The position, role, or skill of a foreman; the quality or practice of managing workers or a work crew.
From 'foreman' (a supervisor) + '-ship' (denoting a role, position, or quality). A modern English formation combining Germanic and Old English elements to describe supervisory excellence.
Good foremanship in construction isn't just about barking orders—the best foremen act as problem-solvers and mentors, which is why experienced workers followed certain foremen from job to job.
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