How many hours do people work in Construction sector?

[Anonymous]

In the United States do you know? A civil engineer or construction tecnician how many hour do they work any knowledge? I really need this information.

[Red_Arrow]

Depends on the project and your specialty. If there is a need to put in extra hours to complete the project in a timely manner, overtime can be required.

[Asker]

If I dont want to have overtime what happens then?

[Red_Arrow]

They fire you and get people who are filling to work.

[Asker]

Is this certain?

[Red_Arrow]

Yes, The don't get paid for sitting around, so they use people who are willing to do the work.

[Asker]

Working enough time is not sitting around man. It is working

[Red_Arrow]

It is not enough time to get the job done that is needed. People who want to keep their jobs know that their employer must be able to finish the job on time.

[Asker]

In other countires they dont be able to finish their job on time? Without working overtime

[Red_Arrow]

Why don't you look it up?

[jamesgoldman]

At least 40 a week but usually more from the people I know in the field are more likely to do 50-60 a week

[Asker]

You have acquaintances that work in the construction sector?

[jamesgoldman]

Yeah, they love their gold

[Asker]

If I dont want to do overtime?

[jamesgoldman]

You won't last in construction then

[Asker]

Are they gonna fire me?

[jamesgoldman]

Probably

[Asker]

It s bad

[jamesgoldman]

That's the industry, if you won't someone else will

[Asker]

Government shouldn't recommend overtime

[jamesgoldman]

They should mandate it

[Asker]

Yeah

[AI Opinion]

In the United States, the average workweek for civil engineers and construction technicians typically ranges from 40 to 50 hours. This can vary depending on project demands, deadlines, and specific company policies. Some positions may require overtime, especially during busy construction phases. It’s important to consider these aspects when planning your career path in the construction sector.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

No less than 8 hours per day.

[Asker]

5 days a week or 6 days a week?

[DeeDeeDeVour]

5 days

[Asker]

40 hours in a week is acceptable for me but ı don t want any extra hours. Is it possible

[Asker]

Do you know extra hours is forced? Esseantial?

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Uncle Sam is gonna tax you heftily for your overtime anyway.

[Asker]

I dont care the taxes. I just dont want overtime. I dont want to over 40 hours in a week

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Usually, it'll be the seasoned project managers or foremen asked to work longer days or weeks, especially when deadlines need to be met or better.

[Asker]

Hmm thanks for your help. It s not something that I want