Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and stud work Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals Reading blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by other construction professionals, architects and building code recommendations Setting out work areas and determining the required materials. Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh. Laying out steel bars, mesh, rods, and framework. Hoisting steel bars, mesh, and reinforcements into place. Fitting spacers and supports. Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar), footings, and girders by welding or with clips or wires. Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases. Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place. Preparing concrete, mixing sand, cement, and water, and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts. Lifting, carrying and placing prepared blocks
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