Log Builder means a person who works logs and timber in all forms in such a manner that, by means of simple and complex joinery, those logs and timber are made into recreational, residential, and commercial structures.

What do these workers do?
(Source: BC Work Futures)

Design and plan construction. Prepare drawings for customers using your knowledge of log building techniques and structural requirements. Sometimes you design buildings from the ground up while at others you will adapt pre-designed homes to suit the customer or site requirements.

Talk with and coordinate building with customers. Log homes represent a significant investment for customers. The demographics of the industry indicate that retired individuals relocating to rural residential settings are the main customers for log homes. This group is discerning and they expect value for their money. You will need to keep your clients informed every step of the way.

Arrange the site plan and foundation work. Log home builders sometimes take on the role of general contractor and contract out the site preparation work to other builders. In other situations the log home builder constructs the foundations and engages in all aspects of building site preparation and layout.

Select logs. Log builders use a peeling deck to prepare logs and it is usually after a log has been prepped that the builder or construction supervisor chooses it. Different structural elements require different types of logs and a log builder relies on expertise to choose the right logs.

Manage sub-trades. As with general house construction and renovation, log building requires a lot of work from many different trades people to finish. A modern log building, constructed to the National Building Code, requires full plumbing and electrical systems, insulation and damp proofing.

Read the full Log Builder Profile (56Kb pdf).

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