Rund has been appointed to support Canadian investor, Starlight Investments, acting as Clerk of Works on three significant build to rent schemes at Liverpool Waters, Liverpool, Michigan Avenue, Manchester, and Victoria Road in Ashford, Kent. Liverpool Waters is a 31 storey, 278 unit build to rent scheme located on the
NATIONAL framework provider Pagabo has announced the 116 suppliers successfully appointed to its two new Professional Services frameworks covering Scotland and all remaining areas of the UK separately. Among the appointments are industry-leading names such as multi-disciplinary consultancies Rider Levett Bucknall, Turner & Townsend, Pick Everard and WSP. Meanwhile, there
A new report has praised UK building and construction businesses for their investment in creative roles, with the sector featuring in a list of the top ten industries investing the most into creative teams, with just over 12 in 100 members of staff now working in creative roles. Analysing data
GLP, the leading global business builder, owner, developer, and operator of logistics real estate, data centers, renewable energy, and related technologies, has today announced the successful completion of Magna Park South in Lutterworth. The completion of units MPS 9, MPS 10 and MPS 11 which are 388,000, 136,000, and 119,000
The latest analysis from quick sale specialists, Open Property Group, has revealed that despite enjoying strong rental income growth on an annual basis, the average buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as -27% across England and Wales. Open Property Group analysed the latest data
Sovini Trade Supplies, a Northwest builder’s merchant, is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary servicing the construction industry. The unique offering of Sovini Trade Supplies as part of the Sovini Group’s integrated supply chain, delivers outstanding customer service and value for money without compromising on quality. An ethical business and key
A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the old primary school site at Milton Road, Oundle to accommodate a new purpose-built boarding house for Oundle School. Oundle School has a reputation for providing the very best of modern co-educational independent education, offering both boarding and day pupil
Q-Bot, the UK construction tech company that uses robotics and AI to insulate people’s homes, has strengthened its Board with the appointment of a new Executive Chair and a second Investment Director. Victor Vadaneaux has been appointed Executive Chair of Q-Bot. Victor has worked within B2B services, the engineering industry
Chubb, one of the leading providers of fire safety and security solutions, has donated £500 to support the Hillingdon Foodbank. Through the organisation’s charitAble employee volunteering programme, the marketing and communications team spent the day preparing food parcels for local families in the Hillingdon borough area. Chubb’s charitAble initiative encourages
Not sure if being fluent in AutoCAD can help open new doors in other industries? AutoCAD or automated computer-aided design tools are popping up everywhere. From architecture to engineering, medicine, and art, the tool is helping to push innovations in multiple industries. The many advantages of AutoCAD fluency do more
Rund has been appointed to support Canadian investor, Starlight Investments, acting as Clerk of Works on three significant build to rent schemes at Liverpool Waters, Liverpool, Michigan Avenue, Manchester, and Victoria Road in Ashford, Kent. Liverpool Waters is a 31 storey, 278 unit build to rent scheme located on the northern docks of the city. With one, two and three-bedroom apartments it is set to transform the historic docklands site with a world class, high-quality, mixed-use waterfront. Michigan Avenue forms 391 units including studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments and town houses. Lastly, Victoria Road, developed by King Crescent Homes consists of 254 build to rent units across four buildings, including a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom modern apartments. Rund’s Clerk of Works team will provide Quality, Fire and M&E inspections including commissioning and testing, on all build to rent projects from January 2024. Its experts will be on site weekly delivering Quality inspections along with monthly visits for Fire and M&E inspections from Autumn 2024. Phil Smith, Director at Rund, commented, “This is an exciting partnership with Starlight Investments who are committed to providing high quality build to rent schemes in major cities across the UK and the London commuter belt. Demand for build to rent schemes remains high in the UK and we’re looking forward to bringing our experience and Clerk of Work skills to what will be three very significant schemes.” Liverpool Waters is set to complete next year, with Michigan Avenue and Victoria Road scheduled for completion in 2026. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
NATIONAL framework provider Pagabo has announced the 116 suppliers successfully appointed to its two new Professional Services frameworks covering Scotland and all remaining areas of the UK separately. Among the appointments are industry-leading names such as multi-disciplinary consultancies Rider Levett Bucknall, Turner & Townsend, Pick Everard and WSP. Meanwhile, there is a number of appointments, such as Hexa Consulting, Tetra Tech, Ridge and Stace, which have been awarded a spot for the first time. Clients will be able to access solutions covering the full spectrum of construction and premises consultancy services including project management, architecture, engineering, town and masterplanning, and strategy advice. The framework covering England, Wales and North Ireland is valued at £780m, while the new Scotland-specific framework is valued at £27m. Five suppliers have been appointed to the Scotland agreement, while 116 are included in the version for the other UK regions. Jason Stapley, chief procurement officer at Pagabo, said: “Professional services is our most popular framework offering so we were expecting a high level of quality bids for the new iteration – and we were not wrong. Now on its third instalment, this framework goes from strength to strength – continually demonstrating quick, simple and effective procurement possibility. “There is a perfect blend of continuation from the previous iteration alongside changes that address the needs of clients and suppliers. As a result, the opportunities offered to suppliers are very valuable and clients are provided with easy access to the best selection of suppliers in the consultancy industry. “There were more than 200 bids to be on multi-national framework, with just over half of those being successful in appointment. Only 33 organisations have been reappointed following the previous version of the framework, proving our sophisticated bid process ensures only the most suitable suppliers are appointed. Small and medium sized enterprises also make up 79% of the supplier list, which we’re very proud of as framework opportunities like this help to strengthen the pipeline of work for the business involved and ensures the best social value possible for communities.” This announcement comes following the earlier announcement of Lot 1 providers, seeing AtkinsRéalis appointed as the sole supplier for the UK agreement, and AtkinsRèalis and Turner & Townsend appointed jointly for Lot 1 for Scotland. The Education Alliance Trust remains as the contracting authority for the two new agreements. The frameworks will go live in early April, taking over from the current iteration on its expiry. For more information, please visit www.pagabo.co.uk Professional Services Framework (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) With no minimum or maximum project value restrictions, the framework provides simple, flexible and transparent access to carefully selected providers, split across 23 different lots and 7 regional areas. Either appoint a single national provider using Lot 1, or individually through Lots 2-23. The full list of suppliers includes: Professional Services Framework for Scotland With no minimum or maximum project value restrictions, the framework provides simple, flexible and transparent access to carefully selected Scottish providers, split across 4 different lots. Either appoint a single national provider using Lot 1, or individually through Lots 2-4. The full list of suppliers includes: Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A new report has praised UK building and construction businesses for their investment in creative roles, with the sector featuring in a list of the top ten industries investing the most into creative teams, with just over 12 in 100 members of staff now working in creative roles. Analysing data from LinkedIn, the report from brand communications agency Warbox ranks the in-house creative headcount of ‘design’ roles across a number of UK companies in traditionally ‘less creative’ industries, compared to overall headcount, to find which sectors place the highest value on creativity within their workforce. The building and construction industry appeared sixth in the full list (12.291% of headcount) with the healthcare (17.87%), and homeware and interiors (11.12%) businesses completing the top three. Top 10 industries for creative hires Rank Industry Average creative headcount (%) 1 Healthcare 17.87 2 Building and Construction 12.29 3 Homeware and Interiors 11.12 4 Fashion 9.52 5 Manufacturing 8.15 6 Electronics 7.71 7 Energy and Utilities 6.23 8 Hospitality 4.56 9 Accounting and Finance 3.58 10 Food and Beverages 3.23 Boots, the health and beauty retailer, is an example of a brand that has heavily invested in creative talent. Boots launched its biggest ever campaign in 2023, ‘Our Health Is As Individual As We Are’, which championed women’s health, highlighting the support available for women through creative that was rolled out across TV, out-of-home, print, social media and online. Closely following the building and construction industry, homeware and interiors came in third place with 11.12 percent – perhaps unsurprisingly as this industry naturally places great importance on design and aesthetics.Out of the twenty industries analysed, transport and logistics and warehousing and distribution were revealed to have the lowest headcount of creatives in their workforce. This can be attributed to these industries having a greater need for functional labour roles – however, this is not to say that these industries would not benefit from a greater investment in creative roles to combat challenges that an ever-changing economy can present. Mark Fensom, director at Warbox, comments on the research: “It’s interesting to see which industries are placing a higher value on creative talent in 2024. Creativity fosters innovation, enabling businesses to adapt to evolving market demands and remain competitive which is key when it comes to running a successful business. “Even those industries with a perceived lack of need for creative roles, such as building and construction, could benefit greatly from hiring creative talent – it’s important for businesses to realise that creativity can unlock fresh perspectives and offer unique solutions to business challenges.” You can view the full research here: https://warboxcreative.co.uk/value-of-creative-roles-2024/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
GLP, the leading global business builder, owner, developer, and operator of logistics real estate, data centers, renewable energy, and related technologies, has today announced the successful completion of Magna Park South in Lutterworth. The completion of units MPS 9, MPS 10 and MPS 11 which are 388,000, 136,000, and 119,000 sq. ft respectively, bring to the market a combined footprint of almost 645,000 sq. ft. This is a significant milestone at Magna Park Lutterworth as it completes the development of the Magna Park South area of the park. These new units, along with MPS 5 (187,000 sq.ft,), provide four Grade A, sustainable logistics buildings for immediate lease. The completion of Magna Park South ends a five-year period of activity, which has seen GLP speculatively develop 2.9m sq. ft across eleven buildings over three phases. The first phase units (MPS 1, 2, 3 & 4) were successfully leased to Amazon, Whistl, Movianto and JD.com. After the successful completion of the first phase, GLP developed MPS 5, 6, 7 & 8, providing a further 1m sq ft. Energy supplier Centrica acquired 460,000 sq. ft in two units for a new national training centre and logistics hub, and Unipart, already a well-established business in the park, decided to continue to expand their business operations at Magna Park South. Throughout the development of Magna Park Lutterworth, GLP has sought to maintain and advance the highest environmental standards. MPS 10 and MPS 11 have already achieved BREEAM Excellent ratings. MPS 9 meanwhile is striving for an Outstanding rating, reflecting GLP’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. Achieving this top rating would make MPS 9 the third of GLP’s buildings to gain this accreditation in the UK. Bruce Topley Managing Director at GLP commented: “The completion of Magna Park South is a major milestone for us. The park contains some of the most environmentally responsible warehouses in the country, affirming our commitment to maintaining the highest sustainability credentials. The combination of state-of-the-art facilities, a prime location, and an enviable list of existing and prospective tenants positions Magna Park South for continued long-term success.” About Magna Park Lutterworth Covering over 1400 acres (including 200 acres of country park to be completed in April 2024), Magna Park Lutterworth is recognised as the UK and Europe’s largest dedicated logistics and distribution park. It is currently home to 32 different tenants, occupying over 13 million SQ FT of sustainable floor space across 49 buildings. Its location, bounded by the M1, M6 and M69 motorways, widely known as the “Golden Triangle,” makes it an ideal choice for logistics firms due to its strategic position in the centre of the country. This project stands as GLP’s blueprint for the development of successful large-scale logistics parks worldwide, including our second UK-based Magna Park logistics park in Milton Keynes. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The latest analysis from quick sale specialists, Open Property Group, has revealed that despite enjoying strong rental income growth on an annual basis, the average buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as -27% across England and Wales. Open Property Group analysed the latest data on buy-to-let portfolio sizes and how they have changed over the last year when it comes to size and profitability*. The research shows that with an average of 8.5 homes, the average investor has reduced their portfolio size by -1.6% year on year. However, across some regions, the reduction in portfolio sizes have been far more pronounced and nowhere more so than Yorkshire and the Humber, where the average size of a buy-to-let portfolio has fallen by -27% to an average of nine properties. Across the West Midlands the average buy-to-let inverter currently holds 10.7 properties within their portfolio – a reduction of -19% year on year, with the South West also seeing an average reduction of 13% to 6.5 properties. The average size of a buy-to-let portfolio has also reduced across the North East, central London market, East Midlands and East of England. However, there has been growth across outer London, the North West, South East and Wales. This is despite the fact that the average rental income per property has increased by an average of 8.8% over the last year, with investors across Yorkshire and the Humber seeing the largest jump at 30.9%. However, while rents may be climbing, the figures also show that profit margins are in decline, with the average rental yield falling by as much as -1% across the North West and central London regions. CEO of Open Property Group, Jason Harris-Cohen, commented: “Much has been made about the landlord exodus in recent times and it’s fair to say that the severity of this trend has been largely exaggerated. However, the figures do suggest that while buy-to-let investors may not be exiting completely, they are reducing the size of their rental property portfolios. In fact, buy-to-let investors are accounting for an increasingly larger segment of sellers looking to utilise the quick sale route, as they look to off-load part of their portfolio with minimum fuss or stress, having benefited from years of rental income and capital appreciation. With a reduction in capital gains tax fast approaching, we expect more investors will look to streamline their portfolios given that the cost of existing is set to reduce and who can blame them? Data Tables and sources Data tables and sources can be viewed online, here. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Sovini Trade Supplies, a Northwest builder’s merchant, is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary servicing the construction industry. The unique offering of Sovini Trade Supplies as part of the Sovini Group’s integrated supply chain, delivers outstanding customer service and value for money without compromising on quality. An ethical business and key contributor to the development and future growth of the region, the organisation is committed to creating opportunities and changing lives for customers, colleagues and communities. Since its inception in 2014, Sovini Trade Supplies has become a trusted name in the industry. From humble beginnings at its Liverpool Aintree site, the company now serves a diverse range of clientele, expanding its reach from its four branches across the Northwest of England. “We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone,” said Alan Evans, Director of Operations at Sovini Trade Supplies. “Our journey over the past decade has been filled with triumphs and challenges, and we are grateful to our loyal customers, dedicated colleagues, and supportive partners who have been instrumental to our success.” Sovini Trade Supplies opened its flagship branch on Heysham Road in February 2021 and on the same day, joined the National Buying Group. Both have been significant in attracting new business opportunities and further enriching the local community. They currently employ x local people across their branches and have facilitated over x apprentices through the Groups apprenticeship program. Committed to delivering social value, Sovini Trade Supplies aims to do everything with a sense of purpose. With a vision of creating a better future, the organisation has supported numerous charitable organisations and initiatives over the years, positively impacting communities across the Northwest. Their sustainability and environmental goals range from the introduction of zero emission deliveries across the Liverpool City Region, LED lighting replacement scheme, the procurement of environmentally friendly materials, and supporting customers in their local programmes, which contributes to a more sustainable future for the construction industry. As Sovini Trade Supplies looks ahead to the next ten years, and beyond, it remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a strong foundation built over the past decade, the company is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the years to come. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Sovini Trade Supplies will be hosting a series of events and promotions throughout the year, culminating in an anniversary celebration with employees, customers, and partners. For more information about Sovini Trade Supplies, please visit www.sovinitradesupplies.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the old primary school site at Milton Road, Oundle to accommodate a new purpose-built boarding house for Oundle School. Oundle School has a reputation for providing the very best of modern co-educational independent education, offering both boarding and day pupil provision. The School recognises the need to invest in the future of its estate to ensure that the quality of care provided to pupils, including physical and pastoral structures, is maintained to the highest standard. A key part of the School’s vision, encapsulated in Project 24, is the creation of a new purpose-built girls’ boarding house in the centre of Oundle. The new boarding house, named McMurray House in memory of David McMurray, the Headmaster who devised and oversaw the introduction of co-education, will accommodate 60 girls aged 13-18 years old who are currently located in New House on Stoke Hill, on the southwest edge of Oundle. The house will provide boarders with high quality accommodation facilities in the centre of town, enabling girls’ boarding to take its place alongside the historic boys’ town Houses. This project will also allow the School to upgrade existing provision by decanting pupils into the existing New House in order to undertake a long-term rolling programme of improvement works to existing boarding Houses. Oundle School has appointed education specialist architects, GSSArchitecture, to lead the designs of McMurray House. Anna McTaggart, Partner at GSS and Lead Architect on the scheme said, “Oundle School and town are rich in quality architecture, making this a very special place to create a new boarding House. The project provides an exciting opportunity to redevelop a derelict site to create a high-quality building which will not only benefit pupils and staff but enhance this part of the Oundle Conservation Area. “We have worked with a specialist Conservation Architect and Planner to design a modern sustainable building set in attractive landscaped grounds that complements and respects the setting and responds to the School’s vision for this exciting new addition to their estate. We are looking forward to seeing it progress in the future.” GSS have extensive experience in the Education sector, including Independent Schools, and are also supporting Oundle School with other projects including the recent remodelling of the Grade II listed Laxton Day House. To find out more about GSSArchitecture and their extensive portfolio of projects in a variety of sectors across the Midlands and further afield, please visit their website www.gssarchitecture.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Q-Bot, the UK construction tech company that uses robotics and AI to insulate people’s homes, has strengthened its Board with the appointment of a new Executive Chair and a second Investment Director. Victor Vadaneaux has been appointed Executive Chair of Q-Bot. Victor has worked within B2B services, the engineering industry and the healthcare sector, and has extensive business and private equity experience of the UK, EU and US markets, including several successful exits. Malcolm Gloat has been appointed an Investment Director of Q-Bot, to work alongside Dr Ilian Iliev, the company’s existing Investment Director. Malcolm has more than 25 years of experience as a Chair, NED, CFO, and CEO in the public and private markets. These senior board appointments significantly enhance Q-Bot’s capabilities and take place at an exciting time for the company and the construction industry. Using AI and robotics, Q-Bot’s insulation is deployed beneath suspended timber floors or to the underside of suspended concrete floors. In the UK alone, Q-Bot’s high performance retrofit insulation can help insulate the 8 to 12 million homes that have suspended floors and which are hard to treat using traditional forms of insulation. In the UK, Q-Bot’s customers include social housing landlords, energy companies and private homeowners. Internationally, the company has identified a further multi-billion market for robotics-based retrofit of insulation to residential homes in North America and North West Europe. Victor and Malcolm will help Q-Bot to scale its robotics-as-a-service sales in the UK and expand its digital retrofit service. As its next phase of growth, Q-Bot is set to launch in the US and scale in the EU through strategic partnerships. Their appointments have been facilitated by EMV Capital, a key investor in Q-Bot, and the company continues to draw on the value creation services provided by EMV Capital. Dr Ilian Iliev, MD of EMV Capital and an Investment Director of Q-Bot, commented: “Victor and Malcolm are joining us at an exciting point of Q-Bot’s journey, and bring strong experience in scale-ups and growth from relevant sectors. We have been an early backer of Q-Bot’s robotics and AI-driven insulation retrofit solution. Q-Bot is at the intersection of multiple megatrends, including growing automation and digitisation of the construction industry, the imperative to decarbonise existing housing stock, and the deployment of robotics and AI as synergistic tools fostering upskilling and employment in the construction services sector.” Tom Lipinski, a Co-founder of Q-Bot and its Chief Commercial & Scientific Officer, said: “Attracting the calibre of individuals such as Victor and Malcolm constitute a solid endorsement of our work to date and they will support our work to further develop our robotic solution and grow our business in the UK and overseas. We offer a hassle-free and cost-effective energy efficiency solution that is disrupting the traditional retrofit/construction industry, providing fast comfort and warmth for people’s homes.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Chubb, one of the leading providers of fire safety and security solutions, has donated £500 to support the Hillingdon Foodbank. Through the organisation’s charitAble employee volunteering programme, the marketing and communications team spent the day preparing food parcels for local families in the Hillingdon borough area. Chubb’s charitAble initiative encourages employees to engage directly with local communities by offering two paid days off annually for volunteering activities, along with a donation to their chosen charity. “At Chubb, we’re a business that protects lives and puts people first, so it’s fitting that we too support our people in making meaningful connections with our local communities and supporting causes that matter to them,” said Carla Sousa, Director of Marketing and Communications at Chubb. “It was great to be able to give something back to our community and make a difference to people who really need it.” During the visit to the Hillingdon Foodbank, the Chubb team learnt about the scale of the foodbank’s operations and met the Community Project Coordinator, Muhammad ‘Peter’ Abdullaziz. The team got stuck in with various tasks, from organising and labelling to packing food for distribution to those in need. The Hillingdon Foodbank was London’s first food bank, opening its doors in 2009. In 2021, it provided 13,477 people with three-day emergency food. “Our foodbank relies heavily on the generosity and support of the community to provide emergency food assistance and address the broader challenges of poverty and hunger,” said Peter. “Chubb’s kindness and commitment mean everything to us. Their donation will provide food parcels for 15 families, helping to alleviate the hardships they face due to the cost-of-living crisis.” Through initiatives like charitAble, Chubb continues to lead by example, demonstrating that compassion and humanity are integral to the business world. Chubb is not only making a difference in the lives of those in need but also paving the way for a more socially responsible corporate landscape. To find out more about Hillingdon Foodbank please visit: https://hillingdon.foodbank.org.uk/
Not sure if being fluent in AutoCAD can help open new doors in other industries? AutoCAD or automated computer-aided design tools are popping up everywhere. From architecture to engineering, medicine, and art, the tool is helping to push innovations in multiple industries. The many advantages of AutoCAD fluency do more than pump up your resume. Okay, the skill does look great on a resume, but it can also make it easier to advance in your chosen industry. If you’re not sure if you really need to add AutoCAD, here’s a look at some of the industries embracing the flexible tool. Creative Industries Creative industries and AutoCAD naturally go hand-in-hand, and this shouldn’t come as a surprise if you’re interested in a career specializing in artistic work. Whether you’re starting a career as an architect or animator, the automated tool can help you succeed at just about any project. Even established sculptors are turning to AutoCAD to help them finish projects or come up with ideas for new ones. How can AutoCAD fluency help? The possibilities are almost endless. Artists can use the tool to create 2D and 3D renderings, and the tool can also produce the very schematics artists use in their creative process. Architects can develop layouts and floor plans. They can even develop the infrastructure for buildings in progress, and they can see what works and what doesn’t before the foundation is laid. Drafting Once architects and engineers send over their blueprints, the drafting department takes over the process. The primary job of a drafter is to finalize the measurements and dimensions of a building, machine, or tool. They also help decide which materials are best suited for the project. For example, will brick or concrete work best in a specific area? Using AutoCAD, drafters can create a prototype without spending the time to build one in a physical space. Whether it’s a 2D or 3D model or one limited to a computer screen, the tool can show the design in action. Drafters can easily make any last-minute changes without taking the time to create another model. A fun fact—did you know drafting agencies are focusing more on applicants fluent in AutoCAD than those with college degrees? This is just a basic indication of how the computer tool is changing what recruiters are looking for in applicants. You may be able to launch a career as a building design technician with AutoCAD fluency. Then from there, you can stop subspecialization. Maybe you’re interested in civil drafting or mechanical designs. With AutoCAD, you can have the foundation for a long and successful career. Designing If you’re interested in a career in the design industry, you’re probably already aware of your two options. You can pursue a career in interior or industrial design. Yes, AutoCAD fluency is a key skill in both design fields. You’re familiar with how AutoCAD can create 2D and 3D models since this is something both interior and industrial designers use on most of their projects. The only difference is how the two fields use the created models. Interior designs focus on creating physical spaces. Think of living rooms in homes and atriums in office buildings. Industrial designers work on the developmental stage of the project. They’re the ones responsible for designing the living room interior decorators put the finishing touches on. Industrial designers aren’t limited to creating buildings. They also develop toys, tools, and vehicles. Yes, AutoCAD can play a large role in most stages of the design process. The models designed by AutoCAD can serve another purpose. The small 2D and 3D models can also become part of a designer’s portfolio. Sometimes, clients can get a better idea of your capabilities when they can see samples of your designs in a physical space. Engineering You shouldn’t be surprised that AutoCAD is a popular tool in the engineering industry. You have a pretty good idea of what the automated tool can accomplish, and a lot of this translates to the engineering industry. Since engineers create and work off of designs, AutoCAD can be an invaluable tool. AutoCAD can help produce solutions for problems that typically pop up during the design stage. Whether it’s an issue with a design modification, running simulations, or conducting research, the versatile tool is ready to perform these tasks with only a little guidance. While AutoCAD fluency doesn’t mean giving up on getting a college degree, familiarity with the tool can help open doors to entry-level positions in your chosen field. From there, it’s up to you how far you decide to go in your new career.
