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30/09/2013
Students Visit Skanska Construction Site
More than two hundred people took the opportunity to visit one of five Skanska construction sites as part of this year's Open Doors Weekend.
Members of the public, including university students and school leavers wanting to pursue a career in the industry, as well as those just curious to find out more about life behind the hoardings, took part.
St. Bartholomew's Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, Crossrail Paddington Station, M25 junctions 5–7 and 23–27 managed motorway and the Thurrock campus of South Essex College all participated in the activities.
As part of the weekend, held on 27 and 28 September, participants were given the opportunity to meet site staff and see construction works in action. The aim of the event was to encourage people to learn more about the career opportunities available in the sector.
Mike Putnam, Skanska UK President and CEO, went on a tour of the St. Bartholomew's site. He said: "It was great to meet people from a range of backgrounds, including a practicing architect, those looking for a career change as well as university students and school children.
"The tour really helped put into perspective the sheer scale of large and complex construction projects and the varied career opportunities available.
"We were delighted to support Open Doors Weekend again this year. It’s a one-off chance to not only see what happens, but also speak to those who make it happen and really bring it to life."
(CD/MH)
Members of the public, including university students and school leavers wanting to pursue a career in the industry, as well as those just curious to find out more about life behind the hoardings, took part.
St. Bartholomew's Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, Crossrail Paddington Station, M25 junctions 5–7 and 23–27 managed motorway and the Thurrock campus of South Essex College all participated in the activities.
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As part of the weekend, held on 27 and 28 September, participants were given the opportunity to meet site staff and see construction works in action. The aim of the event was to encourage people to learn more about the career opportunities available in the sector.
Mike Putnam, Skanska UK President and CEO, went on a tour of the St. Bartholomew's site. He said: "It was great to meet people from a range of backgrounds, including a practicing architect, those looking for a career change as well as university students and school children.
"The tour really helped put into perspective the sheer scale of large and complex construction projects and the varied career opportunities available.
"We were delighted to support Open Doors Weekend again this year. It’s a one-off chance to not only see what happens, but also speak to those who make it happen and really bring it to life."
(CD/MH)
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