VPS Group Acquires Davis Site Security to Accelerate Growth in the UK Construction Industry

VPS Group, the temporary security specialist, has acquired Davis Site Security, a fast-growing security company, protecting blue chip customers’ construction sites with monitored video technology and manned guarding. The construction industry loses over £800 million annually due to plant theft, vandalism, water loss and fire. With its focus on comprehensive, technology enabled solutions for construction sites, Davis … Read more

Developer Supports Norfolk Charity’s Mission of Hope With £1,500 Donation

Norwich-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia has contributed £1,500 to Amber’s Army, a Horsford-based charity dedicated to bringing joy to families facing the unimaginable challenge of childhood cancer. Established in 2023 by Jon and Amanda Sheehy in loving memory of their daughter, Amber, Amber’s Army embodies the spirit of resilience and compassion. The donation … Read more

Costain marks 160th anniversary with volunteering drive to transform careers and support communities

Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is marking its 160th anniversary in 2025 by donating a record number of volunteering days to improve people’s lives through transforming career prospects and supporting community projects across the UK.  Around 7,000 volunteer days will be used by Costain’s people this year to help organisations including Business in the Community … Read more

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