A tradesman refers to an individual who is legally required to be registered with the Construction Industry Authority (CIA) under the Construction Industry Authority (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2025 (effective 01 January 2026).

Under these regulations, tradesmen are classified as Service Providers in specific trades, including:

1. Air conditioning technician
2. Electrician
3. Welder
4. Plumber
5. Interior decorator
6. Painter