GREIG MacLeod is the new president of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), succeeding Alan Morris of Fourply who has held the role for the past two years.
Greig works for Lochgilphead-based MacLeod Construction, which was founded by his father and late uncle in the 1970s.
He started his career working for Tulloch Construction, before gaining further site management experience in the United States, returning to the UK to work for Interserve for almost a decade. In 2013 Greig joined the family business and is now focused on general management within the business.
MacLeod Construction has been a member of SBF for over 50 years. The business directly employs 200 people, specialising in timber frame buildings within its own developments and for clients across Scotland.
Vaughan Hart, MD of SBF, said, “I am delighted to welcome Greig as the new president of the Scottish Building Federation. Both he and MacLeod Construction have been active supporters for many years.
“I want to thank Alan Morris for the amazing service and support he has given to both SBF and I, as president and I am now looking forward to working with Greig at this crucial point as we seek to ensure the building sector plays a key role in Scotland’s recovery from the pandemic.”
Greig MacLeod added, “The Scottish Building Federation is a fantastic organisation that serves the interests of the sector across Scotland and I am delighted to have been chosen as the new president. There critical areas where the building sector has a key role to play, be that tackling climate change, providing apprenticeships making sure we build enough homes for people to live in and helping the economy recover after Covid-19.
“I will be actively engaging with members immediately to see how we can best support them and deliver a sector we are all proud of.”