Q: Is a construction worker a tradesman? ¶
A: Yes, and labourer , or professional employed in the physical construction of the built environment and its infrastructure.
Q: Is a construction worker a generic term and most construction workers are primarily described by the type of work they perform? ¶
A: Yes, Construction workers may also be colloquially be referred to as "hard hat workers" or "hard hats", as they often wear hardhats for safety.