Law firm Burness Paull has appointed Mark Kirke as a partner in its construction and projects team, as the firm seeks to address increasing client demand and to seize opportunities in a sector witnessing substantial investment. Mr Kirke, who is dual-qualified in English and Scots law and recogn
Appointments
Morris & Spottiswood has won four affordable housing projects across the UK as the business bolstered its housing team with a senior appointment and continues to focus on its sustainability offering for clients. The firm has appointed Kevin McCulloch as operations manager to support the ongoing
Thomas & Adamson has promoted Alasdair Borthwick, Douglas Grant, Stephanie Pang and Rosslyn Rendall to associate director. Alasdair Borthwick joined T&A in 2021 working across various key projects including Peebles High School and the expansion of South Lanarkshire schools.
Tillicoultry Quarries has appointed three new directors, the first board appointments out with the family since the 1950s. Joe Hadnum, previously operations manager and Stewart Caine, previously health, safety & environmental manager, have both been appointed directors following respective 27-ye
Scottish construction consultancy Soben has appointed Tom Harrison, former global COO of Turner & Townsend (T&T), as its new strategic advisor. In his role, Mr Harrison will work closely with Soben’s executive team to help accelerate the firm’s global expansion. Harrison’s
The Donaldson Group has appointed Graeme Bell as operations director of the timber expert's Interiors division in addition to his existing position as director of Smith & Frater. In his new role, Graeme will be responsible for strategy development for the businesses within the Interiors division
Savills has continued to expand its engineering & design consultancy (EDC) team with the appointment of Martin McClafferty as associate director and William Johnston as associate in Glasgow. Joining from HDR Consulting Engineers, Martin is a chartered engineer with 25 years’ experience ope
Three of Kier Group's infrastructure services units are to be consolidated into two in a division restructure for the firm. From 1 July 2023, the group’s current business streams of highways, utilities and infrastructure will be known as transportation and natural resources, nuclear & netw
Following the full integration of GH Johnston Building Consultants Ltd (GHJ) in March 2023 as a new Planning & Design division within Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett), the company continues its growth journey with the addition of Gary Mackintosh (formerly owner of GMC Surveys) as principal
Property consultant FG Burnett has announced the retirement of Graeme Watt after 42 years of service with building consultancy director Iona Foubister simultaneously joining the firm's board. Graeme Watt joined the business in 1981 and progressed to a shareholding director within the firm with a str
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has appointed Al Denholm as its new chief executive officer. Mr Denholm, a seasoned asset management professional with over 36 years of experience, previously held executive and senior investment leadership positions at major financial institutions like P
Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group has appointed Paul Hillard and Duncan Robb as non-executive directors. Paul Hillard brings over 30 years of experience in the housing sector, having served 16 years as managing director at Riverside Scotland (formerly Irvine Housing Association).
Gibbon Lawson McKee Limited (GLM), the Edinburgh-based architects, building surveyors, project and construction managers, has revealed that Doug Lawson has returned to the firm that he helped found in 1996. This follows 14 years in Australia as both a director for Knight Frank’s Queensland off
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the names of six new Honorary Fellows in recognition of their significant contribution to Scotland’s cultural, academic, business or political life. Many within the 2023 cohort of RIAS Honorary Fellows have been recognised
Ed Monaghan has returned to the housebuilding industry after his departure from Mactaggart & Mickel last year, having been appointed as a non-executive director at Clark Contracts. Mr Monaghan will work on a new private homes division at the construction firm. The new division, named Nova Homes,