Malton building and development company Harrison Construction has appointed Nigel Firn to its board of directors.

Nigel, 48, a chartered quantity surveyor, joined Harrison a year ago armed with nearly 30 years' experience in the construction industry, including five years as a director of a property development company.

In his new role he will be actively involved in both the development and construction roles of the company which is building itself a new 7,000sq ft headquarters in Malton, due for completion in the spring.

It will be the base for 125 employees, expected to rise to more than 200 during this year.

SHE'S back home! Margaret Metcalf, top sales negotiator for Barratt house builders, has been transferred to a new post in York, her home city.

Margaret, recently voted Barratt's Sales Negotiator of the Year, will spearhead sales at Poppleton Park, where the company is launching a £10 million development.

She joins another award-winner on the project, Trevor Wilson, three times Site Manager of the Year.

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