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Construction
The construction industry has, over the years, built the community in which we all live. From small cottage conversions to office tower blocks, from footpaths to airports, railways and roads, construction workers of all types strive to improve our living and working conditions and our landscape. Thousands of young people enter this industry annually.
Building and construction may be:
- residential - from individual houses to large estates and blocks of apartments
- offices - small offices or large tower blocks in central London
- prestige projects such as the Scottish Parliament, Wembley Stadium and Olympic Village
- railways, roads and airports
- dams, power stations and offshore installations
- renovation work on old buildings, churches and cathedrals.
Many people in construction work around 37 hours a week, often with overtime. Those on major projects may at times have to work very long hours to meet deadlines. Working conditions range from comfortable offices to dusty, muddy building sites, which may be very hot in summer and cold in winter. The industry employs over 1.5 million people and is growing, needing almost 80,000 new entrants each year.
Construction projects are to be found across the UK, and British construction workers are often employed on overseas projects, eg building roads, dams, airfields and pipelines. Major contracts are usually operated by large national and international construction groups. At local level, employers may be medium-sized or small companies or even individual builders.
The industry offers employment to people with a wide range of skills from craft workers to engineers. Workers in this industry must be able to work as part of a team and work well alone. They must be aware of the health and safety requirements at all times.
It is possible to enter at almost any level and work through to senior positions using a combination of experience and qualifications acquired along the way. Craftspeople, such as carpenters, bricklayers and plumbers, may progress to become engineering technicians and construction managers.
Construction is the UK's largest industry and offers many opportunities.
Construction Courses at Newbury College:
To apply for any of these courses call 01635 845000 and we will arrange an interview.
Our Learner Services and Information team can also offer careers advice and guidance if you are not sure which course to choose.
Newbury College
Monks Lane
Newbury
RG14 7TD
Telephone: 01635 845000
Fax: 01635 845312
Email: info@newbury-college.ac.uk