An A-Z list of construction vocabulary words, including terms like bulldozer, crane, hard hat, and blueprints. Perfect for kids learning about building and jobs!
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A
Architect
Asbestos removal
Asphalt
B
Backhoe
Barricade
Beam
Blueprints
Bobcat
Braces
Bricklayer
Bricks
Bulldozer
C
Cables
Carpenter
Caulk
Cement
Cement mixer
Chainsaw
Chisel
Concrete
Conduits
Construction
Construction site
Contractor
Conveyor belt
Crane
Crushed stone
D
Debris
Demolition
Digger
Drill
Drywall
Dump truck
E
Earthquake-resistant
Electrical wiring
Electrician
Equipment
Excavation
Excavator
F
Floor plan
Foreman
Formwork
Foundation
Framing
Framing hammer
G
Goggles
Grading
Gravel
Grout
H
Hammer
Hard hat
Hardwood
Heavy machinery
High-visibility vest
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
I
I-beam
Insulation
J
Jack posts
Jackhammer
Joist
K
Knockdown texture
L
Ladder
Level
Load-bearing
Load-bearing wall
Loading dock
M
Masonry
Measuring tape
Metal
Miter saw
N
Nailer
Nails
O
OSHA regulations
Overhang
P
Paint
Pallet
Paver
Pipes
Plaster
Pliers
Plumber
Plywood
Pneumatic tools
Power tools
Project manager
Q
Quarry
R
Rafter
Rebar
Reinforcement
Renovation
Rivets
Roofing
S
Safety harness
Safety vest
Sandpaper
Sawdust
Sawhorse
Scaffolding
Scaffolding platform
Screwdriver
Screws
Shovel
Site supervisor
Skid steer
Sledgehammer
Steel
Steel frame
Surveying equipment
Surveyor
T
Timber
Tool belt
Tools
Trench
Trowel
U
Underlayment
Utility knife
V
Varnish
Ventilation
Voltage
W
Welder
Welding mask
Wheelbarrow
Window frame
Windows
Wiring
Wood
Woodworking
Work boots
Work gloves
Worker
Wrench
X
X-ray inspection
Y
Yardstick
Z
Zigzag brace
Zoning laws