Understanding Career Opportunities for Construction Graduates within the Roofing Industry Distribution Sector

9 pages•Published: December 11, 2023

Abstract

The construction industry continues to grow rapidly and faces a massive shortage of workers. The roofing industry, in particular, is projected to grow considerably with an increased demand for workers in the upcoming years. One critical component of the roofing industry is distribution. Distributors play a significant role in ensuring that materials arrive on site in a timely and affordable manner and act as a bridge between the roofing subcontractors and manufacturers. Attracting the next generation, Generation Z (Gen Z), is critical to address workforce shortages in the industry. The Gen Z population has various career preferences and characteristics that influence them in selecting a career. Gen Z looks for a defined career path within a specific industry that shows how their career can grow over time. This paper aims to develop and document a typical career path that college students from a construction program might have within the distribution sector of the roofing industry,with the help of a focus group. Additionally, the focus group discussed information regarding worker responsibilities, experience requirements, compensation, and benefits for each position. This paper documents the consensus findings from the focus group. This information and flowchart will aid educators and industry members in garnering interest in the distribution sector of the roofing industry.

Keyphrases: career path, Gen Z, Roofing Distributors, Workforce

In: Tom Leathem, Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud (editors). Proceedings of 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, vol 4, pages 112--120

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/wCGk
	https://doi.org/10.29007/cj1w