Phil McDowell of Kier Construction Scotland has been promoted to operations director and will join the board of directors for Kier Construction Scotland & North East.
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has urged teachers, parents and society to challenge and dispel misconceptions some girls have about Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The director of a domestic and industrial groundwork company has been banned from running a company after failing to submit taxes and keep adequate accounting records.
The British Board of Agrément, the construction products certification body, has opened an office in Dublin (BBA EU), allowing it to explore new avenues for growth outside the UK.
A Leicestershire plant machinery salesman, who was jailed for tax fraud after he lied about his business’s sales, has been ordered to repay nearly £1m or face a further seven years behind bars.
Polypipe, a manufacturer of climate and water management solutions, has appointed Steve Durdant-Hollamby as managing director to lead one of its biggest divisions.
W M Donald and Stewart Milne Homes have created the innovative ‘Green Vest’ scheme to encourage young people to consider construction as a career choice.
Simon Cooper, Technical Director at Advantage Insurance (AHCI) discusses how the company created six new jobs in just six months with the expansion of their technical team.
Building materials supplier, Travis Perkins, has appointed Kieran Griffin as managing director for the group’s Travis Perkins builders’ merchant business following the retirement of Paul Tallentire.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has added six new members of staff to their technical team over the past six months, reflecting the rapid growth of the business.
Kier Group’s board has decided to appoint a new leader to head the company, meaning its chief executive Haydn Mursell will stand down and leave the business with immediate effect.
Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has appointed Stefano Cammelli to enhance the wind engineering service and expertise within the Property and Building unit.
