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By: Contributor(s): Series: Construction Manager ; March 2003, 10-16(7)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Overview of the crisis confronting the recruitment of students to the construction professions. Discusses various factors which may be involved in the issue, such as low college entry levels, low take-up of places and the poor image of the industry. Solutions suggested include better informed careers officers in secondary schools, the streamlining of the MSc degree courses, the increase of grades offered and more emphasis on the practical aspects of site management. Tables.

Overview of the crisis confronting the recruitment of students to the construction professions. Discusses various factors which may be involved in the issue, such as low college entry levels, low take-up of places and the poor image of the industry. Solutions suggested include better informed careers officers in secondary schools, the streamlining of the MSc degree courses, the increase of grades offered and more emphasis on the practical aspects of site management. Tables.