Kier Joins Buy Social Pledge, Strengthening Commitment to Social Enterprise

Kier, one of the UK’s leading construction and infrastructure services companies, has officially joined the ‘Buy Social’ pledge, reinforcing its commitment to supporting social enterprises and delivering positive social value through its supply chain. The Buy Social Pledge, run by Social Enterprise Scotland, brings together corporate businesses, SMEs, academic institutions, and public sector bodies looking … Read more

NAISMITHS BOOSTS TEAM IN THE SOUTH WITH NEW APPOINTMENT

National real estate consultancy Naismiths has appointed a new senior surveyor, boosting the business’ growth in the South. Peter Norris joins the team with a wide variety of experience, having started in the industry as an apprentice aged 18 before completing a Higher National Certificate in Building Studies, as well as a master’s degree in … Read more

Thomas & Adamson makes key appointment to lead new London service line

Stephen Hart joins the Thomas & Adamson team from John Rowan and Partners, where he spent the last decade working across a range of commercial and residential projects and services, including large scale cladding remediation projects, external façade risk assessments, building pathology investigations and overseeing all specialist party wall matters. As an experienced chartered surveyor … Read more

New partner boosts project management offering at Knight Frank

Knight Frank has added to its consultancy services in Scotland with the appointment of experienced project manager David Robertson. David joins the independent commercial property consultancy from Gardiner & Theobald where he was a director, working across several high-profile commercial property projects. A chartered quantity surveyor, previous experience also includes roles at Axiom Project Services … Read more

Thomas Alexander Homes Appoints New Sales & Marketing Manager

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has welcomed Laura Pickles as its new Sales & Marketing Manager, a key appointment to drive the company’s ambitious growth strategy. Laura brings nearly a decade of experience in the property sector to her new role, having previously held senior sales positions at some of the UK’s leading home builders, … Read more

Alliance Homes appoints new Chief Finance Officer

Alliance Homes has appointed Jon McMahon as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO), as the organisation continues to focus on building much-needed new affordable housing across the West of England, while investing in existing homes and communities. Jon brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience and a wealth of expertise in the property … Read more

Balancing Garment Durability with Compliance

Hannah Sargent of PULSAR® discusses the importance of hi-visibility workwear and the growing relationship between garment durability and safety standards. For decades, hi-visibility clothing has existed at the heart of employee wellbeing in safety critical work environments. The use of bright colours and reflective materials helps raise wearer visibility and has proven pivotal in protecting … Read more

Tackling Tool Theft: Essential Strategies to Protect Your Gear

Attributed to Manu Schmidt, Senior Specialist, Milwaukee’s For tradespeople, tools are more than just equipment—they’re an investment in their craft and livelihood. Yet, with tool theft on the rise, safeguarding vital equipment is more important than ever. While no solution is fool proof, taking proactive measures can significantly reduce the risk of theft and the … Read more