I am retired, however, during my 35 year construction career I have been in construction site management and also been a Company Development Adviser with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly.

I have advised companies about current industry trends, facilitated and promoted training of both construction management and trades people to develop individuals and their business.

I am also a member of the Chartered Institute of Building, (MCIOB) and I have been chair of their local CIOB center, branch and Hub. I was involved in promoting local members continuing professional development by organising informative presentations and training events.

I look forward to working with the CCTG committee members, to promote and develop the group, assisting our GTO to increase the groups membership whilst supporting members with their training and development needs.

It is with great sadness and regret that we announce that Paul has passed away. Paul served as the Chair for many years and his dedication and support will not be forgotten. We wanted to recognise his efforts and so wanted to keep his profile on the website as a memorial to a great man who passed too soon.

Paul worked in the construction industry in Cornwall all his life. He was Chairman of the training group since September 2015 – Aug 2023

Ben is a  Chartered Construction Manager with considerable knowledge of the industry which he has been involved in for over 17 years. Ben’s has experience of working within both Professional and Contracting disciplines of the industry and having trained in Quantity Surveying, moved into Project Management and most recently into Residential Development. He now manages a team bringing forward developments from inception to completion, including specific responsibility for land acquisitions, design, planning and property sales.

Ben is passionate about the construction industry, particularly within Cornwall, and promotes this at all opportunities. In addition to being Vice Chair of CCTG, he is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building,  attends regular CPD sessions and has involvement in Constructing Excellence. Ben has been responsible for various award winning projects and has a keen interest in sustainable and lean construction including involvement in various BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes projects.

Paul has 27 years in building industry day to day role as design manager in charge of all design management including infrastructure for housing and commercial projects, legal and adoption agreements with local authorities and water undertakers.

Group Treasurer responsible for Group Accounts and financial status 2012 to 2017 Group Secretary, 2017 to present elected as Group Treasurer.

Hobbies include golf, snooker and airsoft (paintball).

Having been within the Education and Training, sector for over 18 years, Paula’s passion for supporting people into and through training and education now sees her freelance working across Cornwall on many projects and pathways.

Her main activity is as GTO for the group is to broker training between members and training providers ensuring a robust provision of accredited qualifications.

Paula also offers advice and information on grants, funding streams, short course/long duration all level training and apprenticeships.

Paula is passionate about ensuring her clients receive the very best service and experience, working closely together to provide a tailored solution to their requirements, overseeing the coordination, development and implementation of plans to suit their needs.

Paula has been married for 26 years has two independent children and enjoys walking the Coastal path at weekends.