Article by Sharon Lui, Executive/Events Assistant.
HOLIDAY
NETWORKING EVENT MENTORS, MENTEES, AND FUTURE LEADERS
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n December 10, 2019, the CIQS hosted its 2019 Holiday Networking Reception and Dinner event – Mentors, Mentees, and Future Leaders at the historic National Club in Toronto. The sold-out event brought in over 100 attendees including CIQS members, non-members and students in the field of construction economics, for an evening of mingling and fine dining. The night opened with corporate networking in the bar lounge, where attendees were able to meet with a diverse group of construction industry stakeholders. Guests spent the rest of the evening in the gorgeous Main Dining Room, enjoying a delectable three-course meal. Arif Ghaffur, a CIQS Director, provided a warm welcome to the group and specifically thanked the sponsors, Fellows and recipients of the Award of Merit who attended the event. He then introduced keynote speaker of the evening, Paul Quinless PQS, VP of Stuart Olsen. Paul’s informative presentation was certainly the highlight of the evening as he led the audience into the evolution of his career origins and insights. Paul discussed the importance of mentor/mentee relationships and offered key lessons derived from his own experiences as both a mentor and mentee. Following the presentation, Sheila Lennon, CIQS Executive Director, provided a brief overview of exciting future events, including the 7th Annual Construction and Project Management Seminar (in partnership with the RICS) in Oakville, and Congress 2020 in Winnipeg. The evening concluded with Shane McKernan, BC Chapter President, presenting Paul with a personalized plaque on behalf of the CIQS. All in all, it was a wonderful evening focused on mentorship, building connections and sharing fresh ideas. Thank you also to our generous sponsors who helped to make this evening a success! In particular: Altus, Hanscomb, PKolon CC, Turner &
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Townsend, Adjudico, Pelican Woodcliff, Atrium Consultants, FTI Consulting, Domino High Voltage, and Rooflifters. To find out more about future networking events, please visit our website www.ciqs.org.
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Shane Mckernan, Susan Neil, Mel Yungblut, Sheri Thompson, Ian Duncan, Sheila Lennon. Spring 2020 | www.ciqs.org | CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIST | 17
