MSc Research Seeks Veterans' Input on Construction Career Transition
MSc Research Seeks Veterans' Input on Construction Career Transition.
Project RECCE is supporting groundbreaking research into military-to-construction career transitions, led by Portsmouth University MSc student Paul Goodwin. The study aims to identify challenges and opportunities for veterans entering the construction sector.
"With the construction industry facing skills shortages and veterans offering valuable transferable skills, this research comes at a crucial time," says Neil Houlihan, CEO of Project RECCE. "Understanding the transition journey is vital for improving support systems."
The research builds on Project RECCE's success in veteran recruitment, which has seen remarkable growth from inceptoin in 2015 to 2025. This growth reflects the increasing recognition of veterans' value in construction (and other) roles.
How You Can Help
If you're a veteran working in construction, your experience is invaluable to this research. Participation involves completing a brief questionnaire accessible via QR code through the ERV platform.
Your insights will help shape future transition support programs and could influence industry-wide practices for veteran recruitment and retention so please comment below to be included.
Get Involved
1. Log into your ERV account
2. Navigate to the Research Section
3. Scan the QR code to access the survey
4. Share your experience
All responses are anonymous and protected under university research protocols.
For questions about the research or to learn more about supporting veteran transition initiatives, contact Paul Goodwin [email protected] or one of the ambassadors through the ERV platform.
Together, we can improve the pathway for veterans entering the construction industry.