How to become a Building Technician

Duties & Tasks of a Building Technician

Building technicians may perform the following tasks:

• Provide skilled assistance to builders and construction managers by interpreting and carrying out directions for planning and organising building projects
• Interpret building plans, regulations and codes of practice to direct progress of the work, ensuring specifications and regulations are followed, and proper methods and materials are used
• Calculate costs and estimate completion times to prepare tenders
• Arrange supplies of material and equipment
• Draw up detailed programs for site works and the coordination of building workers
• Record building progress and variations from the design drawings or specifications
• Negotiate with subcontractors and report to builders and architects.

Working conditions for a Building Technician

Building technicians may also work as project planners, estimators, project administrators or as technical sales representatives. They sometimes work as building inspectors (ensuring construction is going to plan) or as building site managers on large commercial projects. Building technicians usually work on construction sites.

Specializations

Building Technician

Building technicians assist with the building of houses and work on commercial projects, usually undertaking supervisory roles.