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Angela Reay at the award ceremony
Wear Valley building inspector Angela Reay is celebrating
reaching the finals of a competition recognising women in the
construction industry.
Angela, 29, is a technical inspector for Dale & Valley Homes,
was one of the five finalists in the Women in Construction Awards
held in Manchester on March 11.
Angela was short-listed in the New Starter category for her
contribution to the company in the last 18 months, managing
contracts to replace windows and doors, inspecting the work and
dealing with a workforce entirely made up of men.
She said: “I project managed the whole thing, which was the
first time I had taken on that role, making sure the contractors
did work in accordance with the contract terms,carried out the work
to our high standards, drawing attention to substandard work and
making sure problems were put right while maintaining good
relations with the contractors.
“The awards night was an inspiring event with many
high-achieving women there. I just feel proud to have been
nominated.”
Jack Hurst, Angela’s boss, added: “Since she came to
work here Angela has been a valuable and popular member of the
team. She is passionate about housing, is continually learning new
skills to develop her career and thoroughly deserves every
success.”
