COVID 19 changed the way we live our lives and families across the UK faced challenges with many having to turn to foodbanks for the first time to survive. Families with children were the hardest hit with almost 100,000 households in the UK receiving support from a foodbank for the first time between April and June 2020. In fact half of the people who used foodbank in this period had never needed one before. ...
In conjunction with Briggs & Forrester Living, Liverpool John Moores University and CIBSE, BCEGI recently took part in a student site visit held at The Lexington, Liverpool. On the day, students were given a detailed overview of the projects' building services and were given the opportunity to see the installation process and the sequencing of a modern Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health Contractor. Engagement with local schools, universities and the supply chain is a ...
We recently have introduced Helina to the site team and explained the roles and responsibilities of each member to showcase how a live construction site operates. She attended a site induction and overview of the project we are working on at Airport City Manchester - the pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M56 motorway spur road. Helina then went to see some of the current construction works completed to date and we showed her ...
We recently have been invited to an event - how to attract and recruit the Great Manchester Jewish Community. This event has been organised by Salford, Bury and Manchester Councils along with JEWEL Foundation, to discuss and debunk the myths associated with people of the orthodox Jewish faith working outside the community (including any potential issues such as kosher food and the sabbath - leaving early on a winter Friday etc). It also included ...
Seven pupils from two local High Schools/Academies spent the morning job-shadowing at BCEGI. Students enjoyed various opportunities around our headquarters and site offices. This annual event is organised by MAG, and the idea is to introduce young people to the world of work. We aim to provide an insight rather than hands-on experience. Each professional spent 15 min of their time discussing their roles to give them a sense ...
We welcomed 10 young people for a week of Work Experience at Manchester Airport. Our senior commercial manager Tom Wildsmith shared his journey into construction and chatted to the students about apprenticeships and careers. Tom was offering them advice and his experience in construction, values and gave them the chance to learn all about the key skills needed to be successful in business. This encouraged some fantastic discussion throughout, and it was great to see ...
We were delighted to welcome five students to Manchester Airport for a week of work experience. Our senior design manager Ajay Parag shared his journey into design and chatting to the students about all things skills and careers. It was a great chance to showcase the career opportunities in construction and we look forward to hosting more school sessions next week.
We were thrilled to get involved in the Apprentice Enterprise Competition organised by Manchester Airport’s Community Network. Year 6 pupils were challenged with producing a ‘Safety in the Sun’-themed advertising campaign, creating posters and a radio advert to promote the campaign. We went to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School today as a business mentor to help pupils on their poster designs to gave them ideas on how to create an eye-catching artwork showcase for ...