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Gilbert and Goode invited a group of students from Bodmin College to its St Tudy site as part of an initiative to encourage young people into the building industry<\/h2>\n

The students tried their hand at bricklaying and experienced a virtual reality workshop on\u00a0architectural design, giving them an insight into how modern technological<\/a> advances are helping to revolutionise the construction<\/a> industry.<\/p>\n

Gilbert & Goode<\/a>\u2019s safety advisor, John Hutchens said: “Attracting talented young people into construction is one of the biggest challenges the industry is currently facing.<\/p>\n

\u201cInitiatives like this are a great example of how industry professionals can come together, challenge misconceptions, and raise awareness of the many and varied career opportunities available in construction.<\/p>\n

\u201cReal-life experience is the best way to engage a generation of future workers, and inspire them to take the next step in accessing the right training and qualifications.\u201d<\/p>\n

The multi-billion pound construction industry in the UK is currently facing a major skills shortage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is large demand for both trade and professional roles – from bricklayers, plasterers and electricians to quantity surveyors and architectural technicians – far outstripping supply.<\/p>\n

Paula Hutchens, from Cornwall Construction Training Group<\/a> organised the event for the students.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cIt\u2019s imperative all students are given an insight into the wealth of careers within the construction industry, to allow them to see first hand the wider picture of a construction site from inception to completion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to Gilbert & Goode for allowing us to use the site at St Tudy, and we are already planning future activities with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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