KR Sheet Metal expands capabilities with ventilated ridge solutions
KR Group’s sheet metal division, KR Sheet Metal, is pleased to announce the addition of bespoke ventilated ridge design and fabrication to its growing range of sheet metal services. Ventilated ridges play a vital role in improving airflow, temperature control, and moisture management in steel buildings. Because of this, they are commonly specified for livestock […]
KR Group partners with Men in Mind to support men’s mental health
Now that 2025 has come to a close, KR Group is proud to reflect on our charity of the year partnership with Men in Mind. Over the past year, we have supported their vital work to improve men’s mental health, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to mental health awareness within the construction industry and beyond. Supporting […]
Scottish Careers Week interview: Kirsten Black
We caught up with one of our amazing apprentices, Kirsten Black, this Scottish Careers Week to hear all about her journey so far at KR Group. From balancing her role as a Business and Marketing Apprentice with being a championship-winning snare drummer, to discovering her passion for the construction and engineering industry, Kirsten shares insights […]
KR Group Scotland builds on 20 years of farming partnerships with launch of KR AgriBuild
For more than two decades, KR Group Scotland has partnered with farmers across the Northeast, supplying robust steel and cladding solutions that have become trusted fixtures in fields, yards, and farmsteads from Banff to Stonehaven. Now, with the launch of KR AgriBuild, a dedicated agricultural division based at our Aberdeenshire HQ, we’re taking that commitment […]
KRedit work experience – young talent on the move
Recently, KR Group proudly said farewell to a number of young people who completed placements through our KRedit programme. Designed to offer meaningful work experience across various departments, KRedit has helped participants build practical skills in construction and engineering. In addition, it has allowed them to grow in confidence and take their next steps—whether into […]
Local partnership aims to build stronger futures for young people
Our team at KR Group is helping pave the way for the next generation of construction professionals—one school visit at a time. KR Group Scotland has launched an ambitious initiative to give pupils hands-on insight into careers in construction and engineering through its KRedit programme. A standout element of the programme is its recent partnership […]
KR Group strengthens commercial team with senior QS appointment
KR Group Scotland are pleased to share that Gayle Roddie has joined the business as Senior Quantity Surveyor, bringing with her more than two decades of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Based at KR Group’s headquarters in Aberdeenshire, Gayle will lead on commercial operations across the company’s steel and cladding divisions. Her responsibilities include […]
KR Group Scotland welcomes Jennie Innes as new Marketing Assistant
As part of our growth and commitment to investing in talent, KR Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennie Innes to the newly-created role of Marketing Assistant. Jennie joins us following the completion of her Media degree at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, where she officially graduates next month. With a strong academic […]
KR Group launches training division – KR SkillsHub – to tackle construction skills gaps and raise industry standards
We have officially launched a new specialist training division, KR SkillsHub. This initiative represents a major investment in Scotland’s construction workforce. It delivers NPORS-accredited training shaped by real site conditions and industry demands. What will KR SkillsHub offer? Based at KR Group’s headquarters in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, SkillsHub will operate across Scotland. The division offers nationally […]
Update on KR Group’s KRBON Reduction project
At KR Group Scotland, sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do. Over the past five years, we have dedicated ourselves—alongside providing steel, cladding and sheet metal services for our clients—to developing KRBON Reduction, our circular economy division, with the aim of reducing construction waste and finding innovative ways to repurpose materials. […]
KR Group colleague wins FASET Installer of the Year at national awards
A huge congratulations to our FASET Supervisor, Mark Lamont—or Jim as he is fondly known—on being awarded FASET Installer of the Year at the 2024 AGM Awards! The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, 28th November, at the Worsley Park Country Club in Manchester. Jim was accompanied by our Managing Director, Kenny Robertson, to celebrate […]
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 […]
Marking 9 years of Jim Beam
This is Mark Lamont, but you may know him as Jim Beam or local mountain bike extraordinaire. Regardless of how he is known to you, Mark is celebrating nine continuous years with KR Steel this month, with his career at KRG starting way back in 2005. We worked together for a good few years before […]
Craig Reaches 8 Year Milestone
Craig Duncan, Assistant Operations Manager, celebrates 8 consecutive years with KR Group today. But really, his journey with us started long before that. Craig grew up in the small coastal town of Gamrie and met Kenny at just 4 or 5 years old. They were good friends throughout school before both ending up at RIM […]
BIG NEWS
17-11-22 Local Steel and Cladding company KR Group announces exciting expansion. Despite the recent pandemic and the current economic challenges, KR Group has thrived and continues to be recognised nationally for it’s contributions to local communities and environmental initiatives. More recently, KR Group were named as finalists in the 2023 Northern Star Business Awards, for […]
Repurposed PIR Board: Case Study
12-09-22 In December 2021, an Aberdeenshire client had planned to remove glazing from an internal wall between their lounge and dining area, and replace it with plasterboard. To reduce the sound transfer between the two rooms, they got in touch with us to purchase rigid insulation that could be placed between the timber studs. KR […]