Description
Construction general contractors take on the responsibility to deliver a construction project. They participate on bid processes for construction projects and hire subcontractors to deliver the different stages of the construction process from beginning to completion. They make sure subcontractors hold up their part of the agreement and work in the construction site to make sure the project is delivered in time and according to agreed standards.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
construction product regulationgreen building practicescontract lawreal estate marketdecommissioningdesign principlesquantity surveyingenvelope systems for buildingsenergy efficiencyproject commissioningenergy performance of buildingsrenewable energyquality assurance methodologiesbuilding codeszero-energy building design
Practical Skills
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projectscheck construction complianceperform quality control of design during a runfollow health and safety procedures in constructionread standard blueprintsmanage contractsmonitor contractor performanceidentify customer objectivesensure compliance with construction project deadlinemonitor construction siteaudit contractorscoordinate construction activitiescommunicate with customerskeep records of work progresscommunicate with construction crewsplan allocation of spacemanage health and safety standardsperform project managementuse safety equipment in constructionreview construction projectscoordinate marketing plan actionsadvise architectsinspect construction suppliesplan shifts of employees