The students were from the NPA Award in Construction (Multi-Trade) class, which teaches skills in a range of trades including joinery, bricklaying and painting and decorating.

The outing, which was overseen by Hillcrest’s clerk of works, Craig Blair, gave the students the opportunity to visit a live development and chat to some of the tradesmen involved.

Course lecturer Euan Macpherson of Dundee and Angus College said: “Come next summer, some of the students will be looking for work, while others may be continuing on to further courses.

“The purpose of this visit was to get them out of the classroom and speaking to people in the industry to help them decide what they want to do. The idea was to inspire them about a career in construction in whatever field they feel are best suited to.”

Hillcrest’s Craig Blair added: “As a social enterprise, making a difference is at our heart so we’re always delighted to be able to help whenever we can. In this case, we were delighted to welcome a group of students, and hopefully this visit could be key in shaping their futures in the construction industry.”

The Eliza Street development is nearing completion, and will see 40 affordable houses handed over in the Stobswell area of Dundee.