The Building Trades

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Unit 2

• The Building Trades

Carpenters and General Contractors Other
Building Trade Workers Working Together
Carpenters and Other Tradesworkers Industry and
Standards Organizations Entering the Carpentry
Trade
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• Carpenters work with tools, equipment, and a wide
  variety of materials. The decks being fabricated
  on the ground are lifted into position with the
  material lift shown in the background.

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• Cement masons place and finish concrete to
  produce the desired texture.

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• Structural-steel workers erect the steel
  framework for steel-framed buildings.

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• A drywaller attaches and finishes gypsum board.

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• Industry and standards organizations establish
  quality standards, provide quality and
  consistency between manufacturers, and provide a
  vehicle for improvement of the construction
  industry.