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The Journal of the The Constructor

Worshipful Company of

Constructors Autumn 2018

Editor: Roger Lilley Contents
Contact: thejournal@virginmedia.com The Master’s Year
The Worshipful Company of Constructors A Message from the Master ....... 4
is a modern City of London Livery Company The IPM reflects on his year ....... 5
for professionals working in, and in
support of, the Construction Industry. The Mistress Reflects ................. 6
Members of the Company are drawn from The Master’s Weekend ................ 7
all sectors of the industry, including Informal Social Events ................ 8
architects, surveyors, engineers, builders,
legal professionals, developers, clients, Formal Events............................. 10
building owners and accountants. Event Feedback .......................... 12
There are various grades of Membership. Company Members write ......... 13
Most new members join as Freemen, in the Sir Michael Latham .................... 18
process of making certain commitments,
or Obligations to the Company. Freemen Teambuild 2017 ......................... 19
are entitled to apply to the City
Chamberlain to become a Freeman of the
City of London. That achieved, and after a
period of satisfactory service with the The Company
Company, a Freeman can apply to become Company Members write ......... 13
a full Liveryman, which entitles him or her Sir Michael Latham .................... 18
to vote in City elections and attend certain Aeternum Vale ............................ 18
events, like the United Guilds Service at St
Paul’s Cathedral. Teambuild 2017 ......................... 19
Other grades of membership include The worst event ever! ............... 20
Yeomen – most of whom have been Our Military Affiliates ................. 20
scholars or prize winners; Apprentices, Communications and Events ... 21
bound to a Liveryman or member of the WCC Merchandise ....................... 22
Court for a prescribed period of indenture,
and inroled at Guildhall; Companions, the
widows or widowers of a member of the
Court or a Liveryman. The Company also A Broader Perspective
has several International Constructors. World War 1 ................................ 23
There are charges for entering into the
Freedom and Livery of the Company as
well as an annual quarterage (subscription) Sponsors
charge. Members are also expected to
contribute to the Company’s Charitable Wilkins Kennedy ............................ 2
Trust. Butler & Young .............................. 2

Fellowship is a key aspect of the Delta Membranes ....................... 25
Company’s activities. Each year there are Admiral Scaffolding Group ....... 26
three formal dinners and a programme of Excel Group ................................. 27
informal smaller events or activities.
These provide an excellent opportunity to
meet and entertain friends, colleagues,
clients and family members in either one
of the City’s splendid livery halls or other
suitable venues.

Those wishing to know more about the
Company should view the Company
website (constructorscompany.org.uk) or
contact the Clerk.
(constructorsclerk@constructorscompany.co.uk)

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