{"id":688,"date":"2020-06-01T20:03:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T03:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/?p=688"},"modified":"2020-06-06T00:02:06","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T07:02:06","slug":"the-5-hardest-jobs-in-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/the-5-hardest-jobs-in-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Hardest Jobs in Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Construction was never known as an industry where you could work for your whole life and never wear out or need to slow down. Yet, there are certain jobs that are much harder on you, or simply harder for you to do. In many cases, the safety of the various tasks and the location of the work determine how complicated it can be. These five jobs may be rewarding, but there\u2019s no doubt that you\u2019ll put in a lot more to succeed at them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roofer
\n<\/span><\/strong>Everyone needs a roof and they don\u2019t last a hugely long time, depending on the material. This means that there is usually a good market for roofing. It also happens to be one of the most dangerous jobs in construction, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You need a lot of physical strength and stamina to keep laying the next shingle, tile or panel. You\u2019re also doing it from at least 15-20 feet above the ground. This is why roofers tend to have the most accidents and annual fatalities among all construction fields. It\u2019s also why contractors themselves label it the hardest job.<\/span><\/p>\n

Demolition<\/strong>
\n<\/span>Demolition is a big part of construction, especially in heavily-populated areas where you must knock something down to build something else. People who work in this field need to use heavy equipment that can be difficult to employ but also hard on the arms and back. The complication of the position involves:<\/span><\/p>\n