AS Homes has announced the promotion of Ian McGarvey to construction manager.
The move follows Ian’s seven-year tenure with the company, joining in 2018 as a site manager, rising through the ranks to contracts manager and now construction manager.
A qualified joiner, Ian transitioned into construction management in 2006 and worked for companies including Redrow, Springfield, Bellway, and Barratt before joining AS Homes. His time at AS Homes has included leading the Woodlea development in Darnley to win the ‘Highly Recommended’ category at the 2022 Scottish Home Awards.
In his new role, Ian will be responsible for overseeing all active construction sites across central Scotland, for both AS Homes and sister company Briar Homes. This currently includes seven developments spanning Armadale West Lothian, Newmains North Lanarkshire, and Greater Glasgow.
As the business grows its portfolio to include new geographical areas, Ian will help drive continuity of service. On all sites, he will work with contract managers to ensure all aspects of site operations are effectively managed, including maintaining high health and safety standards and ensuring continued workforce training and development.
Ian McGarvey said, “My passion lies in construction – I’ve always been hands-on and enjoy the process of bringing a project to life. What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to oversee a project from start to finish, providing input at every stage and seeing the full AS and Briar team work together to deliver much-needed, high-quality housing.
“I’m really proud to have progressed within AS Homes, and this new role is a testament to that journey. While there is undoubtedly uncertainty across all industries at the moment, construction remains a solid, rewarding career path. With dedication and hard work, the opportunities for progression are absolutely there.”
Rooted in Glasgow, AS Homes is a family-run housebuilder with a portfolio of housing projects for registered social landlords such as Sanctuary Scotland and Home Scotland. The builder also operates Briar Homes, a private housing subsidiary.
Looking ahead to what the role has in store for him, Ian added, “A key project I’m excited about is our Queen’s Garage site on Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow. We are about to begin construction after an extended planning period. The whole team worked hard to move the development forward, and it is incredibly rewarding to see the transformation of this vacant land — formerly a petrol station and car garage — into much-needed new homes for the community.”
Paul Kelly, MD at AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd and Briar Homes Ltd, commented, “We’ve been continually impressed by Ian’s performance throughout his tenure with us, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high standards of production and a genuine passion for construction. At a time when the construction industry faces a significant skills shortage, it is more crucial than ever to recognise, support, and promote talent from within. Ian’s progression exemplifies our commitment to fostering growth and providing opportunities for our dedicated team members.”
