As a Construction Quality Inspector, you will need to master following:

• check compatibility of materials
• construction product regulation
• process incoming construction supplies
• test construction material samples

More generally, a construction quality inspector is also versed in:

• advise on construction materials
• ensure conformity to specifications
• evaluate employees work
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• inspect construction supplies
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• maintain work area cleanliness
• make time-critical decisions
• monitor construction site
• recognise signs of wood rot
• supervise staff
• use safety equipment in construction
• work ergonomically

It also helps to know the following:

• identify wood warp
• organise quality circle
• statistical quality control
• total quality control
• work in a construction team
• building materials industry
• communicate with external laboratories
• design principles
• write specifications