Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Quick Facts
Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.5 / 5
Careers Using Building and Construction
Ranked by how important Building and Construction is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Architecture and Engineering · $96,690/yr
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Construction and Extraction · $60,800/yr
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Construction and Extraction · $51,860/yr
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Construction and Extraction · $62,970/yr
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Extraction · $72,120/yr
Stonemasons
Construction and Extraction · $51,990/yr
Carpenters
Construction and Extraction · $59,310/yr
Construction Managers
Management · $106,980/yr
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Construction and Extraction · $62,700/yr
Helpers--Carpenters
Construction and Extraction · $41,600/yr
Roofers
Construction and Extraction · $50,970/yr
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Construction and Extraction · $59,280/yr
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $109,660/yr
Civil Engineers
Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Construction and Extraction · $39,270/yr
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Construction and Extraction · $58,140/yr
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $41,080/yr
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Construction and Extraction · $78,690/yr
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Construction and Extraction · $62,970/yr
Glaziers
Construction and Extraction · $55,440/yr
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Construction and Extraction · $57,250/yr
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library · $101,480/yr
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Architecture and Engineering · $64,280/yr
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Protective Service · $78,060/yr
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Construction and Extraction · $46,480/yr
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