Lindum welcomed Birchwood Junior School students to its One at Charterholme housing scheme to explore sustainability in construction.

Pupils learned how new homes are planned, designed and built during the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning experience.

Guided by Lindum’s project team, they explored engineering, technology, sustainability and problem-solving in housebuilding.

The visit included a tour of the development and show home, highlighting construction stages and careers in the industry. They also learned about site safety and safe working practices.

Students saw the development taking shape, including excavators carrying out groundworks and roof trusses being lifted into place.

Each pupil received an educational workbook with activities to reinforce the visit and encourage interest in construction careers.

Headteacher Matthew Davies said: “Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to visit the housing development and see first-hand how new homes are being built as part of their STEAM Week activities.

“The experience brought classroom learning to life, particularly around sustainability, engineering and environmental responsibility.

“Hearing directly from industry professionals about the innovative features designed to reduce energy use and protect the environment was both engaging and inspiring.

“It encouraged our children to think more deeply about how science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics can work together to create more sustainable communities, and the role they can play in shaping a greener future.”

Lindum Social Value Lead Hayley Cowell said: “Across eight site visits, we welcomed around 220 children to the One at Charterholme development. Opening our site to local students as an important way of showing how STEAM subjects are brought to life in construction.

“Every home we build is the result of collaboration, technical expertise and creative thinking. We hope the visits inspires students to consider the many rewarding careers our industry has to offer.”

Alongside the educational visits, teams from across Lindum Group have volunteered time and resources to create new outdoor learning spaces and wildlife habitats at Birchwood Junior School. Lindum Plant supplied machinery, while Lindum Homes provided labour for environmental improvements.

Work included a pollinator friendly flower bed, clearing woodland areas for a bluebell highway and an outdoor classroom, and bug hotels and natural habitats. The school also received natural outdoor seating, made by Lindum Joinery using timber from trees felled during the initial Skellingthorpe Road spine road works.

Instead of going to waste, the timber was carefully stored and repurposed, giving the trees a second life and demonstrating the project’s commitment to sustainability and the circular use of materials.

Hayley said: “Supporting Birchwood Primary School with its outdoor learning environment demonstrates our commitment to creating a lasting social impact in the communities where we work.

“It has been fantastic to see so many parts of Lindum Group come together to support the project and help create spaces where children can learn about nature, biodiversity and sustainability for years to come.”

One at Charterholme is the first phase of the major Charterholme development, previously the Western Growth Corridor, in Lincoln, which is set to deliver 3,200 energy efficient homes, business units and leisure facilities, over 25 years.