Notes

Architecture is the designing and planning of buildings and structures.

Construction is the process of assembling buildings and structures.

career pathway is an area of focus in a career cluster

Construction Laborer – performs manual labor such as lifting, digging, and using tools
Construction Manager – directs and oversees construction projects
Operating Engineer – operates large construction equipment such as tractors or bulldozers
Cost Estimator – analyzes and prepares estimates for how much projects will cost
Construction or Building Inspector – inspects buildings or structures to make sure they follow regulations
Painter – paints indoor or outdoor walls, structures, or equipment
Carpenter – builds or repairs structures made of wood, such as stairs or doorways
Plumber – installs or fixes pipes and related structures used for water and drainage
Roofer– installs or repairs roofs of buildings
Structural Iron or Steel Worker– installs iron and steel elements to provide support to large structures
Cement Mason or Concrete Finisher– creates forms made of cement, such as floors and walls
Glazier– installs glass in windows, doors, skylights, tables, and other structures
Floor Layer, Sander, or Finisher– applies floor coverings or sands down and finishes existing floors
Electrician– installs and fixes electrical systems and parts, such as wires and electrical panels
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer – installs heating and air conditioning systems