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The Journal of the
Worshipful Company of
Constructors The Constructor

Editor: Roger Lilley Message from the Master .. 4
Autumn 2015 contents
Contact: thejournal@virginmedia.com
The newly elected Master gives his
The Worshipful Company of Constructors thoughts on the year ahead
is a modern City of London Livery
Company for professionals working in, and The Master’s Year .............. 5
in support of, the Construction Industry.
Members of the Company are drawn from Now at the end of her year the Immediate
all sectors of the industry, including Past Master looks back on her year as Master
architects, surveyors, engineers, builders,
legal professionals, developers, clients, Alan Longhurst signs off his year as Master .. 5
building owners and accountants. The Constructors’ Grace .................................... 6
There are various grades of Membership. The Life and Loves of a Male Consort ............. 7
Most new members join as Freemen, in the
process of making certain commitments, The Master’s Weekend ...................................... 7
or Obligations to the Company. Freemen Formal Events ..................................................... 9
are entitled to apply to the City
Chamberlain to become a Freeman of the The Charitable Trust ........................................ 13
City of London. That achieved, and after a TeamBuild 2014 ............................................... 14
period of satisfactory service with the
Company, a Freeman can apply to become Informal Social Events ..................................... 16
a full Liveryman, which entitles him or her
to vote in City elections and attend certain The Company Officers
events, like the United Guilds Service at St
Paul’s Cathedral. The Clerk ............................................................ 18
The Beadle ......................................................... 19
Other grades of membership include
Yeomen – most of whom have been The Honorary Chaplain .................................... 20
scholars or prize winners; Apprentices,
bound to a Liveryman or member of the The Company
Court for a prescribed period of indenture,
and inroled at Guildhall; Companions, the Structure and Committees ................... 22
widows or widowers of a member of the Outreach and Fellowship ...................... 24
Court or a Liveryman. The Company has
also recently admitted its first Event Feedback ...................................... 24
International Constructors.
Mentoring ................................................ 25
There are charges for entering into the
Freedom and Livery of the Company as Dr Christine Rigden ................................ 27
well as an annual quarterage New Members ........................................ 28
(subscription) charge. Members are also
expected to contribute to the Company’s Aeternum Vale ....................................... 30
Charitable Trust.
Company Illustrator............................... 31
Fellowship is a key aspect of the
Company’s activities. Each year there are Our Military Affiliations
three formal dinners and a programme of
informal smaller events or activities. 5001 Squadron RAF .............................. 32
These provide an excellent opportunity to
meet and entertain friends, colleagues, HMS Lancaster ....................................... 32
clients and family members in either one 101 Regiment RE ................................... 34
of the City’s splendid livery halls or other
suitable venue. Scholarships & Awards
Those wishing to know more about the
Company should view the Company Scholarships and Awards ..................... 35
website (constructorscompany.org.uk) or
contact the Clerk. Scholarships and Awards 2013/4 ....... 36
Scholars 2014/5 .................................... 39
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