Overview of the Construction Industry
Examples of technology in construction include: (at least 3 examples)
What is computers, mobile apps, IoT devices, drones, robots, simulators, and software.
One reason construction careers provide craft professionals with mobility is
What are their skills are often in demand everywhere
The construction industry is comprised of four primary sectors, they are
The split between learning in the classroom and on the job for a craft training or apprenticeship program is
20% and 80%
An agency of the US Department of Labor with the mission to establish and enforce safe working conditions for the US workforce
What is OSHA.
The percentage of companies that anticipate having to hire more people in the coming years is
What is 80%
The organization that releases construction craft salary survey results based on the national average of base salaries for skilled craft professionals is
What is NCCER
A craft professional who creates structures by joining metals using high heats and pressure is called
What is a welder
Depending on the particular craft, an apprenticeship or craft training program can be completed within
What is two to four years
The practice of minimizing negative impacts to Earth’s climate and natural environment.
What is Sustainability
A major reason for the projected shortage of trained craft professionals is
What is the retirement of baby Boomers
extra point- what percent is expected to retire over the next few years?
Craft professionals can be classified as first responders because...
What is craft professionals restore essential services and structures following disasters
The ________ manages day-to-day activities on a construction site and supervises work performed by the subcontractors.
What is site superintendent
Construction training programs place an emphasis on preparing students for construction careers through
What is hands on learning
A trained and skilled individual who designs and builds things.
What is a Craft Professional
1.1 million women work in construction industry jobs, that makes up what percent of the construction workforce and for every dollar made by men, women make
What is 10% and 99 cents to every dollar
"Soft skills" needed to advance your career are (name two)
expertise, decision making skills, good communication skills, teamwork, reliability, punctuality.
The construction career that typically requires a four-year college education is
What is the project manager
True or False-
Typical degree programs at a four-year university will consist of purely construction courses.
What is False
The use of computers to digitally sketch construction designs, allowing other people to see how aspects of a structure would look and work together when built.
What is CAD
The international standard used to certify environmentally sound buildings is known as
What is LEED
A major benefit of craft training is that
What is you are able to earn while you learn
A craft profession that requires a good knowledge of blueprint reading and geometry is a
What is a pipe fitter
You have several training options to consider if you are interested in pursuing a construction career. After earning your high school diploma or equivalent, you can choose the path that works best for you. 2 of those options are
What is technical school, apprenticeship program, community college or university, industry training program.
A process in which software reads computer files containing building data to create a virtual picture of a facility before it is built. This program's objects represent many dimensions of construction and allow builders to adjust the plans prior to beginning actual construction.
What is BIM
Extra points: What does BIM stand for?