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Building and Construction

Knowledge

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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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

4.8

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Construction and Extraction · $60,800/yr

4.8

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Construction and Extraction · $51,860/yr

4.8

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Construction and Extraction · $62,970/yr

4.7

Construction and Building Inspectors

Construction and Extraction · $72,120/yr

4.7

Stonemasons

Construction and Extraction · $51,990/yr

4.7

Carpenters

Construction and Extraction · $59,310/yr

4.7

Construction Managers

Management · $106,980/yr

4.7

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Construction and Extraction · $62,700/yr

4.6

Helpers--Carpenters

Construction and Extraction · $41,600/yr

4.6

Roofers

Construction and Extraction · $50,970/yr

4.6

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Construction and Extraction · $59,280/yr

4.6

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $109,660/yr

4.5

Civil Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $99,590/yr

4.5

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Construction and Extraction · $39,270/yr

4.5

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Construction and Extraction · $58,140/yr

4.5

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $41,080/yr

4.4

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Construction and Extraction · $78,690/yr

4.4

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Construction and Extraction · $62,970/yr

4.4

Glaziers

Construction and Extraction · $55,440/yr

4.3

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Construction and Extraction · $57,250/yr

4.3

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $101,480/yr

4.3

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Architecture and Engineering · $64,280/yr

4.3

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Protective Service · $78,060/yr

4.2

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Construction and Extraction · $46,480/yr

4.2

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