Judging Panel set for JCT’s most creative student competition to date

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The judging panel for the JCT Student Essay Competition 2016 has been announced. The competition offers both support and a creative opportunity for construction students, with a winning prize of £1,000 and runner-up prizes of £250 available. In a change to previous competitions, students are able to present their ideas in any way they wish, be it essay, video, set of designs or drawings, photographic/visual essay – whatever they feel best enables them to present a creative idea on the topics of skills shortages, sustainability,…

£1,000 for construction students in JCT’s Student Competition

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JCT has launched its 2016 competition for construction students, with a winning prize of £1,000 and runner-up prizes of £250 to be won.

Judging panel announced for JCT’s “Creative Construction” student competition

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The judging panel for the JCT Student Essay Competition 2015 has been announced. The competition offers both support and a creative opportunity for construction students, with a winning prize of £1,000 and runner-up prizes of £250 available.

JCT challenges students’ creativity with launch of JCT Student Essay Competition 2015

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“Creative Construction” is the topic for the JCT Student Essay Competition 2015, which is now open to all construction students registered with UK institutions.

JCT Student Essay Competition Winners Announced

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Angelica Salas, of the University of Wolverhampton, has been named the winner of the JCT Student Essay Competition 2014, with her essay, “What could be done to simplify construction? Applying Lean thinking and BIM in construction”.

New Judging Panel Announced for JCT Student Essay Competition 2014

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A new line-up of judges for JCT’s 2014 Student Essay Competition has been announced. The competition is now into its third year and continues to offer a unique opportunity for construction students to receive recognition and support for their skills.

JCT Offers £1,000 Prize To The Student Who Can Answer, ‘What Could Be Done To Simplify Construction?’

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JCT’s 2014 Student Essay Competition is now open to construction students, with a winning prize of £1,000 and runner-up prizes of £250 available.

JCT Student Essay Competition 2013: Winners Announced

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Mark Lee, of Sheffield Hallam University, has been named the winner of JCT’s Student Essay Competition 2013, for his piece, entitled “Self-build, the rising phoenix from the ashes”.

Constructions Challenge: Engage with Students or Risk Business and Social Decline

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Paul Drechsler, Chairman and Chief Executive of Wates Group says that the industry must take the future into its own hands by embracing education.

JCT Povey Lecture 2012 – At a Crossroads

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JCT Povey Lecture 2012 “At a Crossroads – a wasted generation or inspired talent. The Power to Choose.” Paul Drechsler, Chairman and Chief Executive, Wates Group Download Paul Drechsler’s lecture note in full About the Povey Lecture The JCT Povey Lecture is an annual event at which an eminent person is invited to give their thoughts on significant matters that are relevant to the construction and property industry. The purpose of the lecture is to stimulate thought and encourage ways of continuing to improve the…