A process in which software reads computer files containing construction data to create a virtual image of a facility before it is built.

• BIM

• CAD

• CTE

• PPE

An agency of the U.S. Department of Labor with the mission to establish and enforce safe working conditions for the U.S. workforce.

• Skills USA

• CTE

• IMSA

• OSHA

Programs offered in high schools and technical education centers that allow students to explore career options available in construction.

• PPE

• CTE

• BIM

• CAD

A skilled and capable individual who designs and builds things. They adhere to the technical and ethical standards of their trade.

• Official

• Master

• Craftsmen

• Apprentice

Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.

• VR

• PPE

• BIM

• CTE

Construction practices that involve creating structures adhering to sustainability principles.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

• Green Construction

Manages daily activities at a construction site and supervises the work done by subcontractors.

• Trade Professional

• Site Superintendent

• Team Leader

• Contractor

An educational approach that pays apprentices wages for work completed as part of an on-the-job learning (OJL) program.

• Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Work smarter, NOT harder

• Earn while you learn

• Pre-apprenticeship

A general term that refers to one of the many construction specialties.

• Trade/Craft

• Skills USA

• Subcontractor/

  Specialty Contractor

• Workforce Development

Normally employs trade professionals who have specialized skills necessary to complete a particular part of the construction project (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

• Trade/Commerce

• Apprenticeship/

  Trade Training

• Skills USA / Build Your Future (BYF)

• Subcontractor/

  Specialty Contractor