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Construction

100 lessons

1Review the design drawingFree2Remeasure the wall length3Drawing specs are off4Redraw the first floor plan5Check floor elevation6Locate column centerlines7The client wants to change the design8Calculate the quantity of bricks needed9Read dimensions on the drawing10Measure the land boundary distance11Window details are missing12Check wall plumbness13Square the foundation14Measure the ceiling height15Revise the structural plan16This drawing hasn't been approved17Measure the clear door opening18Check the distance between two columns19Sketch a new plan20Compare drawing to actual site21The cement truck has arrived22Check steel quality23Sand is mixed with stones24The concrete mixer is broken25Short on bricks for the wall26The concrete truck has arrived27Inventory cement bags28No clean water for mortar29The concrete vibrator is not working30Protect steel from rain31Material delivery is delayed32Check the concrete slump33Not enough scaffolding34The rebar cutter blade is jammed35The roller is clearing the ground36Bring the power cord here37The drill motor burned out38Out of nails for formwork39Stack the bricks neatly in that corner40Sign the delivery receipt41Dig the house foundation pits today42Drive concrete piles into the ground43Tie rebar for the first floor slab44Tie rebar with binding wire45Erect the formwork panels tightly46Pour concrete for the foundation this afternoon47Cure the concrete by watering48Dismantle column and wall formwork49Build the perimeter wall around the house50Mix mortar according to the correct ratio51Plaster the wall smoothly52Install anti-crack mesh on the wall53Pour waterproof tie beam54Install the lintel above the doorway55Install the floor waterproofing layer56Slope the floor for drainage57Weld the roof steel frame58Leave openings for pipes59This wall is leaning60The concrete slab has cracks61Tile the bathroom walls62Lay stone steps at the entrance63Apply putty to the wall64Apply alkali-resistant primer to the facade65Install aluminum glass doors in the living room66Install concealed wiring67Install the toilet and sink68Install recessed LED ceiling lights69Finished laying the bedroom wood flooring70Install the stone kitchen countertop71Install glass staircase handrails72Apply the final coat of paint73Install switches and outlets74Install the outdoor AC unit75Check the flatness of the tiled floor76Thoroughly clean the room77Install the bedroom wooden door78Apply silicone sealant to edges79Plant grass in the outdoor garden80Test for water leaks81Wear helmets on the construction site82Approve rebar for beams and slabs83The homeowner is inspecting the construction84Remind workers to wear safety harnesses85Install barriers at dangerous spots86Record today's construction log87Let's have a progress meeting at the end of the day88Builder deviated from design89Clear all debris90Check the mini fire extinguisher91Report progress to the boss92Inspect wall before plastering93The project is two days behind schedule94Hand over the house to the owner95Calculate wages for the work crew96Take photos for work reports97Prepare the construction site98Signed the acceptance report99Distribute PPE to workers100Store tools in the warehouse

Frequently asked questions

If you are a supervisor, engineer or technician on a site with Chinese investors or managers, learning construction Chinese should start with three groups: daily handovers, basic technical vocabulary and progress and safety reports.

Daily handovers. Every morning you discuss today’s plan: which items to do, the number of workers, equipment and priorities. Learn short lines such as “today we pour concrete on floor 3”, “we need five more workers” or “the machine is broken and needs repair” to keep the handover clear and fast.

Basic technical vocabulary. You do not need all advanced terms, but master material names (concrete, steel, sand, bricks), building parts and common tasks (excavation, formwork, pouring concrete, acceptance). Learning by the work you handle makes it usable immediately.

Progress and safety reports. Prepare phrases about completion percentage, delays and reasons, plus safety warnings like “remember to wear your helmet” or “dangerous area”. This group protects workers and avoids risk.

For the method, practise site-based dialogues instead of isolated words, listen to models and repeat with audio daily. On Haohin, the specialized Chinese construction program includes vocabulary, handover and acceptance dialogues, and pronunciation-scored speaking practice for supervisors, engineers and technicians working with the Chinese side.

On a site with Chinese managers, communication is mostly short, direct and repeated phrases. Prepare the following groups to work effectively and safely.

1. Receiving and assigning work. Learn to ask “what are we doing today?”, “how far along are you?” and answer briefly about progress. When an instruction is unclear, ask again instead of guessing, because mistakes on site are costly.

2. Requesting materials and equipment. Prepare lines like “we need more cement”, “the mixer is broken” or “workers are short of gloves”. This group keeps work from stalling.

3. Safety. This group is a must: remind about helmets, scaffolding, safety lines and forbidden areas. Speaking clearly reduces accidents and shows responsibility to workers.

4. Acceptance and quality. Learn to report results, point out defects to fix and confirm work meets requirements. This makes acceptance transparent.

5. Handling incidents. When there is an accident or damage, you need quick reports, requests for support and stopping work if needed.

One tip: practise handover lines aloud as complete dialogues, record yourself and compare with the model to fix pronunciation. On Haohin, the construction lessons simulate real site situations so you react quickly whenever Chinese managers assign work.