Bringing Cornwall’s Property and Construction Professionals Together

Laurence Associates was delighted to sponsor the inaugural Cornwall meeting of the Property Development Forum, held at The Nici in Newquay on Tuesday 10 November.

The event brought together a wide range of professionals working across Cornwall’s property and construction sectors, creating an opportunity to reconnect with industry contacts, meet new people and share perspectives on the sector.

Making connections across the industry

A strong network of professionals plays an important role in supporting the property and development industry. Opportunities to meet, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector are valuable for businesses and individuals alike.

The inaugural Cornwall meeting was well attended, with plenty of interesting conversations taking place throughout the evening. It was particularly enjoyable to see professionals from different areas of the industry coming together in one room.

As a multidisciplinary practice working across planning, architecture, landscape and energy, we recognise the value of collaboration and building relationships with others involved in shaping the built environment.

A fantastic venue in Newquay

The event was hosted at The Nici, where guests were also given a tour of the hotel. It was lovely to see the venue looking so fantastic and to have the opportunity to experience the setting first hand.

A big thank you to John Harvey for organising the event and bringing everyone together, as well as to the team at The Nici for the warm welcome and hotel tour.

Looking ahead

We thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Property Development Forum’s first Cornwall meeting and are pleased to have supported an event that encourages connection and conversation across the industry.

We look forward to seeing how the forum develops and to continuing conversations with professionals working across Cornwall’s property and construction sectors.

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