University students given first-hand insight into construction management
University students were given a first-hand insight into construction management after receiving a personal escorted site tour from Site Manager and former student, Josh Peach.
Following the success of an initial visit from his former university tutor, Dr James Bishop, back in September, Site Manager, Josh, agreed to work in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire and aid them in promoting courses, especially to those looking to start a career in construction by giving future students the opportunity to visit the Glengall Road site in person and receive a personal overview of the scheme.
On 10th November, 10 first-year students currently studying construction management at the university were joined by their Lecturer, Accursio Dimino, to undertake a special visit to the scheme where they received a personal welcome from Site Manager, Josh.
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Upon their arrival, the students were given a full site specific induction and safety briefing to ensure they were aware of the safety precautions, PPE requirements and rules whilst visiting. This was followed by introductions from each student and an explanation as to why they started the course. Josh then took some time to give the students a personal insight into this time at the university, speaking about the importance of time management and how the course would particularly benefit those looking to become a Site Manager themselves.
The students were shown a presentation recently given to an auditor from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, looking at each element and reviewing how the site achieved it's fantastic score of 45/45. From there the group watched a CGI video demonstrating how the project was being undertaken and finally they received a personal escort around the site from Josh to view the current works.
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"Thank you for hosting our first-year students. Talking to them afterwards, they thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and the tour of your site. The experience will greatly improve their understanding and perspective of how their academic studies relate and connect to the real life environment of the construction industry. You relayed your professionalism and experience enthusiastically to them, and I'm sure it will have a lasting impact in their careers." Accursio Dimino, Lecturer in Construction, University of Bedfordshire
During the site tour, Josh explained how the modular elements of the project would be planned, managed and monitored throughout the construction process, the strict deadlines that must be adhered to regarding the handover of the completed accommodation, how he uses a paperless construction method known as Fieldview and previous hurdles that had to be overcome to progress the works.
With the success of this visit, it is hoped that this group of students will return to the scheme towards the end of their first academic year. In addition Josh has also been informed of a group of level 6 students who also wish to visit the site to review the modular elements of the project.
