This article from EcoBuilding Pulse highlights the recent growth in construction employees who are trained in the field of green construction. Between 2010 and 2011, the percent of construction employees working in green construction and services jumped from 7.0 to 8.9 percent, according to data recently released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in green construction have continued growing and the organization highlights the importance of marketable skills for those in the building industry. Optimism for a continued rise in green construction stems from sources such as the USGBC’s reported rise in the number of LEED Credentialed Professionals, demand for certified professionals, and green building projects nationwide. State programs, like Green Jobs Green New York, continue to fund training for construction professionals to perform energy audits and weatherize homes.
