Tools of the Trade
What is a saw?
This tool is used by a carpenter to cut wood.
True or False: Most construction jobs pay hourly.
True
True or False: You need a 4-year college degree to be a carpenter.
False
Hard hats are worn for this reason.
Head protection
This New York building was once the tallest in the world.
Empire State Building
What is a multimeter?
Electricians often use this tool to test circuits.
A U.S. carpenter makes around this much per year.
$48,000
Many tradespeople learn through hands-on training programs called…
Apprenticeships
Before digging, workers call this hotline to avoid hitting underground utilities.
811 / Call Before You Dig
This French structure was built for the 1889 World’s Fair.
Eiffel Tower
What is a pipe wrench?
A plumber uses this heavy wrench to tighten and loosen pipes.
Electricians often make more or less than carpenters?
More
This type of school often teaches construction basics alongside academics.
Trade/Technical School
This document shows the layout and measurements of a project.
Blueprint
This “leaning” building is in Italy.
Tower of Pisa
What is a trowel?
Bricklayers use this flat tool to spread mortar.
Which construction job is usually the highest paid: architect, carpenter, or welder?
Architect
OSHA provides training and rules for this important jobsite topic.
Safety
Who is in charge of supervising workers and schedules on the jobsite?
Foreman / Site Supervisor
The Hoover Dam helps control flooding and generate…
Hydroelectric power
What is a laser level?
This laser tool helps surveyors and builders keep projects level.
What is time and a half?
This word describes the extra pay for working overtime.
A licensed electrician usually must pass this to work legally.
Certification/Exam
This type of contract outlines the cost and details of a construction job.
Work contract / Project contract
This iconic bridge in San Francisco is painted “International Orange.”
Golden Gate Bridge