East Midlands Novus

Welcome to East Midlands Novus.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) NOVUS has been developed for students, graduates and professionals in the early stages of their career, looking to progress their CIOB membership.

In the East Midlands we have a strong team to help identify tomorrow’s leaders and participate in the future of the construction industry, by providing a support network and a voice for existing and aspiring members. NOVUS also provides opportunities for professionals to develop and become an integral part of the CIOB.

We are always looking for new members for the committee so please conact us if you would like to know more and we look forward to seeing you at some of the events.

Kind regards
Richard Knight
Novus Chair.

 Meet the East Midlands Novus Committee

Richard has ten years experience in the establishment and operational delivery of educational infrastructure projects - working across a variety of roles in both the Public and Private Sector. Prior to joining Equitix he was the Project Director for the Sheffield BSF Programme responsible for delivering the Sample Schools, establishment of the LEP and securing funding through the development of the Outline Business Case.

Prior to this, Richard worked for Balfour Beatty Capital and was an SPV Manager on the largest grouped school PFI project in the UK.

He holds a BSc(Hons) in Construction Management, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building and a Member of the British Institute of Facility Managers

Richard can be contacted via e-mail: rknight@equitix.co.uk

Lindsey previously worked as an IT Projects Analyst and joined the Construction Industry in 2004 as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with Simons Construction Ltd. She is currently working towards a BSc (Hons) in Construction Commercial Management and CIOB full membership (all due for completion in 2010) Lindsey has worked on various schemes ranging from £1m - £10m in a number of different sectors.

Currently Lindsey’s role is with Medicinq in joint venture with Simons Construction working on the on the ProCure21 Framework schemes.

To contact Lindsey, please e-mail: Lindsey.franklin@simonsgroup.com

Andy has worked for Beighton Construction Ltd since leaving school. He was initially employed as an apprentice joiner, gaining both an NVQ2 and City & Guilds, advance craft certificate. Whilst working full time as a joiner then Site Manager, he continued with his studies achieving an ONC and HNC in building studies and a first class honours degree in Construction Management. In 1998, Andy became office based where he now project manages various building and civil engineering projects.

Rebecca's introduction to the CIOB came about upon completing her Masters Degree in Construction Management in 2003. She had secured a position on a unique 3 year Tri-partner training programme as a Graduate Engineer with Morison Construction based in the West Midlands. The aim of the scheme was to work for a host company (in Rebecca's case with the Principle Contractor) but also to rotate with other Graduates working for the client and then the consultant, whilst gaining professional membership to a relevant organisation.

Rebecca has decided to join the CIOB whilst her peers worked towards ICE membership. She undertook the PDP process and sat her professional review in July of this year.

Rebecca's current role is that of Design Manager for Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd where she works on a range of projects nationwide. During the last 6 years she have worked on schemes in a number of sectors - canal regeneration, healthcare, prison, educational, commercial and retail projects.

To contact Rebecca regarding upcoming events: e-mail: rebeccaboam@yahoo.co.uk

Zhangyuan is currently a PhD student in School of Built Environment, University of Nottingham. Zhangyuan is now working on a project relating to design and test of a novel LHP system. She is particularly interested in the construction management matching her background. She won the University’s scholarship and obtained double Master degree from China and UK. She also continued her study as a winner of School’s scholarship.