Balfour Beatty's Equate Scotland ConStructEd programme was recently featured in Project Scotland and Scottish Construction Now, highlighting the success of the initiative. The programme involved 32 women and minority-gender construction students from across Scotland, who worked together to develop practical and employability skills. They built two working wind turbines and a bridge structure, showcasing their talent and enthusiasm. Bethany Welsh, Social Impact Advisor at Balfour Beatty, expressed excitement about the students' contributions to the diverse industry and their potential for future success.
For more details about the programme, readers can visit Project Scotland (https://projectscot.com/2024/06/32-students-take-part-in-latest-constructed-event/) and Scottish Construction Now (https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/students-complete-constructed-programme-for-women-and-minority-gender-workers).
Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group with 26,000 employees, is committed to delivering powerful new solutions and shaping the future. The company finances, develops, builds, maintains, and operates critical infrastructure, supporting national economies and local communities. With a history of over 114 years, Balfour Beatty has been involved in iconic projects worldwide, including Hinkley Point C, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport.
The company has a long-standing presence in Scotland, trusted for over a century to deliver complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings. Balfour Beatty is dedicated to ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Their commitment to sustainable projects, such as active travel, Passivhaus, and retrofit, demonstrates their support for Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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