This week

Contractors

South-east-based contractor Killby & Gayford has appointed Chris Mardell regional operations director.

Housebuilders

Ian Beckett is to be the director of development and regeneration at Gallions Housing Association.

Consultants

Property consultant Bidwells has appointed Dan Carter, John Pearson, Ali Smith and Matt Field project managers.

Construction management company Primary Plus has named Carole Reed finance director.

White Young Green has appointed Yianni Spanos associate for energy and environment in the building services team.

Institutions

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association has made Steve Watts chairman its new chairman.

The Office of Government Commerce has appointed Paul Stansall, Murray Quinney, Nick Philpott and Hash Mistry to its government estate transformation team.

The Landscape Institute has elected Clare Brockhurst a fellow.