Three Lovell apprentices have taken part in a study trip to Hamburg where they were taught by German experts in building low-carbon homes.

Joel Alcindor, James Daplyn and Ryan Murphy gained hands-on experience at a German centre of expertise in sustainable construction, the Ausbildungszetrum-Bau in Hamburg. The study trip was organised through Stephenson College in Leicestershire where the Lovell national apprentice academy is based.


The visit was funded by the Leonardo Programme, which supports European education and training initiatives by UK organisations.

The ten-day course focused on techniques for 'retrofitting' existing homes to improve energy-efficiency, looking at different types of thermal insulation for the foundation slab structure, exterior walls, roof space and windows.

Lovell National People Development Manager Bruce Boughton said: "Our Craft Academy national apprentice training programme at Stephenson College is dedicated to offering our apprentices the very best training opportunities. The Hamburg trip was a fabulous experience for our apprentices and gave them an amazing opportunity to learn about European approaches to sustainable construction."

(CD/BMcc)