- The central office of a construction firm needs to be staffed with an administrative assistant and an accountant. The administrative assistant takes calls from local businesses and homeowners, provides quotes on building costs and seeks out applicable permits from local agencies. A builder's accountant can work on a part-time basis, balancing weekly and monthly ledgers and providing assistance during tax time. The conduit between the office and the job site is the foreman, an experienced building professional who can oversee workers and communicate problems to clients immediately.
- The skeletal form of a new home or office building is possible with the help of structural building workers. Machine operators use Bobcats, backhoes and front-end loaders to move wood and steel into the right places on the job site. Iron workers are employed to fuse together metal frames and guide small elements into place in conjunction with machine operators. The trend toward well-manicured facades in housing communities and business parks has increased demand for brick masons. In many cases, brick masons are needed to ensure that the structure and exterior of a brick building match client demands.
- Every construction company should keep contact with finishing contractors to ensure quick completion of every project. The essential job in finishing is that of the roofer because every building needs ceiling tiles and panels. A construction company should stay in touch with a paver to finish driveways, parking lots and garages. Drywall contractors allow garage and interior walls to be insulated and maintain integrity in adverse conditions. These jobs are best completed by contractors instead of full-time employees to keep wages low while working with finishing experts.
- Once a building is completed, construction companies need to install plumbing, refrigeration and ventilation systems to ensure a comfortable environment. HVAC technicians are called after finishing work is completed to install vents and central air units that control climate in every room. Grocers and medical laboratories, among others, need refrigeration technicians to install cooling units that will maintain low temperatures for years. Pipe fitters and pipe layers meet local building standards by installing drainage pipes, pipes for natural gas and sewage lines.
- The final touches on any building project come when specialty trade contractors arrive on the job site. Electricians run wiring to fuse boxes and test outlets to meet safety standards, allowing consumer electronics to work from day one. Homeowners can arrange for plumbers to arrive after finishing work is completed to connect sinks, showers and toilets to water supplies. An experienced carpenter can lay down tiles and carpeting throughout the house in a matter of days. These contractors tend to charge high rates, encouraging builders to find the best trade contractors for their price points.
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