Exterior Works Contractor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles construction from site preparation to finishing based on design drawings for exterior works (gates, fences, paving, planting, etc.) of residential, commercial, and public facilities.
Description
Exterior works contractors handle a wide range of exterior construction tasks inside and outside the premises of residential, commercial, and public facilities, including installation of gates, fences, and carports, paving of approaches and parking lots, stacking of block walls, drainage facility construction, and planting work. Various skills are required, such as surveying and marking out for dimension confirmation, site leveling, embankment, excavation, concrete placement, brick and natural stone laying, and heavy equipment operation. The work is mainly outdoors and influenced by weather and terrain, so safety management and consideration for neighbors are important.
Future Outlook
Demand for exterior works is expected to remain stable due to diversification of residential designs, needs for garden spaces in an aging society, and public infrastructure maintenance. Productivity improvements are progressing with the introduction of AI for automatic marking out and precast technology.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Has physical strength / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee Dispatch Available / Direct to/from Site / On-site Work / Seasonal Fluctuation / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Exterior Worker → Exterior Works Contractor → Site Supervisor/Construction Manager → Construction Management Technician → Independent Startup
Required Skills
Block Stacking / Civil Engineering Basics / Paving Construction Skills / Surveying and Marking Out / Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation
Recommended Skills
2D CAD Operation / Communication Skills / Planting Construction / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional accuracy is required for installing blocks, fences, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for operating heavy machinery, transporting heavy objects, and long hours of outdoor work. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
- First-Class Landscape Construction Management Technician
- Second-Class Landscape Construction Management Technician
- Vehicle-Type Construction Machinery Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Exterior Constructor
- Exterior Worker
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