CONSTRUCTION company Bluestone has appointed DAVID SMAILES as area manager for the Tyne Tees area.

He will be based at the company's new office in Chancery Court, Belmont Business Park, County Durham, and will be responsible for business growth across the Tyne Tees area.

Mr Smailes joins Bluestone from building group Laing O'Rourke, and brings more than 20 years' experience to the post.

He said: "I am looking forward to shaping the Bluestone business and building strong relationships with the local community, our clients, subcontractors and design teams."