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A Builder is responsible for the construction and maintenance of structures, such as buildings, roads and bridges. They work with a range of materials including wood, metal, concrete and plastic to create or repair these structures. Builders ensure that all works are completed in accordance with safety regulations and local building codes. In addition to physical labor, builders must also be able to read plans and blueprints accurately in order to understand the scope of each job before beginning any work. They may also need basic math skills for measuring materials accurately when constructing projects.

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
    The number of occurrences matches with Builder in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,989Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Business
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,360Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Builder and Other Important Info

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2.5 years
$46K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.36 years
Mixed
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
2
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