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The Journal of the The Constructor

Worshipful Company

of Constructors Autumn 2022

Editor: Roger Lilley The Worshipful Company Contents
Contact: thejournal@virginmedia.com Of Constructors.......................... 2
The Worshipful Company of Constructors
is a modern City of London Livery The Master’s Year
Company for professionals working in, and
in support of, the Construction Industry. A Message from the Master .... 4
Members of the Company are drawn from The IPM reflects on his year .... 5
all sectors of the industry, including The Mistress Reflects ................ 6
architects, surveyors, engineers, builders,
legal professionals, developers, clients, The Senior Warden writes ........ 6
building owners and accountants. The Senior Steward Reflects ... 6
There are various grades of Membership. The Master’s Weekend ............. 7
Most new members join as Freemen, in
the process of making certain Social & Official Events ............. 8
commitments, or Obligations to the
Company. Freemen are entitled to apply The Master 2022-23
to the City Chamberlain to become a David Sheehan
Freeman of the City of London. That The Company
achieved, and after a period of satisfactory
service with the Company, a Freeman can The Charitable Trust ................. 11
apply to become a full Liveryman, which Aeternum Vale ......................... 12
entitles him or her to vote in City elections
and attend certain events, like the United WCC Merchandise ................... 13
Guilds Service at St Paul’s Cathedral. Committee Reports ................ 14
Other grades of membership include The work of the committees . 17
Yeomen – most of whom have been
scholars or prize winners; Apprentices, The Clerk’s Eye View ............... 18
bound to a Liveryman or member of the Membership.............................. 18
Court for a prescribed period of indenture, Membership News .................. 18
and inroled at Guildhall; Companions, the
widows or widowers of a member of the Teambuild ................................. 19
Court or a Liveryman. The Company also Our Military Affiliates ............. 20
has several International Constructors. HMS Lancaster ........................ 20
There are charges for entering into the 5001 Squadron RAF ................. 21
Freedom and Livery of the Company as SWLACF ..................................... 22
well as an annual quarterage The Master and Mistress
(subscription) charge. Members are also 101 Regiment RE ...................... 23
expected to contribute to the Company’s
Charitable Trust.
Fellowship is a key aspect of the
Company’s activities. Each year there are
three formal dinners and a programme of
informal smaller events or activities.
These provide an excellent opportunity to
meet and entertain friends, colleagues,
clients and family members in either one
of the City’s splendid livery halls or other
suitable venues.
Those wishing to know more about the
Company should view the Company
website (constructorscompany.org.uk) or
contact the Clerk.

(constructorsclerk@constructorscompany.co.uk)

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