Built Environment (Construction)
The construction industry is a dynamic and diverse field, offering a wide range of career opportunities. These include roles in architectural technology, construction management, quantity surveying and facilities management.
Additionally, there are numerous skilled trade positions required, such as joiners, electricians, plumbers, bricklayers, painters and general building operatives. Professionals across all these areas play a vital role in creating and maintaining the built environment.
Looking towards the future, the construction industry is becoming more sustainable by creating new disciplines such as: urban design; renewable technology; materials engineering; and environmental building science.
The Scottish Government aims to increase sustainable economic growth - through legislation, policies actions and decisions on architecture and place making, building standards and planning.
UHI Perth is fully focused on training the next generation of built environment professionals, enhancing our students skills and abilities, preparing learners for employment within the construction industry sector.
Mainly taught within a classroom environment, practical experience is gained from site visits, field trips and laboratory workshops.
