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There is likely to be a big demand for those with construction skills in coming years. Private sector housing and the industrial and commercial sectors will be the main drivers for the industry. Growth in public infrastructure and low carbon will also be increasingly important with an increasing number of ‘green’ contracts and careers routes. These include careers in new eco-friendly energy plants and retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient fabric and technology.

Construction Resources

Chief Executive Case Study

This case study from Asset Skills shows how Sarah Boden climbed the career ladder within the housing sector.

1 year 29 weeks ago | TES

Facilities Manager Careers Information

FM is a growing industry and provides many opportunities for people to enter a sector with good career prospects. The sheet provides basic information and points people in the right direction if they would like to do further research into a career in the facilities management industry.

1 year 29 weeks ago | TES

Town Planner Progression Route

This factsheet from Asset Skills demonstrates how candidates can develop their career with qualifications and experience.

1 year 29 weeks ago | TES

Facilities Management Progression Route

This worksheet from Asset Skills demonstrates how candidates can develop their career with qualifications and experience.

1 year 29 weeks ago | TES

Surveying Careers Information

This information from Asset Skills will demonstrate how classroom learning relates to real-life jobs and careers. It also points people in the right direction if they would like to find out more about a career in surveying.

1 year 29 weeks ago | TES

icould Video Interviews

Polly Baines - Estate Surveyor

Polly Baines - Estate Surveyor

Polly Baines is a Surveyor for Tarmac, looking after land they own or lease. She was always interested in the countryside but didn't decide what to do for a career until she took a gap year in Kenya, living on a farm there. "Going to Kenya was certainly a turning point. It made me realise how people have different values in life."

Rob Palmer - Geologist

Rob Palmer - Geologist

Rob Parlmer is a Geologist at Stancombe Quarry near Bristol. "I chose geology, really, because I had this genuine interest and passion for it which stemmed from, I think, my Dad [who] does building work and landscaping and gardening and things like that."

Carl Winterbottom - Porter

Carl Winterbottom - Porter

Carl Winterbottom is a hospital porter in Wolverhampton, who is energised daily by the patients he serves. He describes how he has coped with challenges in life including being bullied, redundancy and being fired; and how his parents have been his rock throughout.

Sangita Sangar - Commercial Property Lawyer

Sangita Sangar - Commercial Property Lawyer

Sangita Sangar is a Commercial Property Lawyer at Farrer and Co, a central London law firm. From the age of 12 Sangita knew she wanted to be a lawyer and the inspiration and support she received from her parents helped her to achieve her goal.

Ben Yeates - Engineering Craftsman

Ben Yeates - Engineering Craftsman

Ben Yeates is an Electrician at Wolverhampton Primary Care Trust. Travel, suggested by a teacher, provided the opportunity to reflect on his future career and lead to him undertaking an apprenticeship.