Who we work with
We work in partnership with many organisations, from multinational companies to local businesses and professional bodies, through:
- professional accreditation
- work placements
- guest lectures
- live projects
- consultancy
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
- research
Professional accreditation
The School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment has developed close links with leading professional bodies and where relevant are courses are professionally accredited.
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIARb)
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
- Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Placements
Many companies offer a one-year salaried work placement to students.
These include:
- Carillion
- DTZ
- Fitzpatrick
- Games Workshop
- ISG Interior Exterior
- Jackson Civil Engineering
- Kier
- Morgan Ashurst
- North Midland Construction
- Ladbrokes
- Tyco
See the work placements section for further information and opportunities.
Guest lecturers
The School strives to ensure students receive the most current industry information. Therefore, we have a proactive calendar of guest speakers, industry professionals and external lecturers, who are key figures in their areas, to regularly share their expertise, guidance and advice.
We have recently hosted guest lecturers from:
Live projects
To ensure our students graduate with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to hit the ground running, we introduce them to the working word as early as possible. Through our strong links we are able to offer students the opportunity to work on real briefs donated by companies and organisations.
These have recently included:
- Willmot Dixon
- Cropwell Bishop Parish Council
- The Victoria Leisure Centre Community Project
- Congregation of Yahweh
To find out more, please get in touch.
