The CoST Board recently appointed Professor George Ofori and Mr. Per Nielsen as Directors and Trustees of CoST. Professor Ofori is based at the National University of Singapore where he is Director of the M.Sc. (Environmental Management) programme and Co-Director of the Centre for Project Management and Construction Law. Mr. Nielsen is a leading figure in the international construction industry. In addition to holding a number of senior positions in the private sector, he is a Board member of European International Contractors (EIC). Recent changes to the Board also include Mr. Bob McKittrick who stepped down in April.

Commenting on the changes, CoST Chairman Chrik Poortman said: “we are pleased to welcome George and Per to the Board. Both were involved in the CoST pilot project and I have no doubt that they will strengthen our governance and help us to scale-up the programme. And we are indebted to Bob for his service to CoST. He has been involved since the earliest stages and I’m pleased that he will continue to Chair of the UK MSG.”