Chartered Institute Of Marketing Construction Industry Scotland

Profit from Sustainability

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:09:10 +0000

Copies of presntations from CIMCIGS’ Profit from Sustainability CPD seminar

“How to Profit from Sustainability” presentation

CIMCIGS launch new website

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:50:30 +0000

CIMCIGS are delighted to launch their new website in April 2010.

The new layout provides the ability to apply for membership online, access and book a space at forthcoming networking and CPD events as well as access to our virtual networking forum on LinkedIn.

It also includes a library of information relevant to those involved in marketing and business development in the construction industry in Scotland. The website has been designed by Farmore IT, a Scottish based design company.

We welcome your feedback on any aspect of our new website as it is important that our users find it welcoming and easy to navigate.

Professional Update Seminars

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:14:31 +0000

The CIMCIGS professional update seminars continued in March with a briefing from the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT).

The SFT will play a crucial role in the procurement of a range of projects in Scotland including the new schools investment programme and the hub programme.

This seminar provided CIMCIGS members and their guests a great opportunity to hear about the SFT’s role in the procurement of significant infrastructure projects.

Colin Proctor

Colin joined SFT in December 2009 as Accommodation Director. Colin is a chartered surveyor and most recently was a Partner in a large international construction consultancy practice. He has over 20 years experience of working in the construction and property development market, advising on major projects and programmes across the UK and Ireland in a wide range of sectors.

Claire Blake

Claire joined SFT in October 2009 as associate director in the accommodation team with a current focus on hub delivery. Previously she was a lawyer with Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP specialising in public procurement and projects across a range of sectors.

Please click here to access the presentation.

Chair: Gail Galbraith, Clark Contracts

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:18:32 +0000

Gail is business development manager for Clark Contracts where her principal focus is on identifying new business opportunities, management of the marketing department and group business development.

Contact: Gail.Galbraith@ClarkContracts.com

Vice Chair: Jody Fitchet, Pinsent Masons

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:17:49 +0000

Jody is a senior business development executive with responsibility for the Scottish offices of international law firm Pinsent Masons. For the past decade, Jody has specialised in developing the communications and marketing skills in the legal sector. He is a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Communications Workgroup and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Contact: Jody.Fitchet@pinsentmasons.com

Treasurer: Claire Valentine, Bell Building Projects

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:16:32 +0000

Claire is Business Development Manager for Bell Building Projects with responsibility for sourcing and maximising business opportunities throughout Scotland. Claire has nearly 15 years experience of marketing and business development within both the civil engineering and building contracting sector. She holds a Business Degree, the CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Contact: cvalentine@bellbuildingprojects.co.uk

Events Co-ordinater: Jo Clark, Savills

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Website Convenor: Susan D’aish, WSP Group

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Susan is a chartered marketer, responsible for client relationship development and strategic business planning within WSP, a global firm of engineering consultants. Her key skills include implementation of business plans to create new opportunities, satisfy stakeholders and maximise revenue. In addition to her marketing experience, Susan has an honors degree in civil engineering.

Contact: susan.daish@wspgroup.com

Committee Member: Laura Burgess, Kier Scotland

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:14:32 +0000

Laura is Proposals Manager at Kier Scotland, based in Stepps. In the last 2 decades, Laura’s career has been focussed on marketing and business development in the construction, defence and engineering sectors. Laura has been an active member of the CIMCIGS committee for the last 7 years.

Laura has a CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Contact: Laura.Burgess@kier.co.uk

Committee Member: Stacey Cassidy, Pinsent Masons

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:13:53 +0000

Stacey is an associate with, Pinsent Masons, the international law firm with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Stacey specialises in construction law and is dual qualified in English and Scottish law. Stacey’s experience includes providing advice on all aspects of transactional construction law – through procurement to completion, including all aspects of construction due diligence in real estate transactions.

Contact: Stacey.Cassidy@pinsentmasons.com