Luceco Group, the leading designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial electrification products and systems, has announced the appointment of Dr Thorsten Müller as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 September 2026.  Thorsten brings extensive experience leading global industrial technology businesses, across lighting, electrification and energy management sectors. Most recently, he was Divisional Chief Executive in the Safety Sector at Halma plc. Prior to joining Halma in 2022, he held senior leadership roles at ABB, Osram and Bosch. Giles Brand, Chair of Luceco, said: “We are thrilled that Thorsten will be joining Luceco as Chief Executive Officer. Thorsten has a proven track record of delivering growth and innovation at industry leading technology companies serving the lighting, electrification and energy management segments. He brings all the necessary skills and experience to drive the continued execution of our strategy.” Dr Thorsten Müller commented: “I am truly excited to be joining Luceco as Chief Executive. Luceco is a business of real quality, and I am grateful for the opportunity to build on the strong foundations that the Luceco team have built. Luceco’s premier brands, market-leading positions and exceptional people give me firm confidence in the core of the business, while the energy transition offers significant further upside that Luceco is exceptionally well placed to capture.” The appointment comes at a time of continued positive momentum for Luceco, with the Group reporting a strong performance for H1 2026. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Workman LLP has strengthened its retail and leisure property management business with the appointment of Matthew Gioia as a partner, marking his return to the firm where he began his property career 16 years ago. Gioia will co-lead Workman’s London retail and leisure team alongside partner Chris Church, with responsibility for a number of key client relationships as the property specialist continues to invest in its retail and leisure capabilities. The appointment brings Gioia back to Workman following extensive experience across the UK commercial property sector. He originally joined the company’s Manchester office through its graduate scheme before moving to Savills, where he spent four years. He subsequently joined MAPP and has spent the past eight years with the business, helping to lead its retail team and developing significant experience in the management of retail property and client portfolios. His return comes at an important time for the retail and leisure property market, with owners and asset managers increasingly focused on creating well-managed, commercially resilient destinations capable of responding to changing occupier and customer requirements. Gareth Soar, partner at Workman LLP, said: “Matthew joins a team that’s already delivering great results for our retail and leisure clients, and he brings a wealth of experience in the sector to the role. “His appointment reflects our continued investment in specialist talent, and I’m confident he’ll play a key part in helping the team grow and continue to deliver a great service for our clients.” Gioia added: “It’s great to be back at Workman. The firm has grown considerably since I left, but that focus on doing things properly is still very much at the heart of how the team works. “I’m looking forward to working alongside Chris and the wider team, and to putting my experience to work for our clients.” The appointment adds further senior-level expertise to Workman’s retail and leisure property management operation, with Gioia’s experience across different property businesses providing a strong platform to support existing clients and the team’s future growth. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Yorkshire housebuilder Newett Homes has appointed Zoe Wheatley as sales and marketing director, recognising the significant contribution she has made since joining the business. With 22 years of industry experience, Zoe began her career as a sales executive before progressing through a range of senior roles. She joined the Wetherby-based developer as sales and marketing manager in May 2025 and was promoted to head of sales in August the same year. As sales and marketing director, she will now lead the company’s sales and marketing strategy, driving the sales team to achieve its targets and support the wider objectives of the business. Zoe’s responsibilities also include raising brand awareness of Newett Homes’ product and its developments, overseeing all aspects of marketing, and ensuring customers continue to receive an exceptional level of service. Commenting on her new position, Zoe, said: “Newett Homes is an ambitious organisation with a fantastic product, and I’m delighted to have been recognised for my part in driving its success. “I am excited to build on our strengths, raise standards across sales and marketing, and help the business achieve its growth plans while continuing to enhance the brand and customer experience.” Established in 2017, Newett Homes is an award-winning housebuilder dedicated to delivering quality-led homes in hand-picked locations. Employing over 70 people, the business currently has 10 active developments, supported by a growing land pipeline. In April the housebuilder marked a significant step in its growth strategy by acquiring a seven-acre greenfield site in Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire, which is its first development site outside Yorkshire. In March 2026, it was awarded its first five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) recognising the businesses continued commitment to excellence in build quality and outstanding customer experience. Newett Homes chief executive, Will Newett, said: “Zoe has made a considerable impact on the business since joining us and has demonstrated the leadership, expertise and drive needed to take our sales and marketing function forward. “Her commitment to developing the team, strengthening our brand and delivering an outstanding experience for our customers will be invaluable as we continue to expand and I look forward to working closely with her as we deliver the next stage of our growth plans.” For more information about Newett Homes visit https://newetthomes.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

BW: Workplace Experts (BW) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments following Anthony Brown’s appointment as CEO, introducing a new organisational structure that strengthens operational leadership, project delivery and people development. Peter Nagle has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), taking responsibility for project delivery, resourcing, operational performance, process and quality. Having spent 21 years at BW, Peter has built one of the industry’s strongest delivery teams. Paul Kavanagh becomes Managing Director. Since joining BW in 2010, Paul has delivered many of the company’s most significant projects while building a high-performing team. He will work alongside fellow Managing Director Kevin P’ng. Rachel Tabone has been appointed People Director after four years of strengthening BW’s leadership capability, culture and talent strategy. She will continue to ensure people remain at the heart of the business as it grows. Helen Mulligan Lowe becomes Sales Director, leading BW’s sales function. During her nine years at BW, Helen has built many of the company’s strongest consultant relationships and played a key role in its success. She will continue to work closely with the executive team to shape BW’s sales strategy. Collectively, Peter, Paul, Rachel and Helen represent more than 50 years of service to BW. Their appointments recognise proven leadership and the trust they have earned from clients, colleagues and partners alike. The new structure builds on the foundations established by Steve Elliott over the past 12 years. While the organisation is evolving, the principles that define the business remain unchanged: the way it wins work, its commitment to Defect Free, the standards it sets and the experience it delivers for clients. Together, these appointments provide the leadership needed to support BW’s future while preserving the culture, quality and values that have shaped its success. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Newett Homes has appointed Mathew Drake as its new Head of Land, reinforcing the company’s ambitious growth plans. Mathew joins the Yorkshire housebuilder with more than 20 years’ experience in land acquisition and residential development, having built an impressive track record of identifying and securing strategic development opportunities throughout the region. Prior to joining Newett Homes, Mathew held senior land roles at Bellway Homes Yorkshire and spent more than 12 years with Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West Division. Throughout his career, Mathew has led complex land acquisitions from initial appraisal through to contract completion and planning delivery, securing opportunities through both competitive tender processes and off-market transactions. He has also established strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters and key stakeholders across the region. In his new role, Mathew will lead Newett Homes’ land function, overseeing land acquisition strategy, planning and promotion, commercial appraisal, due diligence and pipeline growth to support the company’s continued expansion. Commenting on his appointment, Mathew said: “Newett Homes’ strengths lie in its ability to identify and acquire high-quality land opportunities, make decisions quickly, build strong stakeholder relationships and combine commercial discipline with an entrepreneurial approach to delivering successful developments. “My focus will be on establishing a robust pipeline of land opportunities that supports the company’s long-term ambitions while helping maintain the high standards of quality and customer service that Newett Homes is known for. I want to build a strong and scalable land function, strengthen industry relationships and create lasting value that supports the sustainable growth of the business.” Mathew’s appointment reflects Newett Homes’ ongoing investment in its leadership team as the business continues its growth journey, expanding its portfolio of high-quality residential developments while maintaining its reputation for delivering exceptional homes and communities. In April this year Newett Homes secured its first site outside of Yorkshire with the acquisition of a seven-acre greenfield site in the Lincolnshire village of Kirton in Lindsey, representing a key milestone in its long-term strategy to expand its geographical footprint beyond the region. Newett Homes chief executive, Will Newett, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mathew to Newett Homes. His extensive experience, exceptional track record and deep understanding of the Yorkshire land market make him a valuable addition to our senior leadership team. “As we continue to grow, securing high-quality land opportunities remains fundamental to our strategy. Mathew’s expertise, commercial insight and relationship-building skills will play a pivotal role in strengthening our land pipeline and supporting the delivery of high-quality new homes across the region.” Established in 2017, Newett Homes is an award-winning housebuilder dedicated to delivering quality-led homes in hand-picked locations. Employing over 70 people, the business currently has 10 active developments, supported by a growing land pipeline. In March 2026, it was awarded its first five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) recognising the businesses continued commitment to excellence in build quality and outstanding customer experience. For more information visit https://newetthomes.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Fast-growing support services contractor, The Shore Group has appointed David Grey as Group Delivery Director, A key component of the Group’s ambitious expansion plans, David has a wealth of experience in construction, M&E and fit-out project leadership across the built environment, property and aviation sectors. David has a strong commercial and operations background working as a Director for CBRE Workplace Solutions for almost 15 years. In his new role David is committed to further enhance the Group’s brand as a challenger to market leaders. “It’s an honour to have been given this opportunity by James Hobden and Lewis Yorke-Johnson and The Shore Group board. I’ve known Lewis for almost 20 years and am excited by the rapid transformation of the business, and their determination to combine deep project delivery experience with the scale and breadth of the wider group.” – David Grey, The Shore Group. With commercial and technical oversight on all Group projects, David’s new role aligns with the Group’s transformation into a tier 1 support service provider with deep technical capabilities and strong financial performance.  Outside of project delivery, David has set himself a personal goal: opening up technical careers to more young people, an aim that sits alongside the Group’s wider social value programme. “Having begun my career with a JIB apprenticeship, I’m know the value in grounding a career with a strong technical skillset. In my role as Group Delivery Director, I want to create the opportunities that support employment for young people, and help them develop the skills that will support them for life.“ – David Grey, The Shore Group. That commitment to youth employment sits alongside the Group’s social value and community priorities to reduce the environmental impact of every project it delivers and continue investing in the towns and cities where it works. With a rapidly expanding team of experienced project managers, commercial managers and operational leaders supported by an in-house project workforce, The Shore Group is building a team ready to deliver on the largest frameworks and projects across the UK. With deep pre-construction and technical expertise supporting civil engineering, construction logistics, capital projects, small works and M&E delivery capabilities, The Shore Group supports clients in the built environment, property, retail, data centre and aviation sectors. Co-Founder Lewis Yorke-Johnson adds. “The Group is expanding and evolving at pace. David’s arrival further enhances the technical capabilities we have and is statement of our ambition over the coming years. The foundations of the business are strong, now it’s time to deliver more for a clients and move to another level of performance.” – Lewis Yorke-Johnson www.theshoregroup.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Michael (Mike) Bevens joined the Aston Group senior leadership team in July as the new Head of Operations. Mike was formerly Operations Manager at TSG Building Services. Mike has a strong background in building services operations and contracts management with social housing and Local Authorities. In his new role overseeing the Aston Group operational performance, he will be working closely with the team to continue the successes and seek ways to continually improve delivery. Mike comments: “What has impressed me most since joining Aston Group is the commitment, expertise, and dedication of the people across the business. I’m excited to build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners as we continue to enhance our services and support the company’s ambitious growth plans.” This appointment adds to the recruitment of Michael Hutchison, the new Aston Group Head of Commercial, who joined from a Commercial Manager role at Bell in May. With an extensive background in commercial management and quantity surveying, Michael brings over 15 years’ experience across social housing, property services, commercial and public sector. He has a proven track record of leading the growth and commercial performance of £multi-million operations, with expertise spanning financial governance, reporting, risk management and team development across planned maintenance, decarbonisation, fire protection and responsive repairs. Michael shares: “Being part of a people-centric organisation is what drew me to Aston, as I believe this is among the most important attributes for a business to have. I appreciate where the business has come from and am eager to see where we will take it next.” Commenting on the new hires, Chris Masters, Managing Director of Aston Group adds: “Mike and Michael align with the Aston Group focus on operational excellence and join us at a time when we are seeking to further expand the business and build on our incredible success over the last financial year. They both have strong, relevant experience they can bring to our projects, and I look forward to working with them as new members of our senior leadership team.” For further information visit https://astongroup.co.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading representative body for the conveyancing industry, has today announced that Non-Executive Chair, Nicky Heathcote, will step down from her role as she nears the end of her second term leading the Association. Nicky will remain in post while the Board appoints her successor, ensuring an orderly transition and continuity across the Association’s ongoing work on behalf of its members and the wider conveyancing profession. During her tenure, Nicky has led a number of initiatives designed to strengthen the Association and ensure it continues to represent the interests of conveyancing professionals across the UK. This has included implementing a new governance framework, developing a member-focused strategy that places members at the heart of the Association’s work, encouraging firms of all sizes to join the CA to bring the whole Conveyancing community together as one voice and ensuring members’ views have been represented throughout an unprecedented number of Government consultations and industry initiatives focused on improving the home buying and selling process. Following the appointment of her successor, Nicky will continue to play an active role across the property sector as Chair of the PCCB Compliance Committee and as a member of the Women in Conveyancing Committee. The Association also confirmed that Treasurer and one of the original founders of the CA, David Hodgson is stepping down from the Board. The process of appointing successors to both Board positions is now underway. Nicky Heathcote, Non-Executive Chair of the Conveyancing Association, said: “Chairing the Conveyancing Association has given me the opportunity to work alongside our members and organisations across the wider property industry, all with a shared ambition to improve the home buying and selling process. During that time, we have strengthened the Association’s governance, developed a strategy that puts members at the heart of everything we do and ensured the profession has had a strong voice across Government consultations and industry reform. “It has been an honour to represent conveyancers and I am proud to have been part of such a collaborative community. While I will be stepping down as Chair, I remain fully committed to the sector through my wider industry roles and look forward to continuing to support the Association during the transition to a new Chair.” Eddie Goldsmith, on behalf of the Conveyancing Association Board, said: “The Board would like to thank Nicky for the leadership, commitment and direction she has provided to the Association. Under her tenure, the CA has strengthened its governance and continued to ensure the views of conveyancing professionals are represented across Government, industry and regulatory discussions. “Nicky has played an important role in strengthening collaboration across the property industry, helping ensure the CA continues to be at the centre of issues affecting conveyancers, consumers and the wider housing market. “We would also like to thank David Hodgson for his outstanding contribution as Treasurer, managing the CA not for profit books and his wider contribution during his 25 years with the Association. He has done an incredible job. The process of appointing their successors is now underway.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Savills has strengthened its prime central London residential operations by bringing together several of its key sales and lettings teams under one roof, reinforcing collaboration across some of the capital’s most prestigious property markets. The property consultancy has relocated its Knightsbridge residential sales and lettings teams to its flagship office at 139 Sloane Street, creating a central hub for its prime residential business covering Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Mayfair. The move forms part of a wider operational consolidation strategy designed to enhance collaboration between specialist teams while providing clients with access to a broader range of expertise from a single location. Sloane Street, Savills’ largest and longest-established residential office in central London, now brings together residential sales, lettings and specialist advisory services within one of the capital’s most sought-after property districts. While the Knightsbridge lettings team will continue to operate under its existing brand and retain responsibility for the same geographical area, its relocation will allow closer day-to-day collaboration with colleagues across the wider Prime Central London business. The office also accommodates Savills’ London Private Office and Super Prime Lettings team, creating a comprehensive residential property hub serving domestic and international buyers, investors, landlords and tenants across London’s luxury housing market. For the residential property sector, the consolidation reflects an increasing focus on integrated client services, where sales, lettings and specialist advisory teams work more closely together to meet the evolving needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors operating within Prime Central London. Richard Gutteridge, Head of Prime Central London and Head of the Sloane Street office, said: “We are delighted to be bringing everyone together under one roof. Having everyone back home at Sloane Street marks an exciting new chapter for the business, and increased collaboration will enable us to continue delivering the market-leading service our clients expect. With the Private Office and Super Prime Lettings team on hand, there will be even closer alignment across the whole of Prime Central London.” Georgina Bartlett, Head of Sloane Street Lettings, added: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming our colleagues to Sloane Street. Our personal approach and commitment to clients are second to none, and bringing our teams together will further strengthen communication, collaboration and the service we provide. This move creates an exceptional platform from which to support clients across some of London’s most sought-after residential markets.” The consolidation marks another step in Savills’ long-term investment in its Prime Central London operations, positioning its flagship Sloane Street office as a key destination for residential sales, lettings and advisory services while strengthening the firm’s presence across the capital’s luxury property market. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

STARK Building Materials UK has appointed Jan Green as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to develop its commercial strategy and industry partnerships. Jan brings more than 12 years’ experience in the building materials and distribution sector, having held senior commercial roles with other leading merchants. She has extensive expertise in developing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and creating greater value for customers and commercial partners. In her new role, Jan will focus on strengthening STARK UK’s partnerships with suppliers and ensuring they have the support, insight and visibility needed to succeed in an evolving and challenging market. She will also work across STARK UK and its brands to help make the business the go-to merchant for products and materials, connecting strong supplier partnerships with the changing needs of customers. Jan’s appointment will build on STARK UK’s customer-first approach and support its ambition to be the UK’s number one building and materials distributor and partner of choice. Jan said: “I’m thrilled to be stepping into the role of Chief Commercial Officer for STARK Building Materials UK. The business has strong foundations and trusted relationships with customers and suppliers, giving us an exciting platform from which to grow. “I’m looking forward to working with colleagues and partners across the industry to strengthen those relationships, create new opportunities and make a positive difference to our business, our customers and the wider sector.” Commenting on her appointment, Ian Goldsmith, Chief Strategy Officer at STARK UK, said: “Jan’s expertise in the building and materials distribution sector combined with her passion for developing strong and lasting supplier and customer relationships is a huge asset to STARK UK. I have no doubt she will make a meaningful impact on both our business and the industry as a whole.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals