Tag: Students
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In pictures | Engineering students hone nuclear skills
Julia Stevens, chief executive of Constructionarium, said: “With government’s recent announcement about investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk and national focus sharpening on energy security and low-carbon generation, Constructionarium is helping to address the skills shortage by equipping students and early careers employees with the skills they need to become…
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Students awarded for designs promoting circular economy
In an exciting culmination of pioneering ideas, expert guidance, teamwork, and a passion for advancing the circular economy, the finale of Wege Prize 2025 clinched winning spots for the top three teams. The competition was organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design. The international design competition inspires interdisciplinary five-person student teams from…
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Bridging the Skills Gap: PlaneraEDU Prepares Construction Students for the Digital Jobsite
The construction industry stands at a crossroads. Faced with a persistent labor shortage, rising complexity in project delivery, and growing demands for speed and precision, construction leaders are under pressure to rethink how we prepare the next generation of workers. Nowhere is this more critical than in construction education, where traditional teaching methods and legacy…
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Engage Students with These Trendy School Giveaway Ideas
School events are dynamic events that foster school spirit, student involvement, and community pride—they are more than just assemblies and pep rallies. Whether your event is a field day, a student leadership conference, a back-to–school celebration, or a graduation celebration, the appropriate giveaways will help to make an average event unforgettable. Trendy school event giveaways…
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North East students shine at challenge
A record number of students took part in the North East Hub 2025 Student Challenge in March. Thirteen teams entered the competition, taking on a project assignment designed by North East Hub committee member Shaun Henderson MCIOB and his employer TSA Riley. Teams from Hartlepool College, Gateshead College, Middlesbrough College and New College Durham were…
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Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students
The Built Environment Schools Trust (BE Schools Trust) is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative. The new programme gives young people access to free, industry-accredited sustainability training – delivered directly through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s digital platform. The collaboration supports the creation of BE Sustainable after-school clubs…
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140+ Southern AZ Students Compete in Construction Showcase
The Arizona Builders Alliance’s SkillsUSA Region 6 Construction Competition showcased the talents of over 140 Southern Arizona high school students on Friday, February 7, at Catalina High School in Tucson. From 8 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., student builders put their construction skills to the test across seven trade categories, with industry professionals serving as judges. The event offered…
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CIOB’s Dundalk event links students with industry
The conference will include keynote talks from CIOB staff about membership pathways, company memberships and policy, and public affairs – and from industry professionals covering the latest trends, challenges and innovations from different sectors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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AAC Workshop Promotes Building Reuse for Architecture Students
For the summer 2025 iteration, running June 2nd to 27th and culminating in a public design exhibition, participants will create feasible design proposals to transform the ExxonMobil Building — an icon of fossil fuel monopoly originally built in 1963 — towards a carbon-free community. Featuring advisory input and mentorship from gmp executive partner Stephan Schütz,…
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Back-to-School Shopping Guide for High School Students
Back to school. Just saying those words conjures up memories of excitement and dread. As a parent, there’s also the relief of getting back into routines, and joy at seeing your kids dive into fresh challenges. But before that happens, you need to gear up for the back-to-school rush. It can be bit overwhelming, especially…