West Midlands Region (05)

The culmination of Steve's career has been his appointment by Birmingham City University as visiting Professor in Architectural Technology. This allows him to further his passion for the discipline and to pass on his almost 50 years of experience to the next generation of graduates. He has achiveved this also through a series of academic papers and conferences. 

From his time as Vice-President Innovation & Research; promoting and representing the Institute nationally and internationally; dedicated service to his Region in organising schools, colleges and CPD events; and still finding time to run his own practice; Steve has built up an impressive record of service to the Institute. 

As Regional CPD Officer for over ten years, Steve contributes to a regular programme of careers events, CPD and other activity, organising numerous events with local and national attendance with the highlight being an international conference with speakers from Google and Cisco.

Alongside his Regional activities, Steve also maintains national presence for CIAT. He represents the Institute on the UK Hardwood Timber Association alongside all major UK distributors for the use of hardwood in construction. Furthering his interest in historical buildings, Steve was also asked by the Chief Executive to represent CIAT on a newly formed group – BIM4Heritage – an industry wide group that discusses and promotes the use of BIM for heritage buildings globally.

Steve is passionate about supporting and mentoring the next generation at CIAT, promoting the Institute through lectures and membership promotion at various educational bodies locally and potential members at regional companies. He is a Membership Assessor and Moderator for the Professional Assessment, encouraging the very best out of new members.

Mike became a Chartered Member in 1970 and has actively played his part by continuing to contribute in dealing with Institute business and issues at Regional level. 

Mike has served the West Midlands Regional Committee as Regional Education Officer from 1980-1983 and has been Regional Treasurer since 2005. He has proved his staying power in recent years by carrying out his role with great enthusiasm, which remains unturned, even now in his retirement. 

He has always been keen to know how the Institute is progressing within the industry by offering and/or insisting that he be considered for representing the Region as a Voting Delegate at AGMs.

Mike has played a pivitol role in the Region for 47 years and has always been a person whom his peers look up to, extending to his helpful advice and experience to the younger aspirATion Group members on the Committee.

Doug is Project Manager in the Estates Function of Coventry University, having started as a Senior Architectural Technician in 1990. In recent years, he has completed an MSc in Project Management and was heavily involved in the delivery of the university’s Capital Project investment programme that saw some £80 million invested and a further £100 million of new projects taking place between 2014 and 2017.

Doug is currently Honorary Treasurer on CIAT's Executive Board, as Chair of the Finance Committee.