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Five quantity surveying students at 探花直播 will take their careers to new heights thanks to the award-winning company building 探花直播鈥檚 tallest skyscraper.
Learning from real life projects
, which is constructing the 155-metre tall One Eastside on James Watt Queensway, will advise and guide the students聽to help prepare them for the workplace.聽
鈥淲e鈥檙e extremely proud to be launching this student mentoring initiative as part of our ongoing partnership with BCU,鈥� said Court Collaboration CEO Alex Neale.聽
The students are undertaking final-year dissertations that closely align with critical issues in the construction and housing sectors.聽These include the UK housing crisis, off-site manufacturing, cost assurance in construction, regulatory compliance, and contract management in social housing refurbishment.
鈥淲e鈥檝e been inspired by the group鈥檚 knowledge and passion, so we鈥檙e very much looking forward to supporting them on their journey,鈥� added Neale, a BCU graduate himself.聽
鈥淭hese young minds will not only benefit Court Collaboration developments but will also go on to innovate and push boundaries across the entire industry, both regionally and beyond.鈥澛�
Presenting to the experts
Against a fitting backdrop of the 探花直播 skyline, the students recently visited Court Collaboration鈥檚 offices in the city centre to present their research scope.
They were then matched with mentors who will provide insights and access to data, facilitate interviews, and guide them in shaping their dissertations to address real-world challenges.
鈥淭his collaboration develops mutual learning,鈥� said聽Dr Saeed Talebi, Associate Professor in BCU鈥檚 College of Built Environment.聽
鈥淐ourt Collaboration will gain impactful knowledge they can potentially utilise to create actionable solutions, while mentors gain fresh perspectives from the students' research.聽
鈥淲hile our students will develop crucial problem-solving skills 鈥� finding innovative ways to address complex, practical problems 鈥� that will prepare them for future professional roles.鈥澛�
What do the students think?
Undergraduate student Ria Curtis will focus her project on social housing repairs and maintenance.聽
鈥淲orking on a business brief will allow me to deepen my understanding of real-world challenges and develop my experience in the workplace,鈥� she said.聽
鈥淭he combination of academic learning and practical application on my course is equipping me with the tools I need to take on greater responsibilities. I鈥檓 gaining the critical leadership and strategic thinking skills for my aspirations to become a Chartered Surveyor.鈥澛�
This latest initiative builds on the work that BCU and Court Collaboration have already been doing together on the One Eastside project, which is due for completion in 2026.聽
They joined forces to create a virtual 3D model or 鈥榙igital twin鈥� of the skyscraper that will use artificial intelligence to analyse data from air quality and energy consumption sensors to keep residents of the 667 apartments safe and healthy.