Enjoy working with your hands? Wood is one of the building industry’s key materials.

Wood has been used as a construction material for thousands of years. That said, it's as important today as it's ever been. It remains one of the building industry's key materials, and working with it can be varied and prove really rewarding.

Almost every building needs a roof, and fitting them takes a wide range of skills.

Britain's changing weather means a roofer's life is a busy one! Covering, repairing, removing and replacing existing roofs requires many practical skills requiring specialist tools. From domestic projects to prestigious renovation work, these skills are in high demand.

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Apply yourself to something really long-lasting - working with stone is often creative and very satisfying…

Choose to work with brick or stone and you know your work's going to be around long after you're enjoying your pension! It can be very creative work, as stonemasons and bricklayers are often called upon to produce interesting and decorative effects. The trowel occupations also demand practical people who can work quickly and repetitively, often high above the ground.

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Got a good eye for detail? The inside of a building is just as important as the outside!

As you'd expect, the interior occupations such as plastering, painting and decorating and tiling demand people who are able to plan effectively, and can use basic maths - volumes and measurements play an important part. Good attention to detail is also essential, and, above all, you'll need to be a good team player.

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Heavy machinery requires plenty of skill to operate. Are you up to the job?

Plant occupations involve understanding and using heavy machinery, both on site and in mechanical workshops. A good eye for safety is required, and plant operators need to be able to communicate well with the people they're working with. Much of the equipment can be very complicated, but you'll be taught all you need to know on the job.

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Demolition, scaffolding and steeplejacking are some of the most exciting careers that construction has to offer. These can be dramatic and awe-inspiring jobs - and not for those who'd prefer to sit behind a desk all day!

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Essential to the everyday running of a construction team.

A career in technical support can be exciting and varied, covering a broad range of disciplines. For nearly every construction job there is a technical role. Technicians are valuable members of the team who support the work of engineers, architects, quantity surveyors etc.

Technicians work towards demanding qualifications but they never get bogged down in theory that has no practical application. A career at technician level can be exciting and varied as it covers a broad range of disciplines from roofing to surveying. Some technical support jobs only really exist at technician level - these have been detailed in the job descriptions.

What does it take to get a project off the ground and make it work?

There's loads that needs to be done before a construction project can properly get off the ground, with creative people, financial experts and legal professionals all playing a part. Once the project's actually started, construction managers, engineers and surveyors organise all the people working on the site to ensure that what is built matches the original designs