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Contact | Sept 14 NOVUS

Novus benefits from insider knowledge on iconic Belfast project

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Titanic Quarter, Belfast >

The Titanic Quarter in Belfast hosted a presentation and tour of its iconic 185-

acre estate for Novus members in the summer.

The site is one of the largest waterfront redevelopment projects in the world. More than 1.5m sq ft of accommodation has been developed and £350m has been invested in tourism, financial, recreation, retail, leisure, science & technology, educational and creative media facilities. The change has been outstanding. As an example,

six years ago Belfast wasn’t even involved in television drama. Today, Titanic Studios is home to Game of Thrones – the biggest television project in Europe.

James Eyre, commercial director for Titanic Quarter

Ltd, delivered a presentation on the redevelopment progress to date, including challenges involved and planned development over the next six years which includes more than £300m of further investment. The Novus attendees learned about the

infrastructure changes and buildings that will form part of the new Belfast skyline. A question and answer session was also conducted in which questions ranged from where the new cruise ship terminal will be located to how construction companies can compete for new business. Gerard Graham, Novus Ireland chairman, said the event was “a great opportunity for the students”.

POLITICS, TV GOSSIP AND MAGIC TRICKS AT KENT EVENT SOUTH EAST

CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS ENJOY KENT CENTRE ANNUAL DINNER

CIOB members and guests were entertained by television presenter, author and former MP Gyles Brandreth with his witty anecdotes about his time in politics and as a television presenter at the recent Kent Centre annual dinner. Magician Adam Smith also

kept the guests spellbound during the evening with his magic tricks. The event, held at Tudor

Park Hotel and Country Club in Maidstone, was attended by Kent-based companies both

Gyles Brandreth was guest speaker

large and small. Chris Chivers, CIOB vice

president along with Peter Smith, South East branch chairman, and Sue Graham, lecturer at Mid Kent College, were the principal guests. Chris Chivers outlined his message for the future of the Industry. Sponsors of the event included BBS Building Control and Limen Construction. A charity raffle in aid of

Hi Kent, a local charity for the deaf and hard of hearing, raised £1,800.

Surveying Scholarship and Sir Ian Dixon Scholarship (construction management) are both great opportunities for companies that wish to develop the potential of employees and exhibit their leadership qualities. Each award offers a one-year

research fund of £3,000 for the scholar to produce a piece of research that benefits the scholar, the company and industry. The scholars continue to work full time in their supporting companies. The closing date is 26 September. Email: scholarship@ciob.org.uk

SCHOLARSHIPS Two of the CIOB’s scholarships are now open for applications. The Faculty of Architecture and

QUALIFICATIONS

NEW MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME The CIOB has launched a new route to MCIOB aimed at managers without formal degree level qualifications. The programme is project based

and will be via a virtual learning environment with a 3D model of the site and an open book exam at the end. The programme covers construction technology, management, contracts and commercial practice and health, safety and the environment.

For full details email: examenquiry @ciob.org.uk