PRESIDENT'SNEWSLETTER ATJULY- AUGUST20105 Wales and West Region, which you will learn more about in the future. Reports were also received from the Chief Executive and International Director, followed by each Vice- President giving an update on their subject matter. As I mentioned in my previous newsletter, I planned to give you the lowdown on the Conduct Committee, and the following is a very brief description of its operation. Firstly, let me say that I have had the privilege of serving on this Committee and without doubt it is the most rewarding Committee to be involved with. The Conduct Committee upholds the rules of the Institute and thoroughly investigates each complaint against a member to the best of its abilities with the information presented to it by both the complainant and the member, in defence of their actions. The Committee meets at least four times a year where all cases are discussed and generally include the attendance of the Institute's solicitor to advise on any legal matters. When a complaint is made, the appropriate staff at City Road carry out the formal notifications and gather information from both parties. A file is created, which is sent off to each member of the Committee to read and make a determination. When the Committee come together they decide whether or not there is a case to answer. If it is found that there is a case to answer, the Committee will ask for more information from both sides to be submitted to support the case or defence, if they wish, and a formal hearing is scheduled for the next meeting. At this hearing, the member and complainant can both attend. At the end of this meeting, the Committee will determine whether the case is proven or not. If it is they will then determine the disciplinary action, ranging from a letter of undertaking to expulsion. Depending on the decision, the member can apply to appeal via the independent appeal tribunal. Loosely tied in with the above are both the Liability and Documents Taskforces and I will explain a little about these in the future, along with the Education Committees. I am very pleased to report that I have received several emails from members, all with positive reaction to my newsletter and I thank all those who took the time to contact me. However, what is more pleasing is that a couple of those correspondents raised points that had been concerning them for some time and I was able to assure them that we were already actively involved with trying to deal with the matter or would get the appropriate staff from City Road to action or investigate the request. I am sure there are many more of you out there who have the same thoughts, so please, don't just sit there, make contact. Regards Barry Le Beuvant I thank all those who took the time to contact me I helped front the CIAT stand at the South of England Agricultural Show Right: Making the Commended presentation for the Technical Excellence Awards to Mike Peat MCIAT and Liam Presley for Wellstead Primary School

6 ATJULY- AUGUST2010 REGIONS Channel Islands Region ( 11) Members on Jersey recently enjoyed a visit to the new ' energy from waste' plant, organised by the Institute's President. The plant is currently under construction on the island at a cost of some £ 110 million. This is the most modern system currently under construction in Europe and will process in excess of 80,000 tonnes of non inert waste per year. Approximately half of this will be putrescible waste ( household dustbin) and the other half shredded bulky waste ( carpets, mattresses, old furniture etc). The Energy from Waste plant burns rubbish and uses the heat from the fire to generate steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine which generates electricity. Former olympic athlete, Dame Mary Peters was the guest of honour at the inaugural Architectural Technology and Management End of Year Show and awards evening which took place on 16 June at the University of Ulster's Jordanstown Campus with over 100 guests in attendance. The show, which featured work by both Year 2 and graduating students from the BSc ( Hons) Architectural Technology and Management programme, provided the students with the chance to showcase their design skills and technical excellence and offered prospective employers, industry professionals and members of the public an excellent opportunity to identify emerging talent. David Comiskey MCIAT, Lecturer in Architectural Technology and show Co-ordinator, said ' This first End of Year Show provided the students with an ideal platform to demonstrate their excellence in the field of Architectural Technology. There was huge interest in the event from Regional CIAT members which is indicative of the high regard in which our graduates are held within the industry.' The evening began with a Regional CPD event on The Code for Sustainable Homes and Fabric Performance, presented by Danny Kearney from Xtratherm ( main sponsor) and David Comiskey MCIAT. The winning students included: . Brian Shaw: The Keystone Group Architectural Technology and Management Year 2 Prize . Brian Shaw and Clive Marshall: Design of Hypothetical Ulster Sports Museum, Highly Commended . Jonathan Greig: Design of Hypothetical Ulster Sports Museum, Commended . Lisa Spratt: Hays Placement Prize . Phillip Argue: CIAT Region 15 Award for Technical Excellence in Design and the CIAT Award for Outstanding Student Below: Ross Mullen, with work from his indoor bowling arena project Above: Lecturer David Comiskey MCIAT, with student Brian Shaw's work, model of ground floor slab detail Above: Robert Kay MBE PPBIAT MCIAT with Dame Mary Peters CBE Olympic Legend Supports Architectural Technology Northern Ireland Region ( 15) - the Inaugural Architectural Technology and Management End of Year Show and Awards Evening at the University of Ulster