National Center for Construction Education and Research (U.S.)

Resource added for the Construction Technology program 104752 and Construction Management programs for Carpentry 104552, Electricity 104551, Mechanical 104553, and Masonry 104555. Also added for the Carpentry 314101, Electricity 314131, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 314622, and Masonry 314082 technical diplomas.

Most people are familiar with plumbers who come to their home to unclog a drain or install an appliance. In addition to these activities, however, plumbers install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems. For example, some systems move water to a municipal water treatment plant and then to residential, commercial, and public buildings. Other systems dispose of waste, provide gas to stoves and furnaces, or supply air conditioning....