ICW Group, Rendall & Rittner, and ACE have all recently announced new appointments in the construction sector across a variety of roles
The first appointment in the construction sector comes from building warranty and building control services company, ICW Group. ICW has named Andrew Spratt as the managing director of insurance services. Andrew will assume responsibility for overseeing the strategic direction and expansion of ICW’s insurance division.
He will collaborate with other directors to improve the company’s standing in the industry and shape its future growth trajectory. Andrew will play a crucial role in the company’s plans to become a leading provider of building warranties and tailored insurance products for the construction industry.
“We have a talented team of people who are all absolutely committed to the business and our clients, and we are primed to build on the strong foundations which we have already built. At ICW we are proud of the excellent levels of service that we provide to our clients, and we hope to consolidate our position as we introduce new products and services to meet their needs even better than we do now,” said Spratt.
Andrew Spratt joined ICW in 2020 as operations director and has successfully guided the insurance services team through a period of growth. He will use his 15 years of professional services experience to bring technical and financial expertise to the business.
Rendall & Rittner appoint a new head of consultancy
Property management agent Rendall & Rittner has appointed Clare Johnson as head of consultancy. This is a new role aimed at improving customised consultancy services. Johnson will use her extensive knowledge in property development and management to deliver tailored advice for diverse residential and mixed-use projects.
Before returning to Rendall & Rittner in her new role, Clare spent two years working as Build to Rent Director for brownfield developer Inland Homes plc. Here she worked alongside the planning, design, and technical teams to deliver their leasehold and BTR homes to market.
Clare began her career in customer service and advanced into management and senior operational positions. Her expertise includes working closely with developer clients and institutional investors, leading teams, driving new business development, and overseeing diverse regeneration projects and portfolios throughout the UK.
“We are delighted to be welcoming Clare back to Rendall & Rittner in her new role as Head of Consultancy. At Rendall & Rittner, we understand the importance of providing tailored advice that reflects the uniqueness of each development project we work on with our clients and know that Clare’s diverse knowledge and expertise will prove invaluable in this position,” said Richard Daver, group CEO at Rendall & Rittner.
More sustainability appointments in the construction sector
The Association of Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) have appointed Dr Sarah Prichard to deliver a blueprint for net-zero challenges and opportunities.
Dr Prichard says she believes ACE can give companies a greater voice in putting the built environment sector at the centre of the global net zero challenge. She will focus on the delivery of ACE’s 2022 to 2025 blueprint.
Dr Pritchard will help staff develop skills for a greener future and ensure the industry continues to focus on safety, equality and inclusion.
“The Association for Consultancy and Engineering is the industry body responsible for representing the views of 400 member organisations in the sector and has a leading voice, showcasing the industry’s role in tackling climate change,” said Dr Prichard.
“Through working with and representing the views of member firms, from micro-organisations to those representing tens of thousands of employees, it works with the UK and devolved governments to shape policy and ensure the industry gets the recognition it deserves,” she added.
Recognising the role of the built environment in addressing the climate emergency emphasises the importance of collaboration among ACE member organisations. Dr Pritchard’s appointment highlights the need for collective efforts to tackle these challenges.
“We’re really pleased to be able to benefit from Dr Prichard’s vast knowledge and experience as she takes on the chair’s role, and we also thank our previous chair Dave Beddell for his tireless hard work and commitment,” said Stephen Marcos Jones, chief executive of ACE and the Environmental Industries Commission.
“Dr Prichard has been involved with ACE since joining the Board in January 2020 as the chair of the Net Zero Taskforce – now the Climate Change Advisory Group – which spans both EIC and ACE,” he concluded.
