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Meet Ivor and Honor: Careers in Construction Team

Discover Ivor Goodsite, a construction owner and site manager, and Honor Goodsite, a structural engineer, promoting careers in construction while protecting the environment. Learn about various construction roles and challenge industry stereotypes. Explore the skills needed and the fulfilling, competitive nature of the construction field.

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Meet Ivor and Honor: Careers in Construction Team

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  1. Ivor and Honor’s Careers in Construction

  2. Meet the Team Ivor Goodsite Goodsite Construction Owner and Site Manager Environmentally aware, trained first aider Construction, big machinery, teaching children the importance of safety Incorrect PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), deep holes, children in danger Name: Company: Job: Skills: Likes: Dislikes:

  3. Meet the Team Name: Company: Job: Skills: Likes: Dislikes: Honor Goodsite Goodsite Engineering Structural Engineer Excellent at problem solving, a maths and science whizz Promoting careers in construction, protecting the environment and art Untidy sites, litter, unfair treatment and bullying

  4. “What is Construction?” Construction is the action of building something!

  5. “What jobs are available in Construction?” Community Liaison Officer Marketing Manager Environmental Manager Safety Advisor Crane Operator Site Manager Sustainability Officer Plant Operator Mechanical Engineer Steel Erector Scaffolder IT Assistant Welding Fabricator Buyer Document Controller Roofer Architect Bricklayer Glazier Carpenter Plumber HR Manager Project Manager Site Inspector Surveyor Plasterer Civil Engineer Electrician Painter and Decorator Banksman

  6. Industry Stereotypes • x

  7. “Construction work is dirty so I don’t want to do it.” • x Health, Safety and Environment Advisor Quantity Surveyor Marketing Manager

  8. “It’s only boys who can work in construction.” • x Plasterer Crane Operator Resident Liaison Officer

  9. “Construction is for people who didn’t do well at school.” • x Project Manager Architect Civil Engineer

  10. “Construction is an old, outdated industry.” • x Drones Exoskeletal Suit Building Information Modelling (BIM)

  11. “I can’t earn lots of money if I get a job in the construction industry.” • x £50,000 Roofer £30,000 Planner Plasterer £60,000 Bricklayer £58,000 £70,000 Architect £55,000 Estimator £28,000 Field Technician Civil Engineer £45,000 Site Manager £35,000 Rig Driver £48,000 Building Control Surveyor £32,000 Sustainability Coordinator £40,000

  12. “How do I get into the Construction Industry?” University Apprenticeships Websites and Events Make sure you check out https://www.youtube.com/user/TheB1MLtd for lots of fantastic videos on construction!

  13. “What skills and attributes do I need to be successful in the Construction Industry?” A good work ethic Teamwork Problem solving Can you think of any other skills or attributes that you might need to succeed in the construction industry?

  14. “Is a job in construction fulfilling, competitive and exciting?” We hope you think about a career in construction in the future! Thank you for listening to our presentation!

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