Working in construction means much more than strapping on a tool belt and a hard hat. Careers in the building trades use cutting-edge methods to make the world's tallest skyscrapers, deepest tunnels, biggest stadiums, and most energy-efficient homes. In this exciting book, students follow the progress of a building - and the people responsible for building it - from the plans to the plaster. Learn how to build a career from the ground up!

Working in construction means much more than strapping on a tool belt and a hard hat. Careers in the building trades use cutting-edge methods to make the world's tallest skyscrapers, deepest tunnels, biggest stadiums, and most energy-efficient homes. In this exciting book, students follow the progress of a building - and the people responsible for building it - from the plans to the plaster. Learn how to build a career from the ground up!