We are happy to be a part of the Construction Development Alliance (CDA).
One of the reasons is because we are among like-minded construction professionals who are eager to congratulate young individuals who strike to be the best in their fields.
Thursday 24th May 2018 the CDA conducted their bi-annual Young Persons in Construction Awards.
Along with the CDA members were guests from all over the north-west.
In attendance this year was the Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) which is a great privilege for the young professional as they can build on their networks with the chartered building experts.
The Event
The highlighted talk for the evening was Women in Construction.
Along the lines of women in male-oriented roles, the special guest host was none other than Ms Charlie Dimmock from Ground Force.
We were entertained by the story of how she came to be on Ground Force, she shared many bloopers during her career.
Her stories are funny and memorable, we were very impressed with Ms Dimmock.
Charlie Dimmock giving her presentation.
To talk about the benefits of women in construction Chair Emily Millar of Hawthorn Estates.
The Awards
- Overcoming Diversity – Jack Silcox
- Apprentice – Megan Talbot
- Construction Professional – Brad Lees
- Construction Environmentalist – Caitlin Thompson
- Designer – Micheal Burdaky
- Highly Commended Apprentice in Construction – Conor Birtwistle.
Our overall winner when to Jack Silcox.
The members of the CDA are determined to support young people in construction to achieve higher and to create those long lasting business connections that will benefit them in their future plans.
The Charity
This year the charity was the YMCA Housing. So, the amount raised during the awards was £1753.00
If you would like to donate to this charity please follow this link.
There were 11 hampers – eg. picknick, barbeque, bathroom, celebration etc.
A Lollipop Topiary Tree was also up to be won on the night.
The winners of the hampers had received the sponsors business leaflets along with lots of different treats. (depending on what hamper they won)
At the end of the event, the CDA happy donated the Flower arrangements to the Pendall Side Hospice in Burnley.