PlanBEE Feasibility Study for Edinburgh and South East Scotland
Summary: A collaborative feasibility study exploring how the PlanBEE higher-level apprenticeship model could be adapted for Scotland, with a particular focus on widening participation and embedding EDI throughout the design.
Who it’s for: Learners, Employers, Educators and training providers
What it helps with: Supports the development of an industry-led pathway into design, construction and management, while identifying barriers and enablers for under-represented groups.
Impact: The study will inform a more inclusive, evidence-based model for future built environment skills delivery, learner-persona, and EDI insight to shape next steps.
START Skills Hackathon
Summary: A one-day event bringing S3 schools to develop entrepreneurial skills and explore solutions linked to sustainability and the built environment.
Who it’s for: Learners, Educators & training providers, Industry & Employers
What it helps with: Building awareness of entrepreneurship, developing sustainability, encouraging creative thinking, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving while introducing pathways into construction, engineering, and net-zero innovation.
Impact: 85% of participants said the event helped them see how their ideas could become future jobs