Women in Construction eventWOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION:
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT


This Autumn the Architecture Centre delivered a ‘Women in Construction’ event in partnership with CITB, Connexions West of England and Women in Property, as part of National Construction Week.


The one-day event invited Year 12 and 13 girls from local school sixth forms, and aimed to give them a real taste of the huge array of career opportunities available in the property and construction industries.


The format of the day consisted of:

  • Presentations on 21st century office design from local architect, David Sorrel, and structural engineer, Kathy Gibbs

  • A ‘hands-on’ workshop looking at the exterior and interior designs of 21st-century office design, with support from local architect, Jo Hibbert, and interior designer, Hilary Speight

  • An opportunity to quiz a whole range of mystery female professionals, to explore what their jobs entail

  • An informative boat trip looking at the redevelopment of Bristol Harbourside

  • A site visit to the Kier HBOS office scheme under development on Bristol Harbourside

  • Presentation of models and learning outcomes from the day and an award ceremony

The event was a great success with pupils and industry professionals alike gaining valuable experience. A second similar event is planned for early 2005, so if your school is interested in taking part, please contact Education Officer Amy Harrison on 0117 9221540 or email amy.harrison@architecturecentre.co.uk

Sixth-formers out on site


Links
National Construction Week
www.ncw.org.uk

Women In Property
www.wipnet.org

Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
www.citb.org.uk

Connexions
www.connexions-direct.com

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