IPSWICH-BASED Barnes Construction has appointed a new director.Mark Hart brings 27 years of industry experience to his role at the company. He joined the company, based at Ransomes Europark, last year and has already played a vital role in the award of flagship schemes in the Ipswich and Cambridge areas.

IPSWICH-BASED Barnes Construction has appointed a new director.

Mark Hart brings 27 years of industry experience to his role at the company. He joined the company, based at Ransomes Europark, last year and has already played a vital role in the award of flagship schemes in the Ipswich and Cambridge areas.

The firm's managing director Nick Fayers said his contribution had already been “significant”.

“Mark's extensive construction management expertise, coupled with his natural man management skills, has enabled us to continue the development strategy of our business,” he said.

“In the short time he has been with us, Mark's contribution to the business has been significant and we look forward to being able to take full advantage of the increasing opportunities in the local construction market.”