Appointments

Housebuilder Robertson Homes has promoted Richard Kelly to the role of commercial director covering all the firm’s operational regions of North East England and North, East and West Scotland. Based in Robertson Homes’ Gateshead regional office, Richard joined the company as head of comme

Construction manufacturer Tobermore is to invest £12 million to expand its operations to meet growing demand driven by current and anticipated growing demand for new residential homes. To assist with the expansion, the company has made 11 internal promotions. Anna McAleer, currently head of sp

Burness Paull has strengthened its offering for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors with the appointment of Scott Duncan as a partner in the firm’s construction and projects team. Mr Duncan is an experienced lawyer with a strong track record of acting for energy and infrastructure

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has appointed Karen Shaw as the organisation’s new director of development and asset management. She will oversee the asset management, property and development and projects teams to implement WSHA’s ongoing ambitious development plans and deli

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chris Thornton to senior associate and appointed Chrissie Clancy as a surveyor as the property advisory firm grows its Edinburgh-based operation. Chris Thornton, who joined the firm in November 2020, has been an integral part of the team, contributing to key

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital has strengthened its electrical and construction portfolio with the acquisitions of two Highland contractors. GEG said the strategic acquisitions of electrical contractor Calder Electrical and multi-trades construction company Scotbuild mark "an exciting

Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of three new proposed commissioners to the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Dr Lucy Beattie and Dr Calum MacLeod as land commissioners and the appointment of Robert Black as tenant farming commissioner at the Scottish Land Commission,

Lar Housing Trust has appointed a very well-known figure in the housing sector to a senior role in its construction subsidiary. Peter Shepherd, former managing director at Muir Homes and ex-chair of Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Trade Board, has been appointed to the post of director at Lar Projects

Forth Ports Limited has appointed Stuart MacGregor as chief financial officer and as a member of the group’s main board. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in the international drinks and UK house building sectors, in financial leadership, strateg

James Anderson has joined the board of plant hire firm GAP Group as its managing director of the north. In his new role, James will oversee the Plant and Tools, Non-Mech, and Welfare Divisions across Scotland, the North East, and North West of England.

Fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions firm James Hardie has recruited two new sales managers to enhance its operations and strengthen its footprint in Scotland. This strategic move demonstrates James Hardie's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering exceptional service t

Veitchi Group has promoted two long-serving contributors to directorships within its Interiors and Preservation companies. David Smith has been appointed as operations director for Veitchi Interiors, the group’s specialist fit-out company. David joined Veitchi in 1999 as a joiner and has since

Environmental engineering consultancy Wallace Whittle has appointed a team of renowned experts to drive the growth of its ESG and sustainability offering. Nick Hayes, Monika Munzinger and George Rowberry have many years of experience working together in the same business and all joined Wallace

Real estate advisor CBRE has established a dedicated planning division in Scotland, significantly expanding its planning and development expertise to support its broader service offerings. CBRE has welcomed a talented team of four professionals who will work closely with colleagues covering developm

Construction solutions supplier Groundforce has appointed two senior people to its piling operations to reflect the group's focus on this increasingly busy sector. Gary Crumlish has been appointed as director - piling and compliance, while Gary Bodycote is recruited to the new position of national s