Building Contractor - Personal requirements
Kaihanga Whare
Skills & knowledge
Building contractors need to have:
- building and carpentry skills
- knowledge of building methods and materials
- understanding of building standards and safety regulations
- skill interpreting drawings and architectural plans
- business management skills
- communication skills for dealing with clients, local authorities, architects and other contractors
- staff management skills
- good planning and organisational ability
- knowledge of health and safety procedures on building sites
- maths skills.
Building contractors work alongside and supervise other tradespeople, so need good communication skills
Personal Qualities
Building contractors need to be:
- accurate, with an eye for detail
- safety-conscious
- able to make good judgements
- comfortable working at heights
- able to work with a range of people
- motivated, as they often work independently and must find their own work.
Physical Requirements
Building contractors need to be fit, healthy and strong. They also need to have steady hands and good hand-eye co-ordination.
Updated
April 2009
