Construction and Trade Worksheet

A trade is:

• A construction specialty

• A type of currency exchange

• A retail business

• A form of transportation

Studies show that __% of construction companies intend to hire more people over the next few years to meet the growing needs of the market.

• 80%

• 50%

• 65%

• 90%

A major reason for the projected shortage of trained craft professionals is the retirement of baby boomers.

• The retirement of baby boomers

• Increased automation in the industry

• Lack of interest among young people

• Higher wages in other professions

Women make up __% of the construction workforce.

• 10%

• 25%

• 5%

• 40%

Women earn __ cents for every dollar a man earns in construction.

• 99

• 85

• 75

• 60

_____ is a green building rating system.

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

• National Building Code (NBC)

• Indian Standards (IS)

• Building Bye Laws

During the 19th century, many structures could be built faster due to the invention of steam powered machinery.

• Steam powered machinery

• Electric powered machinery

• Manual labor

• Wind powered machinery

During disasters, craft professionals are considered _____ because they perform work to restore essential services and structures.

• First responders

• Volunteers

• Observers

• Support staff

A major benefit of craft training is that you are able to earn while you learn.

• You are able to earn while you learn

• You must pay to participate

• You only learn without earning

• You work without learning

One reason construction careers provide craft professionals with mobility is their skills are often in demand everywhere.

• Their skills are often in demand everywhere

• They require little training

• They are only needed in one location

• They offer limited job opportunities