Holiday networking event – mentors, mentees, and future leaders

Article by Sharon Lui, Executive/Events Assistant .

HOLIDAY

NETWORKING EVENT –

MENTORS, MENTEES, AND FUTURE LEADERS

On 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 & 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 .

Matt Ainley, Paul Quinless, Sinéad Quinless, Compton Cho.