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Career Guidance Skills communication, collaboration and creativity S1.5 - advising and consulting S1.5.3 - advising on products and services Advise on construction materials
Description
Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
It includes building stone, sand, bricks, clay and gravel.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 14 occupations
- Optional in 26 occupations
- Total: 40 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Bricklaying supervisorA bricklaying supervisor is a professional who oversees and manages bricklaying projects, ensuring the efficient and accurate construction of brick and masonry structures. They pla…
- Quantity surveyorQuantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They s…
- Tiling supervisorTiling supervisors monitor tile fitting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to tiling super…
- Concrete finisher supervisorConcrete finisher supervisors monitor the concrete finishing process. They assign tasks to finishers and take quick decisions to resolve problems. They may also pass on their skill…
- Construction quality managerConstruction quality managers make sure the quality of the work meets standards set in the contract, as well as minimum legislative standards. They establish procedures to check qu…
- Dismantling supervisorDismantling supervisors monitor the operations involved in dismantling activities such as removing and possibly recycling industrial equipment and machinery or decommissioning of p…
- Roofing supervisorA roofing supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing roofing projects within the construction industry. They play a vital role in ensuring that roofing ac…
- Construction painting supervisorA construction painting supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing painting projects within the construction industry. They play a crucial role in ensurin…
- Terrazzo setter supervisorA terrazzo setter supervisor is a highly skilled professional who oversees and manages the installation and finishing of terrazzo flooring and surfaces. Terrazzo is a decorative ma…
- Carpenter supervisorA carpenter supervisor is a skilled professional who oversees and manages carpentry projects, ensuring the successful completion of construction or renovation projects involving wo…
- Glass installation supervisorGlass installation supervisors monitor the process of installing plate glass. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Duties Here are some of the duties of …
- Mining geotechnical engineerA Mining Geotechnical Engineer applies principles of geology, soil mechanics, and rock engineering to ensure the stability and safety of mining operations. They analyze ground cond…
- Construction quality inspectorConstruction quality inspectors monitor the activities at larger construction sites to make sure everything happens according to standards and specifications. They pay close attent…
- Construction managerConstruction managers are responsible for the planning and coordination of the construction projects. They provide expertise in the design phase of construction projects by facilit…
Optional for
- Insulation supervisorAn insulation supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing insulation projects and ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of insulation materials in buildings …
- Tile fitterTile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight.…
- Bridge construction supervisorA bridge construction supervisor is a skilled professional responsible for overseeing the construction of bridges. They play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of…
- Metallurgical technicianMetallurgical technicians provide technical support in researching and performing experiments on minerals, metals, alloys, oil and gas. They also assist in improving the methods of…
- Resilient floor layerResilient floor layers place prefabricated tiles or rolls of flooring materials such as linoleum, vinyl, rubber or cork to serve as floor covering. Other titles The following …
- Door installerDoor installers set doors in place. They remove the old door if present, prepare the frame opening, and set the new door in place square, straight, plumb, and watertight…
- Construction general supervisorA construction general supervisor is a key leadership role in the construction industry responsible for overseeing and managing various construction projects. They play a crucial r…
- Construction painterConstruction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or pro…
- Geological engineerA Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
- Staircase installerStaircase installers put in place standard or custom designed staircases between the various levels in buildings. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the site, and instal…
- Window installerWindow installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straigh…
- Architectural drafterAn architectural drafter is a professional who works in the field of architecture, assisting architects in creating detailed technical drawings of buildings and structures. Drafter…
- Construction safety managerConstruction safety managers inspect, enforce and control health and safety measures at construction sites. They also manage workplace accidents and take action to make sure that s…
- Ceiling installerCeiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires - for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when spac…
- Fire prevention and protection engineerFire prevention and protection engineers study, design, and developed innovative solutions aimed to the prevention of fire and the protection of people, natural sites, and urban ar…
- Hardwood floor layerHardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size, and lay them in a predetermined pattern, straight and…
- Pipeline engineerA Pipeline Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains systems used to transport fluids such as oil, gas, water, and chemicals safely and efficiently. They ensure that pipelines me…
- Construction safety inspectorConstruction safety inspectors monitor construction sites and their conformity to health and safety regulations. They perform inspections, identify safety hazards and report on the…
- Road construction supervisorA road construction supervisor is a key professional responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of road construction projects. They play a critical role in ensuring th…
- Health and safety engineerHealth and safety engineers design objects and programs by combining engineering principles and health and safety requirements. They envision the protection and well-being of the p…
- PaperhangerPaperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well…
- Structural ironwork supervisorStructural ironwork supervisors monitor ironworking activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to …
- Plastering supervisorPlastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to plastering…
- Insulation workerInsulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environment. Duties Insulation workers typically…
- Carpet fitterCarpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place. Duties Carpet fitters typically…
- StonemasonStonemasons build stone walls and set stone exteriors and floors. They work with two types of stone: natural-cut stone, such as marble, granite, and limestone; and artificial stone…
Related skills
- Construction products
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Inspect construction supplies
- Work ergonomically
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Work in a construction team
- Keep records of work progress
- Order construction supplies
- Process incoming construction supplies
- Calculate needs for construction supplies
- Monitor stock level
- Use measurement instruments
- Answer requests for quotation
Last updated on February 18, 2026
