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Editor’s COMMENT ATTRACTING YOUNG PEOPLE & WOMEN INTO THE TRADE Welcome to our March/April edition, as we countdown to BUILDEX Belfast and look forward to seeing everyone at the Eikon Exhibition Centre over April 9-10. Further upcoming events include CEF’s Northern Ireland Construction Gala Dinner, celebrating its 80th anniversary, in Titanic Belfast on March 27. The Open Doors initiative, opening construction sites to schools and colleges, is meanwhile coming to Northern Ireland for the first time over March 18-22. And CITB NI is set to host its SkillBuild NI Regional Competition at SERC’s Downpatrick campus on May 20. Addressing another talent pipeline, we mark International Women’s Day by chatting to Lynn Carvill about how she has drawn on her background in labour markets and women’s issues as CEO of WOMEN’STEC. Also in this issue, you’ll find the latest industry news, updates and commentaries, as well as case studies on Ulidia Integrated College in Carrickfergus, Elmgrove Primary School in Belfast, Shankill Shared Women’s Centre and one of NI’s biggest public infrastructure projects to date, Belfast Grand Central Station. Alyson Magee THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Media Manager Karen Jess Media Advisor Clodagh O’Brien Production Lead Julie Anne Guiney Design Jo Hendron Digital Communications Natasha Nelson Office Manager Andrea Simpson
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News & Views: Community NI Responsible Company of the Year JP Corry continues to integrate sustainability, social responsibility and ethical practices into its core operations. 14 In Focus: With over 99% of trade apprenticeships across NI filled by males, WOMEN’STEC is working to overhaul careers advice and stereotypes, says CEO Lynn Carvill. 28 In Focus: Farrans Sacyr JV has fostered an award-winning culture of collaboration and support for local suppliers while delivering the £340m Belfast Grand Central Station. 42 In Focus: Shankill Shared Women’s Centre secured Social/Community Construction Project of the Year (over £2m) for P&K McKaigue at the CEF Construction Excellence Awards. 55 News & Views: A respected name in the industry, known for its versatility, attention to detail and dedication to craftsmanship, Leo Matheson Ltd is celebrating its 40th anniversary. 72 Products: All Road Vehicle Rental’s Cookstown and Belfast depots supply modern, well-maintained vehicles to the construction, utilities, infrastructure and maintenance sectors.
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