Thirteen patrons have signed up to back the ProCon Leicestershire network of property and construction professionals in 2021.
Their support will enable ProCon to connect its members through a calendar of activities.
ProCon is building on a series of online webinars it hosted in 2020 with a programme of digital events plus planned physical get togethers later in 2021.
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One of the highlights of this year will be the combined 2020-2021 ProCon Awards at the King Power Stadium on November 11, after last autumn’s event had to be pushed back.
The deadline for awards entries is July 7.
There are two new patrons for 2021 – law firm Gateley Legal and industrial and warehouse developer Tungsten Properties.
Continuing their support are Berkeley Insurance Group; Harborough’s Corporate Architecture; contractor Danaher & Walsh; consulting engineers Diamond Wood and Shaw; professional services provider MDA Consulting; multi-disciplinary consultants Pick Everard; contractor Premier Development Contractors; Shakespeare Martineau law firm; architects Stephen George + Partners; manufacturer Unique Window Systems; and contractor Willmott Dixon Construction.
ProCon chair Umesh Desai said the backing of the patrons, many based in Leicestershire, enables the 21-year-old organisation to keep its 600-plus members connected
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Attendance at ProCon events can be part of professionals’ CPD (Continuing Professional Development), and the first event in 2021 was a January webinar exploring social value and its economic and environmental benefits.
The patrons’ support also helps sustain ProCon’s website which provides a platform for individual members and firms to connect with each other and to share news and views.
Mr Desai, who is director of estates and facilities at De Montfort University, said: “Our thanks go to our 2021 patrons for stepping up to show their support for ProCon Leicestershire.
“It means a lot to our members that these 13 businesses are investing in ProCon’s year ahead.”
Tungsten Properties development surveyor Jenny Clarke said: “Tungsten Properties are very happy to support ProCon Leicestershire as a patron this year.
“As a developer we have not only been based in Leicestershire for a number of years but we have developed many schemes here and are proud to be part of the Leicestershire property community.”
Piet van Gelder, construction partner at Gateley Legal, said: “We believe supporting the work of ProCon Leicestershire is even more important given the changes in the way we work and network, with more and more emphasis being put on the virtual world.
“Gateley Legal are proud to have become patrons of ProCon Leicestershire who will help to ensure the property and construction sector continues to thrive throughout the East Midlands.”