FOUR Bradford College students have been handed prestigious building awards.

James Boyes, Martin Mortimer, Hussein Sanglay and Adam Stockdill, who are on construction and engineering courses at the college, were handed prizes by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for exceptional achievements.

Tooba Noor, senior academic team leader for construction and engineering at Bradford College, said: “Congratulations to all our award winners. To achieve this recognition is quite exceptional and Adam, Hussein, James and Martin have made us very proud.

“At Bradford College we have an excellent relationship with the CIOB; it’s thanks to the hard work of the students and the support of the CIOB that we have been able to produce award-winning students who will go on to play important roles in the industry.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:  Sam Dibaj, of COIB, Bradford College students, Adam Stockdill, top right and Hussein Sanglay and Tooba Noor, bottom right, senior academic team leader for construction and engineering at Bradford College, at the online prizegiving Sam Dibaj, of COIB, Bradford College students, Adam Stockdill, top right and Hussein Sanglay and Tooba Noor, bottom right, senior academic team leader for construction and engineering at Bradford College, at the online prizegiving

Sam Dibaj, Chair of the CIOB Leeds Hub Committee, presented the Certificates of Excellence and prizes in a virtual awards ceremony held via Microsoft Teams.

He told the winners: “It’s our aim to inspire the next generation of construction industry professionals. You’ve all been recognised for the skills that you have, that are pivotal to working within the construction industry: Communication, teamwork, having a positive attitude and maintaining high standards.”

The CIOB is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.

It accredits university degrees, educational courses and training.

Its professional and vocational qualifications are a mark of the highest levels of competence and professionalism, providing assurance to clients and other professionals procuring built assets.