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What GCSEs Do You Need To Be An Electrician?
If you’ve ever wondered what GCSEs you need to be an electrician, this Go Construct guide gives you all the information you need.
What Does A Quantity Surveyor Do? (Tasks Detailed)
In this Go Construct guide, we explore the role of a quantity surveyor in detail and look at the key tasks they undertake in their role.
What Does a Trainee Carpenter Do in a Day?
If you're thinking about becoming a trainee carpenter, then you might wonder what you might get up to. Learn what a typical day as a trainee looks like here...
BIM careers (explained): All you need to know about a…
Find out what BIM (building information modelling) is, discover what a construction career in BIM is like and learn about future opportunities in the industry.
What degree should I do and course should I take?
What degree should you do? What uni course should you take? Finding the right degree for you can be hard, so we're here to help guide your decision.
STEM Subjects: Jobs In STEM
Find out what STEM subjects are and how they can help you in the career you are pursuing. Find out more about STEM subject careers in construction.
Construction Careers With A Chemistry Degree
Beyond the Bunsen Burner: Navigate the tech, business, and environmental sectors with your chemistry degree.
What To Do With Your Degree (A Complete Guide)
Ever asked yourself ‘what can I do with my degree?’. This Go Construct guide to options after your degree gives you all the information you need.
Highest Paying Construction Jobs UK
The construction industry offers a wide and varied range of careers across all salary bands. But what are the highest paying jobs in construction?
CSCS Card Types (CSCS Card Colours & Levels)
This Go Construct guide to CSCS Card types gives you all the information you need on the different CSCS Card colours and levels.
Carpentry Types: Different Carpenter Roles
Carpentry is a skilled and valuable part of construction. Find out more about the different types of carpentry roles.
Parts Of Roof: What Are They & What Do They Do?
In this Go Construct guide, we explore the different parts of a roof, how they’re constructed and what their function is.
Dry Lining Courses: The Best Courses & Qualifications …
If you’re considering a career as a dry liner, this Go Construct guide to dry lining courses and qualifications will help. Read on to find out more.
What Are ECS Cards And How To Get One
ECS Cards are required for anyone in the electrotechnical industry who wants to work on a construction site, but what are ECS Cards and how do you get one? Find out here...
What are CPCS cards? (CPCS card types, levels, colours)
This Go Construct guide to CPCS Cards gives you all the information you need on the different CPCS Card colours and levels.
A-levels Needed to Study a Construction Degree
Find out the best A-levels to take for different construction university courses. Minimum UCAS entry requirements explained.
Trailblazer apprenticeships: what are they?
If you’re interested in pursuing an apprenticeship in the construction industry, you may have heard of trailblazer apprenticeships. An innovative new approach to learning and earning, trailblazers offer all the benefits that you can expect from
Top tips for transitioning to a career in construction
In this article, we will go through some top tips for transitioning into a career in the construction industry.
Top 20 Famous Buildings Across the World
Find out about the top 20 most famous buildings in the world and how they were constructed.
Transferable Skills [What Are They & Why Do They…
There are many transferable skills that are suitable for a career in construction. This article looks at the top 10.
Top 10 reasons to become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador
Go Construct STEM Ambassadors engage with young people to inspire their future career options, through mentoring, delivering careers talks, interactive workshops and much more. This Go Construct guide explores the top 10 reasons to become an
Top tips for your first job search
If you are looking for your first job and aren’t sure where to start, see our top tips successfully navigating your job search and starting in a new career.
Tiling Apprenticeships: A Complete Guide
Whether it be floor and wall tiling or roof tiling, this Go Construct guide to tiling apprenticeships covers all the must-have information.
The Restoration of the Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is the home of our Democracy, but is in urgent need of repair and renewal. Read more about the project to restore the Palace of Westminster here.
Archaeology Apprenticeships (A Complete Guide)
Learn everything you ever wanted to know archaeology apprenticeships. This Go Construct Guide to apprentice archaeologists answers all your questions.
London Eye Construction: A Modern Engineering Marvel
The inside scoop on the construction of the London Eye. Discover the challenges and solutions during the building process of this iconic engineering marvel.
The complete guide to scaffolding
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about scaffolding. The different types of scaffold, safety and why it’s an important part of construction.
The Complete Guide To Roofing (Apprenticeships, Roles,…
As part of National Apprentice Week 2022, we are launching a focus on some of the varied sectors within the construction industry – and today it’s roofing!
Electrician Apprenticeships: A Comprehensive Guide
Ever wondered whether you’d be suited to a role as an apprentice electrician? Read our handy guide to electrician apprenticeships and find out!
Our Guide To Bricklaying Apprenticeships - Go Construct
Are you interested in a bricklaying apprenticeship, but not sure what to expect? Our guide for apprentice bricklayers answers all your burning questions...
Graduate Project Manager Roles – A Complete Guide
If you’re looking to understand more about the role of graduate project managers in construction, then this Go Construct guide is for you!
Manual Labourer In Construction (The Best Things)
In this article, we take a look at the best things about starting your career in construction as a manual labourer. Get inspired to start your construction career.
Hands on Apprenticeships (14 Best Things)
We love construction apprenticeships, so we’ve come up with a list of the very best things about doing one, such as earning while you learn on the job.
Talentview Construction speaks to apprentices for…
National Apprenticeship Week is taking place this week (6-12 February). This annual celebration unites businesses and apprentices across the country to focus on the positive impact of apprenticeships. As part of this year’s Skills for Life
Take the Wright Site Challenge
Are you interested in a career in construction, but unsure where to start? Take the Wright Site Challenge to gain an insight into what it’s like to begin life in the construction industry. Featuring puzzles, activities and much more – this is a
Sustainable Building Materials For Sustainable Futures
Everything from hempcrete to smart windows, our listicle outlines everything you need to know about the developments in sustainable building materials.
Sustainability in Construction: Project Showcase
Our STEM Ambassadors present some of the sustainable construction projects they have been involved in.
10 Famous net zero buildings you need to know about
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SQA Results Day - What Next?
Ahead of today's Scottish Qualification Awards, we spoke to three people who chose a career in construction. We find out what motivated them and their start.
Site Manager Required Qualifications [Black CSCS Card,…
What qualifications do you need to be a site manager? Find out what the best path is to become a site manager in the UK.
Scottish Apprentices are Building the Future
For Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, three apprentices tell Go Construct what they love about learning their chosen trades - and why a career in construction is perfect for them.
The Ultimate Guide To Quantity Surveyor Qualifications
Qualifications that add up! Count on our guide to help you learn everything you need to know about training to be a quantity surveyor.
Common Quantity Surveyor Interview Questions
Congratulations on becoming a qualified surveyor! The hard part is over, now it's time to prepare with some Quantity Surveyor job interview questions...
Q&A session with creators of the Building Better…
Attracting more young women to work in the construction industry is vital for its success. Go Construct speaks with the creators of the Building Better Futures initiative to find out how they are hoping to raise awareness, raise aspirations and
Famous Buildings That Celebrate Pride Month
Discover famous buildings around the world that celebrate Pride Month. Explore their history & how they celebrate diversity in the construction industry.
Pride In Construction: LGBTQ+ History In Our Buildings
The story of LGBTQ+ communities is being revealed in the history of our built environment. Find out about how diversity is an integral part of construction.
Plant Operator Training And Key Responsibilities
Are you interested in big, heavy machinery? As a plant operator, you can play with them for a living! Learn more about plant operator training and duties...
Pathways to Progression in the West Midlands
It’s an exciting time for construction in the West Midlands. If you're looking to start your career or try something new, it’s easier than ever to upskill, retrain or join the construction industry. Read on to find out more.
Our Guide To Nailing That Application, Interview And Job! …
When it comes to applying for jobs, there’s a lot to consider.. Read our guide how to do the best you can in applications, interviews and on your first day!
Orville Hall - Construction Story
After finishing school in Jamaica, Orville made the decision to uproot his life and move to the UK to be with his wife. Read about his experience here.