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Constructors' Company embraces professionals from all parts of construction, as well as those, like lawyers and accountants, who work with the industry. The Company supports fellowship, education and training and charitable giving, thus following the ancient traditions of City of London Livery
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BRE Trust and Worshipful Company of Constructors seek young talent for international research award
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in 1985 as a City Company without Livery in 1985, and became a Livery Company in 1990.
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The Constructors' Company ranks 99th in the order of precedence for Livery Companies.
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