As part of National Apprenticeship Week, PGR Construction is highlighting the value that apprenticeships bring to both individuals and businesses within the construction industry.

Callum Cattell is currently undertaking a Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician CertHE apprenticeship with PGR Construction, spending one day a week at ARU Peterborough and four days a week gaining practical experience with the PGR team over a five-year programme.

Reflecting on his apprenticeship journey, Callum said: “I am enjoying the different opportunities that the PGR team are offering, along with the knowledge I am gaining from my university lectures. I am not only getting involved with many different jobs and tasks within the PGR business but also gaining a valuable insight to the wider construction industry.”

Investing in apprenticeships provides companies like PGR with an opportunity to develop a pipeline of talent and address the skill shortages facing the construction sector. Many construction businesses are recognising the long-term benefits that apprenticeships offer for both individual career development and business growth.

Rob Cattell, PGR Managing Director, commented: “Callum has been with us for over a year and is already having a positive impact for PGR. We are seeing his personal growth and he is greatly benefitting from experience in all elements of our business, in the office and on-site, alongside his studies at university.”

PGR Construction remains committed to supporting the next generation of construction professionals through quality apprenticeship programmes that combine academic learning with real-world industry experience.