Do I Really Need a Degree for a Career in Construction? PM TIPS No. 58

Ever wondered if a degree is a must-have for making it big in construction? I'm a professor of construction management and have gone the road less travelled in construction so I have plenty of experience here. Join me on a journey through the construction industry as we explore whether that degree is truly necessary. From architecture, engineering to swinging hammers and managing projects, we'll uncover insights that separate fact from fiction.
Whether you're considering your career options or just curious, this video will help open the world of possibilities for careers in construction. Let's break down barriers and find out what it really takes to succeed in this dynamic field!
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Tom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor (George Brown College, University of Toronto) and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management, business management, human resource management, architecture, carpentry, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge, reinvigorate corporate culture, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the four best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Nelson Publishing Canada. Tom most recently received the Toronto Construction Association’s 2020 Chancellor’s Award for “helping his peers become more ethical, knowledgeable and professional.” A champion of change management, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo. Some of the companies he’s worked with include Mattamy Homes, EllisDon, BIRD Construction, MCA, Maple Reinders, and Tucker HiRise, University of Toronto Project Managers.
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[@bygallhood]

currently working in HVAC while schooling for a construction management program, glad to find this page

[@TomStephensontraining]

Excellent, trade experience is a huge asset in construction mgmt and HVAC is a great trade.

[@laurencefarrugia431]

Love your updates Tom .At 57 years of age and still in the construction industry .I started as an electrician wanted to be a tradesman and school wasn’t my thing.Now hold a position of Senior Project Manager with a major Global Real Estate firm.In between I did need to study up to a level of a Masters in PM if I was to command a more than competitive salary .At my age I’m happy where I am and enjoy now mentoring young people that want to find there pathway into the construction industry.I have always been proud to be just known as a tradesman reminds me from where I started from.Keep those videos coming .All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks Laurence, I love this. It really resonates with me. Life is a journey and there are so many paths. Don’t get stuck on the end goal but enjoy the journey. I think people will be very appreciative to have been mentored by you. Australia, definitely on my list of great places to travel to..

[@rozinant1237]

Retiring next month! Been in Construction management/ Building Science for 47 years. Started as a technologist, got advanced education in Architecture, now a professor at a College, been a great run. Going to miss this business!

[@TomStephensontraining]

I think your students were lucky to have you, given you are still eager to learn and watching construction videos. I’ve been struggling with this for some time, not to retire overall but to retire from my college. I like the vibe of the students so much. This current year there were quite a large number of special students.

[@rozinant1237]

@@TomStephensontraining Thanks for your kind words. I watch your videos mostly so I can recommend them to my students. You do a good job of covering the material, especially in MS project. Keep making them!

[@XYZ-Drafting_and_Designs]

Always great to hear from you Tom. Thanks again.

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks for watching, happy to help!

[@rosalindasanchez27]

Thank you so much I really enjoyed this video I learned so much .

[@TomStephensontraining]

That’s great Rosalinda! I’m glad it has helped you.

[@BruceMcKenzie-q6l]

Good for you Professor Tom! I started as laborer

[@TomStephensontraining]

Nice, you can learn alot working as labourer when you watch closely and ask strategic questions but not too many. These days you can get a lot of questions answered online. Always nice to hear from you Bruce.

[@BruceMcKenzie-q6l]

@@TomStephensontraining My good friends father started off as an Irish Tunneler in Liverpool in the 1970's, its the hardest and most dangerous construction work. He now owns ''Barhale' a Civl Eng Contractor in the UK, turnover last year was $650 Million usd!

[@sai742]

Can you recommend a book on contract management ? Or a course/certification?

[@SkippaMcHavn]

I have a Business Management degree and have been trying to land a construction job to no avail. Ultimately, I would like to become a PM one day. Any suggestions for someone trying to pursue this career path and break into this industry?

[@SharuyanAllegiance]

Construction is a multi billion dollar industry

[@TomStephensontraining]

Yes absolutely Sharuyan, and in some countries like the US it is a trillion dollar business, globally multi trillion.