O*NET-SOC 47-4011.00

Construction and Building Inspectors

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.7508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.3808/2024
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.1208/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Approve building plans that meet required specifications.Core2508/2024
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.Core2508/2024
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.Core2508/2024
Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.Core2508/2024
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.Core2508/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.3611/2023
Conventional5.4611/2023
Investigative4.1111/2023
Enterprising2.111/2023
Social1.4211/2023
Artistic1.1111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.