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Contact | Apr 12 Novus and education
Meet a member SCHOLARSHIPS
Sir Ian Dixon and FAS scholars announced for 2012...
the question “Has the adoption of the NEC3 Contract in the UK achieved client satisfaction so far”; while Arup’s Andrea Charlson is researching “Counting carbon: Practical Approaches to Life Cycle Assessment in Facade Engineering”. The FAS scholarship, in conjunction with the
From l-r: Last year’s scholars were Richard David, 2011 FAS Scholar; Zak McElvenny, 2011 SID Scholar; Bob Heathfirled from The Worshipful Company of Constructors; Lady Dixon; Doug Barrat from The Worshipful Company of Constructors; and Alistair O’Reilly, 2011 FAS Scholar
The CIOB has named four new scholars for 2012. Pam Egbochuku from Laing O’Rourke and Arup’s Andrea Charlson are the 2011/12 Sir Ian Dixon Scholars and Philip Taylor from Skanska and Kier’s Wes Beaumont are the recipients of the 2011/12 Faculty of Architecture and Surveying (FAS) Scholarships The CIOB has run the Sir Ian Dixon Scholarship
in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Constructors since 1998 and it has covered a wide range of subjects. The scholarship, which is awarded annually, involves a 12-month study of a construction management topic which is of mutual interest to the individual’s host company, the Worshipful Company of Constructors, the CIOB and the individuals. Laing O’Rourke’s Pam Egbochuku is investigating
CIOB’s Faculty of Architecture and Surveying and the Worshipful Company of Constructors, supports research in the field of design management. Philip Taylor of Skanska is investigating: “The creation of a network infrastructure to aid the development of innovation within a major construction organisation”, and Wes Beaumont of Kier is researching: “Can building information modelling facilitate integrated project delivery?” The scholars are among the industry’s brightest
young talents and have quickly established a reputation for consistent excellence. The research is related closely to the specific needs of the employer and so it can provide a positive platform to take on board any further development within the organisation. Dr Sarah Peace, CIOB scholarship and research manager, said: “The CIOB’s 2011/12 scholars are researching highly topical areas that will provide the industry with some really important advice. We are absolutely delighted with the quality of this year’s scholars and I am sure that the end results of their research will play a significant role in their future career in the industry.”
... as 2011 scholars present their research
As the CIOB announces its new scholars for 2012 (see above) last year’s scholars presented their research findings. Sir Ian Dixon Scholar, Zak McElvenny MCIOB
from Sir Robert McAlpine and Faculty of Architecture and Surveying Scholars Alistair O’Reilly MCIOB of Laing O’Rourke and Richard David MCIOB of Willmott Dixon presented the results from their research in January at Skinners Hall in London. McElvenny studied “The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme: What
is it and what are the implications for the UK construction industry?” Laing O’Rourke’s Alistair O’Reilly researched “BIM: A Waste Minimisation Tool?” and Richard David looked into: “Procurement and Contract Choice: A Contributor to Project Failure”. Lady Valerie Dixon and Craig Hatch, chair of the CIOB’s Faculty of Architecture and Surveying presented the scholars with their trophies.
To learn more about CIOB scholarships email
umair@ciob.org.uk or visit the CIOB website
James Halse MCIOB MAPM, SW Novus Chairman
Tell us briefly about your career to date and future ambitions I was very lucky in that I loved working in the construction industry from day one. After graduating from university I went straight to working on site for a main contractor as a contract quantity surveyor. It was a great grounding for me to see how a large site was run on a day-to-day basis prior to being office based — the people on site do the hard work really. After being with main contractors
for a couple of years I moved to my current employer, RWP, as a project and cost management consultant. I’ve been there for nearly five years now and I’ve enjoyed every minute and worked on some great projects with some inspiring people. For example, I’m currently managing a £15m hotel development, approximately £10m worth of housing projects for a private developer and a helicopter facility for Devon and Cornwall Police. I’m constantly concentrating
on improving my abilities in my consultancy capacity and am keen to work abroad at some point in my career. To push both of those things forward I have started an MSc in International Construction Management with the University of Bath.
Why did you get involved with Novus? The CIOB has always been the most proactive of the professional bodies serving the South West and so when I heard about Novus I jumped at the chance to get involved. Throughout my career I have had some great people help me through training and guidance and so I thought it was about time that I gave something back to the industry and help out the next generation. Novus is has just been launched in the South West and we have some great plans for 2012 and beyond.
What are the challenges facing young construction professionals today? Undoubtedly the state of the global economy is hampering young professionals from obtaining and maintaining employment. Novus throughout the UK will be able to help; young professionals can network with others to find out about opportunities out there and gain the all-important status of MCIOB to prove their competency to potential employers.
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