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Members of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Northern Ireland Hub will host a ‘come at your leisure’ event at Europa Hotel in Belfast, featuring more than 20 exhibitions by some of the most recognised companies within the construction sector. The event, sponsored by Hays, will run between 8am and 12 noon on Wednesday, January 31 and will also feature a series of expert presentations. Several universities have already confirmed their attendance, creating networking opportunities for young people who are looking to step into construction as a career choice. Jonathan Payne FCIOB, Chair of CIOB’s Northern Ireland Hub, said, “One of my biggest ambitions as Chair of the CIOB Northern Ireland Hub is to focus on how we can create more pathways for young people to get into construction. Events like Meet the CIOB in January are a great example of how we’re bringing the next generation together with experienced built environment professionals to hopefully inspire their next steps.”Exhibitors will include GEDA, Training LMS, Women’s Tech, ICW Group, ABL Insurance, Loughtec and Keystone Group, among others. Tickets are available through www.eventbrite.co.uk MEET THE LEADERS BEHIND CIOB NI’S BUILT ENVIRONMENT
L-R: front - Shannon McGilligan, Henry Bros Ltd, Julia Carson, W5, and Barry Neilson OBE, CITB NI and, back, Louise McCooey, MJM Marine, Owen Mort, Department for Communities Historic Environment Division, and Emily Robinson Dawson, Wam.
Throughout 2023 the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) has been working with post primary schools on their campaign ‘Build Your Career’ – a future in construction, which aims to showcase the options and pathways into the construction industry. Recently CITB NI partnered with W5, with support from Cool FM, to talk to Year 10 students about the construction industry as well as the range of job options and qualifications required. School students heard about construction careers, some interesting facts and had the opportunity to try out construction activities from employers: Henry Bros Ltd, Dawson Wam, MJM Marine and the Department for Communities Historic Environment Division. CITB NI plans similar events with W5 in 2024 aimed at higher level students. For further information on a career in construction, for students and schools, visit www.citbni.org.uk CITB NI SHOWS STUDENTS HOW TO BUILD YOUR CAREER
Jonathan Payne FCIOB, Chair of CIOB’s Northern Ireland Hub.
The RSUA will convert a Belfast red telephone box into the ‘RSUA Design Box’ – a public gallery space – following an NI-wide competition to find an innovative repurposing proposal. The winning entry, ‘Please replace the handset and try again,’ by architects Julian Manev, James Boyd and Erl Johnston, was chosen from the RSUA/JP Corry Early Career Architects Design Competition. The box, situated at North Street and Waring Street, stood out for its clear, simple design and adaptation to the location’s challenges. Ciarán Fox, Director of RSUA commented, “… the winning entry stood out for its potential to contribute to the vibrancy of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Julian Manev, from the winning team, said, “I hope the transformation of the phone box into a unique gallery space with an annual programme of monthly displays, will be a fantastic addition to the area and hopefully spark the revitalisation of many more of these derelict kiosks.” Ciaran McConnell, Managing Director, JP Corry said they were looking forward to working with RSUA and design team to “make this project special.” www.jpcorry.com DERELICTION TO DESIGN BOX: ICONIC RED PHONE BOX TO BE TRANSFORMED
L-R: Paul McAlister, RSUA President, Ronnie West, JP Corry and Julian Manev, winner of the Early Career Architects Design Competition.
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