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16 December 2024

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Not many gongs for the construction industry

3 Jan 17 The 2017 New Year’s Honours List was notably light on recognition for the construction industry’s contribution to society.

CIOB chief executive gets an MBE
CIOB chief executive gets an MBE

Christopher Blythe, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Building, gets an OBE for services to the construction industry and government.

FM Conway chief executive Michael Conway is recognised for his services to UK construction, infrastructure support and road safety with an MBE.

And there is also an MBE for Aecom director of building engineering Ant Wilson, for services to building and engineering.

The total number of medals awarded this time is 1,197, of which 14% went to people for being good at sport.

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