Analyse blueprints, drawings, and sketches
Determine project specifications and material calculations
Create layouts adhering to building codes
Work with various materials (wood, substitutes, lightweight steel)
Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join parts
Construct foundations, floor beams, subflooring, walls, and roof systems
Install and adjust trim elements (doors, stairs, moulding, hardware)
Maintain, repair, and renovate wooden structures
Supervise apprentices and construction workers
- Potentially provide cost estimates for clients