Choose a career; Choose construction


BUILD UK AND CITB have launched a new campaign to encourage people to choose a career in construction. Inspiring Construction provides employers with


information, tools and advice to promote construction careers, with Build UK and CITB calling on the whole industry to get involved. The campaign aims to channel the passion and


enthusiasm from across the industry to promote construction to the next generation of new entrants, including young people and career changers. The campaign is responding to the Skills Hack at


last year’s Construction News Summit where employers and industry representatives explored new approaches to recruitment. Employers wanted to see a more engaging approach to recruitment, showcasing the pride and passion which makes our industry so vibrant.


Build UK and CITB are asking everyone to:


• Identify inspirational role models to become Construction Ambassadors and offer their time during working hours to deliver inspiring careers presentations


• Sign up live construction projects for members of the public to visit as part of Open Doors week in March 2018


•Offer site visits, project placements and work experience through the Go Construct Matching Service providing direct engagement with the next generation of talent.


• Support the new Bridge into Construction college course by offering work experience to give young people a taste of construction.


Launching the campaign, industry leaders


including Build UK’s Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol MBE, Build UK’s new Chairman Mark Castle and CITB’s Chief Executive, Sarah Beale will be speaking at schools, colleges and universities across the country, sharing their career experiences and passion for the sector to inspire young people to consider construction. Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive of Build


UK said, “Industry is committed to changing the way we recruit people into our industry, and I’m delighted that Inspiring Construction provides employers with the tools and resources to deliver inspirational careers engagements to the next generation across the nation. Together we can promote the incredible opportunities we have to offer and share our love of construction.” Sarah Beale, Chief Executive of CITB said,


“Inspiring Construction is all about creating a new mode of recruitment. Through great tools and services such as Construction Ambassadors and Go Construct Matching Service we want to encourage employers of all sizes to get involved. Good information about construction careers isn’t enough, we must inspire the future generation through our passion and drive.”


Get up to speed with condensation


Painters and decorators are able to just attend the condensation day to learn more about topics including;


•Materials used in construction •Causes and effects of dampness in buildings •Diagnosis and methods of treatment of rising damp • Surveying procedures •Ancillary procedures •Methods of measuring and assessing moisture •Condensation compared to other sources of dampness


•Understanding relative humidity, vapour pressure and environmental moisture


PAINTERS AND DECORATORS are often the first trades to come across issues relating to condensation. From peeling wallpaper, to mould stains on walls and around window frames, excess water in homes can cause a range of issues. National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) offers a range of training, which can help painting and


•Hygrometers, surface thermometers and data loggers


decorating professionals find out more about condensation. Of particular note is their Condensation and Dampness, Diagnosis and Remedial Treatment training which is part of


the association’s Surveying Timber and Dampness in Buildings course. The course is of particular value as, while condensation typically comes under the spotlight in autumn and winter, the


PCA says it is identifying issues which increasingly stretch beyond this traditional time. Issues for this are varied, but some factors include the drive for more energy efficient homes, increased occupancy and greater use of household appliances.


A video about the issue can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjNjPUtwHyc More details on the condensation training can be found at www.property-care.org/training-qualifications/pca-surveyor-training/


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