Akbar Zaman, Redrow
“I actually got into bricklaying by chance through an open day and ended up really enjoying My craft and as such stuck with that route.”
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“I actually got into bricklaying by chance through an open day and ended up really enjoying My craft and as such stuck with that route.”
Read more“I’m really proud of being able to say i have built quite a few things! For example, walls with lots of different details."
Read moreOnce Callum left school, he decided to try a bricklaying course. After testing the waters of a career in construction at college he knew it was what he wanted to do and pursued an apprenticeship to hone his skills.
Read moreIn October 2022 twins Kyle and Kane Reynolds were looking forward to starting their careers working on Keepmoat sites as bricklayers with DPH Construction, but an unexpected challenge arose.
Read moreNick's been working hard building his career brick by brick to perfect his skill through an apprenticeship with Bloor Homes.
Read moreReece had been looking for an opportunity to get into bricklaying since school and was pleased to finally find one.
Read moreTom decided to change his plans after leaving school to a more practical option, starting his career in construction.
Read moreJack knew he liked many aspects of construction, including other trades but decided that he wanted to focus on bricklaying. After leaving school he looked at apprenticeship options to develop his skills and secured one with Davidsons Homes.
Read moreFrom selling houses to building them thanks to a supportive employer and starting a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor (CSS) apprenticeship through NHBC
Read moreAfter 25 years of service in the Royal Marines Stephen was ready to return to civilian life and start a new career.
Read moreAfter a career in fashion and textiles Vadivelu, also known as Vijay, made the move into the construction industry by becoming a Trainee Assistant Site Manager with Cameron Homes.
Read more“The apprenticeship is great. I am beginning to take further responsibility on site and am really throwing myself out of my comfort zone. "
Read moreJasmine previously worked for six months as a construction site administrative assistant before starting her apprenticeship.
Read moreHarry has six years’ experience in house building as a joiner (including time spent as an apprentice joiner) and currently works as an assistant site manager.
Read moreShaun began his apprenticeship, having been a professional footballer until last year with no prior experience in the house-building industry.
Read moreTom decided on a complete career change during the pandemic, beginning his CSS apprenticeship in 2021.
Read moreWe spoke with 24 year-old Kris Anderson, who started his Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship with Countryside on their 115-plot site in Blackthorn, Northampton.
Read more22 year-old Lilly Wrenn from Taylor Wimpey, began her NVQ and started the NHBC apprenticeship for Construction Site Supervisor last November.
Read moreFrom a front-of-house receptionist in an office block, to a Site Assistant with The Hill Group.
Read moreTaking her first foray into construction at just 19 years old, and with her family also working in the industry, Laura knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in the house-building industry; it was just a case of finding the right role.
Read moreMatt is originally from Hertfordshire. He’s been looking after the hub at Cambridge since February 2023 and has been part of the construction industry since leaving school, becoming a labourer at 17 and attending college to study bricklaying
Read moreWe spoke to Leigh about heading up the very first hub and the different aspects of his construction career.
Read moreColin is originally from Newcastle and now lives in Durham. He has been the Principal Trainer and Assessor at the Newcastle Hub since it opened in October 2022 and joined NHBC earlier that year.
Read moreThanks to the success of the training hubs in Tamworth, Cambridge and Newcastle, NHBC’s fourth Bricklaying hub opened in Hull in September 2023. We spoke to Phil Mudd, Principal Trainer and Assessor at the new hub to find out more about his role, his career in construction and why he finds teaching so rewarding.
Read more"the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from all taking part with all of them benefitting from a simulated work environment, which will ultimately mean they are able to make a smooth transition back to site."
Learn moreGSQ Brickwork are brickwork contractors specialising in new build housing, working with major house builders in London and across the South East. Established in 2008 and employing around 200 bricklayers, they are focussed on quality and customer satisfaction.
Learn moreWe spoke with David Cole, father of Harvey who was determined to pursue a career in bricklaying, to understand more about why Harvey chose an apprenticeship with Redrow Homes and NHBC.
Learn moreStart your career in construction today with a construction site supervision, bricklaying or groundworker apprenticeship.