April Overview – James Beckly
A time of change, transition, and opportunity
It is a privilege to write the CESW Newsletter introduction at this exciting time for the organisation and its members. I attended the recent Annual Review Luncheon that Kingsley mentioned in the March edition. It would be remiss of me not to thank Dan Macey for his energetic and transformative chairmanship of CESW. The new structure, awards, and growing membership are primarily the result of his leadership and determination. Thank you.
Kingsley has a tough act to follow. However, having got to know him over the last few years I am confident that CESW is in great hands with him and Kevin at the helm. We must never forget that CESW is nothing without its members engaging proactively whether regionally or within the various clubs. To this end, our board directors are committed to keeping our content, initiatives, and clubs relevant to our members in a fast-evolving industry. I genuinely feel that the usual laggard label for the construction industry is no longer correct, as many innovations across our various disciplines are being adopted at pace. This means that CESW needs to understand these and be part of the discussion and change that is rapidly occurring in our industry. These are exciting times, and I know the entire board is determined to deliver for you, our members.
As the member’s director, I want to support Em Pardede, our member’s manager, in ensuring that members get the most out of CESW. In the past, it wasn’t clear what different levels of membership meant, but now it is, and I know she will work hard to ensure that you all get the most out of your commitment to us.
I hope that you enjoy the newsletter. Please engage with our events, as the larger the attendance (space aside), the better and more diverse they are. Please check in with Em and ensure that your organisation’s primary contacts and employee details are all correct so your business can maximise the benefits of being a member. The events are a great opportunity to network while learning and developing your knowledge and skills.
I look forward to seeing you at the next event.
