From the manual labor-intensive British sites of the 1940s to today's modern builds, the role has evolved:
: This story has been told by comedians like Gerard Hoffnung and remains a staple of pub storytelling and safety training seminars as a "what-not-to-do" guide. A Changing Industry OLD BRICKLAYERS
: While modern sites use lasers, many veteran bricklayers rely on a "well-trained eye" and a traditional spirit level to ensure a perfectly plumb wall . From the manual labor-intensive British sites of the