| One of the most explosive industries over the last | | | | environmental concerns at the forefront. |
| five years has been in sustainable economic | | | | The skills needed by graduates in the green |
| development. Automobile companies are offering | | | | construction industry are varied and a successful skill |
| smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles along with fleets | | | | set is still developing in this young industry. However, |
| of hybrid fuel vehicles for environmentally conscious | | | | green construction firms are looking for creative, hard |
| consumers. Furniture retailers are beginning to offer | | | | working, and committed graduates for design and |
| chairs, couches, and tables made of wood grown in | | | | management jobs. Graduates who can think outside |
| responsible forestry preserves. Grocers, restaurants, | | | | of the box and provide innovative building designs will |
| and major retailers are offering organic food and | | | | be successful in the green construction field. |
| clothing for customers who want to spend their | | | | Managers, designers, and architects alike need to |
| money more responsibly. However, the most | | | | demonstrate a strong work ethic and an ability to |
| lucrative aspect of the green movement is in green | | | | sacrifice some of their time in order to ensure the |
| construction. From energy efficient homes to buildings | | | | most environmentally friendly buildings possible. Finally, |
| that run on a minimal amount of electricity, billions of | | | | everyone involved in green construction needs to be |
| pounds are invested annually into green construction. | | | | committed to the underlying idea of building homes |
| Graduates with backgrounds in architecture, design, | | | | and offices that meet their client's specific needs. |
| and management should consider breaking into this | | | | Graduates who enter the green construction field will |
| promising field. The green construction movement is | | | | find a lot of competition but great financial incentives |
| only in its infancy, ensuring long careers for young | | | | for successful work. The field of applicants is still small |
| professionals with the foresight to apply for these | | | | for these positions, giving committed graduates the |
| jobs. Construction companies of all sizes are beginning | | | | opportunity to showcase their abilities to hiring |
| to expand their green construction operations, | | | | managers. Once these professionals get their foot in |
| requiring graduates and young professionals | | | | the door, they will receive between 28,000 and |
| interested in learning about this socially responsible | | | | 40,000 pounds per year depending on position. As |
| field. As well, the possibilities are endless for | | | | well, many green construction employees receive |
| professionals in the UK who invest their time in this | | | | stock options through their company which provide a |
| industry. After all, most new commercial and | | | | nice bonus on an annual basis. |
| residential buildings and additions will be done with | | | | |