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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - A driver's license required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle weighing more than 10,001 lb. (4536 kg) for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Transportation regulations, or that is designed to transport 9 or more passengers (including driver) for compensation, or 16 or more passengers (including the driver), for non-compensation. This includes, but is not limited to, tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses. Source: Texas Department of Transportation Communication - The imparting or exchanging of information or news. Source: Wikipedia Competition- An event or contest in which people compete. Source: Wikipedia Computer Rendering - Rendering is the process of generating an image from a model (or models in what collectively could be called a scene file), by means of computer programs. Also, the results of such a model can be called a rendering. Source: Wikipedia Computer savvy - Advanced skills in the use of computers. Source: Reverso.net Computer technology - The study of the hardware and software that are the foundations of modern computer systems which are a fundamental part of everyday lives. Source: www.businessdictionary.com Construction ability knowledge - Complex skills and abilities that can be used in real life are the true goal of learning. Being able to construct complex buildings shows an understanding of mathematical concepts and complex engineering concepts. Source: Source: www.businessdictionary.com Construction Law - A branch of law that deals with matters relating to building construction, engineering and related fields. It is in essence an amalgam of contract law, commercial law, planning law, employment law and tort. Source: Wikipedia Construction materials - Article, item, material, or supply consumed or W6VB