New hands on the helm at Cundall
Cundall has appointed UK-based building services engineer Kevin Hayes as Managing Partner of the global engineering and sustainability consultancy.
Who is the new Managing Partner at Cundall and what does it mean for Australian projects?
Limited direct impact on Australian tradies. May affect engineers and consultants working with Cundall on local building projects.
Key takeaways
- Kevin Hayes, a UK-based building services engineer, has been named Cundall's new Managing Partner.
- Cundall is a global engineering and sustainability consultancy operating across multiple disciplines.
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