a multi-dimensional and fluid matrix of dependencies and consequences.
‘Bryden Wood appealed to me massively,’ says Hall, ‘as a company who are expanding rapidly.’ However the best thing about them, he says, is that they are a multi-discipline company, which ‘allows for the potential of working on a wide range projects.. Hall says the thing he finds most enjoyable about his apprenticeship position is that it enables him to work on ‘live projects’ where he is given the opportunity and responsibility to assist in work going out.He also enjoys travelling from his St. Albans base, either to Bryden Wood’s London office or to visit projects/buildings he has worked on.
‘I’ve worked on a number of different projects since I joined,’ says Hall.‘No two projects have been the same and I have enjoyed working on them all.’.When asked about the biggest challenge of his apprenticeship so far, Charlie says, ‘Upon joining Bryden Wood, I came straight from school.
It was my first full time job and I didn’t know what to expect.’.That the experience has been a positive one for him is clear.
‘To other people leaving school, I would 100% recommend an apprenticeship.’ he says.
‘Since leaving school I have learnt so much and I am only going to continue to learn.Construction Platform design offers a huge opportunity, because if we could demonstrate a consistent ability to deliver things to price and budget, investors would view construction differently.
As a result, this could see investors flooding towards construction, as they would get a healthy return on their investment.There’s also the potential for the creation of a virtuous circle, whereby investment boosts spending on construction, which creates jobs and skills.
This would have a bigger, beneficial impact on society.. An increase in investment should also free up more money for research and development.Construction has famously low investment in R&D, which increases the risk profile.