Three Lovell apprentices have taken part in a study trip to Hamburg where they were taught by German experts in building low-carbon homes.

Joel Alcindor, James Daplyn and Ryan Murphy gained hands-on experience at a German centre of expertise in sustainable construction, the Ausbildungszetrum-Bau in Hamburg. The study trip was organised through Stephenson College in Leicestershire where the Lovell national apprentice academy is based.

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The visit was funded by the Leonardo Programme, which supports European education and training initiatives by UK organisations.

The ten-day course focused on techniques for 'retrofitting' existing homes to improve energy-efficiency, looking at different types of thermal insulation for the foundation slab structure, exterior walls, roof space and windows.

Lovell National People Development Manager Bruce Boughton said: "Our Craft Academy national apprentice training programme at Stephenson College is dedicated to offering our apprentices the very best training opportunities. The Hamburg trip was a fabulous experience for our apprentices and gave them an amazing opportunity to learn about European approaches to sustainable construction."

(CD/BMcc)