• Jobs for solar panel installers are expected to grow the fastest over the next decade
• Electricians, laborers, and plumbers are also among the most in-demand construction professions
• Elevator and escalator installers make the most of any construction job, with an average annual salary of $102,420

The construction industry is rebounding in 2025, with the output for new projects expected to increase by 8.5%, according to the latest forecasts. As a result, the industry will need to fill an estimated 439,000 jobs this year to meet the increasing demand.

With the need for new construction employees growing at a breakneck pace, EPD, an aftermarket parts and components seller for construction and industrial machinery, has revealed the most in-demand construction jobs for 2025 and beyond. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, EPD has uncovered the fastest-growing jobs in the construction industry and those set to make the most money in the coming year. 

According to their findings, the ten most in-demand construction jobs are: 

The Three Fastest Growing Construction Jobs

• Solar PV Installers

Solar PV installer jobs are expected to have the highest rate of growth through 2033 at a whopping 48%, with the most jobs being added in California, Texas, and Florida. This enormous growth rate can likely be attributed to an increasing demand for green building materials, the market share for which is projected to grow by 12.7% annually through 2030. In addition to a high growth rate, solar panel installers earn a median salary of $48,000 per year, slightly more than the median salary of all construction workers ($45,300). 

• Electricians

Electrician jobs are also expected to see a considerable increase in the coming years, with an annual growth rate of 11% through 2033. The demand for electrician jobs can be attributed to the push for renewable energy, as federal and state incentives for clean energy projects have led to a surge in demand for electricians skilled in installing and maintaining wind turbines, battery storage systems, and other green energy solutions. The median salary for electricians is $61,590, well over the median salary for all construction workers. 

• Laborers

New jobs for construction laborers, who are tasked with using, supplying, or holding materials or tools and cleaning work areas and equipment on construction sites, are expected to increase by nearly 120,000 by 2033, with an annual growth rate of 7%. Since laborers make up the bulk of the construction industry, the demand for new jobs can be tied to the expected increase in construction projects, with contributing factors including a growing population, urbanization, government infrastructure projects, and a need for housing development., Despite this increase in demand, construction laborers earn a median salary of just $44,310, which is below the average salary of all construction workers. 

Calum Mair, Commercial Director of North America for EPD, said of the findings:   

“While it’s positive to see the construction industry as a whole bounce back in 2025, it’s especially encouraging to see green construction and renewable energy projects driving the demand for new jobs in the industry. With over 400,000 new jobs needing to be filled this year alone, it’s more important than ever before for construction firms to attract and retain workers. We recommend investing in workforce development programs, such as training initiatives, to attract and upskill new employees.”

As new construction projects—particularly those in green construction and renewable energy—take shape in 2025, the demand for skilled workers in jobs like solar PV installers and electricians is expected to surge. This increasing demand creates a wealth of opportunities for workers looking to enter the construction industry in professions with bright career outlooks. Learn more at EPD.

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About EPD  

EPD, abbreviated from Excavator Parts Direct, specializes in providing top-quality spare and replacement parts for excavators and heavy machinery. With over 25 years of experience, we source OEM-quality components directly from leading manufacturers, ensuring guaranteed fitment and durability. Our expansive inventory includes over 30,000 parts, ready for next-day delivery. Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, we offer warranties, expert support, and seamless ordering through our Parts Finder tool. A global business with operations across multiple locations, including a U.S. office based in Austin, EPD is your trusted partner for keeping your machines running efficiently.    

Sources

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/

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And with only one-fifth of IT budgets allocated to digitalisation, with no dedicated digital transformation budget, most financial organisations won’t have the right level of investment to see a real difference. 

Chris Weston, CDIO at Jumar, says: “Focusing on your technology and systems and partnering with a trusted end-to-end provider could speed up processes, giving more time for your staff to do what they love, and even encourage skilled jobseekers. 

In a sector where data protection is essential, ensuring you aren’t spending time fixing problems caused by inadequate systems is important. Undergoing a digital transformation can improve operations to align with your business needs, ensuring your customers and clients aren’t being left wanting. For financial organisations, digital transformation is no longer merely an option , but a necessity, especially if you want to keep up with industry standards and your competition.”

Human-centric approaches

Business growth cannot happen in the financial sector if the infrastructure isn’t in place to support users. By focusing on developing your technology and systems, you can enhance the accessibility of your financial services  and more effectively appeal to the general public. Attracting a wider audience is essential for business growth as it can encourage them away from your competitors, giving you the edge. 

Adopting a human-centric approach is essential for banking as financial services rely heavily on user input and interaction. Through a digital transformation, you can adopt a more human-centric approach, making your websites, systems, and processes more user-friendly. 

The digital divide is a real issue which affects many across the UK. Digital exclusion is inextricably linked to broader societal inequalities; isolating those on lower incomes or limited technological access might mean excluding the very customers you’re seeking to assist. 

It is crucial to modernise your systems so that they are user-friendly, including improving accessibility, creating a user interface that is easily navigable, and making sure there is adequate information and educational resources for users to readily access your services. 

Chris says: “A digital transformation isn’t simply about upgrading your technology, but it can be a great tool to open accessibility to your services and products. By investing in a digital transformation with a human-centric approach, you can ensure that your user interfaces are accessible to your customers, resources are available to educate new customers, and even draw customers away from competitors with overly complex systems. The financial sector relies heavily on your customer involvement, so your technology should work for a wide audience.”

Personalisation

Chris continues: “Another way the financial sector can open itself up through digital transformation is by providing personalised messaging. Given its customer-centric nature, it is important that you’re able to communicate efficiently with diverse audiences. This involves ensuring the availability of pertinent information for various people.”

With the advancements of technologies such as AI, the potential for tailoring your messaging and resources to cater to each audience you engage with is much improved. Whether you’re reaching out to marginalised groups, people with disabilities, or low-income families, it is important you’re making your content and resources as accessible as possible. 

AI can be pivotal in collecting and processing data, including demographics, socioeconomic factors, and user preferences, to create a personalised user experience. This can also be maintained and refined as the users engage with your platform, providing essential information and tailored service recommendations.  

Automating manual processes

One problem which might be holding your business back from growing is the time spent on manual processes that have the potential to be automated. By manually performing these tasks, your staff have less time to provide vital financial aid, advice, or services, potentially resulting in prolonged waiting times, or even lost or delayed transactions. 

The efficient delivery of services is essential and so ensuring your technology isn’t preventing you from providing to your customers is key.

Chris says: “A digital transformation isn’t only about improving your customer’s experiences through more accessible resources, but it also ensures your staff have more time to assist with queries and provide their services. By implementing AI to perform manual administrative tasks, productivity can be improved and delays can be reduced. In an industry where fast transactions are paramount, ensuring that your users receive the services they need can help customer loyalty and prevent them from moving to a faster, more efficient, competitor.”

Data protection

Not only should your service offerings be designed with a customer-centric approach, but you can expect the data you collect to be key indicators for understanding your customers – giving you an insight into their needs, requirements, and even trends in financial gain or debt. Ensuring your system infrastructure is developed to manage sensitive information securely, and to visualise the data with your customer’s needs in mind, can enable you to make evidence-based decisions about the services you offer. 

Automated processes can lead to fewer errors. Human error is a considerable challenge for many organisations, and when it comes to financial services, it could mean violating your customer’s privacy if the integrity and safety of your data aren’t properly maintained.  Ensuring you’re updating legacy systems can assist in keeping your customers’ data secure and accurate. This also improves your ability to analyse and visualise data, meaning that you can target prospective customers from trends identified in your historical data.

Chris says: “A benefit of digital transformation is the ability to conduct insightful data analysis . Through your data, you can identify high-risk areas susceptible to debt or delayed payments. You can also identify affluent audience segments for targeted marketing and personalised service offerings to attractnew customers to your business.”

Attract jobseekers

The financial sector requires high-skilled recruits, but finding candidates that fit the requirements can be a struggle. From fluctuating vacancies to increased workload pressure, retaining and attaining staff, and attracting job seekers with the right technological experience, is important for the best outcomes for your services. 

Not only can a poor digital profile make it more difficult for established workers to perform their jobs, but it can also be off-putting for a younger workforce to join. Skilled talent acquisition can be achieved through a digital transformation as workers require high-performing technology to prevent delays in their work. Making sure your organisation removes inefficient systems and provides accessible hardware and software is crucial.  

Chris continues: “Bringing in new highly skilled workers requires having the right systems in place. No skilled worker wants to come into a workplace notorious for difficult system handling. Growing your business requires a strong workforce who are supported by systems and processes which work well for them. Ensuring you have the right digital infrastructure to support your employees is key to seeing the great work they can do without disruption.”

The financial sector relies on technology now more than ever, with faster transactions and cashless payment solutions becoming main methods of payment. But if your digital infrastructure is inaccessible to your customers and staff, you will experience a breakdown in the services you can provide. By modernising your systems and technologies, you will be better able to offer tailored services, reach the right audiences, and secure data effectively – helping to grow your business and achieve a competitive edge.

Sources:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-reduce-human-error-operations-automation

https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/publications/newsletter/2023/html/ssm.nl230215_2.en.html 

https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/news-and-insight/blogs/skills-and-talent-financial-services-impact-pandemic#:~:text=Firms%20are%20struggling%20to%20recruit,talent%20pools%20they%20recruit%20from. 

https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/financial-services/publications/financial-services-in-2025/payments-in-2025.html 

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