As the Construction Employers Federation marks 75 years, Federation members share a few kind words on this significant anniversary:
Antrim Construction Company – www.antrimconstruction.net
ACC has representation on CEF working committees and would like to congratulate the CEF for being the strong voice of the construction industry over the last 75 years.
DQ Contracts Ltd – www.dqcontractsltd.com
Throughout this year our team has benefited hugely from CEF membership, receiving invaluable assistance from the Federation on a daily basis through informative articles, industry updates plus regular advice and guidance. From all the team at DQ Contracts Ltd, we would like to thank the Construction Employers Federation and say a massive congratulations on your 75th anniversary. Keep up the amazing work!
Farrans – www.farrans.com
Congratulations to the CEF on your milestone 75 years! As a long-standing member of CEF, Farrans want to thank the Federation for your outstanding contribution to our industry. We offer our support and every best wish for the future.
Ganson UK – www.ganson.ie
We commend CEF for their services to the construction industry and congratulate them on 75 years of an outstanding effort to support the industry as a whole.
Gilbert-Ash – www.gilbert-ash.com
The company has a long-standing association with the Construction Employers Federation, with Managing Director, Ray Hutchinson serving as CEF President for two years before stepping down in June. He is currently sitting on the Federation Council. Mr Hutchinson said:
“Firstly, I would like to congratulate CEF on the 75th anniversary, this is a wonderful achievement and during those years it has played a central role in transforming the construction industry here in Northern Ireland. “We are proud to be a member of CEF, working as one with the federation and fellow members for the benefit of the construction industry in Northern Ireland.
“At a time when businesses are embracing great change within the sector, CEF will continue to play a key role for its members.
“From small micro-businesses to the largest construction companies, CEF provides a strong voice for the industry. With its ability to lobby Government and key client bodies, it can speak with an authoritative voice for its 800 members.
“Whether it is promoting best practices or providing advice on a range of issues for members, the federation has been a powerful advocate for the industry.”
GRAHAM – www.graham.co.uk
The Graham name is synonymous with the Construction Employers Federation. And we are proud of this fact. Our current Group Executive Chairman, Michael Graham, his father, and his grandfather before him, have all held the esteemed Chair of the CEF throughout its decorated history. As the CEF celebrates its diamond anniversary, it has been a privilege for us to be a part of it, to continuously learn from peers and leaders in our industry, and to help shape and influence the construction agenda in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Henry Brothers Ltd – www.henrybrothers.co.uk
We would like to thank the CEF for all the support that they have offered to us as a business over the years and to congratulate them on reaching the wonderful milestone of their 75th anniversary, and here’s to the next 75!
Heron Bros. – www.heronbros.com
Heron Bros became a member of the CEF in 1982. We have seen much change over the last 38 years of membership, and we are proud to have worked alongside our peers and other CEF members to influence and drive positive change across our industry. As a business and as an industry, we recognise the strength of our CEF membership, influencing policy, upskilling our workforce, improving construction practices, and positioning Northern Ireland Construction as industry leaders. We look forward to continuing that work, with all the members, to overcome the many new challenges we will all face in the future.
Martin O’Kane, Deputy Managing Director said “We have been members of CEF for nearly 40 years. In that time, they have become an integral part and a vital voice of the construction Industry. The CEF have supported us over the years, with advice, seminars, and educational courses as well as the recognition shown through their Construction Excellence Awards which are a key date in the diary.
“On behalf of Heron Bros, I would like to congratulate CEF on 75 successful years and we look forward to their leadership in the industry for many more.”
Hugh J. O’Boyle Ltd – www.hjoboyle.co.uk
Hugh J. O’Boyle Ltd have been a member of the CEF for over 20 years, benefiting from additional multi discipline advice and guidance from industry experts who represent our sector in Northern Ireland.
Over the years we have attended numerous courses, seminars & events hosted by the CEF, which we have found hugely beneficial. We have also enjoyed participating in and attending the Construction Excellence Awards in recent years which provides a fantastic opportunity to network with industry peers and receive an insight into landmark construction projects in Northern Ireland.
We would like to congratulate the CEF on its 75th anniversary & look forward to working with you in the future!
Leo Matheson Ltd – www.leomatheson.com
Leo Matheson Ltd would like to congratulate CEF on their 75th Anniversary and wish them the very best for a long and prosperous future.
martin & Hamilton – www.martinandhamilton.co.uk
martin & hamilton joined the CEF in the year it began, 1967, and Chairman David Hamilton sits on the CEF council. He said: “We joined because for us the CEF is a community of builders. The CEF was the professional body, a mark of the company’s competence, and our source of advice for issues such as contract law, HR or training.
“Nowadays, it continues to be a support system to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the construction business; whether that’s legislative changes in H&S or lobbying local government during a pandemic. The CEF is critical to supporting the success and survivalof construction here. And it does a great job.”
On the 75th Anniversary, martin & hamilton would like to commend the CEF; to thank those that went before and to wish success for the future. As a professional organisation of builders for builders, together we can ensure a strong future for construction in Northern Ireland.
P&K McKaigue Ltd – www.pkmckaigue.com
P&K McKaigue have been a member of the CEF for two years. We saw it as the natural progression for our business and appreciated the benefits and opportunities it could bring.
Since joining we have found the help and assistance offered from the CEF very valuable. Being a member also gives us a positive forum to correspond with our fellow competitors. In these unprecedented times we have found the support from the CEF very beneficial and they have fought hard to protect the industry and represent us all in a united front It’s a credit to any organisation that can boast a 75-year existence and it is testament to the work and forward thinking that the CEF have created as a culture within their organisation.
On behalf of P&K McKaigue Ltd we would like to congratulate the CEF on reaching this milestone and wish the organisation every success for the next 75 years.
McKelvey Construction – www.mckelveyconstruction.co.uk
As members of the CEF committee, McKelvey Construction have found it very encouraging during this year’s Covid-19 pandemic to see the response and support from Mark Spence and the rest of the CEF team in dealing with the new way for all of us to work within the construction industry. It has been extremely reassuring to see the pro-active approach from the team in sharing information and best practices on how best to navigate this new working environment. Darren McKelvey, Director at McKelvey Construction, said: “We would like to congratulate the Construction Employers Federation on reaching their 75th anniversary milestone, and wish them continued success for the future.”
Tracey Brothers – www.traceybros.com
“Tracey Brothers would like to congratulate the Construction Employers Federation on its 75-year anniversary and looks forward to continuing to work alongside the Federation in the promotion of the Northern Ireland construction industry.”
Woodvale Construction Company Ltd – www.woodvaleconstruction.co.uk
Over our 40 years in the industry we have experienced the “Boom and Bust” of the Northern Ireland economy and have continued operating during the political void without an Executive and now through the global pandemic. In spite of these challenges, we continue to deliver and are excited for the future. The CEF has been a valued source of guidance for us through these times and a strong representative for the local construction industry. We would like to congratulate the Federation on its 75th anniversary and look forward to working together in the future.
Charles Lavery & Sons Ltd – charleslavery@ymail.com
One of NI’s longest established construction companies, Charles Lavery & Sons Ltd has had continuous representation on CEF committees since the early 1970s, recognising the benefits of maintaining an active involvement in an organisation which does such a superb job serving our industry.
Those high standards of service were set by the excellent leadership of Gordon Burnison, Tony Doran and John Armstrong in recent decades and we wish John well on his retirement. Equally, we are sure Mark Spence will continue to maintain those standards in his new role and we wish him well.
Once again, congratulations to all at the CEF for reaching this milestone and we wish you continued success.
CTS: Connect – Transform – Sustain – www.wearects.net
Team CTS has been a member or CEF for over 10 years developing a lasting relationship. CEF has supplied us with great advice and guidance during the years and carries out great work throughout the construction industry. We would just like to congratulate them on reaching this 75th anniversary milestone and wish them all the best for the future. Together we can achieve more.
Deane Public Works Ltd – www.deanepublicworks.com
As long-term CEF members and multiple Construction Excellence Award winners, Deane Public Works Ltd would like to congratulate and send our best wishes to the Federation on this milestone 75-year anniversary.
Felix O’Hare & Co Ltd – www.felixohare.co.uk
At Felix O’Hare, the people are the core of the business and the driving force behind the companies continued success, and as one of the founding members of the CEF, Felix O’Hare are proud that they have produced two former presidents Felix O’Hare and Art Magennis while current Managing Director Gerry Gray sits on the General Contractors Committee. Felix O’Hare would like to congratulate the CEF on their 75th anniversary.
Fraser Houses – www.myrivenwood.com
Commenting on the CEF 75-year anniversary, James Fraser said: “Since joining the private housing committee in 2017, I have found the CEF to be an extremely useful forum for keeping up to speed with industry challenges and have witnessed a real togetherness in finding solutions and sharing ideas.
“Congratulations to the CEF on their long-standing service to the industry and a warm thanks from Fraser Houses for all the assistance over the years. We look forward to working alongside CEF into the future.
Glasgiven Contracts Ltd – www.glasgiven.com
Since 1986, we have been proud members of the CEF and are thankful for the role the Federation plays within the industry and its recent responses to issues such as Brexit and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Liam Murphy, Managing Director said: “Congratulations to the CEF on their 75th anniversary. We appreciate all the help and support you have provided to us over the last 35 years.”
Killowen Contracts – www.killowencontracts.co.uk
We are dedicated to maintaining our portfolio of accreditations and memberships and have been a member of the CEF for over 20 years – benefitting from its proactive approach to representing our industry, attending courses and participating in the Construction Excellence Awards. Congratulations to the CEF on its 75thanniversary from the Killowen Contracts team.
Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd – www.lowrybuilding.co.uk
As CEF members for over 50 years, we are hugely grateful for the advice and guidance they have provided throughout this time and will continue to support this vital hub of the construction industry.
FLYNN – www.mauriceflynn.com
FLYNN would like to congratulate the CEF on its landmark 75th year. Our sector is volatile by nature and so the presence of a credible body, formed of respected and experienced members, with a steadfast focus on issues crucial to the sustainable growth of Construction in NI has been and continues to be invaluable.
OHMG – www.ohmg.com
As CEF members since 1980, Federation membership has had a tremendous impact on us and we are proud to have won multiple CEF awards over the years for projects including QUB’s School for Biological Sciences, the Restoration of John Bell House, Ballymena Health & Care Centre, IFA National Football Stadium and QUB’s Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. Their help and advice received during recent times has been of great assistance in shaping our way forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to avail of CEF’s courses and seminars to better equip ourselves for the future ahead.
