8 reasons why we love construction: Jan 2019

04 February 2019

With another month behind us, we round up the reasons why we love construction.

1. We hear you Esther! #Inspire #Womeninconstruction

Everyone has a story, so when @ItsEsther_Idoko, our Architectural Assistant, was asked to speak at @TrentUni #WIBE event, she took the opportunity to share hers and to encourage other young women starting their construction career journeys: https://t.co/4HASGjzEgg pic.twitter.com/aRmhJk61O5
— arc partnership (@arcpartnership) January 29, 2019

2. Whoah… That saw’s as big as you #Carpenter #Joiner

Who else has had a LONG HARD week... ...and wants to CUT Friday short... ...to get their TEETH into the weekend?! 🤗

A post shared by Tibby Singh (@tibbysingh) on Jan 18, 2019 at 6:39am PST

3. Nominations now open for the most inspiring apprenticeship programme

Nominations now open #MostInspiringApprenticeshipProgramme. We are looking for #apprenticeship programmes which attract & encourage #diverse apprentices not just the traditional construction worker stereotype. Does your company fit the bill? Entry is free https://t.co/fiaR1x5xN0 pic.twitter.com/bWnuKo1c94
— Inspire Awards (@inspireawardsuk) January 30, 2019

4. Great work Katie – Don’t miss the WOW Show on 27 Feb

Saturday I did some filming with @TheWowShowUK and @CITB_UK can’t wait to see the outcome! 5 construction professionals and two school children guessing what they do!
Thanks @TidewayLondon #womeninconstruction #loveconstruction #craneoperator #construction #stem #laingorourke pic.twitter.com/W7KNBYxpBv
— Katie Kelleher (@Katie_Cranes) January 30, 2019

5. Exciting times ahead for construction in 2019

The 9 #construction technology trends you MUST keep your eyes on in 2019 - FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/tytcAsQ1aa #innovation #technology #digitalconstruction #robots pic.twitter.com/QHATFg1QY2
— The B1M (@TheB1M) January 2, 2019

6. Get yourself on-site by booking a free Open Doors visit

There are now over 150 fantastic sites opening for #OpenDoors19 between 18 - 23 March! Make sure you have a look at which sites are opening near you, and book your space today! https://t.co/klgxfCkqEe #inspiringconstruction #loveconstruction pic.twitter.com/u2uoD64L9t
— Open Doors Week (@OpenDoorsWeek) January 24, 2019

7. Have you got a head for heights like Tim?

Some stunning views from the 8th floor of 100 Liverpool Street. One of the perks of working at height! 👍 #LoveConstruction #100LiverpoolStreet @WeAreMcAlpine @BroadgateLondon @BritishLandPLC pic.twitter.com/dVI3LfWVv4
— Tim McKenna (@TimMcKenna5) January 28, 2019

8. Have you got happy feet? Share yours #mydickiesworkwear

Let your work boots take the strain so your feet don’t have to. Here’s the tech bit… our Canton Boot has steel toes and midsoles to EN ISO safety standards. The outsoles have EVA inserts for cushioning and are a half cemented/half Goodwear welt construction. Make those feet happy 😀 📸 Lauren Winter Share your Dickies Workwear pictures using the hashtag #mydickiesworkwear – we’ll share the best and may even thank you with a Dickies product or two 😀 #dickiesworkwear #dickiesworkwearrealtrades #tradeswomen #tradeswomenofig #builders #plumberlife #electricianlife

A post shared by Dickies Workwear (@dickiesworkwearofficial) on Jan 25, 2019 at 1:20am PST

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8 reasons why we love construction: January