Contractors
Warings Construction Group has appointed Colin Crowther, previously with Carillion Building, construction director. He succeeds Colin Hollis who becomes technical director.

Yorkshire-based Harrison Developments has promoted David Clancy (right) to associate director of developments.

Steve Heanue has been appointed regional director of Fitzpatrick's eastern building division.

Jonathan Pochin has been appointed to the board of Middlewich-based Pochin Contractors.

Housebuilders
Redrow Homes (South West) has appointed Richard Oakes sales manager. Gavin Hill has been promoted to technical director.

Martin Simms has been appointed deputy managing director of St James Homes at group level.

Sue Grocott has joined Linden Homes as sales manager for the North-west.

Consultants
Richard Brown has been promoted to director of Keith Williams Architects.

Construction consultant and quantity surveyor Wheeler Group Consultancy has made Chris Boys associate. He will be based in Southampton.

Chetwood Associates has promoted Paul Hinkin and Clive White to directors.

City law firm Taylor Joynson Garrett has appointed four associates. Nigel Kempton, Jane Englefield, Jonathan Bew and Richard Beckingsale.

James Duffy (right) has been made architectural director at Building Design Partnership. Stephen Gregson becomes engineering director.

Institutions
Malcolm MacLeod has joined the National House Building Council as director for Scotland. He takes over from acting director Tom Kirk, who will resume responsibility for Northern Ireland.

Suppliers
Atlas Hyudraulic Loaders, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Weyhausen, manufacturers of loader cranes and hydraulic excavators has appointed Ron Smith managing director in Scotland.

Manufacturers of sliding door hardware has appointed Peter Brudenell business development manager in Co Durham.

Janex, supplier of Scandinavian windows and doors has appointed Tracy Hardie sales and marketing co-ordinator. Derek Rae joins as estimating and order technician.

Interface Europe has appointed Chris King sales and marketing director.