Construction Club Cambria launches to unite sector and support local causes
Construction Club Cambria launches to unite sector and support local causes
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A new not-for-profit networking group for the construction sector has been launched in south east Wales with the aim of strengthening business ties and raising money for local good causes.
Construction Club Cambria, officially unveiled on 4 September, will provide a platform for professionals across the industry to connect through events, seminars and networking sessions.
The initiative is modelled on The Construction Club in Swansea, founded in 2022, which has grown into a popular forum for the south west Wales construction community while also raising funds for charity.
The club will be chaired for its first year by Gareth Hooper, CEO of Cardiff-based DPP Planning. Other members include directors Justin Thomas of Bristol Airport, Laura Mitchell of Cambria Consulting, and Matt Russell of SLR Consulting.
Committee members are Ian Rees of Kier Construction, Craig Jones of Holder Mathias Architects, Andrew Gibson of Avison Young, Nicola Jones of Gleeds, James Gundy of Blake Morgan, Ffion Lanchbury of Rio Architects and Sarah Jones of Atkins Realis.
Hooper said: “We are very proud to be launching The Construction Club Cambria to our sector colleagues. We wanted to create a Club where we can network, share industry best practice, as well as hold events, seminars and webinars where lasting business collaborations can be made.
“The great thing about organisations such as The Construction Club Cambria, is that we can also do all of this while raising money for good local causes. For our inaugural year we have decided that our charity of the year will be Make a Wish and so all of our charitable funds from our first event will be going there.”
He added: “We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with The Construction Club in Swansea. The guidance and support they have provided has been invaluable in the foundation of The Construction Club Cambria.
“With two Construction Clubs now active across Wales, we’re entering a new era of collaboration and community impact from the construction industry. We believe this will open the door to even more meaningful networking opportunities and charitable initiatives across Wales.”
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