, and people's lives are expected to improve. People in the construction industry can feel the sense of mission while performing their roles in responding to social needs.
- Completion of a project
- Construction projects are often complex and large in scale. People can feel a great sense of accomplishment when their projects are successfully completed. They face numerous challenges, troubles, and difficulties in the course of the project from planning, designing, construction, to the final completion. Overcoming them and successfully completing a project brings them great satisfaction.
- Long-term impact
- Projects in the construction industry often result in buildings and infrastructure that are used for a long period of time. For example, buildings and public facilities are often used for decades. People in the construction industry can take pride and feel a sense of accomplishment that their work will have a long-term impact and bring positive change to people's lives and to society.
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Many stakeholders and people in different industries work together in construction projects. People in the construction industry cooperate with teams of people in different professions and expertise to achieve common goals. People in the construction industry can develop and share a sense of accomplishment and mission while working in teams and cooperating with each other.