Bookable now, Open Doors 2023 gives young people and career changers the opportunity to visit building sites across the UK from Monday 13th to Saturday 18th March 2023.
Open Doors offers a unique insight into working in the construction industry and the diverse career opportunities.
This year’s Open Doors will open more than 150 building sites, offices, factories and training centers across England, Scotland and Wales showcasing hundreds of different trades. Visitors can now book their spot to go behind the construction fences on a variety of projects including hospitals, schools and universities, theatres, libraries, viaducts and manufacturing and training facilities.
Photo: The Open Doors event in 2022 visited the work on HS2
Schools and colleges in particular are encouraged to book group visits and open their students’ eyes to the opportunities in the industry, which include a diverse range of apprenticeships. New locations will continue to be added in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on the Open Doors website to find the latest projects near you.
Open Doors, run by Build UK in conjunction with a range of partners, aims to change perceptions of construction and encourage the next generation to explore opportunities across the industry, with a particular focus on industry advancements towards flexible working and helping the UK achieve net zero carbon.
Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive of Build UK said: “People often look at the construction sector and think it’s only for one type of person, but for everyone and Open Doors is a fantastic way to see that. There’s nothing better than being there and seeing the industry in action. So see what’s happening near you, book your visit today and find out where a career in construction could take you!”
Suzanne Hardy, Head of Social Value (Construct) at Mace added: “Finding that first step into the world of work is more important than ever and Open Doors is the perfect way to see the diverse roles that construction offers can – from the hand – over the construction trade to design, architecture, finance as well as sales and marketing. We have already planned several visits with schools as part of our projects, so we know that people have a genuine desire to learn more about the industry, to understand the important role it plays in the economy and what is available to them to discover existing opportunities.”
