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Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.

Glaziers install or replace glass or mirrors in buildings, vehicles or boats and may create decorative glass features.

Wall and floor tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles.

Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.

Brick and blocklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks and tiles to construct or repair buildings, walls, arches, chimneys or paved areas.

Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Building and construction labourers do a wide range of physical work on building sites, roads and other large civil construction projects. 

Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.

Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.

Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.

Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.

Flooring installers lay, replace and repair floor coverings such as carpet, linoleum, vinyl and timber.

Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior walls, doors, windows and other surfaces of buildings.

Concrete workers make, pour, spread, finish, reinforce and cut concrete for construction projects such as buildings and footpaths.

Stonemasons work with stone to construct or renovate buildings, fittings, walls and paving, or to create monuments.

Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.

Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.

Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers assemble, install and repair pipes, drains and fixtures and fittings that supply water and gas or remove waste.

Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Plasterers apply plaster or other materials to buildings. They usually specialise in either interior or exterior plastering.

Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.

Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings such as cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs. 

Roading construction workers make surfaces such as roads, airport runways and driveways, and control traffic around road construction sites.

Roadmarkers use machines to apply markings to roads and surfaces such as car parks and sports courts.

Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.

Scaffolders design, construct and remove scaffolding around buildings and other structures such as bridges.