NIBuilder 35-2 Apr-May

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS FEDERATION THE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY

L-R: Mark Spence, Martin O’Kane and Leo Bagnall, Chair, NICG.

L-R: Martin O’Kane, CEF President, with his wife Brenda and colleagues from Heron Bros.

L-R: Lynn Tracey with Martin O’Kane and John Tracey, Past President.

Zoe Lyons, TV presenter and comedian, and Economist David McWilliams, guest speaker.

L-R: Mark Spence with Mark McAlister, Labour Relations Agency, and Martin O’Kane.

Guests from Hays Recruitment.

Construction industry representatives and stakeholders gather for CEF President’s Dinner FEATURING ECONOMIST DAVID MCWILLIAMS AND COMEDIAN ZOE LYONS AS GUEST SPEAKERS, THE EVENING SAW £3,500 RAISED FOR THE PRESIDENT’S DESIGNATED CHARITY DIABETES UK…

More than 200 guests attended an evening of insight, networking and entertainment at the CEF President’s Annual Dinner on March 22 in the Culloden Hotel and Spa. Marking the first black tie event of the year for the industry, CEF members and the wider business sector enjoyed a Champagne reception, fine dining and wines alongside astute commentary from economist David McWilliams and light-hearted entertainment from

comedian and TV presenter Zoe Lyons. The evening saw £3,500 raised for CEF President Martin O’Kane’s designated charity Diabetes UK. Deputy Group Managing Director of Heron Bros, Martin is set to step down from the CEF presidency in June this year, handing over the baton to Bryan Vaughan, Managing

dedication to the construction industry. Playing a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders, he has advocated for policies that promote growth and sustainability and championed initiatives to enhance workforce development and safety standards. In his speech, the outgoing President highlighted progress on three key areas of focus identified at the previous year’s event: current

Director of Vaughan Homes. Martin was recognised for his exemplary leadership and

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