Construction jobs (money, hospitals, economy, government)

[heeha]

Will working in the construction industry always be a risk job since building is influenced by the economy? Are there any areas of the construction industry that survive, even if the economy goes sour? If so, what are they?

[annerk]

I think one of the few trades that there will continually be a demand for is residential plaumbing repair. not neccessarily new construction, but repair of existing plumbing. When the toilet is hopelessly clogged, you need a plumber. Same thing with a DOA water heater. In fact the plumber I called to fix the toilet put a magnet with his information on my water heater. he told me that way I'd have it handy when the water heater went. Hopefully that will be later than sooner, but you betcha I'll be calling him for service when that happens.

The other trade that i'd suggest is commercial generator service/repair. Even when the economy is bad, hospitals, computer server banks, grocery stores, and governmental agencies need their lights and a/c to run, and they'll spend the money to make it happen.