Careers in the cladding and facade industry lead to:
  • Design of facades
  • Fabrication of facades
  • Construction of facades
Designers of facades are people with a creative ability and a good grasp of engineering knowledge.  Designers work for specialist contractors, specialist design offices, consultants.  Some may work for architectural practices or main contractors.

Facade fabrication involves production engineering.  Facade fabricators are people who work with manufacturing machinery and plan and manage the manufacturing process. Employment opportunities exist with both manufacturers and specialist contractors.

Construction of facades involves all aspects of facade installation at site.  Construction roles appeal to those who enjoy working out of doors and at different sites.  The jobs normally require a high degree of personal decision making and responsibility on a day to day basis.