Congratulations to our Technical Director, Joe Laffar and Chief Engineer, Michael Stirk on becoming chartered with the Institute of Civil Engineers!
We’re pleased to share the news that Joe Laffar and Michael Stirk have both passed their professional review with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) and are both now chartered engineers.
Joe joined Benchmark Scaffolding over a decade ago, while Michael has been with the company for six years. Both have gone from strength to strength at the business, climbing the ranks to lead our unrivalled technical department.
Following two years of hard work and determination, Joe shared what this latest achievement means to him: “Gaining my professional qualification is an extremely proud moment for me. The process itself while intense, was thoroughly enjoyable and has pushed me to look at the way I approach engineering from a broader perspective. It is also with great satisfaction that Michael and I can say we have increased representation of the scaffolding sector at the ICE.
“I could not have achieved this without the support of my colleagues within the design department along with my sponsors and mentors. I look forward to the possibility of one day being able to help others achieve their professional qualification.”
Michael added: “Achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the ICE is an achievement that I’m very proud of. The years of hard work and dedication within the scaffolding industry have paid off and gaining the recognition for my expertise within the field in which I practice, from such an iconic and historic institution, I see as a huge accomplishment.
“Undertaking the Career Appraisal Route and preparing for the Chartered Professional Review was a process that I have learnt from greatly and one which has provided me with a lens from which to look at design, and its integration with health & safety and management of processes and resources in an even more holistic way. Placing CEng MICE after my name on my work signature is very satisfying, and in doing so, I feel a greater sense of responsibility.”
Congratulations to Joe and Michael from us all at Benchmark Scaffolding.
