Lancaster school pupils get behind the scenes look at city housing development
Students from a Lancaster school have been learning all about how rewarding a career in housebuilding can be.
Northstone welcomed pupils from Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School to its Breacla development in Scotforth Road, Lancaster, hosting two groups of Year 11 students for an introduction to the business and the diverse world of housebuilding.
The visit gave the youngsters the opportunity to learn more about Northstone as a company and to explore the wide range of career pathways available within the industry, spanning both site-based and office-based roles. From construction and engineering to design, planning, sales and community engagement, the sessions highlighted how varied a career in housebuilding can be.
As part of the visit, the students were introduced to Northstone’s different house types currently available at Breacla, gaining an understanding of how homes are designed to meet the needs of modern buyers while complementing the local area.
Communities Manager, Chrissie Bramhall-England, led a tour of the development’s show home which is inspired by Scandinavian styling and open plan living.
Chrissie said: “It was another enjoyable visit from the school which proved to be a valuable and inspiring experience for the students, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between education and industry in shaping future career pathways.
"The pupils were really engaging and full of questions and we look forward to welcoming more pupils as the development evolves.”
Northstone’s Site Manager, Jacob Shaw, also joined the session to provide a practical insight into life on a construction site. He spoke with students about his role and guided them through a first-fix plot, explaining the early stages of construction and demonstrating how a home takes shape.