The Construction Industry Council appoints new Deputy Chairman

The Construction Industry Council has appointed Professor Tony Crook CBE as its new Deputy Chairman following a meeting of its Council this week.

Mr Crook is expected to succeed Professor John Nolan, the incumbent Chairman, following CIC’s June 2018 Council meeting when John will stand down from his two year term of office and resume the role of Deputy Chairman for one last year, in accordance with CIC’s rules and byelaws.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr Crook said he was delighted to take on the role.

He said: “The construction industry plays a vital role in our economy. The national construction challenges we face, including the need for more housing and major transport and other infrastructure, require contributions from all our professions and disciplines because these challenges can only be addressed by the industry’s professions working together to ensure that what we build is not only fit for our needs but that we make places and buildings which are sustainable, safe and inclusive. I look forward to working with all in the industry to ensure we can do this together.”

The CIC’s Chief Executive, Graham Watts OBE, welcomed the appointment, saying it would help the Council to move forward with its plans.

He commented: “ (His appointment) is an important step to follow the changes implemented following last year’s strategic review, which focused the Council on being the Built Environment Professions Together, concerned with the wider professional issues within the built environment.”

The Council also unanimously agreed that outgoing Deputy Chair and Former CIC Chair Tony Burton should remain on the CIC Board as a Non-Executive Director.

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