You see a home under construction and the workers building the home. You may consider the jobs represented by the various trades such as masons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and painters. But according to Dr. David Crowe, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, these on site jobs account for only 50% of the total. The other 50% are off site jobs including manufacturing, retail and wholesale companies and professional services.
Manufacturers produce the building products such as cabinets, siding and shingles. 500 jobs are created for every 1,000 homes built. Retail and wholesale companies provide appliances, flooring and building materials. Over 400 jobs are created for every 1,000 homes built. Professional services include financial, insurance and real estate services.
Typically home building has been a major contributor to an economic recovery. When you consider all of the jobs created and sustained by each and every home built you can see why. The work force behind a new home is a massive collection of diverse businesses supplying, supporting and constructing the American dream.
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