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Go Construct

Even if you can find the words to explain what is

involved in the role of a floorlayer, there is a lot to

take in. Most people, and young people especially, role described, they will also be able to find links to

benefit from something they can refer to, to help Talentview where jobs will be posted.
remind what they have been told, what to expect, The Go Construct site has an A-Z feature allowing
what are the options and for a benchmark in areas candidates to browse all job roles as well search
such as salary expectations. for the type of role that may be of interest. The
Go Construct is the go-to resource recommended comprehensive search results detail, among
by CFA and we have taken some time to ensure other things, what that role
the floorlayer content is up to date and relevant to involves, potential earnings
our sector specifically. and working hours and the

various routes into that
Vitally, all the resources we are recommending position. Just make sure you
are being widely promoted and are supported by direct people to search for
sector bodies such as CLC and CITB — AND they the “Commercial Floorlayer”
all signpost each other. So, if someone likes the content. SCAN HERE TO
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Open Doors Construction

Open Doors, delivered every year by Build UK, opportunity to witness
takes visitors behind the scenes of construction floorlaying in action and
and construction training to highlight the provide them with a
fantastic range of careers available, with over better understanding of the industry, something
200 events participating across Great Britain we are excited to be doing again in 2025.
each year. At the heart of Open Doors Construction one
In 2024, one of those events was organised thing is clear, it is an opportunity to provide
by CFA in collaboration with FITA at the FITA students with exposure to real-life construction
training centre in Loughborough highlighting the sites, training locations and manufacturing
significance of flooring within the broader context facilities. Participating in Open Doors

of construction projects. This will be repeated in Construction is easy for the flooring industry,
2025 also. offering lots of ways to get involved. Whether
Visitors from a wide range of schools in the East through sponsoring the event, hosting site visits,
Midlands area were invited to the training centre or providing demonstrations in conjunction
and given the opportunity to get hands on and with others. By opening their doors to students
experience firsthand just what a floorlayers day and their schools, flooring companies can

to day activities look like included having a go inspire the next generation and generate lasting
at installing floors, presentations, speaking to partnerships with local educational settings.
ex-apprentices about our sector and advice on If you are looking for ways to engage with the
career pathway opportunities. next generation of potential floorlayer and raise

Under the watchful eye Adam Chapman (FITA the profile of flooring to
Training Officer) and Quinn Gregory of Hillside those making choices about

Contracts those visitors experienced the role of a their future, CFA highly
floorlayer, used floorlaying tools and equipment recommend Open Doors
and got to grips with materials and products Construction.
floorlayers install every day. FOR MORE INFORMATION
The aim of the event was to serve as an Please visit: SCAN HERE TO
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