Sunday, February 24, 2013

Groups provide a platform to influence

Reliability is a regional group build, Generation Change - otherwise known as G4C - bringing together young professionals with the overarching goal of the construction industry to improve work practices and future needs of the industry drive positive change. Founded in people in the early stages of their careers, G4C has 16 board young professionals who meet monthly. We planned the initiatives and activities for the 100-plus members who joined since the launch in March 2012. Our most recent event saw the role of the North East business to play in the 2012 Olympics. For example, Steve Sparks of 4Projects talk about their role in providing collaborative solutions to every major project in the Olympic park, Mike Hall, a partner in the FaulknerBrowns architects, demonstrated history of successfully designing skills at Olympic venues, and Andrew Bacchus, Head of UKTI Global Sports, talks about the future opportunities that led to Rio 2016 and beyond. Being involved in G4C is a platform for young architects like myself to get involved in the wider construction industry, influence on other initiatives in the sector, and to develop a dialogue between young professionals to promote positive change in the region. Since London was awarded the 2012 Olympics, FaulknerBrowns been involved in the design of equipment for sailing and Canoe Slalom events. The popularity of both areas has exceeded all expectations. The Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy, designed by FaulknerBrowns, opened in 2005 and, in 2010, we were invited to do an extension for the facility to meet the press and the number of viewers for the Olympics. The Lee Valley White Water Centre was officially opened in April 2011 - the first new-build facility to be completed for the London Olympics in 2012 - has received more than 140,000 visitors in the first 12 months of opening. Becoming a member of G4C has given me the ability to influence the thinking of modern industry. Offers the opportunity to progress beyond the normal path of career and ability to shape the future of the UK construction industry. I would encourage any young professionals in a similar situation to take advantage of the team, and help us to influence the future development for the area.

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