Knowledge
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Jobs that draw on it most
59 jobs- Structural Iron and Steel Workers4.9 of 5
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers4.8 of 5
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons4.8 of 5
- Construction Managers4.7 of 5
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers4.7 of 5
- Roofers4.7 of 5
- Construction and Building Inspectors4.7 of 5
- Stonemasons4.7 of 5
- Carpenters4.7 of 5
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval4.6 of 5
- Civil Engineers4.5 of 5
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers4.5 of 5
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers4.5 of 5
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4.5 of 5
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers4.4 of 5
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4.3 of 5
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary4.3 of 5
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical4.3 of 5
- Glaziers4.3 of 5
- Interior Designers4.2 of 5
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators4.2 of 5
- Millwrights4.2 of 5
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters4.2 of 5
- Architectural and Civil Drafters4.2 of 5
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians4.2 of 5
- Pile Driver Operators4.1 of 5
- Floor Sanders and Finishers4.1 of 5
- Helpers--Roofers4.1 of 5
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers4.1 of 5
- Commercial Divers4.1 of 5
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians4.1 of 5
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons4.1 of 5
- Landscape Architects4.0 of 5
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers4.0 of 5
- Fence Erectors4.0 of 5
- Construction Laborers4.0 of 5
- Helpers--Electricians4.0 of 5
- Tile and Stone Setters4.0 of 5
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles3.9 of 5
- Environmental Engineers3.9 of 5
…and 19 more jobs.
02.
Programs that lead to those jobs
- Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker5 jobs
- Mason/Masonry4 jobs
- Environmental Design/Architecture3 jobs
- Roofer3 jobs
- Architecture2 jobs
- Architectural Design2 jobs
- Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture2 jobs
- Interior Architecture2 jobs
- Landscape Architecture2 jobs
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology2 jobs
- Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other2 jobs
- Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering2 jobs
- Water Resources Engineering2 jobs
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians2 jobs
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician2 jobs
- Design for Human Health2 jobs
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician2 jobs
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting2 jobs
- Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention2 jobs
- Carpentry/Carpenter2 jobs
- Electrician2 jobs
- Building/Property Maintenance2 jobs
- Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher2 jobs
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector2 jobs
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller2 jobs
- Glazier2 jobs
- Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer2 jobs
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager2 jobs
- Insulator2 jobs
- Building Construction Technology/Technician2 jobs
…and 67 more programs.