This week

Contractors

Artisan Construction Group has appointed Stephen Hardy construction director.

Consultants

David Maude, director of DBK Goyne Adams in London and Nick Gregory, director of DBK Back in Manchester, have been promoted to group management board directors. The firm has also promoted Patrick McCourt to associate director.

Lewis & Hickey Architects has announced five promotions in its Edinburgh office. Emily Forde has been promoted to director of interior architecture, Iain Cameron to senior associate, Willie Leslie to associate/senior IT manager, and Laura Dickson and Maureen Loebel to associate.

Mark Waine has joined the Tamdown Group as systems and resources manager.

Clients

Ian Butt has been appointed development project director for Basildon town centre's £1bn regeneration scheme.

The Kent Thameside Delivery Board has appointed Paul Williams deputy chief executive.