jason knights
all new arrivals to this part of the business have the chance to learn the basics and more besides . With the current drive towards greater BIM capability , this approach allows a broader base of people to grasp the fundamentals of how M & E is actually integrated into every part of our process .
“.. the gap between the number of apprenticeships that the industry needs to recruit and the numbers actually brought in is colossal ”
CG : Sticking to the skills theme , what is your take on the impending skills gap in construction ? The CITB says that 120,000 apprentices are needed in the next five years as the sector will create 180,000 jobs . How does construction tackle this skills gap and attract young people to a career in the sector ? JK : Whilst many prominent figures have commented on issues underlining construction ’ s ability to attract young talent into the sector , speaking from personal experience , the gap between the number of apprenticeships that the industry needs to recruit and the numbers actually brought in is colossal .
Wates has an internal apprenticeship scheme focusing on commercial production and M & E , however our efforts to boost
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