Profession house builder
House builders erect, maintain and repair houses and similar small buildings using either traditional or modern techniques and materials.
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Personality Type
- Enterprising / Realistic
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Knowledge
- Roofing techniques
Techniques used to form the upper covering of a building according to specific materials such as ceramic tiles, wood shingles, slate, metal, concrete of plant stalks.
- Building codes
The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.
- Building materials industry
Supplier, brands and types of products and goods available on the market of building materials.
Skills
- Install construction profiles
Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
- Plan construction of houses
Draw up blueprints for the construction of houses and other types of buildings. Calculate and estimate the required materials and coordinate and supervise activities of workers executing the several construction techniques needed for the building process.
- Prepare surface for hardwood floor laying
Make sure the base is properly prepared. Flatten out any uneven surface by applying thin strips of wood called firrings, sanding and refixing any loose or creaky boards.
- Create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
- Read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
- Prepare building site
Draw up building plans and prepare building sites for erecting buildings or other structures.
- Create floor plan template
Lay out the floor plan of the area to be covered on a suitable medium, such as strong paper. Follow any shapes, nooks and crannies of the floor.
- Inspect roofs
Inspect the condition of an existing roof. Check the state of the weight-bearing structure, roof covering, insulation, and accessibility. Take into account the intended purpose of the roof, including any accessories to be installed.
- Use safety equipment in construction
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
- Check construction compliance
Determine whether a construction complies with laws and regulations.
- Design floor
Plan a floor to be created from different types of materials, like wood, stone or carpet. Take into account the intended use, space, durability, sound, temperature and moisture concerns, environmental properties and aesthetics.
- Perform roof maintenance
Inspect the roof or facade cladding to assess its general state and identify any damage, recommend and perform maintenance and repair work such as fixing broken shingles, replacing flashing, clearing debris and securing the gutters.
- Seal flooring
Use a suitable sealer to seal a floor, preventing damage from fluids and other spills.
- Inspect concrete structures
Visually inspect a concrete structure to see if it is structurally sound. Check for different types of cracks, such as those due to reinforcement corrosion, impact damage or high water content.
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
- Install wood elements in structures
Install elements made of wood and wood-based composite materials, such as doors, stairs, plinths, and ceiling frames. Assemble and affix the elements, taking care to prevent gaps. Inspect the work and notify the responsible person in case of problems.
- Work in a construction team
Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.
- Maintain construction structures
Repair and maintain existing construction structures. Inspect the construction site in order to keep these structures in a safe and sanitary condition, and compliant to safety standards and regulations.
- Check compatibility of materials
Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.
Optional knowledge and skills
install gutters ensure compliance with construction project deadline energy performance of buildings cut resilient flooring materials install in-floor and in-wall heating install metal roofing construct wood roofs process incoming construction supplies energy efficiency apply roll roofing lay non-interlocking roof tiles install roof flashing coordinate construction activities lay resilient flooring tiles order construction supplies cut stair carriages install structural glazing set up temporary construction site infrastructure calculate needs for construction supplies prepare roofing materials prepare surface for painting lay interlocking roof tiles construction product regulation install laminate floorCommon job titles
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