(Describer) In a dirt lot, heavy machinery sits parked near a heap of broken concrete. A construction worker stands on scaffolding next to a cement wall, while three other workers perform tasks on the ground. Several men wearing hard-hats assemble a rectangular structure from ten-foot, metal I-beams . High above a street, three men in boom lifts work on unfinished windows. Lifts, trucks, and materials line the floor of an ice rink under construction. A title: Construction Technology.
[rock music]
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(narrator)
We live
in a rapidly advancing world
where constructing
new buildings and structures
is becoming
increasingly necessary.
Construction technology
continues to advance
and expand to meet the needs
of industry, commerce,
and society.
This rapidly growing field
continues to offer
career opportunities
in various trades,
including ironworkers,
electricians,
and heavy equipment operators.
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(Describer) Inside a building, piles of steel framing studs lie on the floor. A word appears: Ironworker.
Ironworkers play a huge part
in the construction process.
They work for contractors
in sectors
including structural,
reinforcing, ornamental,
rigging and machinery moving,
and welding.
Ironwork is a challenging
and physically demanding
career.
Ironworkers often work
on tall structures,
whether it be a bridge
or a building,
and play a huge role
in the construction
of our cities.
(Describer) From above, a freight train passes beneath a street-bridge under construction. Two workers use tie-wire to lash narrow lengths of steel reinforcing-bar, or rebar , into a grid pattern. A man sits on a horizontal I-beam, bolting it to a vertical one in front of him. In a boom-lift basket, two men arrange electrical conduit pipes near a ceiling.
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Electricians are crucial
to powering our homes
and businesses.
They play a major role
in ensuring
the structures we build have
proper wiring
and meet
electrical requirements.
Electricians specialize
in different sectors,
including commercial,
industrial, alternative energy,
instrumentation, residential,
and voice-data-video.
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(Describer) Near a ceiling, a man arranges flexible electrical conduit tubings in a junction box, fitting plastic caps, or "wire nuts," over their ends. Workers maneuver a boom lift carrying two men.
Heavy equipment operators
are important
in the construction industry.
They are often seen
building roads, bridges, dams,
and assist in building
other structures.
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(Describer) Behind a low, cement road barrier, two backhoes lower their buckets toward the ground while street traffic rushes past the barrier. A bulldozer pushes earth outside a cement structure.
Heavy equipment operators are
trained to safely operate
heavy equipment
such as bulldozers,
motor graders, backhoes,
pavers, and cranes.
This field requires
creative individuals
who like to work outdoors.
Like most construction
technology careers,
heavy equipment operators
have the potential
to earn a decent wage.
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(Describer) Behind a chain-link fence, a demolition backhoe scrapes rubble off a crumbling building, dropping piles of construction materials onto the ground. At the ice rink, a tall crane lifts an I-beam into place as workers install the roof.
The construction technology
field is a growing field
with many opportunities
for people looking
for in-demand careers.
Careers in construction
technology are always evolving
with modern technology
and new building practices.
These careers offer
attractive wages,
benefits packages,
and retirement plans
and can be very rewarding.
Without ironworkers,
electricians,
and heavy equipment operators,
structures such as stadiums,
bridges, and museums
would not exist.
When driving down the road
or visiting a city,
construction technology workers
and their families can enjoy
and experience the magnificence
of the structures they built.
[upbeat rock music]
(Describer) From above, a suspension bridge overlooks waterfront buildings along a river. On the future ice rink, construction workers tie steel rebar over a layer of pink insulation material. At the edge of the rink, two men connect refrigerant hoses to plastic fittings. As concrete flows onto a floor through a large hose, four construction workers use rake-like "screeds" and a long 2x4 wooden board to level the concrete across the surface. A man operates a tile saw as another man lays 12-by-12-inch tiles across a floor. Atop the I-beam construction, a man guides a diagonal, structural-support bar into place. In a boom-lift basket, another man connects a steel I-beam with a large bolt and nut. A backhoe digs. Behind an unfinished wall of steel framing studs, sparks fly from a welder's torch. Accessibility provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
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