professions
I install the wiring, outlets, and circuit breakers that provide power to a building.
electrician
This manual tool has a heavy metal head and a handle. It is usually used with nails.
hammer
This is the first step on-site, where we dig out the dirt to make room for the building's base.
excavation
I repair or replace the shingles, tiles, or metal sheets on the top of a house to keep it waterproof.
roofer
This hand tool is used by bricklayers and plasterers to spread, smooth, or move mortar and plaster.
trowel
I read blueprints to install the glass in windows, doors, and storefronts.
glazier
A heavy-duty tool used for breaking up old concrete or pavement, often powered by compressed air.
a jackhammer
I use heavy machinery like excavators or bulldozers to clear and level the ground before building starts.
machine operator
I specialize in pouring, smoothing, and finishing the foundations, sidewalks, and floors of a structure.
a spirit level
I specialize in pouring, smoothing, and finishing the foundations, sidewalks, and floors of a structure.
mason / bricklayer
Used by carpenters or plumbers to hold two pieces of material together tightly while they are being joined or glued.
clamp