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The Journal of the The Constructor
Worshipful Company of
Constructors Autumn 2019
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 The Mistress Reflects ..................... 7
support of, the Construction Industry.
Members of the Company are drawn from The Master’s Weekends -
all sectors of the industry, including 1 Hong Kong .................................... 8
architects, surveyors, engineers, builders, 2 Cambridge .................................... 9
legal professionals, developers, clients, Formal Events ................................ 11
building owners and accountants.
The Charitable Trust ...................... 14
There are various grades of Membership.
Most new members join as Freemen, in the Charitable Giving ............................ 15
process of making certain commitments, Informal Events .............................. 16
or Obligations to the Company. Freemen Event Feedback .............................. 18
are entitled to apply to the City Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund .......... 18
Chamberlain to become a Freeman of the
City of London. That achieved, and after a
period of satisfactory service with the
Company, a Freeman can apply to become
a full Liveryman, which entitles him or her The Company
to vote in City elections and attend certain
events, like the United Guilds Service at St Company Members
Paul’s Cathedral. Diana Chrouch ............................... 19
Other grades of membership include Robert Heathfield .......................... 20
Yeomen – most of whom have been Ruth Wilkinson .............................. 20
scholars or prize winners; Apprentices, John Kennedy Melling ................... 21
bound to a Liveryman or member of the Shade Abdul ................................... 21
st
Court for a prescribed period of indenture, A Company fit for 21 Century ...... 22
and inroled at Guildhall; Companions, the Aeternum Vale ................................ 22
widows or widowers of a member of the Capt. Ronald Taylor ........................ 23
Court or a Liveryman. The Company also Teambuild 2018.............................. 24
has several International Constructors. WCC Merchandise............................ 25
There are charges for entering into the Ladies Take Over the City............... 26
Freedom and Livery of the Company as CLIC Sargent .................................... 26
well as an annual quarterage (subscription) Our Military Affiliates ...................... 27
charge. Members are also expected to
contribute to the Company’s Charitable
Trust.
Fellowship is a key aspect of the
Company’s activities. Each year there are Sponsors
three formal dinners and a programme of Wilkins Kennedy ................................ 2
informal smaller events or activities. Telford ................................................ 2
These provide an excellent opportunity to Amicus Insurance ............................ 29
meet and entertain friends, colleagues, Commercial Risk Management ..... 29
clients and family members in either one
of the City’s splendid livery halls or other Delta Membranes ........................... 30
suitable venues. Admiral Scaffolding Group ............. 31
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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