This title offers authoritative and comprehensive information for any young person looking to forge their way into the construction industry but doesn't know where to start. Readers are first introduced to the general areas of construction such as working with stone, metal, large machines, and architecture tools and software. They are then given the specific jobs within each area, such as stonemason, welder, crane operator, carpenter, electrician, contractor, and civil engineer, among others.

The many sides of construction -- Working with stone -- Working with metal -- Large machine operators -- Building homes -- Planners, leaders, and managers -- Finding and keeping a construction job.