Build the New North Carolina

From data centers and advanced-manufacturing plants to the Research Triangle's labs, banking towers in Charlotte, and fast-growing communities statewide, North Carolina is building at a record pace. Skilled trades professionals are constructing the infrastructure behind one of the country's strongest-growing economies.

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282,000+

More than 282,000 people work in construction across North Carolina

$43B

Construction contributes about $43 billion — nearly 5% of the state's GDP

36,000+

Over 36,000 construction establishments operate statewide

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The Companies Building North Carolina

From data centers and manufacturing plants to hospitals, universities, and infrastructure, North Carolina's contractors are hiring across the trades — millwrights, masons, electricians, equipment operators, and telecom technicians statewide.

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Barnhill Contracting Company

Founded in 1949 and based in Rocky Mount, Barnhill is one of the state's largest contractors, delivering highways, site infrastructure, asphalt, and commercial building projects.

~900 employees

Samet Corporation

Headquartered in Greensboro, Samet is a leading design-build and general contractor specializing in industrial, commercial, and multifamily construction across the Carolinas.

~330+ employees

Crowder Construction

Founded in 1947 and based in Charlotte, Crowder is a heavy-civil and design-build leader building water, energy, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

~900–1,100 employees

One of America's Fastest-Growing States

Booming Tech & Data Centers

North Carolina has become a magnet for data centers and tech investment, generating steady demand for electricians, telecom techs, and mechanical trades.

Advanced Manufacturing & EV Supply

Major plant investments — from Toyota's battery facility to aerospace and pharma — are creating thousands of construction jobs across the state.

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Research Triangle & Life Sciences

The Triangle's labs, biotech campuses, and universities keep specialized trades in high demand with complex, rewarding projects.

Rapid Population & Housing Growth

Charlotte and Raleigh are among the nation's fastest-growing metros, fueling constant residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction.

High-Demand Trades in North Carolina

Industrial Millwright

Install, align, and maintain the heavy machinery and production lines inside North Carolina's growing base of advanced-manufacturing and EV-supply plants.

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Low-Voltage & Telecom Technician

Install the structured cabling, fiber, and networking systems that power data centers, life-science labs, and smart commercial buildings across the state.

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Commercial Mason

Build the brick, block, and stone structures behind North Carolina's universities, civic buildings, and commercial developments.

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$26B+

Private nonresidential construction spending in a single year

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