Yorkshire construction event unites 70 businesses to tackle skills shortage

Anyone working in construction and engineering can now register for free tickets for Foundations Live 2022, one of Yorkshire’s biggest construction, trade, networking, and careers events.

The event, which takes place at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire on October 20, offers the opportunity to meet and network with a vast range of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers across the construction and engineering industries.

More than 70 exhibitors will also be showcasing their services, products, and training and employment opportunities.

Hobson & Porter, the event’s main organiser, will be joined by the likes of Beal Homes, Vinci Construction, Keepmoat, Balfour Beatty, Spencer Group, Jewson, Dulux, British Gypsum, Plasmor, and CITB.

David Blades, SHEQ director at Hobson & Porter, said: “Foundations Live offers anyone working in construction the opportunity to meet and network with the construction supply chain, meet buyers, find out about new products and new projects on the horizon. All the latest industry trends will be showcased, with a focus on sustainability and technology.

“The event provides businesses with the chance to discuss training and development possibilities with numerous training providers to develop their own talent and is also a great way for construction and engineering businesses to learn about the various grants available to them, covering technology investments, recruitment, training, and apprenticeships.

“Foundations Live is the best place in the region for anyone working in construction and engineering to make worthwhile connections.”

Builders merchant, Jewson, has partnered and exhibited at Foundations Live every year since its inception. Ken Wilson from Jewson commented: “Foundations Live brings the industry together under one roof and focuses on inspiring the next generation of talent.

“It is a hugely beneficial event to attend, as we not only help young people understand more about their career options, but also network with industry peers, meet clients and consultants as well as display the diversity of what our business and industry has to offer.”

In addition to trade and networking opportunities, Foundations Live also addresses the construction industry’s skill shortage. The event’s interactive careers element, which runs in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) appeals to people of all ages from primary school pupils to adults interested in retraining.

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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