The Construction Workers' Code Of Ethics
Former construction worker Michael Humeniuk lists the “unspoken code” of construction crews. It‘s not all concrete and catcalls:
To the extent construction workers are discussed at all in the media or popular culture, it’s usually by reference to stereotypically negative attributes, such as sexist leering, foul language, and substance abuse. Unless you are embedded in this world, you’ll miss the offsetting positive aspects, including the unspoken code that exists among most crews:
(1) Do the best work you can, without creating more work for others;
(2) don’t shirk the dirtiest or hardest task;
(3) obey your direct boss, but remain suspicious of authority more generally, especially when it walks on to the site with clean hands and nice shoes. (Young engineers tend to be particular objects of scorn);
(4) never rat. If someone’s alcohol or drug problem is out of hand, let the supervisor address it. If your colleague gets fired because you blew the whistle, you may lose something more precious than a job.
Source: ‘My Life Pouring Concrete’