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Talented people working in the construction industry are set to be recognised as part of a campaign to encourage others to follow their own career in the sector<\/h2>\n

Launched in March 2018, UK Construction Week<\/a> (UKCW) established its Role Models<\/a> campaign, with help from the Construction Youth Trust<\/a>, to inspire others and raise awareness of the extent of roles available in the construction industry.<\/p>\n

The winner will be announced on 10 October on the UKCW Stage<\/a> at the NEC, followed by a champagne reception and a meet and greet with keynote speaker, Barbara Res.<\/p>\n

After consideration, the judges put together a shortlist of 36 people from more than 130 high-quality entries.<\/p>\n

The diverse job roles of those shortlisted include a crane operator; a beyond zero coordinator; a national water sector lead; a BIM strategy manager; a chairman; an equality, diversity, and inclusion specialist; and a bricklaying tutor. A handful of architects, engineers and surveyors have also been shortlisted. People with non-construction specific services such as marketing also made the list, demonstrating the broad range of skills and knowledge contained within the industry.<\/p>\n

While London is often seen as the hub for the construction sector, the shortlisted entrants hail from locations across the UK including Lancashire, Northern Ireland, Birmingham, Bristol, Chelmsford, Weybridge, Oxford, Coventry, Truro, Hereford, Worcester, Sheffield, Glasgow, Dartford, Leeds, Southampton, Plymouth, Cardiff, Preston, Exeter, and Chester.<\/p>\n

Changing the face of the\u00a0construction industry<\/h3>\n

The judges were impressed with the role models\u2019 passion for improving the image and culture of construction; breaking paradigms and changing stereotypes; actively campaigning for equality within the sector; teaching others and building bridges between the industry and education; inspiring young people; supporting apprentices; and championing diversity throughout the industry.<\/p>\n

Nathan Garnett, UKCW event director, said: \u201cAs part of being shortlisted, role models will take part in an outreach programme to help build connections with local schools and colleges. It\u2019s about sharing their construction career journeys and inspiring the next generation by dispelling the myths surrounding the construction industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an amazing opportunity for people to be celebrated in an industry that often gets negative press. It\u2019s also an opportunity to celebrate the work the role models are doing, not just on a day to day basis, but the work they\u2019ve personally taken on to make this industry better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Setting the example<\/h3>\n

The role models will share their thoughts on key industry issues as guest bloggers for the Construction Matters Blog<\/a>. They will have VIP access to UKCW, which takes place on 9-11 October, and will be available to talk to others about their careers in construction and their visions for the future of the industry.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the presentation for UKCW Role Model of the Year, a discussion will take place on the UKCW Stage about creating the new generation of construction professionals<\/a>. Shortlisted role models Emma Ferguson-Gould and Ryan Williams will join architect Elsie Owusu and BBC presenter, Steph McGovern, will be the host.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your free ticket.<\/p>\n

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