Industry links

Construction management

Our construction staff are very active in the local and national construction field enjoying close working links with professional bodies and construction organisations through work placements, part-time practice-based tutors, guest speakers, industrial liaison groups, live projects and research and consultancy activities.

Hands-on experience

We work closely with industry to ensure our courses are relevant and current.

With the support of construction companies we are able to introduce students to the real world of construction early on – taking them on regular site-visits.

Students also get involved in live projects. The final year Integrated Project is designed to bring the four years of study to a conclusion. The project over the last few years has been set by Willmott Dixon and is a live construction project.

The company is involved in the project throughout, attending presentations, providing feedback, judging the projects and presenting awards.

Professional body links

Many of our staff sit on boards of local organisations and professional bodies including:

Constructing Excellence Nottingham: Chairman and Student Coordinator
CIOB: Former Chairman of CIOB East Midlands
RICS: regional board members of RICS East Midlands.

Accreditation

Chartered Institute of Building
The following construction courses are accredited by the CIOB:

During a recent accreditation review the CIOB listed five examples of best practice:

our approach to sustainability and health and safety
part-time and sandwich placement opportunities
the support we provide to students prior to and during their industrial placement
the quality of some of our provision on our Virtual Learning Portal
support and enthusiasm towards the School by our students, alumni and industry was stated as 'excellent'.

"Becoming a member for a chartered institute can only be good thinking for young professionals and the aspiring graduate; it adds another string to your bow and gives you much more creditability."

Shelley Costello, CIOB

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The following courses are accredited by RICS:

The accreditation process is rigorous; to ensure that students follow an appropriate curriculum and have the resources required meet the high standards demanded by RICS.

"Doing a course that is accredited is a great way to get involved at an early stage of your career. It will give you a career-path direction, expand your expertise, and provide you with inside information and networking opportunities."

Trish Nicholls, RICS

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
The MSc Project Management (Construction) is recognised by the CIArb as providing an exemption to the Institutes own educational requirements.

Guest Lecturers

Prominent industry figures who are key figures in their areas, regularly contribute to our lecture programme sharing their expertise, guidance and advice. Recent guest speakers have included:

Polly Begy, Morgan Sindall - spoke to 2nd year students on matters of Health and Safety
Jackie Spurr, AMEC - spoke to 2nd year students on Waste Management / Sustainability issues
Mike Connell and Graham Parnell, Civil Marine - who came to talk with 2nd year students on concrete and the additives used in the mixing of it
Mark Williams and Chris Fitton, Van Elle - spoke to 2nd year students about piling and foundations.

Industry events

East Midlands Property Show
We regularly attend industry events, including RICS and CIOB events and the East Midlands Property Show.

Property and Construction recruitment fair
The University also holds a dedicated Property and Construction Recruitment event with leading employers attending to find graduates. Details about the next event can be found on our careers website.

The event attracts a wide range of prestigious companies across the sector, including: