Press Release
Peter Lobban congratulates winners at the inaugural London Construction Awards
11 October 2005
The London Construction Awards, organised by The London Construction Skills Forum, highlight exemplar practices in support of training and development within the capital’s construction and built environment industry. The inaugural ceremony took place at the 30 St Mary Axe in London, and awards were recognised in nine categories.
Major sponsors ConstructionSkills and the London Learning and Skills Council, recognised and encouraged all entrants praising the level of achievement in training – especially from the apprentices and students.
Peter Lobban, CITB-ConstructionSkills Chief Executive, commented on the London outlook: he said “Construction skills are going to be in great demand in the capital over the next 5 years. Public sector procurement is likely to top £16bn and even without the transport and infrastructure improvements, the Olympics presents a build programme worth over £1.2bn. But with growth, comes the need for sustained skills development and we are committed to helping the industry rise to the challenge.”
Jacqui Henderson, Regional Director of the Learning & Skills Council London, commented: “The LSC has taken a leadership role in promoting and investing in construction skills to support the economic regeneration of London, providing drive and direction throughout the capital. I would like to congratulate all of those involved in these awards and particularly the winners for helping to create a world class and dynamic construction workforce in London.”
Award winners include:
- HBG UK (London) Ltd Employer of the Year (Large)
- Sandwood Construction Employer of the Year (Medium)
- Quality Decor London Ltd Employer of the Year (Small)
- William Wong, Costain Student of the Year (14 – 19)
- Sean Mallia, Bon Decor Ltd Apprentice of the Year (16 – 25)
- Tom Winter, Willmott Dixon Undergraduate (Construction & the Built Env)
- John Crowley (Maidstone) Ltd Contribution to Recruitment & Careers
- Women & Manual Trades Support for Diversity
- Mark Macreath, Willmott Dixon Special Award – Recognition of Achievement
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