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The Journal of the The Constructor
Worshipful Company of
Constructors Autumn 2017
The Master’s Year contents
Editor: Roger Lilley
A Message from the Master ................................. 4
Contact: thejournal@virginmedia.com
The Immediate Past Master reflects on his year
The Worshipful Company of Constructors as Master ................................................................. 5
is a modern City of London Livery
Company for professionals working in, The Master’s Weekend .......................................... 6
and in support of, the Construction Formal Events ......................................................... 8
Industry. Members of the Company are TeamBuild 2016 .................................................. 13
drawn from all sectors of the industry, Informal Social Events ........................................ 15
including architects, surveyors, engineers,
builders, legal professionals, developers, New Members ...................................................... 17
clients, building owners and accountants. Event Attendance ................................................ 17
There are various grades of Membership. Constructors’ Lunches ........................................ 18
Most new members join as Freemen, in Event Feedback ................................................... 18
the process of making certain
commitments, or Obligations to the The Company
Company. Freemen are entitled to apply
to the City Chamberlain to become a Volunteering ........................................................ 19
Freeman of the City of London. That
achieved, and after a period of Aeternum Vale ..................................................... 20
satisfactory service with the Company, a PM Capt R G Taylor .............................................. 20
Freeman can apply to become a full Tristan da Cunha ................................................. 23
Liveryman, which entitles him or her to
vote in City elections and attend certain Mike Parrett .......................................................... 25
events, like the United Guilds Service at St Martin Watson...................................................... 27
Paul’s Cathedral. Peter Tomsett ...................................................... 28
Other grades of membership include Gerard McPeake .................................................. 28
Yeomen – most of whom have been Henry Stephenson .............................................. 29
scholars or prize winners; Apprentices,
bound to a Liveryman or member of the Anna McPeake ..................................................... 32
Court for a prescribed period of indenture, Jenny Tomsett ..................................................... 33
and inroled at Guildhall; Companions, the New Company Merchandise .............................. 33
widows or widowers of a member of the
Court or a Liveryman. The Company has Company Merchandise ....................................... 34
also recently admitted its first
International Constructors. Our Military Affiliations
There are charges for entering into the 5001 Squadron RAF ............................................ 35
Freedom and Livery of the Company as
well as an annual quarterage 101 Regiment RE ................................................ 35
(subscription) charge. Members are also HMS Lancaster ..................................................... 36
expected to contribute to the Company’s 14 Company SW London ACF ............................ 37
Charitable Trust.
Fellowship is a key aspect of the Scholarships & Awards
Company’s activities. Each year there are
three formal dinners and a programme of Scholarships and Awards ................................... 38
informal smaller events or activities. Scholarship Presentations 2016/17 ................ 39
These provide an excellent opportunity to
meet and entertain friends, colleagues, Sustainability Scholarship .................................. 40
clients and family members in either one Sustainability........................................................ 40
of the City’s splendid livery halls or other Scholars 2017/18 ............................................... 41
suitable venues.
Those wishing to know more about the The City of London
Company should view the Company
website (constructorscompany.org.uk) or St Lawrence Jewry .............................................. 42
contact the Clerk.
 (constructorsclerk@constructorscompany.co.uk)
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