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A note from the London Novus Chairman.

Thank you for taking the time to visit this new group within the London branch.

This facility will be used to advertise our planned events and to communicate our progress to you all.

Our first aim has been achieved, and that was to gain your interest in our new initiative! We now have the task of keeping your interest and are in the process of producing an exciting and dynamic programme of both learning and social events for this year, we also have a dedicated committee to ensure that the central branch of the CIOB capture all the input of our new and existing NOVUS members.

2009 looks set to be a busy year, where focus on professional development, and the need for high standards of professional and ethical conduct will play a vital role in the combined success of our industry. 

We look forward to working closely with you all to achieve these goals and more!

Thanks and I look forward to meeting you soon at one of our CPD events.

Ayo Allu
Chairman of CIOB Novus, London


Novus committee - Who's who.


Ayo Allu MCIOB: Novus Chair
 Ayo Allu MCIOB

Ayo is 29 and has a BSc Hons in Project Management for Construction. He currently works for Willmott Dixon in their Pre-Construction Dept as a Design and Build Coordinator for BSF Schools Projects.

Prior to working at Willmott Dixon Ayo spent a year with Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd as Project Manager with the London Underground Station Modernization scheme, and Bouygues-UK for 3 years as Site Engineer and Design Coordinator for PFI Schools.

Ayo can be contacted directly by email on: ayo.allu@willmottdixon.co.u


Stefan Eriksson Msc MCIOB: Vice Chair

 Stefan Eriksson

Stefan is 32 and joined Davis Langdon in June 2006, having previously worked for a contractor in the infrastructure sector and as a researcher for the University of Reading. He has a particular interest in regeneration projects and the development of sustainable communities..

 He is currently working as Project Manager working mainly in the Social Housing Sector. He also successfully led the refurbishment of Redbridge Night Shelter, a Davis Langdon charity project for CRASH.

Stefan can be contacted directly by email on: Stefan.eriksson@davislangdon.com


Tom Thompson MCIOB: Treasurer 

Tom joined Davis Langdon’s Project Management team in July 2005, having graduated with an upper second class honours degree in Project Management for Construction from University College London in the same year.  His experience the previous summer as a placement student at EC Harris involved him in the development of the Islington Academy Project in the consultancy role of Construction Project Manager to the DfES. 

This lead Tom to conduct further research into Project Management issues of the Academy Programme and education projects in general by the completion his final year dissertation in this specialist area of construction.

Tom can be contacted directly via email on: Tom.thompson@davislangdon.com


Matt Fowler ICIOB: Event Chair 

 Matt Fowler ICIOB Matt graduate in Construction Management from Reading University. Upon graduating he joined Osborne Construction and has been working there for 2 years.

He is currently an Assistant Site Manager working on a £45 million pound council office for The London Borough of Hackney.

Matt can be contacted via email on: Matt.fowler@osborne.co.uk

Lucynda Jensen MCIOB: Education Representative
 Lucynda Jensen
Lucynda is working for Bovis Lend Lease; She is currently working on the Athletes Village, as a Construction Manger. Prior to this on the Athletes Village Lucynda has also been involved in the following projects, Manchester Arndale Centre Northern extension tenant liaison, dealing with interface between back of house connections to existing building,  Manchester Civil justice centre – Construction Manager managing 2 floors, Combermeer Barracks project SLAM   - Fit out Construction Manager and Adelaide Wharf – Fit-out Package Manger
Lucynda graduated with Bsc hons in construction management and won the Queen Elizabeth II jubilee scholarship in her final year of university. Lucynda recently achieved full corporate membership and London Novus congratulates her on this accomplishment.

If you have any queries, please email Lucynda: mailto: Lucynda.Jensen@eu.bovislendlease.com

 Jason James Bsc (Hons) MAPM MBIFM MCIOB: Education Representative
 Jason James Bsc (Hons) MAPM MBIFM MCIOB Jason is currently working for a contractor as a project surveyor. He was selected from University by Kier Build on the milk round; he then undertook their graduate scheme. Jason has successfully worked in both public and private sectors, including undertaking work for TFL, Inspace Maintain, Elmbridge Council, Mowlem Aqumen, EC Harris, and CRBE. 
Jason is a passionate member of the CIOB and says ‘The CIOB members are core leaders of any team. “It’s great to be apart of the Novus scheme to guide and support others to make their own footprint within the industry. As a surveyor being a member of the CIOB is one of the best things I have done in my life!!’

Jason can be contacted at jason.james@ianwilliams.co.uk

Ben Duffill MREC: Social Secretary

  Ben heads up the public sector division at The Management Recruitment Group. He was previously with Hays Construction and Property where he led their technical public institution and social housing business for London.  Specialising solely in construction and property, he has managed recruitment campaigns within local and central government, education, NHS, not for profit as well as the consulting and contracting sectors.

He provides bespoke solutions including interim and fix-term appointments alongside search and selection campaigns. Ben brings a unique outlook to the committee of the build environment, along with many impressive contacts.

If you have any queries, please contact Ben at: ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk 

Helen Bainbridge

Helen Bainbridge  Helen graduated in 2008 second her my class with a BSC (Hons) Construction Management from Nottingham Trent University. In the final year became the face of the CM degree posters and a placement profile for the university website. 

Helen has worked on one £27million project for CIT called Marylebone Village Estates for 14 months, whilst on placement with ISG in her my sandwich year.
Following graduation she is now back with ISG on there graduate scheme on a £17 million project of Haymarket, Piccadilly for Standard Life Investments as an Assistant Construction Manager. 

Helen is a ICIOB member currently working through professional development plan hoping to achieve MCIOB status in 2010.

Novus Up and Coming events 

June: Social Event @ Tiger Tiger

July: Technical CPD Event, Heavy Weight or Lightweight – Creating Comfortable sustainable environments in building. Speaker Mark Skelly from Skelly & Couch Building Engineers

September: The Principles of Passivhaus Technology CPD Event – Nina Mader from Rethinking Construction

September: 2nd September CIOB 175th Anniversary Networking event

October: Student Welcome and Advice Night

November: 1 year anniversary event

December: Christmas Gathering

For further information on any of these events please contact Danielle Baker Branch Manager London dbaker@ciob.org.uk


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