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21.08.07
Work to begin on development of UK’s first virtual reality construction management training centre
Michael Schrijver, (centre) managing director of ACT-UK Ltd, signs the contract with Dr David Williams, (left) director of Coventry University Enterprises, to carry out the development work, while Clive Benfield, ACT-UK chairman, looks on. Work is to start on the UK’s first virtual reality construction management training centre in the heart of Coventry, West Midlands. Regional...
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23.05.07
Trio of free taster courses offers chance to experience ground breaking VR
Three free taster courses giving an in-depth flavour of the innovative VR simulation training to be offered at only the second centre of its kind in...
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08.05.07
Innovative virtual reality training centre “will be fundamental to site management training”
A ground breaking virtual reality simulation centre for the construction industry, due to be built in Coventry, will be fundamental to the training...
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Welcome to ACT-UK, the National Centre for Advanced Construction Technologies.

This state of the art development, based at the heart of the West Midlands, provides all the skills, methodology and technology needed for the ongoing development of the built environment, both in the UK and internationally.

ACT-UK is dedicated to being the centre of excellence for the construction industry, creating a knowledge based environment where education, inspiration and innovation flourish.

This cutting-edge project brings together a programme of lifelong learning, delivering all the leading educational and training courses currently available. It also provides the first Virtual Reality Simulation Centre in the UK, taking practical training into a new dimension. The Continuing Professional Development Centre delivers outstanding facilities, allowing construction industry personnel to fulfil their ongoing learning needs in relaxed, conducive surroundings.

ACT-UK is a catalyst for new ideas and new products, providing high quality research and development facilities and a showcase for innovation and best practice. Its Business Incubator is a launchpad for new enterprise, whilst a hot-desking zone, conference facilities and fully serviced office accomodation answer both short-term and on demand needs of more established businesses.