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| WORD/TERM | DEFINITION |
| Demolition |
Demolition (as in construction trade) Demolition operatives, also known as demolition workers, demolish and (more commonly) dismantle structures, such as derelict buildings, tower blocks, tall chimneys and industrial plants, for example decommissioned power stations. Operatives carry out their work in one of three ways: (1) by hand with hammer drills and oxyacetylene cutting equipment (2) using heavy plant machinery (3) with explosives. For some jobs, they will use a combination of all three. Demolition operatives work at three main levels of responsibility, each with slightly different duties. These are: Demolition Operator 1: labourer, Demolition Operator 2: mattockman/woman, Demolition Operator 3: topman/woman. Health and safety plays a major role in demolition work, so operatives must follow strict regulations. Demolition Operatives also carry out the safe removal of hazardous materials like asbestos and toxic materials. |
| Demolition.operative: labourer |
Demolition Operative 1 (labourer) – prepares the site, puts up screens, safety rails and fences, lays down dustsheets and separates out re-usable building materials after demolition. |
| Demolition.operative: mattockman/woman |
Demolition Operative 2 (mattockman/woman) strips out fittings, removes doors and windows, puts up roof protection, demolishes old roof structures and carries out demolition by hand. |
| Demolition.operative: topman/woman |
Demolition Operative 3 (topman/woman) – does all the tasks above and cuts steel frames at heights, strips fragile roof coverings and instructs others in safe demolition practices. |
| Device mechanic (also: elevator constructor) |
(also known as: Elevator Constructor) A Device Mechanic/Elevator Constructor may inspect, install, maintain, service and repair elevating devices. These devices can include passenger elevators, freight elevators, observation elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walkways, freight platforms, stage lifts and others. knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. Elevator Constructors must be comfortable with working at great heights, dark and confined spaces, and be knowledgable of troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques. Handling and identification of hazardous substances and materials are also required at times. They must also continually update themselves by continuously learning about new techniques/equipment. |
| Dry wall(ing) | the activity of building stone walls without mortar. |
| Drywall acoustic mechanic lather | Builds just about every building you see was partially built by skilled drywallers. Your home your school, the malls where you shop and the office buildings all around you. |
| Drywall finisher | The Drywall Finisher / Plaster is a craftsperson who specializes in finishing drywall surfaces in the residential and commercial sectors of the construction industry.A Drywall Finisher will apply a fast drying compound to the joints of wallboard on the interior of buildings. Following a first coat application, the joints are finished with additional applications to form a smooth surface for paint or wall coverings. Other techniques may be applied to wallboard on walls and ceilings, depending on the requirement of the finish. Exterior applications to form many other finishing techniques may be required. The Drywall Finisher may need to apply special techniques depending on the architectural requirement. |