Movers and shakers
Contractors
East Midlands-based Clegg Construction has appointed Simon Blackburn construction director.

Pettifer Construction has appointed Michael Thompson marketing manager.

Construction, refurbishment and fit-out contractor Benson has appointed Sarah Griffiths regional sales and marketing director.

Housebuilders
Keith Carter, previously with Barratt Homes has joined Ward Homes as land manager. Scott Westgate has been appointed land buyer.

David Allford, formerly with York council, has joined McCarthy & Stone as marketing executive, based in the York office.

David Wilson Homes has appointed James Wilson director. He will be responsible for design, product development and innovation.

Consultants
Will Gard, formerly with Bevan Ashford, has joined law firm Burges Salmon as a partner within the construction practice.

Consultant architect Charter has promoted Martin Dobbs to director.

Multidisciplinary consultant White Young Green has promoted Richard Hare to director in the Leeds office.

Andrew Pepler has joined building consultant Barton Willmore as senior planner in the Kent office.

Institutions
Terry Wyatt, partner at consulting engineer Hoare Lea, has been appointed president of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

Michael Levack, regional director of Mansell, has been appointed president of Scottish Building, the main construction employers' federation in Scotland.

Suppliers
Dareth Daley has joined Swindon-based interior door specialist Vicaima as commercial director.