FIS Skills’ #iBuiltThis2017 competition ran on social media during September to attract young people and promote the construction industry as a career choice. The winners were announced last month at UK Construction Week. Read on to find out which ‘build’ caught the judges’ eye.
Architect and host of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces George Clarke joined FIS and sponsors on stage at UK Construction Week to announce the three age category winners of #iBuiltThis2017 along with a special Judges’ Award for Excellence. Well done to everyone who took the time to showcase their ‘build’ and congratulations to the finalists and winners.
LEGOLAND Contest – Sponsored by Building Heroes
Age Group: 13 and under
Winner: Kendrick Long for his project – New Three Little Pigs
iPhone 8 Contest – Sponsored by Home Builders Federation (HBF)
Age Group: 14 to 18
Winner: Emily Ash for her project – Wall and Cavity Synoptic Testing
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel Contest – Sponsored by Silver Trowel
Age Group: 19 and over
Winner: Carwyn Jones for his project – The Dragon’s Eye
Judges Awards for Excellence – Sponsored by Nevill Long
Winner: Frankie Bicker for the Royal Academy of Arts restoration project for Artisan Plaster
FIND OUT MORE
www.thefis.org/skills-hub/i-built-this
Main image caption: George Clarke (l) and Colin Teagle (r) of category sponsor Silver Trowel presenting the 19 and over award to Carwyn Jones for his project, The Dragon’s Eye
