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CORPORATE RESPONDENTS
GEN Z STUDENTS
01 Construction
Navigating the talent crisis 02 Employment growth
Corporate respondents represent a range of decision-makers across the construction industry with two thirds (65%) of respondents in senior management roles. Over half (57%) are from organisations that have a turnover of between USD$5 million and USD$250 million. 28% have a turnover of more than USD$250 million. A range of different types of construction company are represented: 34% are general construction, 21% civil construction and infrastructure and 18% residential construction – see Figure 9.
Respondents are those who are in or have recently completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or apprenticeship. Of those studying for a degree, 29% are studying business, finance or commerce, while other common degree subjects include engineering (17%), and life sciences (14%) – see Figure 10. 75% of respondents are under the age of 25. A majority (57%) identify as female, while 38% identify as male, 3% as non-binary, and 3% did not disclose their gender.
The construction sector is bouncing back following difficult years and heavy impact on profits 03 Gen Z Understanding what motivates the workforce of tomorrow 04 Closing the gap Aligning the construction industry with Gen Z’s aspirations 05 Proactively altering Gen Z’s perceptions Addressing the construction industry’s image problem 06 Refreshing the industry’s
General construction
34%
approach to recruitment, retention and diversity
Civil construction and infrastructure
21%
07 Conclusion
Residential construction
18%
BDO’s message to Gen Z Practical lessons for construction executives 06 Countries in focus
Commercial construction
10%
Maintenance
4%
Australia Belgium Brazil Canada Latin America The Netherlands New Zealand Norway South Africa USA About BDO’s research
29%
Renovation
3%
Construction supply chain
2%
17%
Industrial & Logistics construction
2%
14% 13%
12%
Other (please specify)
2%
10%
5%
Healthcare construction
1%
Retail construction
1%
Business and finance
Engineering Life sciences Arts and humanities
Computer science and technology
Public policy and law
Other (please specify)
10 How BDO can help
Hotel & leisure construction
1%
Figure 9: Which of the below best describes the sector in which your company operates? Figure 9: Which of the below best describes the sector in which your company operates?
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Figure 10: What is the main subject of your degree? Please select all that apply.
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