Students and industry professionals gathered at One Friar Gate Square, University of Derby, in March for a site visit and presentation on the new mixed-use development.
Nigel Cumberworth from local groundworks specialist M Lambe – which is working in partnership with Wavensmere Homes on the project – led the event, which was supported by members of the CIOB Nottingham and Birmingham hubs.
Thomas Linford from AtkinsRéalis and Joshua Hanson from John Sisk & Son offered career advice, along with Phil Jackson and Jack Hutton from Hays.
One Friar Gate is a Grade II-listed warehouse and derelict Victorian goods yard which is now being transformed into a mixed-use development featuring 227 two- and three-bedroom townhouses, and a four-storey apartment building with 49 apartments.
This event was attended by students from University of Sheffield, Nottingham Trent University, University of Loughborough, University of Derby, Nottingham University and CIOB members from the Midlands and Eastern region.
