Building and Engineering Technicians nec

Building and engineering technicians are those who give technical support to engineers and architects in the construction and engineering field. Their tasks include creating designs, doing surveys and helping in research and experiments. This category comes under those technicians whose specialties are nec, meaning not elsewhere classified. These experts play a big role in the successful completion of building and engineering projects.

As a Building and engineering technician, you will be working on preparing plans using computer-aided design (CAD) for senior construction and survey staff. You will be called upon to calculate basic costs and submit them to a quantity surveyor for final estimates and negotiate prices with suppliers for the purchase of materials, equipment, and labor. You will make sure that the site meets all the health and safety regulations. You will be discussing plans and regulations with local committee building control surveyors. You will be responsible for checking workers and staff and project progress is going according to plan within budget. Sometimes be available for chair meetings between contractors, building inspectors, and clients.

If you work as a building and engineering technician, it can happen that you will work for a construction site, in a factory, or in an office. Your work environment will change from time to time, you have to travel to other places regarding your work. Sometimes your work will be tiring. You have to wear protective clothing and use safety tools.