An individual would require fewer skills in order to work in the maintenance and operations phase of construction than in the design and construction phase.

TRUE

Explanation:

The answer is true. For any construction project, it is the beginning phase where it requires conceptualization skills and designing skills. The initial designing as well as the conceptualization to commissioning of the project is very crucial phase and more skilled and experienced work force is required to carry on the project. The employees should be aware of the technical parameters of the work.

After the construction phase, it is easier for the maintenance and operational work. So here less skills are required. And hence an employee needs less skills to work in maintenance and the operational phase as compared to the designing and construction phase.