Construction and building inspectors examine structures from the ground up

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November 27, 2009

Construction and building inspectors examine structures from the ground up

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Outlook: Employment of construction and building inspectors is expected to increase 18 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

Pay: The 1,480 construction and building inspectors in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $64,220 in 2008.

The job: Construction and building inspectors examine buildings, highways and streets, sewer and water systems, dams, bridges and other structures to ensure that their construction or repair complies with building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications.

Training/licensing: Many states and local jurisdictions require some type of license or certification for employment as a construction and building inspector.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Michael Anderson on December 1, 2009 11:37 AM | Reply

I live in Shoreline and am very interested in this field. Where can I find a school or agency that can help me obtain this certificate?
Thank you,
Mike Anderson

Construction and building inspectors examine structures from the ground up

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