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Paul Houlton

Loughborough,leics

Summary

Skilled professional with expertise in commercial building projects, bricklaying, and groundworks, including drainage systems. Demonstrates a strong understanding of quality control processes and excels in time-management to ensure project efficiency and precision. Committed to delivering high-quality results in construction environments while contributing to the successful completion of complex building initiatives.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

self employed builder

Paul Houlton joinery and building services
Nottingham, East Midlands
03.1985 - 11.2024
  • Met construction project deadlines through committed teamwork.
  • Created construction plans to meet building design specifications.
  • Executed electrical and plumbing repairs with meticulous attention to detail for safe operation.
  • Informed customers of work progress, expected completion times and potential delays.
  • Completed roofing with suitable materials to eliminate leaks and safety risks.
  • Prepared fencing, posts and panels to required standards.
  • Performed regular maintenance to upkeep building exterior conditions.
  • Led teams of skilled tradespeople to meet project deadlines.
  • Interpreted technical drawings accurately resulting in flawless project implementation.
  • Levelled and smoothed interior flooring for board, laminate and carpet fitting.
  • Dug underground drainage and repaired collapsed pipework.
  • Briefed labourers on exact bricklaying, plumbing and electricity requirements.
  • Conducted thorough site inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Carried out thorough ground preparations ready for construction works.
  • Minimised waste by carefully measuring materials.
  • Checked materials provided met compatibility, safety and compliance standards.
  • Coordinated building material deliveries to maintain adequate supplies at all times and minimise production delays.
  • Assessed building plans, requesting parts and materials required to complete work.
  • Handled material transportation in safe working manner.
  • Coordinated specialist subcontractors to achieve building finishing works within construction deadlines.
  • Delivered high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout construction process.
  • Repaired faulty structures for improved building security and stability.
  • Installed windows and doors with precision for optimal home insulation.
  • Built strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure smooth project completion.
  • Utilised power tools proficiently whilst maintaining strict safety protocols.
  • Received and stored building material deliveries.
  • Built solid, reliable supporting structures from steel and timber.

Building Site Manager

Standen Construction
Nottingham, East Midlands
03.1974 - 02.1985

have worked on many building projects in my life and have enjoyed all of them and hope to have many more

Education

Building Certificates (City And Guilds)

Beeston College of Further Education
Nottingham
07.1968

Skills

  • Commercial building projects
  • Bricklaying competency
  • Quality control understanding
  • Groundworks and drainage
  • Time-management

Timeline

self employed builder

Paul Houlton joinery and building services
03.1985 - 11.2024

Building Site Manager

Standen Construction
03.1974 - 02.1985

Building Certificates (City And Guilds)

Beeston College of Further Education
Paul Houlton