What does a Construction Inspector Do?
A construction inspector is one that inspects buildings, roads, bridges, dams, tunnels and nearly any other type of construction work to make sure there is nothing wrong or unstable about the way the work is being done. Often, the services of such an individual are required to get the proper permits and certificates of completion as awarded by local, state and federal governments. Therefore, the job of a construction inspector is very important. A construction inspector, sometimes called a building inspector or home inspector, usually works for a local or state government. This way, there is an independent inspector looking over different aspects of construction, which may help provide a more accurate picture of what is happening. In some cases, there may be questions if a contractor hires a private construction inspector. This is because some believe an inspector paid by a contractor may report favorably about that contractor in order to secure future jobs. A construction inspector is