A builder, or construction worker, is a worker employed in manual labour of the physical construction of buildings and infrastructure.

The term is a broad, generic one and most workers are primarily described by the specific level and type of work they perform. For example, labourers carry out a wide range of practical tasks to help tradespersons on construction sites. They clean the construction site on a regular basis using tools such as rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to remove rubble, scraps of metal, and wood. They might also need to sweep out certain areas and put building supplies in order.

There are a few different types of building and construction worker available for your needs, some of the most commonly needed are:

Construction Management. Construction managers are responsible for supervising building projects.

Carpentry and Joinery. Carpenters specialise in building, installing, and repairing wooden structures and fixtures.

Civil Construction.

Concreting.

The builders’ pages should provide all the information you’ll need on deciding which service is the best for you.

In the past, the only difference between a home builder and a carpenter was that the builder was the contractor you hired to supervise your construction work. On the job site, though, the builder was working side-by-side with their crew. Today, though, building contractors often never pick up a hammer or saw.

Builders oversee, coordinate and work on the construction, repair and renovation of homes and other buildings. They may also manage entire projects. Builders must comply with strict safety regulations, including using and wearing protective equipment and ensuring the construction site is safe.