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My internship at DeltaBuild Infra

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What you can say: Hello. I am Jesse De Vries. Today I am going to talk about my internship at DeltaBuild Infra. I will explain the company, my tasks, what I learned, and my conclusion.

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About the company

DeltaBuild Infra builds roads, bridges, cycle paths and underground pipes.

  • The company works on building and infrastructure projects.
  • It has about 85 employees.
  • The main office is in Rotterdam.
  • Safety, teamwork and planning are very important.

What you can say: DeltaBuild Infra is based on construction work. The company helps to make roads, bridges and public spaces safe and useful.

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My internship role

I worked as a trainee assistant on site and in the office.

Helping the team Checking plans Taking notes Learning safety rules

My supervisor explained the work every morning. I asked questions and helped with small tasks. I was not allowed to do dangerous work alone.

What you can say: My role was to learn and support the team. I watched how professionals work and I helped where it was safe.

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Safety first

On a construction site, safety is the most important rule.

  • I wore a helmet, safety shoes and a high-visibility vest.
  • I joined a short safety briefing.
  • I learned to watch traffic, machines and open trenches.
  • I always followed my supervisor.

What you can say: I learned that you must think before you act. A small mistake can be dangerous, so communication is very important.

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A normal workday

Every day had a clear structure.

  1. Arrive at the site or office.
  2. Put on safety gear.
  3. Listen to the daily plan.
  4. Help with measurements or checks.
  5. Write a short report at the end of the day.

What you can say: I liked this structure because I always knew what I had to do. It also helped me to work more independently.

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Measurements on site

I helped the team with simple measuring tasks.

  • We used a total station and measuring rods.
  • We checked distances and heights.
  • I wrote down numbers on a checklist.
  • The measurements helped the team build in the right place.

What you can say: This was interesting because I saw how important accuracy is. One wrong number can create problems later.

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Roadworks and asphalt

One project was the repair of a local road.

  • The old road surface was removed.
  • The team prepared the ground.
  • Fresh asphalt was placed by a paving machine.
  • A roller made the asphalt flat and strong.

What you can say: I did not drive machines, but I observed the process. I learned that road construction needs planning, teamwork and good timing.

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Bridge project

I also visited a bridge construction project.

  • The bridge was built over a canal.
  • Large cranes lifted heavy concrete parts.
  • Engineers checked the drawings and the planning.
  • Workers used scaffolding and safety lines.

What you can say: This project showed me how big infrastructure work can be. Many people must work together to build one bridge.

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Teamwork and communication

Good communication makes the work safer and faster.

  • I learned to ask clear questions.
  • I listened to instructions carefully.
  • I shared information with my supervisor.
  • I learned that every role in the team is important.

What you can say: At first I was a little nervous to speak English about technical work. After some practice, I felt more confident.

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Planning and reporting

Not all work happens outside. Office work is also important.

  • I helped check drawings and schedules.
  • I used a laptop to write short notes.
  • I learned new words like blueprint, deadline and inspection.
  • I made a small daily report.

What you can say: Reporting helped me remember what I learned. It also helped my supervisor see my progress.

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Sustainable building

The company tries to build in a cleaner and smarter way.

  • Some materials can be reused.
  • Electric machines can reduce pollution.
  • Good water management protects the area.
  • Green spaces make projects better for people and nature.

What you can say: I learned that infrastructure is not only about concrete and asphalt. It is also about the future and the environment.

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What I learned

My internship helped me understand the construction and infrastructure sector.

SafetyThink first
TeamworkWork together
AccuracyMeasure well
PlanningBe prepared

Conclusion: I enjoyed my internship. I learned many practical skills and I became more confident. In the future, I would like to learn more about infrastructure projects. Thank you for listening. Do you have any questions?

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