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THE PAVIOR The magazine of the Worshipful Company of Paviors NO. 53 | FEBRUARY 2018 www.paviors.org.uk MOVING LONDON FORWARD 4 7 10 INDUSTRY VIN CHAUD - IT’S GOOD THE BIG INTERVIEW: ROUND-UP FOR YOUR LIVERY LAURIE BOSWELL THE MASTER’S COLUMN lazy, shallow and social media obsessed. But not the ones I meet, DEAR ALL, they’ve typically overcome their challenges, some are taking four A It’s definitely the “Power of the Pig”, an uncanny ability for our Paviors levels and they know they’ll be ready in time to build Crossrail 2. float to punch above its weight and of course this November’s Lord Perhaps the caricaturists should get out more! In the teeth of Carillion, Mayor’s Show was no exception. It didn’t rain this year though which we have to redouble our efforts and promote this great industry. is extremely unusual and the show was particularly well attended by crowds and Paviors alike and immaculately organized by the The Paviors’ Charity Trustees have just agreed to extend our funding Liverymen’s Committee. It’s a big commitment for us to enter the show to Construction Youth Trust so that we can continue our support every year, but there is no doubt that we are recognised for those and help them develop a new approach to schools which dovetails efforts. construction’s interventions with the curriculum throughout the school career. I am convinced it will be a model for how construction As if to prove the point, 10 days later the New Lord Mayor, Charles collaborates to provide school children with effective access to a future Bowman approached me at a briefing to launch his appeal and his career in construction or engineering, and it will carry the Paviors first words were a thank you for our magnificent float. Of course the name. Lord Mayor needs little reminder of our Company’s existence as both of his Sheriffs, Tim Hailes and Neil Redcliffe are Paviors. We are building a thriving alumni of those we support in education whether from our academy, Budding Brunels or Arkwright scholars Socially it has been a busy time for us and this bumper issue is a and our support for young people continues to gain a place at the testament to that. Our glorious Autumn Livery Dinner at Merchant heart of the Pavior’s purpose. Taylors, the wonderful Luncheon Club Christmas Dinner at Stationers’ Hall, the Guildhall luncheon Club, The RAF Club and, as if by way of On the 18th January we held Common Hall, an opportunity for the light relief, a Jack the Ripper Tour are all featured here, article after Paviors to question the Master, Wardens and Committee Chairmen. article. We have even gone international and were represented at the The questions posed leave much to consider, particularly regarding inter-livery Skiing competition. If you are new, or relatively new to our our long term provisions, costs of dinners, support for universities, company, and there are 14 new Liverymen and two new apprentices sponsorship and even how we run Common Hall; we certainly need since the last issue, then you will find us a busy livery company with to attract more liverymen to this, our own “AGM”. The Upper Warden ample opportunities to build friendships and find involvement. The set out his priorities for his coming year as Master, and at the heart of diary at the back of this issue is a good place to start! which is driving more effective communication within the Livery. A week ago I was delighted to present scrolls to youngsters from our I hope you enjoy this issue of the Pavior and as you read this, I will three supported Tower Hamlets Schools. They were aged 17 and be coming to an end of my time as Master of the Company as we were very engaging about the possibility of a future in Construction, enter our 742nd year. This issue’s obituary column contains the a possibility that had been highlighted to them through Construction name of Douglas Thornton, a Past Master who without doubt saved Youth Trust’s “Budding Brunels”. It’s a scheme the Paviors have and rebuilt the Paviors. In his wake, and many others, it has been supported for many years through the hard work of Liveryman Ian an extraordinary privilege for Judy and I to serve you as Master and Edwards. The scheme enables early engagement with the construction Mistress and to witness the hard work, passion and generosity from industry for young people and works to dispel the myths about so many in today’s Paviors that make this company the great success construction, and construction’s myths about them. I have heard that it is. It has been an unforgettable year and a great honour. enough caricatures of “millennials” to last a lifetime; apparently they’re 2 THE MAGAZINE OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PAVIORS Welcome from the editor Welcome to the first issue of the Pavior for 2018. I To reflect the ongoing challenges we all face I thought it would think it is fair to say that 2017 was an eventful year, be appropriate to include more articles on the hard work that our members are delivering each and every day. Ii would be great to see not only for the industry but also the Paviors. the Pavior promote our fantastic industry and reflect on the diversity of projects our members have the opportunity to work on. As such I Whilst the industry faced a number of potentially pivotal moments am inviting members to submit site or project-based stories for the and challenges, last year the Paviors continued in our fine tradition next issue. All we need is a few words (up to 100) and a photo (or of delivering a number of exceptional events and visits whilst growing site selfie!). our charitable support. The start of 2018 has continued in this vein. The industry is coming under a number of different pressures (as I look forward to receiving your site stories and meeting you at an referenced in a number of articles in this issue) whilst the Paviors are event or two during the year. looking set for a busy events calendar and, as I write this, welcoming a number of new sponsors on board. By David Ing AUTUMN LIVERY DINNER The Paviors’ 2017 Autumn Livery Dinner took place at Merchant Taylors’ Hall on November 30th. During the meal, diners were entertained by the Elysium Brass Quintet from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, which provided a rather different and most enjoyable background to the event. The main course of grilled fillet of Scottish lamb was accompanied by a 2005 Château Haut Batailley. This wine had been added to the Pavior’s cellar as a gift from Stuart Waring. Following the loyal and Mayoral toasts, guests were welcomed and toasted by Court Assistant Rob Kremis. Principal guests included Sheriff and Honorary Pavior Neil Redcliffe, Master Constructor Mr Tony Ward and Master Tyler and Bricklayer Mr Jeff Fuller. The response was given by Mike Brown MVO, Commissioner for Transport at Transport for London. Prior to this, Mike had been responsible for the delivery of London Underground’s service during the 2012 London Olympics. He spoke about the challenges facing transport in London, particularly in terms of the high growth rates forecast over the next few years. He stressed the need for the government to give some certainty to strategic infrastructure projects, whilst recognizing that there was currently a shortfall of 55,000 people with the skills needed for infrastructure development. There was a need to inspire young people to undertake a career in transport and, in particular, to tap into talent from women and ethnic minorities. Mike Brown toasted the Master, who responded by welcoming everyone to Merchant Taylors’ Hall. He thanked Paviors for their recent efforts with the Lord Mayor’s Show and other events. He welcomed Mrs Rosalind Kempner, who had been installed earlier as an Honorary Freeman of the Company, plus eight new Liverymen. The Master then went on to note the three themes that underpinned the Company: fellowship, charity and education, and emphasized the ongoing work of the London Construction Academy, which he considered to be the great Paviors’ success story. Over 220 youngsters had now passed through the scheme and a recent social-value study had highlighted the high rate of social return achieved by the Academy. Finally, he gave his thanks to the wardens for their support through his year. The dinner was sponsored by the Clugston Group and by the Ashley Charitable Trust. By Richard Robinson 3 INDUSTRY ROUND-UP January – a good month to bury bad news Carillion, Carillion, Carillion. The collapse gap between income and planned expenditure. out amongst all the Carillion noise: and that’s of Britain’s second biggest contractor has Couple in with that Crossrail is currently running climate. Because despite all the rhetoric and been pretty much the only item on the news 20% over budget and struggling to stay within promises made to combat climate change, agenda throughout January. To an extent that its funding envelope and future schemes such global carbon hit a record high in 2017, is rightly so, as it is terrible news for many as the Bakerloo line extension and Crossrail 2 put globally-agreed plans to keep global and particularly so for members of its pension (to name but two) are looking dicey. temperature rise to below 2°C (and ideally plan and the self-employed workforce who below 1.5°C) into serious doubt.