Inspector Shortages Lead to Big Opportunity
For the health and safety of a community, no construction or renovation project should go uninspected, and many require multiple inspections from different agencies including the building department , and the fire department. Unfortunately, with all the growth and construction , inspectors can not provide adequate cover to all the projects, and there are fewer and fewer of them to go around causing a recent inspector shortage. As the industry ages, many of the inspectors in those positions are retiring, and younger people are not entering the trade. This situation can put both contractors and your projects in a tight pinch. If inspections don’t happen or pass when needed, an entire project can be delayed, which raises costs, affects timelines, and can be detrimental to the overall safety to the building..
The ICC (International Code Counsel) and National Institute of Building Sciences released a report based on surveys completed by building inspectors around 2015.
The survey noted that 85 percent of the survey respondents were over the age of 45,and 80 percent planned to retire within 15 years and 30 percent would exit the profession in just five years.
According to the US bureau of labor Statistics (bls.gov) Employment of construction and building inspectors is projected to decline 2 percent between 2022 to 2032. Despite declining employment, about 15,700 openings for construction and building inspectors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Inspections protect against deficient work or ignorance of construction and building safety standards that could endanger people. Without knowledgeable inspectors and construction oversite, the result could be a catastrophic.
A New Career
Have you ever wanted a fresh start? Are you tired of your current career?
If you have ever found yourself asking any of these questions Building Code inspections might be worth taking a look at. In the paragraphs above you learned that there is a major shortage of inspectors and learned that the shortage is only going to keep widening over the next decade.
So the big question What's it pay ? Most people first question in evaluating a career is how much does it pay . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, building inspectors earn a median pay of $64,000+ per year before benefits! Furthermore, salaries often exceed $100,000 for senior inspectors and code officials.
How to Get Started
You have come to the right location. At Ladhurst our goal is to provide the training you need to start your new career. Check out our website www.ladhurst.com to learn more about the different types of inspectors and the training we can provide to assist you on your new career journey. Our website and exam prep courses will provide you the resources needed to take the initial certification exams needed to start your career in inspections.
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