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A "general construction worker" is a "generalist" (someone who does a little bit of many different things, but has not specialized in any particular area) who can perform many of the "tasks" (duties; activities that must be performed) on a construction site. But there are many construction workers who have "expertise" (advanced knowledge and experience) in a particular area.

For example, a "cement contractor" specializes in "pouring" cement into "molds" (shapes) to form the foundation of a new building. "Carpenters" are "master" (very good) "woodworkers" (people who make things out of wood), and some of them specialize "even further" (even more) as "cabinet makers" (people who make the doors and drawers used to store items, especially in kitchens and bathrooms).

"Drywall workers" specialize in installing "drywall" (the textured surface on the walls of a home or office). "Brick layers" specialize in creating brick walls, chimneys and fireplaces, which "roofers" specialize in placing "shingles" (small pieces that make up a roof) onto the roof. A "plumber" specializes in "laying" (installing) and "repairing" (fixing) water "pipes" (tubes used to carry water or other liquids), while an "electrician" specializes in electrical work that brings electricity into a building.

Once "the bulk of" (most of) the home has been built, other construction workers begin to work on the interior details. For example, "flooring installers" specialize in installing wood, "tile" (small ceramic squares), and carpet "flooring" (materials that cover the floor).

The "general contractor" is usually "in charge of" (responsible for) coordinating the activities of all these other construction workers. He or she makes sure that the home or office building is "built to spec," according the designs and plans for the building, and meeting the expectations of the person purchasing the home or building.