This is my 25th year at the helm of the journal, Construction Management and Economics. I have enjoyed being at the centre of this and especially enjoyed interacting with so many people in our academic community; authors, referees, editorial board and publishers. There is a huge amount of support among the construction management community for this journal. Long may it continue!
However, nothing is forever. My contract as Editor-in-Chief has come to an end. Taylor & Francis, the publishers of Construction Management and Economics, have started the search for a new Editor-in-Chief. We are hoping that the new person will soon be identified and that the transition can be effected soon. Whatever happens, this is my last year in the post.
I look forward to new challenges and opportunities!
Management and Economics in Construction 
It will be really hard for T&F to find an editor like Will. I have never seen such a hard working editor. Salute you Will for the way you have elevated this journal to such a high standard. Enjoyed going through your comments on a number of manuscripts I published in this journal. I would personally miss your services Will. Best wishes for your future assignment.
Will,thank you for a quarter of a century of providing a knowledge service to the construction industry. I have benefitted immensely from the research papers that you have published. Do enjoy your next challenge and the opportunities it will bring.
Yes, as you rightly pointed out, nothing is forever; you are rare breed. The editorial under you is outstanding. I will truly miss you, Prof Will. Hopefully, our paths will cross again someday as you move on!
Nothing is indeed forever. you came on board, you contributed and the rest is history. you did your best, which is good enough- contributing to knowledge through service to construction industry. I look forward to seeing you in congregations of the community.
Will, you have done an excellent job as editor. You have maintained high editorial standards and positioned CME as a ‘must read’ and leading journal. Congratulations for steering CME for 25 years. I have enjoyed collaborating and working with you. You will be missed…
Reviewing under your editorship was always a joy to me. Congrats Will for a job well done.