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19/09/2023

Built Environment Professionals Celebrated At CIOB Awards

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The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has celebrated the stars of Scotland's built environment, with construction leaders from across the country gathering for their annual awards ceremony.

Seven built environment professionals were awarded for their contribution towards the industry at the celebratory lunch – hosted at Hilton Doubletree, Cambridge Street, Glasgow.

Overseeing the award ceremony were representatives from Gold sponsors Contract Scotland and Competence Matters as well as all of the Silver sponsors.
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The winners were:

Project Manager of the Year Award – James Wilson MCIOB 

Site Manager of the Year Award - Iain MacLaren 

Project Professional Award – Gerard Conwell MCIOB 

Graduate of the Year Award – Gavin Wyatt

Construction Innovation Leader Award – Jamie Brown MCIOB 

Trailblazer of the Year Award – Calhan Butter

Open Award (CIOB Family) – Brian Gallacher FCIOB

Caroline Gumble, CEO of CIOB, said: "Many congratulations to all our winners. I was very impressed with the line-up of finalists and those who have gone on to win a CIOB Scotland Award are truly worthy winners.

"I am delighted that we have been able to showcase so many examples of excellence in construction and I applaud all our winners for their hard work, commitment, and many achievements."

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