Description
The component elements and principles of building construction such as types of wall construction and foundations, defects in walls and roofs and ways to address such defects.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 4 occupations
- Total: 6 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- 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…
- Housing managerHousing managers oversee housing services for tenants or residents. They work for housing associations or private organisations for which they collect rental fees, inspect properti…
Optional for
- Real estate agentReal estate agents administer the sales or letting process of residential, commercial properties or land on behalf of their clients. They investigate the property's condition and a…
- Real estate leasing managerReal estate leasing managers set up the lease or rental efforts of an apartment community and properties not in co-ownership and also manage the leasing staff. They produce, track,…
- 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…
- Building construction workerBuilding construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026