Building products manufacturer Forterra continues to sponsor the London Apprenticeship Challenge, hosted this year at Oaklands College in Hertfordshire. As one of Forterra’s construction hubs, Oaklands College benefits from material donations and educational support.
The Forterra London Apprenticeship Challenge saw 21 apprentice bricklayers competing in teams of three, the most entrants seen in the five years the competition has been running. The seven teams, including the competition’s second all-female team, spent the day completing a series of challenges to show off their newly learned skills while testing the apprentices’ practical skills, time management and ability to fulfil a brief. 2025 saw Lee Marley Brickwork take the winning team title, while Alfie Head won the individual challenge.
As part of Forterra’s Construction Hub programme the competition uses Forterra’s donated iconic London Bricks. Using high quality bricks ensures learners and apprentices have the best materials to work and learn with to create cleaner lines and provide a more professional finish to the work
Bob Noseda, Construction Skills Consultant at Oaklands College, said: “We can’t thank Forterra enough for their support in running this competition—it’s a great opportunity for our apprentices to put their skills to the test. Apprenticeships are an invaluable way to gain hands-on experience and build the knowledge needed to thrive in the industry. It’s brilliant that Forterra continues to invest in the next generation of construction professionals by providing the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. We’re incredibly proud to see all the apprentices giving it their all, and thrilled to see another all-female team enter.”
“Education and training are core values at Forterra, and we’re proud to champion the next generation of bricklayers through our London Apprenticeship Challenge. The talent and dedication shown by the apprentices were incredible, and we’re excited to see what they’ll achieve next year.”
Nicola Chapman, Marketing Director at Forterra
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