Overview of the Construction Industry
Benefits of a Career in Construction
Construction Craft Career
Starting your Construction Career
All Sections
100
What does (AGC) stand for?
Associated General Contractors
100
Give an example of an essential service that is provided by a craft professional.
Restoring water, electricity, rebuilding residential structures.
100
What are the four sectors of construction?
Residential, commercial, industrial, and Heavy Civil/ infrastructure
100
List 3 types of 4-year construction degrees you can receive from a university.
Design, construction management, estimating, HR, architecture, engineering, and safety.
100
What type of construction is a single-family home?
Residential
200
What invention replaced drawing by hand
(CAD) Computer Aided Design
200
Which craft makes more: carpenter or plumber?
Plumber
200
Who manages day to day activities on a construction site and supervises work performed by subcontractors
Site Superintendent
200
Effective communication, time management, attention to detail and critical thinking are some examples of what?
Nontechnical skills
200
In what instance are craft professionals considered first responders?
During Disasters
300
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building In the world.
300
What three leadership skills are often required while working in construction?
Good communication, teamwork and decision making.
300
What is OSHA standard 1910.178 (L) (3)
requires operators of powered industrial trucks (forklifts) to be licensed or certified.
300
What are 4 different ways to start your construction career?
Technical school, Apprenticeship program, community colleges/universities, and Industry training program
300
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
400
Transportation, Water, Electrical, and Telecommunication systems that allow communities to operate are examples of.
Infrastructures
400
What are the top two sources of debt in the U.S?
Mortgage Debt, college tuition
400
What do the top 10% of pipefitters earn annually?
$ 97,170
400
What are your yearly hours for OJL and classroom in an Apprenticeship?
2,000 OJL, 144 classroom hours
400
What allows you to immerse yourself into a construction site?
Virtual Reality
500
A trained and skilled individual who designs and builds things.
A Craft Professional
500
Who is the Chief Executive Officer of NCCER?
Boyd Worsham
500
NCCER offers training, on more than ____ crafts?
45
500
Who is called the father of skyscrapers?
Louis Henry Sullivan
500
Who is the inventor of Geobond?
Pat Billings