You must be able to:

  • interpret the design information relating to the work and resources to confirm its accuracy, completeness and relevance to the building type, fabric and condition for the following:

    • drawings

    • specifications

    • schedules

    • risk assessments

    • method statements

    • suppliers and manufacturers’ information

    • data sheets

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

  • the organisations operational procedures, why they have been developed and how they are implemented

  • the types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:

    • drawings

    • specifications

    • schedules

    • risk assessments

    • method statements

    • manufacturers' information

    • current legislation and regulations governing buildings

  • the importance of teamwork and communication to include:

    • the giving and receiving of verbal information between clients, customers and other trades, matching your communication style to your specific audience and the level of construction knowledge you would use for each

    • written communication techniques for the purpose of emails, written guidance and instruction

    • how to overcome barriers in both written and verbal communication and the consequences of not overcoming them

  • the range of relevant digital services, tools and systems, and how they are used

  • the importance of fairness, inclusion and respect when dealing with others