B&ES president looks to the future of the industry

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Building for the future — B&ES president Andy Sneyd.

An understanding by all parties in the construction process of the operation of the entire supply chain is essential if the UK industry is to achieve and maintain genuinely world-class status. That was one of the key messages developed by Andy Sneyd, president of the Building & Engineering Services Association, at the annual president’s luncheon last month.

He said, ‘For this ambition to have any chance of fulfilment, we must recruit into our businesses the brightest and best of today’s young talent. And we must educate them — not only in the skills and competencies required within our own discipline, but also in the overall construction process.’

He continued, ‘It is my belief that the industry must be prepared to invest in education, training and development programmes that are genuinely broadly based and fit for purpose. That way, we will build a workforce that will ensure the future success of our own organisations.’

He offered his views on attracting people to the industry. ‘We will also spread the word that the construction industry can provide careers that offer a stimulating working environment, profound job satisfaction, the chance for international travel and the opportunity to think and act innovatively with creativity and imagination.’

He also remarked on the age of people in the industry; Being still under 50, I’m considered to be a young many by the standards of construction. That cannot be a healthy condition for any industry to find itself.

‘The irony, however, is that there has never been a better or more rewarding time to come into building engineering services or the many other highly skilled occupations that fall under the construction umbrella.

‘Absolutely key to our ability to address today’s challenges is the existence of a well trained, well managed and well-motivated team at every level of the workforce.’

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