PROPERTY and construction professionals from across Northamptonshire raise a glass to the launch of a new sector network that aims to bring the industry closer together.
They were at the state-of-the-art offices of quantity surveyor, estimator and consultancy Bhangals Construction Consultants on Grange Park in Northampton for the first meeting of PropConnect.
Around 100 guests heard the group’s co-founders Parm Bhangal – the host venue’s managing director – and Matthew Abraham, managing director of main contractor Form, Five, outline their plans for the group. The idea had been originally devised as the two regularly travelled to London for sector networking that was not available closer to home, Parm told guests at the launch.
“Northamptonshire is a construction-heavy county but we do not have a huge amount of groups available to us in the region,” he said. “I was going to London to network and seeing a lot of familiar faces from Northants at the same event.
“The appetite is there, clearly, so we decided to set up a local network to replicate what goes on in London without the need to travel for a couple of hours.”
Matthew added: “We want to see businesses in the property and construction sector thrive in our region and deliver key projects within the county. Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties could really benefit from engaging with businesses nearer to home.”
The two-hour launch event focused on canapes and conversation. PropConnect is planning meetings every quarter, with the emphasis on networking, engagement, collaboration and best practice.
“We want it to be about nurturing relationships, having meaningful conversations with people in the right environment,” said Parm.
Ultimately, PropConnect hopes to welcome guests from every construction and property sector. Meetings are free to attend and are planned take place quarterly at venues around Northamptonshire.
To find out more, contact Parm on 01604 871 806, email parm@bhangals.co.uk or visit prop-connect.co.uk.
Martin and Kerry Lewis-Stevenson, directors of Business Times’ publisher Pulse Group Media, were among the guests at the launch event. “This is no ordinary networking gig,” said Kerry. “It is a golden opportunity for everyone in the property and construction game, from one-man bands to big multinationals, to mingle, connect and – let’s be honest – get some serious business done.
“The room was packed, not just with people but with the sound of conversations, ideas and future deals being made. Big things are brewing with this group.”
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