John Paul Construction has made history as the first Ireland based company to utilise Constructionarium’s unique hands-on training facilities, sending three cohorts of its Early Careers teams to Norfolk in England for an intensive five-day practical learning programme.

Constructionarium, a not-for-profit organisation, that provides real-life construction experiences on scaled projects, giving participants the opportunity to take a build from concept to completion. For the emerging talent cohorts, the programme delivered invaluable insight into site operations, trade skills, teamwork, and the full end-to-end project lifecycle.

Clare Cox, Quality Manager, John Paul Construction said:
“We’ve been incredibly impressed with the amount of learning our teams have achieved in just five days. Our people have been able to see the entire construction process unfold while being aligned with our own quality systems. They have gained a true understanding of the challenges and implications at each stage – including the significant impact weather can have on delivery.”

Niamh Ronan, HR Business Partner, John Paul Construction added:
“Working with a training provider that genuinely understands and supports the needs of our business, and in particular employees who are at the start of their careers, has been a great experience. Constructionarium’s approach aligns perfectly with how we want our Early Careers teams to learn and grow. We look forward to returning in 2026 and exploring how we can gain even more value from the experience.”

Julia Stevens, Chief Exec of Constructionarium commented “We’re delighted to welcome John Paul Construction – our first customer from Ireland. Their learners were a delight to host and it was particularly refreshing to see one group being comprised of a female majority. With female project leads and support, it the event reflected well on John Paul Construction’s progressive outlook. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with and support this growing company as we head into the new year.”

The partnership reflects John Paul Construction’s long-term people development strategy where investing in practical, experience-based training that develops capability, confidence, and industry understanding will help drive growth across their business in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Germany.

 

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: michael@irishconstruction.com      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE