Construction Fun
Which famous U.S. dam was completed in 1936 and was once the largest concrete structure in the world?
Hoover Dam
This professional designs buildings and creates blueprints.
Architect
What year where blue prints created?
1842
What year was OSHA created?
1970
What is the most common material used in building a residential home?
Wood
These flying devices are used to survey and inspect job sites from above.
Drones
This person manages budgets, schedules, and coordinates construction projects.
Construction Manager
What is the actual dimension of a 2 x 4
What is PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Hard hats, Safety Glasses, Hi-Visibility Vests, Steel-Toed Boots
This material is used to create the foundation of most buildings.
Concrete
How long did it take to build the US Bank Stadium?
32 Months
What is a Sub-Contractor
Someone who performs or does a specific trade on the construction site. EX - Electriction, Plummer
What is a "Water-Closet"
Toilet
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupacinoal Safety & Health Administration
National Safety Standard
What does CMU stand for?
Concrete Masonry Unit
This New York skyscraper was built in just over one year during the Great Depression.
Empire State Building
This type of engineer designs roads, bridges, and infrastructure.
Responsible for the drawing and design of the project or structure.
What took has a air bubble in it?
A Level
Per OSHA Standard - How far apart must fire extinguishers be on a construction site?
50ft
What is concrete made of?
Portland Cement, Water, Aggregates, Admixtures
How many workers did it take to build the US Bank Stadium?
8,600
What is a Bid-Runner
The person who physically delivers a contractors bid.
What is the actual dimension of a 2x8
1-1/2" x 7-1/4"
What does EMR stand for?
Experience Modification Rating
A wooden structural member composed of relatively short pieces of lumber glued and laminated together under pressure to form a long, strong beam.
LVL - Laminated Veneer Lumber