McLaren Construction has appointed Paul Woodhams as managing director for Building Safety and Refurbishment.
Woodhams joined McLaren in 2021 as operations director and has since led a range of projects including complex and large-scale remediation programmes of residential and mixed-use estates.
These include the Chalcots Estate in Camden where McLaren is replacing the building envelope on four high-rise towers.
Woodhams will continue to grow a sector-focused team, specialising in building safety, regulatory compliance, complex building re-modelling, re-cladding, passive and active fire protection upgrades, home interior, and mechanical and electrical upgrades.
In his newly created role, he will report to regeneration managing director, John Butten.
It follows three new senior hires appointed to McLaren’s Midlands and North division which include operations director – Luke Arnold, divisional director – Darren Harding, and regional commercial director – Adam Craven.
Woodhams said: “As I am stepping into my new role, I look forward to expanding our capabilities in building safety and refurbishment, continuing to build our team and invest in our talent.
“My focus will be on identifying opportunities in this sector and responding to our clients’ needs and requirements.”
Butten said: “Building safety and refurbishment is a growing market for our business, as developers seek to comply with the latest building regulations.
“Paul stepping into a managing director role focussed on this sector underscores our commitment to deliver excellence and support our clients.
“Paul will oversee a growing team that is experienced in the intricacies of remediation programmes – oftentimes delivered in live environments and occupied buildings – who is dedicated to solving the most complex of challenges.”
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