This week at our Leckwith Road Community Living Scheme Cardiff Council project, Projects Manager Michael Flew provided Claire Rowlands-Gent and their participants from the Onsite Construction Academy looking to get a career in construction a walk through the older persons affordable housing development. Mike discussed pathways into the construction industry by introducing them to different types of trades onsite, green technologies that have been used onsite, advice on careers in construction and providing career guidance by showcasing the limitless demand within the industry.
This is a flagship Cardiff Council development that has delivered a range of fantastic social value outcomes, and once complete will provide sustainable and accessible homes, alongside community facilities for local residents.
A big thank you to Michael Flew and Claire Rowlands-Gent for making this experience possible!
Feedback from some of the attendees:
“I want to thank you for the opportunity to visit the construction site and get an inside view of how everything works. The experience was eye opening and gave me a valuable insight into the construction industry. Observing the teamwork and organisation has helped me understand the complexity and precision involved in construction projects. It was really inspiring to see how different teams and trades collaborate to bring a project to life. This visit has sparked a deeper interest in pursuing a career in this field. It gave me a clearer perspective on the kind of roles I’d like to explore and the skills I need to develop further. I appreciate the effort put into making the site visit informative and safe. It was a great learning experience, and I am excited to build on what I’ve learned. Thank you once again for the opportunity.”
“It was really good and beneficial to know what opportunities there are once I’m on site and what trades are good as well as what generally goes on a day-to-day basis.”
