GROUNDWORKER UPSKILLING PROGRAM
SOFC are delighted to offer a fully or partially funded 10 day intensive Groundworker Upskilling Program which aims to increase the number of people in the industry who can take on setting tasks and inspire them on the pathway to further learning and development,...
GROUNDWORKER UPSKILLING PROGRAM
SOFC are delighted to offer a fully or partially funded 10 day intensive Groundworker Upskilling Program which aims to increase the number of people in the industry who can take on setting tasks and inspire them on the pathway to further learning and development,...
The Unsung Heroes of Construction: The Importance of Site Engineers
The Unsung Heroes of Construction: The Importance of Site Engineers. Setting out correctly isn’t just a necessary step in construction but absolutely critical to ensure the safety, success, and efficiency of a project. But what happens when Site Engineers make mistakes? The repercussions of incorrect doesn’t just impact the construction phase but also the long-term integrity of a structure – leading to potential costs and legal problems for construction companies
Could you find a good Site Engineer at short notice?
‘Do you know a good site Engineer who might be free to do a couple of days setting out for us next week?’ is a question we are often asked. The answer is typically no. Why?
Life as a Site Engineer can be lonely!
Expectation Vs Reality Unrealistic expectations from employers are common at all stages of a Site Engineer's career, but it is most acute for new Site Engineers. Most colleges and universities only cover the required skills briefly, if at all! They are expected to...
Meet our new Director
Meet the new Director! Setting Out For Construction has a new Director. Read the interview with Gail here where she tells us how she became a #SiteEngineer, why she joined SOFC and how she became our Director.
Site engineers don’t need AutoCAD skills
Saffron Grant busts the three biggest myths about CAD that are holding excellent engineers back from success.