Tag: spotlight
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Job spotlight: apprentice plumber, L&Q
Alfie Green explains how the experience gained during his apprenticeship has been a major confidence booster. Why did you choose your apprenticeship? Before college, I went to a plumbing induction day that really inspired me. I signed up for the Level 1 diploma afterwards and soon realised it was the right fit. Plumbers are always…
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Job spotlight: apprentice quantity surveyor, Seddon
Finley Topping tells CM People that the experience gained through an apprenticeship far outweighs a full-time university course. Tell us about your role and your day-to-day responsibilities. I started my apprenticeship in August last year and jumped straight into a live project, which has been the best way to learn – from the ground up,…
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Job spotlight: Natalie Webb, social value manager, Ashe Construction
When I got the job, friends and family asked what social value was. When I explained that it is about the company operating with purpose and having a positive effect on society, not just focusing on the bottom line, they all said: “That’s brilliant, I didn’t know it was a thing!” View the original article…
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Job spotlight: Daniella Benjamin, construction graduate trainee, Bellway
Daniella Benjamin, Bellway (Image: Bellway) Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of Bellway’s graduate programme. After taking a year out of her architecture degree course to have her son, the young mum is no stranger to balancing the demands of work and home life. Nadine Buddoo speaks to her Tell us…
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Job spotlight: construction graduate trainee, Bellway
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Job spotlight: site supervisor, Tarmac
A setback during the pandemic helped Alexander Michael, packed aggregate and macadam site supervisor at Tarmac, find the right career path. He spoke to Nadine Buddoo. What attracted you to a career in construction? I have always taken an interest in learning how things work and are constructed. Like many, this started with Lego and…
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Aarni Heiskanen: AEC Q&A Spotlight
The bi-monthly FIXEDD AEC Newsletter spotlights the voices shaping the construction industry. The February 5, 2025, issue featured me, Aarni Heiskanen. I answered questions about the AEC industry’s biggest challenges, thoughts on BIM and other technologies, ways to achieve sustainability, my background, and other topics. Read the interview on LinkedIn. View the original article and…
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Job spotlight: National director, Pick Everard
Matt Hall MCIOB talks to Nadine Buddoo about the most rewarding and challenging aspects of his role. What are your main responsibilities as a national director? As a national director at Pick Everard, my main responsibility is overseeing the project management discipline. This includes ensuring the highest standards of delivery and quality, managing resources effectively…