Forterra Construction Hub scheme delivers brick donation to Preston College

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Leading building products manufacturer Forterra has embarked on the third year of its Construction Hub scheme, aiding construction colleges across the country with much needed supplies and resources, including Preston College in Lancashire.

The college has recently received a donation of 8,190 bricks to supplement its construction course and aid the development of its latest intake of students. They also received 540 concrete blocks to help improve the scope of their working designs.

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Preston College is one of eight colleges with Construction Hub status, all of which now have additional materials to support the practical learning of its students.

The seven other colleges are Buckinghamshire college group, Burnley College, Hertford Regional College, Oaklands College, Stamford College, Truro and Penwith College, and Warrington and Vale Royal College.

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Construction Hub brick delivery, Preston College

With the support of Forterra, the colleges are embarking on brickwork projects including internal competitions and local community projects, with the aim of increasing the skills and enthusiasm of their students.

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As a result of the recent donation, Preston College students have access to high quality trade standard bricks with which to complete their assessments and projects.

Utilising new and specialist bricks enables students to expand their skill base and embark on more ambitious projects, enhancing the hands-on learning experience, and helping them build the skills they need for successful careers.

Jason Crumblehulme, Curriculum Manager for Construction at Preston College, said, “On behalf of the College, I would like to thank Forterra for their generous donation of bricks and blocks. We are incredibly grateful for the support, and I want to emphasise how much this will benefit our students. With over 200 apprentices and full-time study programme learners in the brickwork department, having access to high-quality, real-life industry materials is invaluable to their training and development.”

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Construction Hub brick delivery, Preston College

Adam Smith, Commercial Director at Forterra said, “We are pleased to support the eight colleges that are part of Forterra’s Construction Hubs. It’s fantastic to see that the students can practice their skills on more advanced projects, and we hope the addition of these supplies will enable them to produce work of the highest quality. Forterra takes pride in supporting the continued development of high standards and technical skills in the bricklaying industry, helping to address the skills gap.”

The Construction Hubs are central to the company’s nationwide effort to inspire ambition and foster raw talent in the next generation of construction workers.

Forterra continues to support upcoming bricklaying talent in a variety of ways, including through the annual Build Skills Brick contest at Stamford College which uses Forterra’s iconic London Brick.

For more information on Forterra’s Construction Hubs, visit https://www.forterra.co.uk/about-us/community/construction-hubs/.

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