Business Patrons Support ProCon Into 2014

ProCon Leicestershire’s six business patrons are continuing to support the property and construction network into 2014.

All six patrons from 2013 are renewing their support for ProCon’s mission celebrating the property and construction sector’s contribution to business and the built environment in Leicestershire and Rutland.

The businesses are backing the events and other activities of the ProCon Leicestershire network of architects, contractors, developers and those who advise them. For four of the patrons, this is the third year in the role.

ProCon’s runs a calendar of events for its members and the highly successful ProCon Leicestershire Awards, now in their 12th year.

ProCon Leicestershire director Craig Mitchell, partner at Gateley, said: “Bringing together the enablers of development is an important part of ProCon’s role in making Leicestershire a good place to invest in new buildings.

“Our patrons are to be praised for their commitment to this goal and we thank them for their generosity and encouragement for all we do.”

ProCon’s six patrons are:

• Berkeley Insurance Group: one of the UK’s largest privately owned insurance brokers
• Corporate Architecture: a practice providing quality architecture which suits client and community expectations
• The Fox Group: four companies with a core business of commercial development, project management and letting of office space
• Howes Percival: a leading commercial law firm actively supporting local developers, contractors and professionals
• MDA Consulting: offers professional services to the construction industry, including as a core member of design teams
• Willmott Dixon Construction: one of the UK’s largest privately-owned capital works, regeneration and support companies

Nick Heath, operations director at Willmott Dixon, said: “Willmott Dixon is a proud supporter of ProCon Leicestershire and the invaluable work it does to promote and campaign on behalf of the region’s property and construction industry.”

Philippa Cornes, assistant quantity surveyor at MDA Consulting, said: “The annual awards dinner and ProCon’s regular seminars help the region’s property professionals keep in touch and meet up.”

Nick James, partner at Howes Percival, said: “We are very happy to again be supporting ProCon’s important work. Quite simply, ProCon is at the fore of the property sector in Leicestershire.”

Jon Fox, director at Fox Group said: “We are delighted to support ProCon as a patron for a third year. The events are always topical and informative and the awards is simply the best networking event in the East Midlands.”

Malcolm Foulkes-Arnold, managing director of Corporate Architecture, said: “Having won a ProCon Award we know how important the organisation is to Leicestershire. It is important the industry continues to support ProCon.”

Nigel Balme, director of Berkeley Insurance Group, said: “The Procon events and awards have been a vital information and networking environment for over 10 years and hopefully for many years to come.”