The construction industry is arguably the industry that has adopted the apprenticeship scheme more than any other. Most jobs in the industry will either have a traditional apprenticeship format or schemes that resemble trainee positions. This extends from everything from craft based positions such as stone masonry to managerial positions such as construction project management. An apprenticeship, or alternatively a trainee position, usually will not have any educational attainment requirements for those looking to enter the industry. The apprenticeships will take anywhere from 1 year…

Work in the construction industry has a lot of different opportunities. Some of these opportunities work to produce new buildings and manage construction projects, while others, such as work as a surveyor, work in the area of maintenance and management of existing buildings. Within the construction industry, and wider society, surveyors play a very important role. Construction companies will employ their services, technology and techniques in order to verify that what they have produced is meeting safety standards and that the building is secure. Businesses…