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Constructionarium Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation offering a unique and immersive hands-on learning experience for students and professionals in the built environment sector. Since its inception in 2003, over 14,000 delegates have participated in its programs, developing practical skills and gaining invaluable insights into the complexities of construction projects. As the only CITB-Approved Training Organisation (ATO) of its kind, Constructionarium’s…
For those on site while young people are visiting, it is important to be aware of potentially difficult situations. By following the simple guidance outlined in this template document it should be possible to ensure that the site is a secure environment for young people as well as site staff. The template document includes guidance about how to appropriately act…
One of the problems that exists when talking to young people about careers in construction is the lack of understanding about the variety of different roles available. Both teachers and school children are unaware of the scope with a career in construction and can limit the options of students because of preconceptions about who would be suitable to work in…
Some of our STEM Ambassadors worked with a local college to undertake a series of practice interview sessions aimed at existing 16+ students of varying abilities and skills. The aim was to provide students with an opportunity to have their existing interview skills assessed, giving them an indication of their strongest and weakest areas and provide them with advice as…
This contractor partnered with Salford City College (SCC) and the Local Council Road Innovation Group (LCRIG) to support the development of the SCC Group Highways Skills Training Academy. This academic syllabus whilst in support of Highways and Civil Engineering, provides a practical training environment to assist experience and knowledge development. LCRIG and the college held awareness of significant skills shortages…
This contractor has launched a project called the ‘Construction Series’, featuring educational videos showcasing the various stages of construction and the associated processes. These videos cover everything from manufacturing to completion and recently highlighted modern methods and sustainable construction practices. They are also collaborating with a local school to involve their students’ social media team in creating a before-and-after video…
With public concern of the decreasing population of birds of prey within the Derbyshire area, it was decided that a push for a public environmental awareness regarding the topic was needed. The Owl Experience was contacted and carried out an environmental talk to the students of Aldercar Community College. This talk highlighted the importance of the birds within the local…
A temporary exhibit, curated by HS2’s construction partner in the West Midlands, explored the history and technological advances in tunnelling, alongside the story of HS2’s construction with a tunnel boring machine model and exhibit temporarily placed at Birmingham’s Science Museum, Thinktank. It was designed to help young people understand the engineering complexity of building a new high speed railway. Construction workers…
Foundations Live is an annual event which celebrates and centralises all the best bits of the year-long Foundations scheme. It brings the industry together to create two events under one roof: A professional business networking and trade event. An opportunity to meet new people, learn about the latest products and innovations and generate new business. An interactive careers event for people…
National Careers Week encourages education providers to bring together students, local employers and advisers through careers events and activities. To support National Careers Week on your site, you could do the following: Regularly attend careers fairs to encourage recruitment and work experience opportunities; Visit local schools to talk about a career in the construction industry; Liaise with colleges locally, to encourage and…
This contractor is using a state of the art immersive room on this project. Working in collaboration with a local university, they have access to the immersive room for various different meetings such as design team reviews and showcasing digital construction to enhance supply chain engagement. They are also working with Additional Learning Needs schools to use the room with…
On this project, the contractor ran an enrichment programme to enhance the skills of 16 T-level Design, Surveying and Planning students at a local college. Two days of exciting activities were held at West Midlands Interchange as part of the six day course to provide practical experience and industry insights to meet the needs of the college, its students and…
National Apprenticeship week is all about celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. To support National Apprenticeship Week on your site, you could do the following: Provide apprenticeships and work experience opportunities to local schools, colleges and members of the community; Promote apprenticeships, training and adult learning on your site; Liaise with a local college and…
The contractor gave a careers advisor from a local secondary school the opportunity to see how a construction contractor operates and the variety of roles involved. At head office, they had sessions with representatives from every department including preconstruction, marketing, planning, IT, Finance, HR, H&S and QS. Following this they went to both Centre of Excellence sites and met with…
While working in busy urban centres, contractors must minimise dangers posed to the public. This is particularly the case for drivers, who must be aware of vulnerable road users. See the examples below for how one site tackled this issue: The company launched a competition for design students at Nottingham Trent University to design a system to improve safety for…