This job involves laying bricks and other masonry materials to construct or repair walls, floors, and other structures. Bricklayers must be able to read and interpret blueprints, measure and cut bricks, and use mortar to secure the bricks in place. They must also be able to work with
A bricklayer, which is related to but different from a mason, is a craftsperson and tradesperson who lays bricks to construct brickwork. The terms also refer to personnel who use blocks to construct blockwork walls and other forms of masonry. In British and Australian English, a bricklayer is colloquially known as a "brickie". A stone mason is one who lays any combination of stones, cinder blocks, and bricks in the construction of building walls and other works. Bricklaying is a part of masonry.