Scottish steel and cladding specialists set for final of VIBES sustainability awards
Aberdeenshire-based construction and engineering firm, KR Group, have been short-listed for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards in recognition of their steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The family business is the only North-east firm to be shortlisted in the ‘Circular Scotland’ category of the prestigious VIBES awards scheme, which champions the link […]
KR Group’s sustainability work recognised by The Trades Awards
Sustainability in Construction award recognition for KR Group, alongside a Rising Star nomination for team member, Caitlin Bremner. In its 12th year, The Trades Awards brings together Construction businesses of all sizes and disciplines to celebrate North-East Scotland’s best and brightest. Hosted by marketing agency, Mearns & Gill, the event seeks to ‘shine a spotlight on the remarkable […]
KR Group ‘Rising Star’ shortlisted for Trades Award
The KR Group team are celebrating reaching the finals of The Trades Awards in two categories: Sustainability in Construction and Rising Star. In its 12th year, The Trades Awards bring together Construction businesses of all sizes and disciplines to celebrate North-East Scotland’s best and brightest. Hosted by Aberdeen-based marketing agency, Mearns & Gill, the event […]
KR Group achieve Gold NFRC Roofing Award
KR Group recently won a Gold NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Health, Safety and Environment in Roofing Award. The NFRC Health, Safety and Environment in Roofing Awards aim to promote a positive attitude to health, safety and the environment, to reduce accidents and hazards, which in turn helps the industry, clients, government bodies and […]
Constructing a better future: New EV charging points at KR Group
KR Group has installed two EV charging points at its HQ in Aberdeenshire as part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability. With the evolution of the construction industry, there is an increasing demand for environmentally responsible practices. At KR Group, we believe in leading by example. The new electric car charging points are part of […]
KR Group sponsors local pennant team
KR Group recently sponsored a local Pennant team at Auchmill Golf Club, which is a community, nonprofit club. It was set-up to offer affordable golf to anyone, including those that wouldn’t otherwise have access to sport. Pennant Team Captain and fellow construction professional, Gary Mennie, expressed the need for new team tops, to unite them, […]
KR Group partners with local charity to raise much-needed funds
Each year, KR Group commits to a year-long fundraising partnership with a charity and this year, our chosen charity is Grampian Opportunities. Grampian Opportunities is a Scottish charity, based in the North-East, with a hub in Inverurie. Its work includes promoting employability, and opening up opportunities for people with disabilities, mental health problems, sensory impairment […]
Local businesses take part in football tournament to raise funds for charity
Last month saw the return of KR Group’s Charity Football Tournament, where local businesses swapped a day in the office for a day of footie, to raise cash for local people living with disabilities. KR Group invited clients and associates back to the charity 5-aside at Strikers Indoor Football Club in Aberdeen. The event saw Motive […]
KR Group don Kiltwalk tartan to raise funds for local charity
A 20-strong team of walkers from KR Group donned their trainers and tartan to take part in the 2024 Kiltwalk on the 2nd of June. Team ‘Steely Striders’, made up of KR Group staff and supporters, walked from Aberdeen to Banchory, covering a total of 18 miles. They were delighted to raise over £2,500 for […]
KR Group’s intern selected for Scotland’s rugby team
Dylan Jakeman, a local lad, and intern at KR Group, is celebrating his selection for Scotland’s under-18 rugby squad. Jakeman, and his youth Scotland teammates will travel to Caerphilly, Wales this weekend to face the Welsh team. Saturday’s game will be a warm-up for the squad ahead of April’s Six Nations festival in Italy. Dylan, […]
Work Experience to Now: Celebrating 8 Years with Ryan
Ryan started his journey with us in 2015, initially seeking a taste of the industry through a brief stint of work experience whilst still at school. At just 16, he then decided that school wasn’t for him and handed in his leavers form to come on board with the KR Team full time. Ryan went on to […]
KR Group’s Journey to UKAS ISO Certification with AUVA
In today’s competitive business landscape, obtaining ISO certification has become more than just a badge of honour. It’s a testament to an organisation’s commitment to excellence in quality, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety. In the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) plays a pivotal role in this process. As the UK’s official accreditation […]
Waving a sad goodbye to our star summer intern, Calum
During his summer break from University, Calum Cumming joined our support team at KRHQ as an intern. To mark the end of his successful 6-week placement, we asked him a few questions about how he found his time with the KR Team and here’s what he had to say! Q: How have you found your […]
What does EN 1090 Execution Class 3 mean for KR’s clients?
KR Group Fabricating steel to EN 1090 Class 3 standards
Why choose a FASET member like KR Group for your next project?
In the dynamic world of construction and industrial projects, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s a non-negotiable requirement. KR Group understands this and continues to prove that they are ahead of the game with every project they complete. But what sets them apart from the crowd? KR Group became a FASET (Fall Arrest Safety […]
Looking at Our Rainwater Harvesting System 1 Year On…
In July 2022, we decided to make the most of the Scottish climate and install a rainwater harvesting system to our fuel store*. Our goal when installing this system was to reduce our water and energy usage whilst also reusing a natural resource. The rainwater harvesting system operates by collecting the water into tanks, ready […]
