English for Construction
Course ID: 260427 0105 536ESH
Course Dates : 27/04/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Language Skills for Professionals
Course Subcategories:
Academic & Professional English Business Communication Negotiation Skills Presentation Skills Professional Writing
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
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Introduction
Clear communication prevents accidents, delays, and rework on site. This five-day course focuses on practical English used in everyday construction tasks. Participants practise safety briefings, reading plans, giving instructions, and writing short reports. Activities combine short classroom sessions with role play and document work.
Objectives
1. Deliver and understand routine safety briefings and permit instructions using standard phrases.
2. Read and interpret basic site drawings, signs, labels, and simple specifications relevant to daily tasks.
3. Give and follow step-by-step task instructions and respond to change requests on site.
4. Communicate with supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate materials and schedules.
5. Complete common written tasks such as incident reports, work orders, time sheets, and short professional emails.
2. Read and interpret basic site drawings, signs, labels, and simple specifications relevant to daily tasks.
3. Give and follow step-by-step task instructions and respond to change requests on site.
4. Communicate with supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate materials and schedules.
5. Complete common written tasks such as incident reports, work orders, time sheets, and short professional emails.
Who Should Attend
1. Site supervisors
2. Foremen and crew leaders
3. Skilled tradespeople (carpenters, electricians, plumbers)
4. Safety officers and HSEQ staff
5. Materials and logistics coordinators
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Construction Site Communication Fundamentals
1. Construction Site Vocabulary
- Common construction trades
- Site areas and facilities
- Building materials and components
2. Construction Drawings and Symbols
- Reading basic site drawings
- Understanding construction symbols
- Identifying dimensions and measurements
3. Workplace Communication
- Introducing construction activities
- Asking and answering technical questions
- Confirming understanding and instructions
Day 2 – Giving Instructions and Managing Site Activities
1. Task Briefings
- Explaining work sequences
- Assigning responsibilities
- Confirming task completion
2. Equipment and Tools
- Naming common tools and machinery
- Giving equipment operating instructions
- Reporting equipment problems
3. Site Coordination
- Communicating with subcontractors
- Requesting materials and resources
- Managing daily site activities
Day 3 – Health, Safety and Toolbox Talks
1. Safety Terminology
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Site hazards and warning signs
- Safe working practices
2. Conducting Toolbox Talks
- Delivering safety briefings
- Explaining work procedures
- Confirming worker understanding
3. Reporting Incidents and Hazards
- Reporting unsafe conditions
- Describing accidents and near misses
- Escalating safety concerns
Day 4 – Construction Documentation
1. Writing Site Reports
- Recording daily activities
- Reporting work progress
- Documenting site observations
2. Material Requests
- Preparing material requisitions
- Describing quantities and specifications
- Confirming deliveries
3. Professional Site Communication
- Writing emails and site instructions
- Responding to requests
- Recording project decisions
Day 5 – Practical Construction Communication Workshop
1. Site Communication Simulation
- Delivering task briefings
- Coordinating construction activities
- Managing workplace discussions
2. Construction Documentation Exercise
- Completing site reports
- Writing incident reports
- Preparing material requests
3. Communication Skills Assessment
- Using technical construction terminology
- Improving workplace communication accuracy
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
