House Builders

House builders erect, maintain and repair houses and similar small buildings using either traditional or modern techniques and materials. Tasks include - (a) preparing ground for erecting building or other structures; (b) erecting structures to support roofs, and building and covering walls with appropriate materials; (c) fixing rafters to roofs and covering with roofing material; (d) levelling floors to make them smooth and serviceable; (e) maintaining and repairing existing structures; (f) arranging for specialized work such as bricklaying, painting, plumbing and electrical wiring to be done by subcontractors; (g) coordinating and supervising the activities of subcontractors, labourers and other workers. Examples of the occupations classified here: - House builder Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Construction project manager - 1323 - Project builder - 1323 - Construction supervisor - 3123.