At a meeting of their Council on 29 February 2024, Members of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) appointed Ian Brant as their new Deputy Chair commencing with immediate effect.
Ian is anticipated to assume the role of Chair, subject to Council approval after Dr. Wei Yang, the current Chair, steps down from her two-year term during CIC's June 2025 Council meeting.
Construction dispute avoidance
Wei will then take up the position of Immediate Past Chair for a final year, adhering to CIC's rules and bylaws. Ian is a Director at Brant Construction Quantum Experts, a consultancy specializing in construction dispute avoidance, dispute resolution and drafting Expert quantum reports.
Ian takes over from former CIC Chair Justin Sullivan who was currently in the role of immediate past chair
Ian is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), serving on National and International committees for them and is currently serving as an elected Trustee.
Ian takes over from former CIC Chair, Justin Sullivanm who was currently in the role of immediate past chair.
Environment professional bodies
Ian Brant, said of his appointment: "I am deeply honored to have been elected as the new Deputy Chair for the Construction Industry Council. CIC is uniquely positioned to help the built environment professional bodies and its wider membership to liaise with government for the benefit of our industry and society."
Ian Brant adds, "I look forward to working closely with our current Chair, Dr Wei Yang, and our Chief Executive Graham Watts OBE, as well as our experienced and dedicated Board of Directors in driving that collective ambition."
CIC Chair, Wei Yang welcomed this new appointment, stating: "I would like to congratulate Ian on his new position as CIC Deputy Chair. I look forward to working closely with Ian to enhance the profile of the construction industry, and to advance CIC’s strategic priorities in bringing built environment professions together for the public good. I would also like to thank Justin Sullivan for all his work and support during his term of office."
