PROCAST Group has announced the launch of Procast Consulting, a new division created following the acquisition of Glasgow-based JC+P Property and Construction Consultants.
The new consultancy arm, which builds on the 20-year legacy of JC+P (formerly James Clark & Partners Scotland), aims to strengthen Procast Group’s expertise in building surveying and cost consultancy services.
The division will be headed up by Gordon Ross, formerly director at JC+P, who continues as MD and sits on the Procast Group board.
Procast explained that the move strengthens the group’s position in both public and private markets. While the group continues to work with housing associations and local authorities, the in-house consultancy division is tipped to broaden opportunities in private developments, commercial property, and education sectors.
Procast Consulting is already recruiting quantity surveyors and building surveyors to meet demand.
Along with the development of Procast Consulting comes the recent appointment of Jessica Scott, who brings a wealth of knowledge in environmental management and retrofit co-ordination and risk management. Procast said Jessica’s passion for making a difference to people’s homes and communities will be the starting point for leading the firm’s retrofit services department forward and linking in with Procast Consulting to support and develop the public and private sectors’ retrofit journeys.
Derek Innes, owner and MD of Procast Group, said, “As we look to the future, the launch of Procast Consulting represents a significant milestone for the group. The acquisition of JC+P in December, has given us an exceptional foundation, and the appointment of Jessica Scott further enhances our expertise in retrofit consultancy – a key area of growth as we help deliver more energy-efficient homes and commercial spaces across Scotland and beyond.
“This new division will allow us to offer even more value to our clients, expand our presence across different sectors, and continue our upward trajectory of adding a new business to our roster each year.”
Gordon Ross, MD of Procast Consulting, added, “We are delighted to officially launch Procast Consulting within the Procast Group family. Moving forward as Procast Consulting feels like the most natural fit for the business and, with the support of specialists like Jess, we are in a strong position to grow, diversify and deliver projects of real value to our clients.”
