2025 MASTER BUILDER AWARDS
L iam Adamson of Haldane Construction Services Ltd in Scotland has been named a national Apprentice of the Year. He is a carpentry apprentice who studies through City College Norwich. A bit about Liam Adamson Adamson, now 34, has been a dedicated member of the Haldane Construction team since 2013. Starting as a general labourer, he worked with subcontracting bricklayers, moving materials and mixing cement. Through observation and dedication, he absorbed the art of bricklaying, eventually picking up the trowel himself. Over the coming years, Adamson’s passion for bricklaying shone through as he confidently tackled various brickwork tasks. Recognising his talent and the industry’s demand for skilled bricklayers, along with the company’s need to create a sustainable in-house team, he was offered an adult bricklaying apprenticeship. His commitment to learning and perfecting his trade has been truly inspiring. He dedicated evenings and weekends to mastering techniques, ensuring he maximises the apprenticeship opportunity. Now in his fourth year, he is on the cusp of full qualification.
mentoring his own apprentice, and helping him to flourish. Exceptional performance on site, significant influence at college – Adamson has been vocal about the value of apprenticeships for the industry and specifically for the FMB’s member companies. From the judges ● “Liam’s journey proves that it’s never too late to learn a new skill.” ● “A resilient apprentice who has used life and work experience to build a career in bricklaying from the ground up. His decision to pursue a formal apprenticeship after years of on-the-job learning shows true dedication to the craft.”
Apprentice of the Year — Liam Adamson of Haldane Construction Services Ltd
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Positive characteristics ● Dedicated ● Resilient ● Ambitious
Why Adamson won Adamson’s journey from labourer without qualifications to nearing the completion of his bricklaying apprenticeship is remarkable. Starting at 30 – an age where such opportunities are often associated with the young – he has excelled in his trade, proving that determination knows no age limits. His dedication and success serve as an inspiration to both the younger and older generations, showcasing that with the right mindset and skills, anything is possible, regardless of one’s background or starting point. Having grown in confidence and capabilities, Adamson is already
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