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Construction Resources in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
- City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
- Port of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Department of City Planning
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
- Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Associated General Contractors of California – Los Angeles District
- Construction Industry Coalition on Water Quality (CICWQ)
- Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
- American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA LA)
- U.S. Green Building Council – Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA)
- Construction Management Association of America – Southern California Chapter
- Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
- Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
- Los Angeles Business Federation (BizFed)
- Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA)
- Engineering Contractors’ Association (ECA)
LOS ANGLES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - OVERVIEW
Construction in Los Angeles
The construction industry in Los Angeles is a vital component of the city’s economy, employing over 230,000 workers across more than 15,000 companies as of 2023. This robust sector offers competitive wages, with the average annual salary across all construction trades reaching $62,000, translating to an average hourly rate of $38.50. These figures highlight the industry’s ability to provide stable, well-paying jobs for a significant portion of the city’s workforce.
The future of construction in Los Angeles looks promising, with a projected job growth of 11% between 2022 and 2032. This growth is supported by a strong pipeline of talent, with over 12,000 apprentices enrolled in training programs and approximately 3,500 construction-related degrees awarded annually. The industry also boasts a high employment rate of 96%, indicating strong demand for skilled workers.
Construction activity in Los Angeles is substantial, with more than 150,000 permits issued annually and over 2,500 major construction projects underway in 2023 alone. The scale of these projects varies widely, with the average residential construction project costing around $350,000, while commercial projects average a much higher $5.2 million. In 2022, total construction spending in Los Angeles reached an impressive $44 billion, contributing 5.8% to the city’s GDP.
The industry faces significant challenges and opportunities in the coming years. Infrastructure needs over the next five years are roughly $95 billion, highlighting the potential for continued growth and investment. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important, with 25% of construction projects now classified as green or sustainable (and that number’s on the rise). In fact, LA boasts over 1,100 LEED-certified buildings.
Diversity and inclusion wise, women make up just 9.5% of the construction workforce, while minority-owned businesses account for 35% of firms. The average age of construction workers is 42 years—younger talent is certainly needed! Union representation is significant, with 30% of construction workers belonging to labor unions.
That’s all from us on construction in LA—let us know what else you’d like to see, or learn about!
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