building inspector

Building inspectors perform inspections of buildings to determine compliance with specifications for various focuses of assessment. They observe and determine the suitability of construction, quality and resistance, and general compliance with regulations.

ESCO Code

3112.1.2

NACE Code

71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

Alternative Labels

building control officer

construction control officer

construction standards inspector

construction control surveyor

buildings inspector

building control surveyor

building services inspector

building standards inspector

asbestos inspector

construction services inspector

construction inspector

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

check construction compliance communicate problems to senior colleagues inspect building systems liaise with local authorities manage health and safety standards read standard blueprints use safety equipment in construction write inspection reports

Essential Knowledge

architecture regulations building codes civil engineering construction legal systems construction methods energy conservation engineering principles green building practices quality assurance procedures urban planning law

Optional Skills and Competences

advise architects conduct fire safety inspections conduct land surveys create solutions to problems inform on workplace safety standards issue permits manage construction archive monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects negotiate with stakeholders perform field research review construction projects

Optional Knowledge

building materials industry electricity energy performance of buildings fire safety regulations surveying surveying methods topography

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f0e479d9-7afd-40b1-b60f-b68c400c15fb

Status

released

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