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 …
What is micro housing? Micro housing is small living spaces, which range in size, from 400 square feet to as little as 200 square feet. These spaces usually consist of one room (combining living room, bedroom, and kitchenette) with a separate area for a bathroom. Utilities are communal throughout the building. There is limited storage, …
What is modular construction? Modular construction is when a building is constructed away from the building site, usually in a factory, under controlled conditions in the same way as a conventional building, but in half the time. As they are prefabricated buildings consisting of repeated sections (thus the term modular), they are then transported to …
York, a beautiful city The city holds over 1900 years’ worth of history. A city built by the Romans and invaded by Vikings. York is home to iconic localities such as The Shambles, Clifford’s Tower, and York Minster. York Minster Archbishop Walter de Gray ordered the construction of a church, to rival Canterbury Cathedral. In …
What is a measured building survey? Measured building surveys are an accurate depiction of a building. These depictions illustrate all the structural elements and architectural features of the building. A measured building survey can show several different elements: External elevations show the outside façade of a building. All details are picked up and measured. The …
