The Construction Business
Critical Thinking
Relationship and Social
Harassment and Substances
Teamwork and Leadership
100

This person plans, coordinates, and controls a projects progress, or a portion thereof.

Project Manager.

100

Often one of the most expensive components of a project, depending on the country.

Labor

100

The way a person dresses, speaks, acts, and interacts with others.

Self-presentation

100

Term describing negative social behavior that can be based on race, age, disabilities, gender, religion, cultural issues, health, or language barriers.

Harassment

100

Making sure all activities benefit the teams final objective.

Goal-oriented

200

A term usually used to describe a laborer in the construction business.

Blue Collar

200

A trap you can fall into that prevents you from making the best possible decision, including: Close-mindedness, Personality conflicts, General fear of change

Barrier

200

Work habits that are the foundation of a persons ability to do his or her job.

Work ethic

200

A class of drugs that induces relaxation, slowing the body's ability to react

Barbiturates

200

This type of leader leaves all decision making to the team.

Hands-off Leader

300

A person who installs an array of electrical devices and wiring.

Electrician

300

The 1st step of solving problems using critical thinking.

Define the problem.

300

The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently.

Initiative

300

When someone makes unwelcome sexual advances, or requests or exhibits verbal or physical actions with sexual overtones.

Sexual Harassment.

300

This leader makes all the decisions independently, without seeking recommendations or suggestions from the team.

Autocratic Leader

400

A chart used to help all employees understand the structure of the company and what position and/or individual has responsibility for various areas.

Organizational Chart

400

The site planner is responsible for this if they are a member of the construction team, otherwise project managers and other supervisors may be assigned the responsibility. In many cases multiple crafts and subcontractors are relying on this to move forward with their responsibilities.

Equipment

400

A positive offer of advice intended to help someone correct mistakes or improve actions.

Constructive criticism.

400

A class of drugs that distorts the perception of reality and cause hallucinations.

Hallucinogens

400

This leader makes decisions based on the teams recommendations and suggestions.

Democratic Leader

500

Someone who can vouch for your skills, experience, and work habits.

Reference

500

A consistent failure to show up to work.

Absenteeism

500

Feedback designed to harm the person receiving it.

Destructive Criticism

500

The policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance typically related to drug and alcohol abuse when in the workplace.

Zero tolerance

500

Two key components of a successful company with satisfied workers.

Morale and Attitude.