Edinburgh-based architecture and design studio LBA has appointed Joanne Allison to drive forward its expansion into the commercial sector. Best known for its work in the creative reuse of existing buildings and new-build residential developments, LBA said it has brought project architect Joanne on b
Appointments
John Campbell QC has been announced as the new chairman of The Ross Development Trust, the charity working in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver The Quaich Project in West Princes Street Gardens. Mr Campbell, a trustee of the charity for two years, takes on the role as chair f
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed Douglas Morrison to the newly-created role of director of operations and future skills. The appointment comes as CSIC progressed with phase two of its strategy which will expand its range of services and activities to drive innovation, cul
Engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco has launched a specialist cross-disciplinary team to support long-term decarbonisation goals across UK cities and help organisations to tackle the climate emergency. Integrating carbon and sustainability expertise from across Sweco’s existi
The timber industry’s campaign for the use of wood in design and construction has welcomed a new campaign manager and a new focus as it prepares to take on the climate emergency. Sarah Virgo will lead the campaign for Wood for Good, which focuses on the benefits of wood as a low-carbon materia
Cruden Homes has appointed Rory Stephens as senior land & development manager in the East of Scotland. Rory, a chartered surveyor, will be focusing on sourcing new opportunities across Cruden Group’s core areas of bespoke private residential development, mixed-tenure regeneration and affor
George Restall has been appointed as finance director of Interserve Group Limited, the international support services, construction and equipment group. He will take over from Mark Goldsworthy with effect from 3rd April 2020.
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced the appointment of Alistair Rankine as client support manager for the east of Scotland. Alistair will be providing support for all SPA partners and appointed companies throughout the east of Scotland.
Michael Laird Architect’s director Gillian Stewart has been announced as the new chair of the British Council for Offices (BCO) in Scotland. The BCO’s remit is to research, develop and communicate best practice in all aspects of the office sector. The membership is made of a variety of p
Quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has strengthened its senior team to focus on group growth. Andrew Gallacher has been promoted to the role of UK & Europe managing director, and Ian Tucker takes the role of operations director – the position previously held by
Hadden Group has appointed Tommy Devlin to the role of general manager for Hadden Homes. Managing director Steven Brady welcomes Tommy Devlin to the business
Specialist construction solutions supplier Groundforce has appointed Paul Donovan as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Paul had previously been managing director at the Vp plc temporary roadway business TPA, where he was responsible for overseeing the diversification of the business
Engineering, design and project delivery company BakerHicks has recruited 11 graduates of New College Lanarkshire (NCL) to work on its major infrastructure and built environment projects.
Architectural practice Halliday Fraser Munro has made a series of top-level additions to the senior team in its Glasgow office to help drive forward the firm’s strategic growth in the central belt. Deborah McKay joins as projects director while David Craig takes on the role of technical direct
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has added significant weight to its governance board with the appointment of 11 new members.