The construction industry in the United States is one of the major sectors of
the country's economy.
there are over 745,000
general contractor
A general contractor, main contractor or prime contractor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades, and the communication of information to all involved parties throughout the course of ...
LLCs employing over 7.6 million in
its workforce, putting up almost US$1.4 trillion worth of structures annually.
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Workforce
In 2006
unauthorized immigrants comprised 12% of the workforce.
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Pest treatment
Termite
Termites are small insects that live in colonies and have distinct castes (eusocial) and feed on wood or other dead plant matter. Termites comprise the infraorder Isoptera, or alternatively the epifamily Termitoidae, within the order Blattode ...
s are a constant threat here, as they are in much of the world.
New construction here often requires pre- or post-
treatment or both.
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Construction industry of the United States
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