Construction and the Built Environment

The construction and built environment industry is the largest employer in the UK, with jobs ranging from labouring, craft operative, plant operative to site management. This resource focuses on Morgan Ashurst - a typical workplace in the sector.

Use the menu above or the following links to:

• watch videos and gain an insight into today’s workplace
• explore skills-based activities to refresh your industry knowledge
• upload your own resources to share
• explore links to other material.

People
Understanding the skills, working practices, rewards and challenges of people involved in different sectors across the Diploma.

• Job roles

Policies, procedures and processes
Consider the policies and regulations that are necessary in the different sectors of the Diploma, as well as the variety of procedures and processes used in different industries.

• Site management
• Health and safety
• Design influences
• Structures
• Construction methods
• Using tools and equipment

Sustainable working
Corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics and environmental sustainability have become increasingly important to businesses. Explore the ways in which these have been addressed across the Diploma.

• Sustainability