In April last year, EBS was acquired by M Squared and is now fully integrated under the M Squared Group. 

The new management team will consist of operations manager, Connor Kennedy and the recently appointed commercial manager, Fraser Shields, who will spearhead the business alongside Craig Kennedy, the project manager. 

Since its acquisition by M Squared, EBS has gained a series of restoration contracts in Strathbungo, Kelvinside, Garnet Hill and Calton. The contractor is now eyeing a number of leading contracts such as intricate restoration projects within Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street and Edinburgh’s George Street.

M Squared’s group director, Kerr McEwan, said: “EBS has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist structural and fabric repairs on traditional buildings. 

“Bringing the business into the M Squared Group gives us the opportunity to build on that foundation while strengthening the operational side of the business.”

McEwan added: “The new management team understands the standards required to deliver this type of work.

“Alongside that, we’ve introduced stronger systems and controls behind the scenes. 

“In many ways, it reflects how we see the business developing: traditional craft, supported by modern control.”

Connor Kennedy, EBS’ operations manager, said: “Traditional buildings, many of them constructed before 1919, form an important part of Scotland’s heritage. Across the Central Belt there is now a growing need for specialist repair and restoration as those buildings age.

“A large part of our work is putting life back into buildings that have been part of communities for generations.”

Fraser Shields, EBS’ commercial manager, said: “At EBS, we strive to deliver a high level of quality in our work, fostering a deep respect for our built environment and providing property owners the reassurance that their unique buildings rooted in history are in safe hands.”