Willmott Dixon is inviting the public and local schools to its Nottingham office to explore its BIM Cave, as part of Open Doors week taking place between 13-18 March.
Located at Lock House, Willmott Dixon’s digital design space has been used to create some of the Midlands’ most high-profile new developments and uses virtual reality to brings client projects to life.
Led by Build UK, Open Doors is an annual event that allows thousands of people to go behind the hoardings and learn how the building project in their community is being constructed, as well as meet those responsible for it.
This particular opportunity, one of more than 20 Willmott Dixon sites involved in the initiative, aims to inspire the next generation to start a career in construction.
Nick Heath, Director, at Willmott Dixon, said: “We want to bring construction to a whole new generation of people to show what a fantastic career you can have making a real difference to so many people’s lives.
“The BIM Cave is a client favourite and will act as a perfect example of digital construction in action this Open Doors week.
“We’re very proud to be opening our doors to talk to those interested in a career in construction as well as those that are curious about the developments reshaping their area.
“The construction industry is experiencing a skills shortage and the implications of this are forecasted to continue for some time. It’s therefore particularly important to highlight the range of roles available across the sector – from building management, project management, surveying and estimating to jobs not traditionally site-based such design, bidding, marketing and sales, and digital.”
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