Students from University College Isle of Man’s Construction, Architecture and Surveying course were afforded vital on-site experience during a recent visit to Dandara’s Quay West project.
The trip was designed to give students the opportunity to see first-hand how the principles they learn in the classroom are applied on a live construction site. Guided by members of the Dandara team, they toured the development and learned about the planning, design, engineering and project management processes involved in delivering a major apartment scheme.
Topics covered included the importance of collaboration between site contractors, the different stages of construction in progress, and the complexities of large-scale developments.
Adrian Jackson, Project Manager at Dandara, said: “Supporting the next generation of construction professionals is incredibly important to us.
“We were delighted to welcome UCM students to Quay West and provide them with an opportunity to see a major development up close.”
He concluded: “Site visits like this help bridge the gap between education and industry, giving them a greater understanding of the practical application of their studies and the exciting career opportunities available within the sector.”
Sam Warren, Head of Environment & Sustainability Faculty at UCM, added: “Work-based encounters such as this visit to Quay West are incredibly important to enriching the learning of our students; seeing the learning in the classroom come to life on the construction site.”
The visit to ‘The Warterside’, where 109 high-quality apartments are being constructed, forms part of Dandara’s ongoing collaboration with local educational providers, as they aim to equip the next generation of Manx construction workers with the tools to succeed on the job.