04 - September - 2006

Causeway meet with Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority

Causeway Technologies, a leading supplier of software solutions to the construction industry, were today lead sponsor of the EMAP Contractor 100 Breakfast Club at London’s premier venue, Claridges. Causeway CEO, Phil Brown, addressed an audience consisting of some of the UK construction industries most senior decision makers, and on the day that the ODA announced Laing O’Rourke, Mace and US Consultant CH2M Hill International as the official Olympic Delivery Partner, Phil also had the privilege of introducing the morning’s guest speaker Jack Lemely, Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority.

In his opening address Phil set out both the opportunities and challenges that the London 2012 Olympic Games represent not only to the UK construction industry, but to the overall UK economy. With approximately 5 years and 11 months to deliver up to £6.5bn of investment which is set to include world class sporting venues, significant regeneration of our capital and the enhancement of much of the capitals infrastructure, London 2012 represents an unrivalled opportunity to showcase the efficiency of the UK construction industry in front of a worldwide audience.

In his speech Jack Lemely spoke passionately regarding the role of the Olympic Delivery Authority and his vision that the ODA will become recognised as an intelligent client. Jack also stated that the ODA will not be responsible for building any venues that do not have an ongoing use once the games are finished; therefore underlining that London 2012 will leave a lasting legacy on our capital.

James Atkinson, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Causeway comments, “Causeway has been an integral part of the Contractor 100 Breakfast Club since its inception and we are now into our third year as a main sponsor. From the caliber of the delegates that regularly attend, the event has unquestionably become recognised as the premier meeting place for senior decision makers in the construction industry, offering a relaxed environment to network with like minded industry colleagues. The event therefore provides a perfect platform for us to raise awareness of the Causeway brand and communicate how the innovative use of software solutions has the potential to significantly impact the profitability of the construction industry.”

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