YOUR FMB _ FINISHING TOUCH
We ask two members five questions about their life in construction – and this edition, it’s Wayne Newman and Emma Taylor Newman of Newman Construction FIVE IN FIVE WAYNE NEWMAN, Builder EMMA TAYLOR NEWMAN, Estimator
1 What can’t you do without in your toolbox?
4 What’s your dream project? ETN: Designing and
Emma Taylor Newman: My estimating software. I love it and if I get stuck the team is always there on the phone to help. Wayne Newman: My trusty tape measure.
developing a piece of land to house ex-services personnel
and their families, while keeping nature in mind.
WN: I would love to build my own small house overlooking my own fishing lake.
3 What’s the best compliment you have received from a client or colleague? ETN: From a colleague, it was ‘I’m proud of you.’ From a client, it was: ‘If Carlsberg made building companies. ’ WN: From a colleague, ‘You’re a work animal – don’t stop! And you’ll never meet another Wayne.’ A client told me that I’m well organised and knowledgeable within W co have
we carried out an extension and kitchen renovation. That was nice and I felt very appreciated. The same customer’s daughter, who was eight at the time, made us some lovely cakes covered in sprinkles! They were excellent. xcellent.
2 What’s your go-to radio station or favourite on-site song that gets everyone singing? ETN: I work in the office estimating, so it takes a lot of concentrating. I listen to the local Gloucestershire radio station, which is great for connecting with the community and learning how people and business support the wider community, which is inspiring. My favourite ourite
5 If you weren’t a builder or in construction, what would you do? ETN: I wasn’t always in construction. I’m a qualified Chinese massage practitioner, but after years of massaging my hands started giving up. There are lots of jobs I would be interested in taking on. However, one of my passions is training horses. Th be WN: Well now you know that I want my own fishing lake, if I wasn’t in construction I’d be a professional carp fisher. wh ET co Ch bu my
my field. But a memorable thank you was when one of our customers brought th w o c m a
song is These Are The Days Of Our Lives by Queen. WN: It has to be Kisstory, but the song is definitely
us a lovely meal after
Sandstorm by Darude.
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