Appointments

Principal contractor and specialist trade expert Linear Group has launched its main contracting arm Linear DC into the North of England, less than 18 months since the business was established in Scotland.  (from left) Matt Hurley, Angela Eckersley, Dan Hooker and Andy Ineson

Simon Allford has been elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The AHMM co-founder will serve as president elect from September 1 and will then serve as RIBA president for a two-year term beginning on September 1, 2021 followed by one year as immediate past pr

The Glasgow studio of Civic Engineers, which provides civil, structural and transport engineering, celebrates its third year in business this week as its profile and work continues to grow in the city and across Scotland. The now 15-strong team, led by Glasgow directors Isla Jackson and Iain McIntyr

CALA Homes has named Craig Lynes as the new managing director for its East of Scotland region, taking over the reins from David McGrath who was named regional chairman in March. CALA Homes (East), which covers south and east Scotland from its Falkirk offices, remains the homebuilder’s largest

Glenrothes-based timber specialist James Donaldson and Sons Ltd (JDS) has appointed Arlene Cairns as its new chief financial officer.  Taking up her new role yesterday, Ms Cairns joins from Aviva, where she was chief finance operations officer responsible for leading gl

International independent real estate consultancy Hollis has promoted Vikki Aitkenhead to head of environmental consultancy.  Senior associate Aitkenhead joined Hollis in 2016 and is now responsible for advising on corporate merger, divestment and acquisition transactions as well as the deliver

Raj Sinha has joined Glasgow-based SWGR as the company’s new group managing director. SWGR supplies civil, mechanical, electrical and fabrication services and personnel to a wide range of household names and specialist clients in the oil and gas, engineering, rail, construction, bridges and ma

East Kilbride-based trade window and door fabricator CMS Trade has announced the appointment of Jim Walker as its new general manager. With more than 15 years’ experience in the manufacture and installation of PVCu windows and doors, Mr Walker is well-known within the Scottish fenestration sec

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the appointment of Graeme Fox as its new head of technical. Mr Fox, a Dundee man who has headed REFCOM since late 2016, said he was delighted to be taking up his new position “at an exciting time for the industry”.

Moira Murdoch has been promoted to commercial director at akp Scotland, taking a seat at the board of the company. The principal contractor has promoted the long-serving commercial manager after more than ten years at the firm.

The Wates Group has today unveiled a series of organisational changes that will “intensify its focus” on the opportunities in its four key sectors. The announcement incorporates the appointment of four new divisional MDs at construction, property services, development and residential.

HFD Group has added to its senior team with the appointment of experienced property professional Michael McDowall. Michael McDowall joins as property director from London & Scottish Investments, where he spent five years as a senior asset manager. Previously, he held a variety of roles at real e

Skanska has appointed Jonathan Willcock from Alstom to lead its UK infrastructure business. Mr Willcock will join from October 2020 when he will also become part of Skanska’s senior leadership team.

akp Scotland has emerged from the lockdown with a raft of new business secured and a new managing director to steer the business forward. Ian McEwan, who founded the business 30 years ago, is to take on the role of CEO and has selected director Martin McColl to succeed him as managing director with

Cruden Building has announced the appointment of Colin Kennedy as its new construction director. Mr Kennedy has been part of an extensive process to find a top calibre replacement for current construction director, David McEvoy, whose original plan to retire last month was delayed by in light of the