building trades

plural noun

1. those trades, as carpentry, masonry, and plastering, that are primarily concerned with the construction and finishing of buildings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of building trades¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Unions representing teachers, nurses, state workers and those in various building trades have also contributed to his fundraising total of more than $2.3 million, a tally from last year through early September.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a reason, then, that Biden has been getting early and enthusiastic endorsements from major unions, including the UAW in January and, this week, the Building Trades Unions, which represents about 3 million workers in the United States and Canada.

From Seattle Times

On Wednesday, he secured the endorsement of the North America’s Building Trades Unions, largely because of his bipartisan infrastructure package.

From New York Times

Mr. Biden said on Wednesday after picking up the endorsement of North America’s Building Trades Unions.

From New York Times

He is announcing Monday that nearly 2,000 corps positions are being offered across 36 states, including jobs offered in partnership with the North American Building Trades Unions.

From Seattle Times