Andrea Panetta, Cost Manager at Linesight, has been awarded one of the Irish construction industry's most prestigious academic awards, the Ivan Webb Award.
Presented by the Master Builders' and Contractors Association in partnership with the Construction Industry Federation, the Ivan Webb Award was established to celebrate outstanding academic achievement among students pursuing careers in the construction industry. Widely respected across the sector, the award acknowledges not only exceptional academic performance over a number of years, but also the dedication, perseverance and commitment required to balance the demands of study, exams and professional responsibilities.
Based in Dublin,Ireland, Andrea received the award following a nomination from her lecturers at TU Dublin, who highlighted her consistently strong academic performance throughout her degree. Following her apprenticeship, she continued her education by pursuing a degree, while also progressing her career at Linesight. She has been part of the team for more than five years and has built valuable project experience, strengthened her technical expertise and grown in confidence as a cost management professional.
Receiving the award came as a surprise to Andrea, who credits much of her success to consistency, attention to detail and a drive to continuously improve.
Andrea said: "Winning this award was totally unexpected. It makes the achievement even more meaningful to know that the hard work, dedication and commitment I've put into my studies have been recognised. I'm grateful for the support I've received from my team at Linesight throughout my degree, whose guidance and encouragement helped me balance work and study while continuing to develop my career."
Frank Cullen, Director, Cost Management, said: “Andrea has shown exceptional determination and a real commitment to learning from the start of her trainee journey, developing into a key member of our MEP team while balancing her professional and academic commitments. We are incredibly proud to see her hard work recognised with the Ivan Webb Award and look forward to seeing what she achieves next."
As the construction industry continues to evolve, awards such as the Ivan Webb Award play an important role in celebrating the next generation of talent. Andrea's success demonstrates what can be achieved through perseverance, a passion for learning and a commitment to excellence.
Congratulations to Andrea on this outstanding and well-deserved achievement.
At Linesight, we're committed to creating opportunities for people to learn, grow and reach their full potential. Andrea's experience is a great example of how the combination of ambition; continuous learning and the support of colleagues can help people thrive both academically and professionally.
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