Categorize structures and infrastructure as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, transportation, and public works projects.

Categorization may include discussions about

• structures
  • houses
  • apartment complexes
  • modular homes
  • schools
  • shopping centers
  • courthouses
  • libraries
  • fire stations
  • service stations
  • hospitals and healthcare facilities
  • power plants
  • data centers
  • warehouses
  • light industrial facilities
  • office buildings
    
    
• infrastructure
  • roads
  • bridges
  • dams
  • tunnels
  • sewer systems
  • utilities
  • rail
  • people movers (e.g., public transit)
  • airports
  • ports. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the sole purpose of a dwelling or a residential structure?
• What is the difference between a commercial and an industrial building?
• Who designs roads and highways?
• How do building codes affect the construction process of different structures?