Leadership transition sees Alexandra Smith succeed Deane Hudson as national frameworks director.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has announced a series of new appointments to its board and changes to how it is governed.

Kier Group has appointed Tracey Collins as its new sustainability director.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed John Joe Magee as global MCWP and hoist representative.

Laing O’Rourke has announced the appointment of Wayne Davies as chief people officer.

Conlon Construction has announced that chair Michael Conlon MCIOB will retire after more than 38 years at the Preston-based firm.

The CSCS Alliance has announced the appointment of Marion Marsland as its new chair.

Kier has appointed Martin Staehr as group managing director for its construction division.

Skanska UK has appointed James Davies FCIOB as divisional director to oversee key construction projects in regions, defence and healthcare.

Access Platform Sales (APS) has announced the appointment of Andy Bray as managing director.

Mace has appointed Gary Sweeney to head up its European team in the healthcare, life sciences and technology sectors.

Wates has hired a Homes England’s former director to strengthen its public sector business.

Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn will step down from the group’s board after over a decade at the top of the UK’s biggest contractor.

Balfour Beatty has appointed three executive committee group sector leads to focus on the group’s “core” UK growth markets, including energy, defence and transportation.

McLaren has appointed CIOB fellow Glen Harding as commercial director for its construction management and specialist projects division.

New regional chairs will help to support close collaboration with local engineering construction businesses 

McLaren has appointed Paul Woodhams to the newly created role of managing director for building safety and refurbishment.

Newly appointed company director aims to help make a “bigger impact” across the built environment sector