Hi, I'm Julian Eley, Senior Project Manager at BW Workplace Experts and I will be taking part in the Jungle Ultra 2023, an epic self-sufficient foot race in the Rain Forest in Peru in June 2023.

I am raising money to support BPIC Network in providing opportunities for the youth on their pursuit for careers in the construction industry. Within BPIC Network, there is an initiative called BPIC 100, started with an aim of getting organizations to commit to engaging with 100 apprenticeships, graduates, and internships to help kick start those early careers. The network works extensively in schools and universities to raise construction industry career awareness.

BPIC Network frequently collaborate with organisations that provide them with ambassadors to visit schools or engage in construction billboard campaigns promoting Careers In Construction Campaigns from a young age. Amos Simbo, Director at BPIC Network has commented,

The Jungle Ultra is a breath-taking footrace through the Amazon Rainforest where Julian will run, scramble, and fight his way through 230km of remote jungle, journeying from cloud forest to amazon basin in five days in a race that is split into five stages.

I’m excited to be taking part in this amazing event. Not only is this a huge physical & mental challenge but also a great opportunity to raise awareness for the challenges we are facing in the construction industry. I would like to thank the BPIC network for their efforts within our industry and their personal support they have provided over the recent months.