Jessica Roach – Architectural Design TechnologyField 5 – Work Placement

What I have learnt about the construction industry and about myself during my placement

Jessica Roach – Architectural Design TechnologyField 5 – Work Placement

Introduction

● Willmott Dixon

● Cathedral Road, Cardif

● Main Contractor

● Nationwide company

● Why I chose Willmott Dixon for my placement

Jessica Roach – Architectural Design TechnologyField 5 – Work Placement

My Role

Support Pre- Con team

● Attend DTM's

● Quote comparisons

● Client meetings

● Clash detection

● Creating site logistics plans

Jessica Roach – Architectural Design TechnologyField 5 – Work Placement

My Role

Site experience at Eastern High

● Attended Co-ordination meetings

● Manufacturer workshops

● Programme progress evaluations

● Supply chain briefings

Jessica Roach – Architectural Design TechnologyField 5 – Work Placement

• What I have learnt about myself during my placement

• Most enjoyable and beneficial aspects of my placement

• Least enjoyable element of placement

• Business related or subject specific skills I have acquired or developed

• Skills I would have liked to develop but did not

Jessica Roach – Architectural Design TechnologyField 5 – Work Placement

Conclusion

• My expectations of the placement

• Future Career aspirations

• How my placement has led me to this decision

• How the placement will impact my studies

• What I would do diferently

• Would I recommend a work placement to other students?

• What recommendations I would make