Why should you come to our Open Doors Weekend?

Open Doors Weekend will let you have a look into some of the biggest and best construction projects in the UK. It’s your opportunity to discover what really goes on behind the scenes.

How can I get involved?

Pester your mum, dad or teacher to reserve a place using our online booking site, Be prepared to be amazed!Can I visit any site?

You can visit any and as many sites that are taking part as you like; just use our online booking system to book a slot to avoid disappointment on the day.

What can I see?

You’re going to see exactly what happens behind the scenes of some of the largest and most exciting projects in the UK. Depending on which sites you visit you could see massive cranes in action, steel girders going up; the most advanced construction machinery and much much more. What will I learn?

You’re going to learn all about how people create some of the most interesting buildings in the country and many of the surprising things that go on behind the scenes each and every day.

What can construction offer me?

Something different! There is so much more to building that you’d imaginefrom design to the archaeological digstthe opportunities and excitement are endless. To find out more visit www.bconstructive.co.uk

Why should you come to an Open Doors Weekend?

Open Doors Weekend will give you a unique opportunity to see first-hand the full range of great opportunities that a career in construction can offer. You will have the chance to go behind the scenes at some of the most interesting and high profile projects in the UK and talk to the people working on them who will be on hand to answer all of the questions you may have.

How can I get involved?

If you are over 16, use our online booking site to find your nearest site. Or if you would like your class to be involved ask your teacher or lecturer to sign up!

Can I visit any site?

You can visit any and as many participating sites as you like; just use our online booking system to book a slot to avoid disappointment on the day.

What can I see?

You’re going to see exactly what happens behind the scenes at some of the largest and most exciting projects in the UK. Depending on which sites you chose to visit you could see; the most advanced construction machinery, a huge range of skills being demonstrated by a wide range of experts such as steel being erected, 3D modelling, and even the delicate refurbishment of period features.

What will I learn?

You’re going to learn about some of the most interesting processes that happen on construction sites every day. It will give you a better idea of the complexity, diversity and intricate detail involved in some of today’s most fascinating projects.

What can construction offer me?

Construction can offer you an exciting career, building a new world for generations to come. There is so much more to the construction industry than just building, from design and engineering through project planning to the archaeological digs that takes place. The opportunities for young people in construction are endless. To find out more about working in construction or apprenticeships visit: www.bconstructive.co.uk

Why should you come to an Open Doors Weekend?

Open Doors Weekend gives you the opportunity to show pupils how classroom theory is put into practice up close on a live construction site, enhancing and bringing to life many aspects of your curriculum It provides the perfect platform to engage pupils on some of the most interesting and complex projects in the UK, and see the career opportunities this exciting and diverse industry can offer.

How can I get involved?

There is an online booking facility that will allow you to find out which projects are in your local community and book a slot that suits you and your class. We will always try to accommodate groups wherever we can, just ask.

Can I visit any site?

You can visit any and as many participating sites as you like; just use our online booking system to book a slot to avoid disappointment on the day.

What will we see?

You’re going to see exactly what happens behind the scenes at some of the largest and most exciting projects in the UK. Depending on which sites you chose to visit you could see; the most advanced construction machinery, a huge range of skills being demonstrated by a wide range of experts such as steel being erected, 3D modelling, and even the delicate refurbishment of period features.

What will your pupils learn?

Open Doors Weekend will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how the theory taught in the curriculum is put into practice in a live construction environment. The opportunities to learn on a construction site are limitless, not simply architecture and building but a full range of activities including; archaeology, design, engineering, history, social history, community legacy, sustainability and more.

What can construction offer young people?

Construction offers young people the chance to have a long and fulfilling career in one of the most important sectors for the future of the country. It embraces all talents from the practical to the theoretical across a range of subjects. To find out more about working in the construction industry or apprenticeships visit: www.bconstructive.co.uk

Why should you come to an Open Doors Weekend?

Open Doors Weekend is a fantastic chance for you and your children to discover the wide ranging opportunities available within the construction industry. It will allow children of all ages to be safely shown around some of the most interesting projects in the UK by the people who work on them every day. Find out what motivated and inspired them to work in such an exciting industry.

How can I get involved?

Use our online booking system to find the projects in your local area and book a time that suits you to come along with your children over the weekend. It’ll be fun.

Can I visit any site?

You can visit any and as many participating sites as you like; just use our online booking system to book a slot to avoid disappointment on the day.

What can we see?

You’re going to see exactly what happens behind the scenes of some of the largest and most exciting projects in the UK. Depending on which sites you chose to visit you could see; the most advanced construction machinery, a huge range of skills being demonstrated by a wide range of experts such as steel erected, 3D modelling in action, and even the delicate refurbishment of period features.

What will my children learn?

Open Doors Weekend gives your children the opportunity to learn first-hand from those who work on projects every day. The opportunities to learn on a construction site are limitless, not simply architecture and building but a full range of activities including; archaeology, design, engineering, history, social history, community legacy, sustainability and more.

What can construction offer young people?

Construction offers young people the chance to have a long and fulfilling career in one of the most important sectors for the future of the country. It offers opportunities for all talents from the practical to the theoretical across a range of subjects. To find out more about working in the construction industry or apprenticeships visit: www.bconstructive.co.uk