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

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

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

Equipment or clothing designed to prevent or reduce injuries.

Construction practices that involve creating structures adhering to sustainability principles.

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

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

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

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

Oversees many parts of a construction project, including resource management, budgeting, code adherence, quality assurance, and construction materials.

A program where you acquire valuable job skills under the instruction of more experienced professionals, often earning money while receiving training.

Oversees the planning and delivery of construction projects on time and within budget.

Transport systems, water, electricity, and telecommunications that enable communities and countries to operate.

The initiator of the project who generally finances the construction effort.

The use of computers to digitally design construction sketches, allowing others to see how the aspects of a structure would look and function together when built.

Provides a 3D model of a construction site and allows users to immerse directly into the space. It enables multiple people to visualize the final product, feel what it is like to be in the space, and identify any issues before work begins.

A category of construction distinguished by specific types of work, materials, equipment, and skills. The four sectors of construction are residential, commercial, industrial, and civil/heavy.

Also called foreman, this supervisory role oversees a team of trade professionals. It is this person's job to ensure that the work is completed correctly and on time. They are responsible for the safety and work of those under their command.

The practice of minimizing negative impacts on the Earth's climate and the natural environment.