NEWS
MARATHON ACHIEVEMENT FORKID’S
CANCER CHARITY
Congratulations to Dowds Contracts Manager, Davy Gordon for completing the Belfast City Marathon and running in aid of Cancer Fund for Children. The Cancer Fund for Children charity was chosen by the multi-disciplined services and construction company in memory of esteemed colleague, Gary McSorley, who sadly passed away following his illness in April of this year. Cancer Fund for Children’s aim is to empower, connect and strengthen, so the children and their families feel equipped to deal with whatever the future may hold. Their focus is not just on the young person, but on the whole family. In addition to Davy’s outstanding achievement of running the Belfast marathon for the first time, Dowds came together on Saturday, October 9 for a 5K Fun Run/Walk around Garvagh Forest in memory of Gary. If you would like to donate towards
Kieran Harding, Managing Director, Business in the Community NI, Ian Henry, Director and Jennifer Cruickshank, HR Manager, Henry Brothers Ltd.
HENRYBROS. NAMEDNI RESPONSIBLE COMPANYOFTHEYEAR
Henry Bros. has won the NI Responsible Company of the Year title at Business in the Community’s 2021 Responsible Business Awards at an online celebration event in September. A panel of independent judges nominated Henry Bros. for the prestigious award for “demonstrating the implementation of a wide range of successful corporate responsibility initiatives that strategically address key issues and challenges in a way that creates value for both society and the business.” Ian Henry CR Director, said, “We are truly delighted to be announced as Business in the Community NI Responsible Company of the Year during what has been an
unprecedented year for us all, but a year in which being a responsible business has never been more important. Throughout the year we have all witnessed and developed a new appreciation for even the simplest acts of kindness and a willingness to help others. It has also taught us that we are ‘Altogether Stronger’ and more resilient when we support each other, particularly during difficult times. “Winning this prestigious award would not have been possible without the engagement and support of our entire workforce and many stakeholders. So, a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this fantastic achievement.”
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GILBERT-ASH’SPROJECTUPFORTOP NATIONALPRIZE
Europe’s first ‘eco-mosque’, built by Belfast-based construction firm Gilbert- Ash has been nominated for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize Award. Cambridge Central Mosque is one of six projects to be selected from the 2021 RIBA National Award winners.
The Stirling Prize is awarded to buildings deemed to be the most significant of the year for the evolution of architecture and the built environment. Marks Barfield Architects, who are in the running for the award, designed the building. It will be the third Gilbert-Ash project to be shortlisted for the category. The company’s work on the Lyric Theatre in 2012 and the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre in 2013 were also recognised, while its work on the Everyman Theatre went on to win the category in 2014. Ray Hutchinson, Managing Director of Gilbert-Ash, described the mosque as “a unique building in so many ways, with remarkable intricate attention to detail”.
Cambridge Central Mosque, built by Gilbert-Ash.
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