The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a chief inspector of buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current director of building safety and construction, will take up the post with immediate effect.
Appointments
CALA Homes (West) has appointed Moray Stewart as land director in a strategic move for the firm as it focuses on growth within its urban development portfolio. With more than 16 years' experience in the land and planning sector, Mr Stewart was land manager at CALA Homes (West) for four years before
Morrison Construction has announced the promotion of Paul Ingham to lead its environment business in Scotland. Mr Ingham, currently head of service delivery for water frameworks, will succeed Steve Slessor, who has been promoted to lead the environment business across the entire UK-wide Galliford Tr
Stirling-based construction equipment expert Molson Young Plant Sales has expanded its sales team with the appointment of three experienced additions.
Mark Houston, a highly experienced SME business adviser who has spent his career working alongside members of the west of Scotland SME business community, has been appointed supply chain development manager by hub South West. The appointment follows the retirement of Gordon Hunter from the cons
Cruden Building has announced a pair of new appointments with Terri Chisholm joining as chief buyer and Colin Bain taking up the role of maintenance contracts manager. Terri Chisholm brings over 20 years of experience buying for construction companies, including Merchant Homes, Morris &
Thomas McMillan, Savills UK head of energy consultancy based in Perth, has been appointed as the new chair of Solar Energy Scotland, previously the Solar Trade Association. Mr McMillan aims to use the position to maximise the potential of relatively untapped renewable resource north of the border.
Morris & Spottiswood has made two heavyweight appointments to its Scottish business. Gordon Clyne has been promoted to managing director of Scotland while Andy McLinden has been welcomed to the business as director of Fitout Scotland.
Kubota Construction has announced the appointment of Kevin Pryce as its new dealer manager for Ireland and Scotland. Kevin, who joined the business in 2016, takes over the role previously occupied by Sam Thompson for Kubota Construction in Ireland, and Colin Frost in Scotland.
Property company Colliers has announced the promotion of eight staff across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, as part of an annual round of promotions. Louise Daly, Ryan Jarvis and Stewart Smith
The Scottish division of property consultancy Bidwells has posted a record turnover for 2020 in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Scotland managing partner Finlay Clark said a focus and belief in their chosen key markets has resulted in the Scottish arm of the business, which is hea
Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed two new directors to its board, with a third re-elected for a second term. The trio will help guide the organisation as it works to grow Scotland’s renewable energy sector and sustain its position at the forefront of the global clean energy indus
Mark Cook has been appointed as a non-executive director at Story Homes, joining the housebuilder’s board from today. With over 40 years’ experience in the housebuilding industry, Mark joins Story from Persimmon Homes, where he spent over 27 years in various senior roles, including Mana
Persimmon Homes has appointed its former director in charge, Neil Parry, as managing director with overall responsibility for the housebuilder's East Scotland business based in Bathgate. The team currently works across the City of Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk, East Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Bord
Graham Findlay and Hamish Paterson promoted to regional directors by Thomas & Adamson. Mr Findlay joined in October 2006 as trainee M&E surveyor and since then has undertaken both project manager and cost consultant roles on a wide range of projects.