Construction

R.A. Thushara Sandakelum

ContentDefinition of the construction

Types of construction projects

CareersSafety

Construction

The process of preparing for and forming buildings and building systems. Construction starts with planning, design, and financing and continues until the structure is ready for occupancy.

Types of construction projects

Residential building constructionLight commercial constructionMulti-family constructionHealth care constructionEnvironmental constructionIndustrial constructionCommercial building constructionInstitutional constructionHeavy civil construction

CareersUnskilled and semi-skilledGeneral site labor with little or no

construction qualifications

SkilledThis careers have extensive knowledge

and experience in their craft or profession

Technical and managementPersonal with the greatest educational

qualifications

Main careers in technical and management

Quantity Surveyor

He is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with construction cost and contracts.

Architect

He is a person who plans,design,and oversees the construction of building.

Project ManagerThey are typically relating to construction industry,architecture,aerospace,defence,computer networking or telecommunication.

Civil EngineerHe is person who application of planning,designing,constructing,maintaining and operating infrastructures.

Electrical EngineerHe is a person who application of electricity of building.

Structural EngineerHe is analyze,design,plan and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals,

SafetyConstruction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world.