June 2023 |
KOK are proud to announce Derek Bradshaw has been re-elected to the APS National Members Representative Group (NMRG).
Derek says;
“I believe that I have key skills to play an active role in driving the strategic direction of the Association in the coming years.
We, as an industry, are faced with a rapidly evolving landscape the likes of which most of us have not seen in our lifetime. Grenfell created a totally new set of standards and Regulations that require a considered and measured response from the Association and the skills and knowledge of our members will undoubtedly be in demand but only if we embrace these standards and support and encourage upskilling of our members.
This is a challenge but not one we should be afraid to rise to. I have held numerous posts including architectural technologist and head of service for local authorities, divisional manager for multi-national consultancies as well as managing and running my own consultancy.
My current role is as Head of Professional Services for a multi-disciplinary consultancy. I have developed key business and finance skills which, I believe, will permit me to provide valuable input into the management of the Association.
We must be responsive to our members and the very best way in doing that is to ensure we have a healthy and vibrant Association.
I believe that we need to develop a “broad church” approach to widening our membership base. The APS should be the leading professional association of choice for all construction health and safety related matters. I would look make this a key priority”.