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Scottish home improvement specialist CR Smith has created 40 new jobs following a significant increase in local authority contracts aimed at bringing the nation’s social housing into line with the latest sustainability standards. The Fife-based company, which specialises in the manufacture, de

CR Smith has been appointed by Wellhouse Housing Association to begin a major window and door replacement programme, following a competitive tender and a successful pilot project. Bill Black, maintenance manager for Wellhouse Housing Association, said: “We are committed to providing good quali

The latest recruits to the CR Smith bespoke training programme are on track to become fully qualified joiners following success in their latest knowledge tests.

Seamab, the charity that supports Scotland’s most vulnerable children, welcomed its patron Gerard Eadie CBE to see the progress made on its new £5.5 million school. The visit comes as the charity seeks to raise the final £500,000 needed to complete the vital project, which is set t

The UK Government should cut VAT on energy efficiency measures in private homes to encourage owners to make their properties greener and help drive the nation towards net zero, the founder of a home improvements company has said. Gerard Eadie CBE, executive chairman at Scottish window manufacturers

CR Smith has welcomed 12 new trade apprentices since September, as the home improvements company continues to invest in the skills that underpin its success. The new apprentices are enrolled on the bespoke CR Smith apprenticeship programme which combines an SVQ in Site Carpentry and Joinery and CR S

Fife-based home improvements firm CR Smith has reported an increase in profits after tax of 10% for the financial year to December 2021, with turnover exceeding £20.2 million. The accounts lodged for CR Smith Glaziers (Dunfermline) Ltd, the company’s domestic sales business, show that it

CR Smith has welcomed seven new recruits to its manufacturing plant in Fife this summer, who all joined the company through cross-industry jobs initiatives that support people into work. In partnership with DWP Fife, Kingdom Works and Fife College, CR Smith helped to create a new manufacturing skill

CR Smith Manufacturing Ltd, the commercial arm of the home improvements company, has signed an £8 million contract with social landlord Link Group’s commercial partner C~urb to supply replacement windows over the next four years. C~urb launched in April 2022 to provide property developme

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to run a pioneering fast-track training programme for would-be joiners for a second successive year.  Specifically designed to help more people wanting to enter the joinery profession, the successful collaboration last year led to five trainees secur

Four window and door suppliers have won places on a new framework from Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), worth £30 million to supply the public sector across Scotland. The PVC-U and Timber Windows and Doors Framework (WD2) from not-for-profit public sector construction framework provider LH

The commercial arm of the Scottish home improvements company CR Smith has returned to profit as the manufacturer bounced back from factory closures due to Covid in its previous financial year.

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to create a brand new, fast-track training scheme for would-be joiners to help address the growing demand for trade skills.

Home improvements company CR Smith has resumed its apprenticeship programme following the introduction of COVID protocols and full risk assessment with partners Fife College to ensure a safe learning environment. Eight apprentice joiners are now back on course to complete their apprenticeships next

Glazing and home improvements firm CR Smith has been fined £12,500 for breaching health and safety law after a forklift truck operator was run over by his own vehicle.