The construction industry comprises skilled and hardworking workers who excel in fast-paced environments. There are various roles to explore within this field, but we’ll focus on the following:
- Builders
- Scaffolders
- Remedial workers
While these positions fall under the category of ‘construction workers’, each carries its own responsibilities. Continue reading to learn more about their duties and specific tasks.
The Role of a Builder
Builders are the linchpin of construction, undoubtedly holding the most important role. They make construction happen by overseeing, coordinating, and working on building, repairing, and renovating homes and buildings.
There are different types of builder roles, but they share almost similar responsibilities, such as:
Professional builders: They design, organise, lead, control and coordinate the building and construction process. This job is for those with extensive experience in building and construction, as well as a knack for leadership and management.
Construction manager: These are the “leaders” who oversee the whole project, delegate tasks, and make sure everything runs smoothly and is finished on time. They ensure that everyone follows laws, regulations, and safety standards. Construction managers also work with experts in fields like Architecture, Engineering, and Trades.
The Responsibility of a Scaffolder
Scaffolders play a vital role in construction and building maintenance. Their job involves designing, erecting, and dismantling scaffolding. These structures support them and provide access to different parts of buildings under construction, renovation, or demolition.
Scaffolders also verify that scaffolding meets safety requirements mandated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This includes careful planning of the structure to identify and address any potential hazards that could put both workers and the public at risk.
Another crucial part of their tasks is scaffold inspections, following the Work at Height Regulations 2005. However, only a qualified and competent scaffolder at a managerial or supervisory level is authorised to oversee these checks.
Our guide, “Top 5 Duties of Scaffolders + Skills to Look for When Hiring” provides more insights regarding this topic. Make sure to give it a read!
The Duty of a Remedial Worker
Remedial workers tackle problems in buildings or structures. Part of their duty is to correct construction “defects,” which can include structural repairs, upgrades, and renovations. They might be called in to tidy up debris, fix faulty wiring, or any other identified issues, even ones that weren’t part of the original plan during and after the project.
Poor workmanship, environmental impacts, or the discovery of hidden defects often necessitate remedial work. Depending on the situation, this means extra work that comes with additional expenses. Skilled remedial workers shoulder this added responsibility, relieving builders of some of their burden while ensuring that future repairs and issues are minimized or eliminated.
For more information, you can check out our guide, ‘What Are Remedial Works in Construction and Their Costs?’
Although builders, scaffolders, and remedial workers have specific roles in construction, they all work together to ensure buildings are constructed safely and to high standards.
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