Healthcare Focus: Misconceptions of modular construction
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We put the spotlight on Production Director Adrian Mitchell to talk about the misconceptions of modular construction and why more and more healthcare estates are choosing it over traditional building methods.
Stick-built or traditional construction has long been the standard within the industry. However, modular buildings have gained popularity in recent years as a flexible, sustainable and cost-effective option for various applications. But according to Adrian Mitchell, there are still some common misconceptions that can cause confusion or hesitation when considering modular as an option.
Bradford College students gain valuable construction site experience thanks to Darwin Group
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More than 40 students from Bradford College gained an insight into the world of construction after visiting the site of a new multi-million-pound surgical day case unit at St Luke’s Hospital recently.
The construction students were shown around the site by leading healthcare construction firm, Darwin Group, which is delivering the project for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Darwin Group on the lookout for four new interns for programme that saw multiple previous recruits progress to management roles
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Leading specialist healthcare construction firm Darwin Group is on the lookout for new people for its successful intern programme that has seen four previous recruits become managers. The Telford-based firm is recruiting throughout March for four interns to join its growing business this coming September.