What is Construction?
Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.
True or false: Craft professionals are considered first responders during disasters for restoring essential services and structures.
True
True or False: A high school diploma or equivalent is generally needed to start a career path in most construction crafts.
True
Programs offered in high school and technical centers that allow students to explore career options available with in construction are called...
Career and technical education (CTE)
For every dollar made by men in construction, women make approximately ____.
99 cents
What does Earn as You Learn mean?
An approach to education that pays trainees wages for work completed as part of an on-the-job learning (OJL) program.
Which construction role typically reports to the project owner?
Contractor
How long does is generally take to complete an apprenticeship or craft training program?
Two to four years
The invention of ____ during the 19th century, increased the speed at which structures could be built
Steam-powered machinery
Their skills are highly in demand all over.
What type of buildings are included under the Commercial sector? (Name at least 2)
Schools, government buildings, medical facilities, hotels, sports arenas and stadiums, shopping centers, and large office buildings.
False
Define Infrastructure
The transportation, water, electrical, and telecommunications systems that allow communities and countries to operate.
What is the range of salaries that can be found within the construction industry (before overtime and other benefits)?
$47,000-$92,000
What craft professional is regularly tasked with using trigonometry and physics to calculate maximum load size?
Crane Operator