Description
Building inspectors perform inspections of buildings to determine compliance with specifications for various focuses of assessment. They observe and determine the suitability of construction, quality and resistance, and general compliance with regulations.
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Theoretical Knowledge
construction legal systemsquality assurance procedurescivil engineeringarchitecture regulationsurban planning lawengineering principlesgreen building practicesconstruction methodsenergy conservationbuilding codesfire safety regulationsbuilding materials industrytopographyenergy performance of buildingselectricitysurveying methodssurveying
Practical Skills
write inspection reportscheck construction compliancemanage health and safety standardsread standard blueprintsinspect building systemsliaise with local authoritiesuse safety equipment in constructioncommunicate problems to senior colleaguesnegotiate with stakeholdersmanage construction archivemonitor parameters' compliance in construction projectsinform on workplace safety standardsreview construction projectsconduct land surveysperform field researchadvise architectsissue permitscreate solutions to problemsconduct fire safety inspections