KRedit Spotlight – David Kennard
We are shining the spotlight on another of our amazing juniors, David. David has been working at KR since summer 2025 and has been really enjoying gaining some great experience for the future. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is David and I am 15 […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hamish
We are highlighting another fantastic student, Hamish, who has been completing a 12-week construction work experience programme with us. Hamish has worked across the company in our workshops and yard based in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Hamish and I am […]
KR Group strengthens leadership team with two key internal promotions
At KR Group, we’re proud to announce two senior internal promotions. These strengthen our leadership team as the business continues to grow. The appointments reflect our ongoing investment in our people and structure. They also ensure we are well-positioned to support increasing project demand and future expansion. Jayne Simpson has been promoted to Head of […]
KR Group’s Charity Commitment for 2026
In 2025, KR Group proudly partnered with Men in Mind, a local men’s mental health support group. Throughout the year, our team took part in a range of fundraising events, company-wide challenges and internal initiatives to support the charity and raise awareness of men’s mental health. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our team and […]
KRedit Spotlight – Hannah Douglas
Hannah has been gaining valuable office experience with KR Group since July 2025 through our KRedit programme. She returns during school holidays to continue building her skills and developing her knowledge of the workplace. We caught up with Hannah to hear about what she’s learned so far, what she enjoys most, and her ambitions for […]
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 […]