Cumnock's Wee House Company has expanded its management team with the appointment of two new chiefs.

Richard Reid will take on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer and Emma Robertson will step up to a new role as Chief Finance Officer.

The Wee House Company use a unique process of building 90 per cent of a house from their factory, before moving it on-site for the final 10 per cent of work to be completed.

Having just completed Scotland’s first large scale modular housing development in Dundonald, for Riverside Scotland, Connect Modular is delivering 101 modular affordable homes for Cunninghame Housing Association in Shortlees, Kilmarnock; six amenity bungalows for North Ayrshire Council in Stevenston and 21 amenity blocks on a site for travelling people for Aberdeen City Council with many more projects in their burgeoning order books.

The delighted new pair are looking forward to building on the success the group has had already.

Emma Robertson said: “I am really excited to work with Richard and the teams across the business to build on the tremendous success we have already achieved.

“I am confident that as a team we can achieve all our ambitious goals and create an environment where people can grow and develop in their career."

Richard Reid, Acting Chief Executive Officer, added: “I would like to sincerely thank Jennifer for giving me the opportunity at The Wee House Company in 2019, and putting her trust in me to continue to manage and push the company forward in line with our five-year strategy.

“I would also like to thank our staff, sub-contractors, and consultants without whom, we would not be in this position.

“It is my intention to be bring the same enthusiasm and drive to the business as Jennifer, therefore I am asking for the continued support and effort from everyone over the next year to ensure we meet our targets for 2023 and beyond."