Tag: Student
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More SMEs should explore student work placement for trades, says CIOB member
DHG Build Solutions is working with Gateshead College to offer work placement for students of construction trades. Andy Britten MCIOB, senior project manager at DHG, said the initiative came about after the company’s electrical department took on an apprentice. “As a bigger company in the ‘small’ company bracket, we never previously considered apprentices or work…
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Rosendin Honors Student Winners in Construction Competition
Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company, recognizes Texas A&M University for winning the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regions 6 & 7 Student Competition’s Electrical Problem. The highly competitive event was held during ASC’s Construction Management Conference held Feb. 5-8 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada. As the electrical sponsor, Rosendin developed…
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Indoor-Outdoor School Spaces Enhance Student Well-Being
The school experience plays an outsize role in students’ lives, shaping mental and physical health as well as academic outcomes. How can school leaders ensure the design of their buildings best supports student wellbeing and success? According to the architect and education design expert Elizabeth Stoel, a leader at nationally recognized architecture and urban design…
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Wessex & Channel Islands’ first student challenge proves a huge success
Wessex & Channel Islands Hub held its first student challenge recently, as a step forward in engaging students in further education within the construction industry. Recognising the success of global and national CIOB student challenges, the hub committee tailored an inspiring event to attract talented students. Leading the event planning was Daniel Cox, the hub…
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CIOB Student Festival brings together experts and academics
Speakers include: Rebecca Thompson, director of property at St Paul’s Cathedral and CIOB client champion; Amanda Williams, CIOB head of environmental sustainability; Amir Mahdiyar, senior researcher at the University of Central Florida; and graduate design manager with Kier Construction and 2024 CIOB Rising Star Award winner and Jessica Haskett. View the original article and our…
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Improving Daylight and Enhancing Student Safety
Project Name: The New London Educational Learning Center (ELC) Client: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative Challenge: Introducing natural daylight into the central recreation area, which also serves as a storm shelter, posed a significant challenge. Traditional windows and skylights were not feasible due to the need to comply with strict ICC 500 and FEMA P-361…
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Behr® 2024 Student Design Competition Winners Announced
The judges were blown away by the creativity and talent showcased in our very first BEHR 2024 Student Design Competition. A big thank you to everyone who participated—you made this an incredible competition! Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, LeAnne Hlavka! Image Courtesy of: BEHR LeAnne’s project, BOUNDLESS: Women’s Work and Play Center, stood out as a…