Modern Building Services

FEATURE COMMISSIONING MODERN BUILDING SERVICES JUNE 2022 21 Our third casualty was the Awards Evening which had always previously been held in June of each year. Having launched the awards programme in 2015, it had evolved into a significant (and extremely enjoyable) celebration of the achievements of our Member Companies and their staff over the preceding year. With awards for both companies and individuals – sponsored by major organisations in the commissioning and wider construction industry – this occasion is a great evening spent amongst very convivial people. A couple of years ago, after using various venues both in and out of London, we found an ideal location in the Guoman Tower Hotel, right alongside the Tower of London. It’s a really nice hotel, the event accommodation is flexible and there are coffee bars and restaurants in the locale. We first visited the venue in 2019 and had already booked to go back there in June 2020, but of course, we were scuppered by the pandemic. Luckily for us, the relationship with the venue was maintained throughout and we were back there last November. Given that the country wasn’t fully out of the strictures of Covid we were delighted at the level of support the event received and an incredibly enjoyable time was had by all. We have therefore gone straight back to them and arranged for this year’s event to not only remain there this autumn, but also to have access to more space. So, it’s looking like a bigger and better celebration of business and professional excellence for 2022. The value and importance of the event is clearly demonstrated by the fact that all the sponsors have stood by us and are retaining their engagement. The all-important call for nominations is now fully underway, so why not start investigating the various categories and see which ones you will be entering. Award entry is completely free of charge and is undertaken through the completion and submission of the simple online entry forms, which are available via the dedicated awards website - www.csa-awards.co.uk The Gala Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday 6th October, so why wait, secure your attendance today and ensure you and your colleagues are part of this important industry event. Some of the real successes of the past couple of years that need to be celebrated include enduring relationships. Two of those include MBS magazine, which remains our media partner and has always supported our aims and aspirations, and Touchwave Media which has continued to provide valuable assistance in maintaining our profile. Our thanks to both and long may we continue to aid and assist each other. More information can be found at www.csa.org.uk