Basic Construction Knowledge

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This trade installs pipes and fixtures that move water through a building.

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plumber

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This trade installs brick and mortar.

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mason

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Potentially dangerous or risky

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hazardous

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This part of a house or building is built before framing begins and is usually made of a poured concrete slab or concrete blocks.

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foundation

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This screwdriver has a cross or + shape on the end of the tool.

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philips-head screwdriver

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These are the vertical members of a wall frame system. It is necessary to locate these when hanging heavy pictures or furniture on a wall.

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studs

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This trade measures, cuts, and installs wood framing in a building.

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carpenter

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This trade installs wiring and is in charge of power getting to a building.

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electrician

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This trade installs ductwork and heating and air conditioning equipment in a building.

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HVAC technician

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This material is installed in walls and ceilings to help regulate temperature in a building. It creates a ‘blanket’ to help keep buildings cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter.

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insulation