A two-stage competition for S2 pupils throughout the region, designed to raise the profile of careers in the construction industry.
Build your Future is an established annual event for S2 pupils, involving virtual in-school heats followed by an in-person final at Pittodrie Stadium. It is organised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Grampian Construction Training (GCT) and Mearns & Gill. The 2025 challenge was supported by various local employers and Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture.
A highlights video from the 2025 finals can be viewed here.
Build Your Future provides participating pupils with exposure to the different roles and skills required by the construction industry through a series of fun, hands-on challenges.
Learning opportunities this year included:
The event was carefully crafted by the organisers and supporting employers to optimise the benefits for pupils.
As well as gaining a genuine insight into various construction-related roles, the different activities encouraged the development of a wide range of skills. The court case activity, for example, demanded problem-solving, negotiation and teamwork. Fine motor skills and good levels of concentration were required for the simulator digger exercise.
Several of the activities in the final had a focus on building our communities of the future; this allowed the young people to express what they would like to see in their local area and think creatively about the associated construction-related challenges.
“We take part every year because we really enjoy it, the young people enjoy getting out of school and taking part in a unique experience. This year we have two teams taking part as the interest in the challenges is growing each year.”
S6 pupils from Mearns Academy gained their first experience of an assessment centre during an off-site day hosted at Norwood Hall Hotel.
A day out with a difference exposed senior pupils from Aberdeen to cutting-edge technologies and engineering solutions.
A real-world project for S3 pupils culminated in a Sustainability Festival supported by local and national organisations.
