The medical and pharmaceutical industry has strict regulations governing construction, installation and maintenance of life-saving systems. UA members are trained and certified in medical gas installation and other systems that are vital to these facilities. The lives of patients literally depend on the security and proper installation of all of these facilities. This sector of our industry is worth more than $43 billion each year, and UA members bring essential skills to it. UA members are also involved in the construction of medical care office space, a part of this sector that is also growing rapidly. For those who are interested in this field, the opportunities are endless.

Pharmaceutical and biotech facilities are equally critical to the health of our two nations. These facilities involve highly complex piping systems and sophisticated laboratories for development and testing. Because the manufacturing components of pharmaceutical plants are constantly evolving, the members who work on these facilities regularly are in high demand for their knowledge and experience. In fact, construction unions like the UA have been recognized by the pharmaceutical industry as being essential to present and future success.