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Belfast-based surveying professional Carolyn Brady earned the Surveyor of the Year title at the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards, an accolade celebrating exceptional individuals who have been qualified for up to 10 years in the profession. Carolyn, a building surveyor and regional lead partner at Rider Levett Bucknall, secured both the Building Surveyor/Control Surveyor of the Year and overall RICS Matrics Surveyor of the Year awards. Recognised for her inspirational leadership and dedication to the industry, the judges praised her commitment and support to fellow professionals. She headed the establishment of Rider Levett Bucknall’s inaugural Northern Ireland office, rapidly expanding the team to 16 professionals in various disciplines within 18 months. Carolyn’s active engagement with RICS includes serving as an APC counsellor and assessor for four years. Moreover, she was appointed to the RICS NI regional board and chairs the RICS Northern Ireland High Street Regeneration Forum, showcasing her ongoing commitment to the field. www.rics.org INSPIRING STEM AMBASSADOR FROM NI NAMED RICS MATRICS SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR
L-R, back row - James McConnell, Brendan McCambridge (new start) and Jennifer Whittaker, and front row, Marta Piotrowska and Ronan Larkin (new starts), Mark Collins and Olivia Loughlin (new start).
BELFAST ARCHITECTURAL FIRM EXPANDS WITH NEW STAFF AND CITY CENTRE STUDIO
A Belfast-based architectural practice has invested in new staff and a new city centre design studio, as it gears up for growth. Collins Rolston – formerly located in the Castlereagh Hills – has relocated to a new purpose-designed studio in James Street South, Belfast, with plans afoot to open new presences in Dublin and London. The firm has invested a six-figure sum to purchase its offices and undertaken an extensive fit-out to bring the new studio up to the standard expected from a tier one architectural practice. Collins Rolston Managing Director, Mark Collins stated, “We are undergoing
significant growth with a range of assignments throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic and Britain, and that has driven the need for new staff, including a Sustainability Champion with significant international experience.” The firm has completed 85+ commercial projects, like Altnagelvin Hospital’s fast track A&E extension, Springfield Charitable Association’s HQ, a Glengormley office hub, and a £50m public realm at Corporation Street, Belfast. They are also involved with 14 ongoing Henderson Group retail projects. www.collinsrolston.com
Carolyn Brady wins RICS Matrics Surveyor of the Year at the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards 2023.
A 12-month competition, led by Belfast City Council and supported by RIBA, has culminated with the appointment of an integrated design team for ‘Belfast Stories’ – a unique destination set to open by 2029, unlocking almost 100 years of heritage at the 1931 art-deco Bank of Ireland site on Royal Avenue. The architectural appointment is a partnership between Oslo-based Snøhetta and Belfast-based TODD Architects. They will lead on design, supported by a team of specialists, while property and construction consultancy Gleeds has been appointed to oversee project management and design assurance. The companies have proven experience in delivering major cultural and public realm projects, and a track record of creating sustainable places that benefit both visitors and local people. The competition was launched by Belfast City Council and RIBA in October 2022, with the shortlist announced in April 2023. Criteria for selection focussed on areas such as design approach, regeneration and sustainability. www.toddarch.com ‘BELFAST STORIES’ DESIGN TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
L-R: Ainsley McWilliams, Head of Programmes with Tourism NI; Paul Crowe, Director at TODD Architects; Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy; Mark Cousins, Filmmaker and Creative Advisor to Belfast Stories, Robert Greenwood, Partner and Director at Snøhetta. Photo: Kelvin Boyes, Press Eye.
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