im a bricklayer how can i move up the ladder.?
Asked by romore26
but dont want to do this for the rest of my life, iam really interested in the building trade, and would like to get into building surveying anyone know anything about the job or how i could get into it. thanks.

Best Answer:
Start with a HNC building studies course - 2 years part time from your local college - this will qualify you to be a technician or equivalent within the building industry. You can work your way up gradually from there, doing part time courses, but with the benefit of being employed at the same time. Otherwise its a fulltime/partime degree in surveying if thats your interest - followed by the exams for RICS (royal institute chartered surveyors) to become a chartered surveyor - that should take you no longer than 4 or 5 years full time.

Become a roofer. You'll be up-and-down the ladder all day long.
Answered by Phish

Sureveying requires a college degree these days. Seek a college that offers such a degree.
Answered by hirebookkeeper

You can move up the ladder! Attitude is key. Be the bricklayer who sees the cathedral, rather than the one who only sees the brick in front of him... that means connect through to a motivating sense of purpose in addition to that, start talking to people who are doing the work that you want to start doing... seek them out Good luck Michael www.bandconsulting.com
Answered by ashleywix

I agree with what others have said here, and just want to add that you might consider becoming a construction site supervisor. I have a friend who spent years as a carpenter, and has recently become a construction supervisor, managing the efforts of several crews to maximize their usefulness. You'd need to know about the other trades in construction, plus have a good method of scheduling labor, and understand basic cost accounting to do this effectively, but it's definitely a step up, one where you use your brain to manage the efforts of others. One possible way to get experience as a site supervisor is to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity; that organization needs experienced construction people to manage the efforts of its volunteers. Habitat's website says "Site Supervisor: A Site Supervisor is responsible for directing the construction of a home, using Habitat construction guidelines. This is a hands-off supervisory position. The Supervisor provides direction to the Crew Chiefs who in turn oversee the work of the volunteers. The Supervisor coordinates with the Resource Coordinator regarding materials needed for the next workday. A Site Supervisor must have construction experience in the phase he/she is volunteering for (foundation, framing or finish)."
Answered by Rusting

Climb it rung by rung
Answered by ganthony722@btinternet.com

Go to: http://www.jobserve.com Enter your search as building surveying. Your chosen profession requires a building surveying degree and you will also be provided with benefits, additional requirements, including present employment opportunities. Go for it! Darryl S.
Answered by Stingray