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Photo of two men looking at a lead sheeting demonstration. The man on the right is holding on to a tool

Green Construction Jobsfest

Status:
Upcoming
Date:
15 May 2024
Time:
11am to 2pm
Location:
LASC
Cost:
Free, booking required
Filed under:
Jobs and careers

Come along to our first ever Green Construction Jobsfest on Wednesday 15 May!

If you’re passionate about the environment and looking for a fulfilling career – this is the opportunity for you.

Green construction is all about building and renovating structures in a way that minimises their environmental footprint using sustainable materials, energy-efficient practices, and innovative techniques. It’s vital for the climate that construction becomes more sustainable – and it’s a major growth area, with estimates of over 25,000 jobs being created in this area over the next decade.

This Jobsfest is for you if:

  • You want to explore career opportunities – whether you’re a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or looking for a career change – you can meet with representatives from leading construction companies, learn about different career paths, and discover the right role for you
  • You want to gain insights from experts: you can attend talks, demonstrations and workshops delivered by industry leaders. Learn about the latest trends and advancements in green construction, the growing importance of sustainability in the built environment, and the skills employers are looking for
  • You want to network with like-minded individuals: connect with other attendees interested in green construction, share ideas and experiences, and build professional connections.

Companies attending:

  • Conneely
  • Taylor Wimpey 
  • SIMIAN LASC Scaffolding and Roofing demo
  • Lead Sheeting training Academy 
  • Hill
  • Madigan Gill
  • Alltask
  • PHD
  • CPJ Education
  • Lee Marley
  • The Skills Centre/Build East
  • STC Group
  • Astons 
  • Regen Solutions
  • Arc group
  • Countryside
  • NOCN – retrofitting qualifications
  • George Lloyd
  • Waltham Forest College
  • Kinovo Group
  • NFRC
  • Plus many more!

Live demonstrations will include drylining, plumbing, lead/metal roofing, brickwork with low carbon cement alternatives, scaffolding and roofing and other green homes construction types that you can receive local training in, free or subsidised.

A presentation about green construction for homes will be led by Astons, a company already involved in green construction installation for homes and businesses.

Places are free, but you will need to book via the link at the top of the page.

To exhibit or for more details, email Sara Calvo on scalvo@simian-risk.com