G4C Wales

G4C Wales’ core idea is to harness the power of this generation to drive change and improve the way the industry functions. Its goal is to drive change and innovation, through the development and G4C Wales G4C Wales connection of the future industry leaders.

This dynamic ambition means that G4C gives its members access to innovative industry thinking, enables networking with a broad cross section of industry professionals and provides opportunities to grow and learn through initiatives and events which are free to attend. Whether you are an established professional or a newcomer, involvement in these initiatives will provide an understanding of the strategic development and future shape of the construction industry.

G4C Wales host monthly events focusing on industry education, personal development and networking. Events typically include site visits, careers fairs, published papers, and bitesize events. In 2024, they have G4C Wales has held the following events; Digital Construction Bitesize Event with Simtec, Rio Architects & McCann & Partners, Pen Y Dre School Site Visit with Morgan Sindall Net Zero Carbon, AGM & Networking presentation with Powell Dobson, judging the G4C Future Leader Award at the CEW Awards, Built Environment Summer BBQ with RICS Matrics, CIArb, CIOB, WIP & RTPI Young Planners, Team Social, Mumbles Coastal Defence Site Visit with Knights Brown, a very highly attended Building Safety event followed by another successful charity Quiz in aid of Llamau.

G4C Wales has previously launched a well-received multi-disciplinary Climate Change Response Paper, and recently attended Building the Future Commission Round Table with Welsh Government. In addition, G4C Wales has participated in speaking events such as CEW 2023 Award Celebration at the Senedd, the CEW Construction Summit 2024 and CEW Members Update 2024

Committee 2024

Sophie Latham Blake Morgan Co-Chair
Harriet Wade Bouygues UK Co-Chair
Katherine Parsons AtkinsRealis Vice Chair

Thomas Beasley Morgan Sindall
Coner Berner Aecom
Lewis Bunch AtkinsRealis
Antony Catris Blake Morgan
Luther Jim DB3 Architecture
Owain Morgan Viro Consult
Elise O’Brien Currie Brown
Adam O’Donovan Rider Levett Bucknall
Joseph Palmer Knights Brown
Dave Rossington Powell Dobson

If you believe in collaborative working and integration in construction, G4C is the place for you to make a difference. There is always plenty going on – you can even join the discussions and exchanges of best practice on the G4C Wales LinkedIn group or Twitter/X @G4CWales.

 

Meet the G4C Wales Committee

 

 

G4C Wales Podcasts

In this first Podcast Harriet Wade and Jia Afsar discuss their roles as the 2022 Co-Chairs and what they hope the Committee will achieve over the coming years

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JfKV9SALg3epwYRwNY4QM 

 

Events 2024

Digital Construction Bitesize Learning Event - 13th March

Networking & AGM - 22nd May


 

 

 

Events 2023

 

Building Safety Act 2022: looking at implementation in Wales a year on from Royal Assent - 24th May 

AGM & Networking Event - 1st June

Built Environment Summer Barbecue - 13th July

Festive Quiz - 7th December 

 

Events 2022

 

Bitesize Event - 28th September 2022

Holiday Event & Quiz - 7th December 2022

Site Visit, Canal Quarter, Cardiff - 13th December 2022

G4C Wales Awards 2024


G4C Wales
 is passionate about focusing on young people and showcasing the young talent in the industry. We are looking to celebrate achievements of this young talent and the organisations supporting and shaping the future leaders of our industry. We know that the construction industry in Wales is of a high standard so let’s prove it!

If you would like to discuss anything prior to entering please contact awards@cewales.org.uk or call Sue Selkirk 07553347099

Categories:

Entry Guidelines

Programme:

  • Entries close: 20th September
  • Shortlist announcement: 4th October:
  • Online judging – week commencing 21st October (you will be informed of the date if you are shortlisted)
  • Winners announced: 5th December

Sponsorship opportunities are available ag £1k plus VAT per category. If you would like to discuss further contact susan.selkirk@cewales.org.uk