Who is Norman Foster? A renowned British architect, born in a North West working-class town, Stockport. Norman Foster designs buildings that are influenced by his passion for motorsports, his love of steel and glass, and his time serving in the RAF. Foster’s childhood Norman Foster was born in 1935, in Stockport, near Manchester. He lived …
What is a smart city? A smart city is a framework, which predominantly is composed of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). ICT is used to develop and encourage sustainable practices to address the growing urbanisation of a city. The aim of a smart city is to optimise the city’s functions through data analysis and the …
What is a digital twin? A digital twin is a virtual, digital model, designed to accurately reflect a physical object. Using sensors that are placed onto a physical object, such as a building. The data is then engineered into a digital representation. These sensors produce a lot of data on different aspects of the object’s …
Name and current year Liam, 1st year Where are you studying? Cronton College, Widnes Why did you choose an apprenticeship, instead of a day release course or learning on the job? I feel it is more suited to my style of learning. I don’t like being stuck in a classroom all day. How are you …
Name and current year Joe, 1st year Where are you studying? I am studying at Dudley College Why did you choose an apprenticeship, instead of a day release course or learning on the job? I didn’t want to go to university, that route of studying wasn’t my ideal plan. How are you finding the mix …
What does a geospatial surveyor do? A geospatial surveyor is a professional who uses mapping and surveying techniques to gather data about the Earth’s surface. This data is used to create maps, diagrams, and 3D digital models that can be used to help plan infrastructure, design buildings, and measure environmental changes. Geospatial surveyors must have …
Name and current year Liam, 1st year Where are you studying? Cronton College, Widnes Why did you choose an apprenticeship, instead of a day release course or learning on the job? It had the mix of being in a working environment and getting first-hand experience of practising new skills. It also allows me to further …
