In a unique event organised by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) construction professionals from the Beijing Olympics 2008 met their counterparts on the London 2012 project.

The workshop brought together CIOB members from China that managed the construction process of the Beijing Olympics with UK members working on the London 2012 games.


This is the first time that construction managers from Olympic projects have come together to share their experiences and knowledge. The meeting which took place on the London 2012 site yesterday included presentations by both sets of managers, networking and a site tour.

Li Shirong CIOB President said: "The CIOB has many members in China who worked on and managed the construction of the Beijing Olympics, and this is a wonderful opportunity to pass on those experiences to our colleagues working on the exciting London Olympics."

The CIOB plans to hold similar workshops on future Olympic Projects creating a channel for Olympic Construction Managers to share their knowledge.

(CD/JM)