A new live interactive event focusing on technology and how it is used within the construction industry is set to take place across the UK later this month.

The Construction LIVE event will bring the construction site to the classroom as thousands of students participate to find out more about the industry as well as major developments happening within the sector.

The Construction LIVE event will be held by Balfour Beatty in collaboration with Scape Group and supplier Learn Live as part of its ongoing efforts to inspire young people to consider a career in construction. Pupils will have the opportunity join a live panel discussion with Balfour Beatty and Scape Group employees, virtually ‘meet' graduates and apprentices and ask questions throughout the interactive broadcast.

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Thomas Edgcumbe, Balfour Beatty Managing Director for its North and Midlands regional business, said: "With over 2,000 students already registered across the UK, we look forward to delivering what we hope will be the first of many construction broadcasts.

"We hope this interactive programme will help to engage the future generation of engineers and construction professionals, providing a real insight into what it's like to work in the sector in 2018. As technology becomes more prevalent in the way we work, we want to change outdated perceptions of the industry and ultimately help bridge the looming skills shortage."

Mark Robinson, Chief Executive of Scape Group, added: "As an industry we are facing a skills shortage and with the UK less than a year away from exiting the European Union, this problem is only going to become more acute in the coming years.

"At the same time, technology is playing a more prominent role in the sector. Engaging the next generation has never been more important and hosting the event virtually provides students from all over the country access to invaluable insight from industry professionals and recent graduates."

The live event will take place at 10.30am on Tuesday, 26 June.

To sign up, register here.

(LM)