School outreach to promote construction careers – listen to April’s 21CC podcast
The April episode of the 21CC podcast is out, featuring a campaign to improve young people’s engagement with higher education and built environment careers
The University College of Estate Management (UCEM) has launched a campaign of outreach to schools.
It says tapping into young people’s naturally fertile imaginations can help enthuse them about the interesting careers available in construction.
In the April 21CC episode, CIOB People editor Nadine Buddoo speaks to Charlotte Thackeray, UCEM’s outreach and inclusion lead, to find out more.
Robotic micro-factories for housebuilding
Also in the April 21CC episode, Swiss high-tech manufacturer ABB is promoting site-based robotic micro-factories for UK affordable housing.
The company has teamed up with UK architect Automated Architecture to develop the approach.
Global Construction Review’s David Rogers speaks to Craig McDonnell, managing director of ABB Robotics, to learn more.