Student Blogs

Former student Robert is working on Toddbrook Reservoir

Project Manager

A major project I worked on was managing the repair of Toddbrook Reservoir which hit the national headlines over the summer!

I started my own Painting & Decorating company

Painting & Decorating

I sacrificed all my weekends to work for family and friends on the side so that I could progress and hone my skills.

How I got into Transport Planning

3rd Year Transport Planning Apprentice

I’m an Apprentice Transport Planning Technician at Suffolk County Council.

My journey to university

BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

I’ll be the first in my family to go to uni. I think it’s important to dream big, do it for yourself and don’t follow other people.

I graduated in Construction Management thanks to LCB

Construction & the Built Environment

During my time at LCB you made it a safe environment for me to learn and explore, because of that I managed to flourish as a person and as a construction professional - I can’t thank you enough!

An Aspiring Architect

Construction & the Built Environment

I recently returned to thank staff for all that they did for me during my time at Leeds College of Building. The tutoring and advice given affected me greatly and, without doubt, helped shaped my future.

'Shards of Colour' Wall Mural

Painting & Decorating

My tutor asked me to find a colourful image to transfer to a wall which I found on Pinterest.

Volunteering Expedition in Malawi

Civil engineering

The trip is going to be made into a short documentary by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

How I got my apprenticeship

Painting and Decorating

As part of my course I got the opportunity for work experience with Bell Group.