Sector
Construction
Keyword

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The tasks a Building Insulator, Hand is expected to perform include:Nailing or wiring bats of insulating material

Nailing or wiring bats of rock wood or spun glass to interiors of walls, on altic roots and on bottom of floors

Nailing slabs to walls and ceilings for additional security

Sawing slabs to make them fit at ends of courses and around casing with sheets or loose particles of insulating material

Well-versed in examining drawings and other specifications

Knowledge of spreading hot asphalt on surface and embeds courses of cork slabs in it

Knowledge of spreading cement mortar with trowel on slabs and sticks them to surface

Proficient in insulating material to hot or cold air ducts and pipes

Not applicable

Work independently

Willing to perform laborious tasks

Follow instructions

Good team player

Excellent listening skills

It needs one to be on toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needsNo

Occupationalhazardsmayinclude

Awkwardposturesandvibrationwheninstalling,maintainingorrepairinginsulationmaterials,Hazardousnoisefromsurroundingconstructionactivities

Healthrisksmayincludeallergicasthma-likelungreaction;drycough,shortnessof breath, breathing difficulties, cancer and sometimes choking

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(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Construction sector is vital for the economy as this sector:

Employs over 35 million people and is the largest sector after the Agriculture sector. Is the key source of employment for low and medium-skilled labour critical for those moving out of agriculture. Is an important destination for foreign direct investment

Going forward:

Government is focused on removing bottle necks in existing projects. Improved market sentiment and GDP growth expectations. Higher investment public as well as private sector. Growth forecast over next 5 years is 8 to 9%

Large construction companies, builders and developers e.g.: L&T, HCC, DLF, AFCONS, Gammon

India Ltd, etc.

Mid-sized construction companies, real estate companies, developers and builders

About 30,000 small construction companies that are members of Builders Association of India (BAI)

Construction sites across India