Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 Phone: 01283 365204 Website: smenews.digital Sofi Parry Senior Editor No information contained on or in this website constitutes investment advice or an offer to invest or to provide management services and is subject to correction, completion and amendment without notice. Neither AI nor any of its associated entities are authorised to give financial advice of any nature nor are they regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Prior to making any investment, AI recommends that any prospective investor should consult with its own investment, accounting, legal and tax advisers to evaluate independently the risks, consequences and suitability of that investment. AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility. SME News is delighted to announce the return of the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 – the ninth year of Scotland’s ultimate celebration of business brilliance. This is where ambition meets achievement, creativity meets growth, and the country’s most inspiring businesses get the recognition they deserve. From bold startups to powerhouse SMEs and established brands shaking up their industries, the Scottish Enterprise Awards are your chance to show off what makes your business truly exceptional.
Contents 4. JC Roofing Dumfries: Best Roofing Contractor 2026 – Dumfries & Galloway 6. JH Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering Contractor of the Year 2026 – Lanarkshire 8. Heat Wise Innovations Ltd: Most Trusted Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Contractor 2026 & Business Growth Excellence Award 2026 10. AVS Energy Services Limited: Best Nationwide Energy Quality Assurance & Inspection Consultancy 2026 12. Pro-Rend Scotland Ltd: Best External Wall Insulation Specialists 2026 14. Carters Cleaning Company: Best Specialist Commercial Cleaning Services Provider 2026 – South West Scotland 16. JD Relocation Services: Best International Relocation Services Provider 2026 & Global Mobility Excellence Award 2026 18. Emma Newlands Medical Aesthetics: Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic 2026 - Perth & Kinross 19. Arc Marquees Ltd: Best Event Marquee & Temporary Structure Provider 2026 20. Paxton Personnel LTD: Best Construction Recruitment Company 2026 21. Insch Golf Club: Most Hospitable Golf Club 2026 22. Partyatmypad: Best Marquee & Event Hire Company 2026 23. @Synchronous-IT Ltd: Best Live Event IT Solutions Company 2026 24. Highland Safaris: Best Outdoor Adventure & Wildlife Experience 2026 – Perthshire & Guest Experience Excellence Award 2026 – Perthshire 25. CAVU Aerospace UK: Best Spaceflight Computing & Avionics Manufacturer 2026 26. C&K Services UK: Best Handyman & Property Maintenance Service 2026 - Central Scotland 27. BareDream: Best Handcrafted Natural Skincare Brand 2026 & Botanical Skincare Innovation Excellence Award 2026 28. Chilled Dawgz Ltd: Best Small to Medium Dog Daycare Centre 2026 & Canine Wellness Excellence Award 2026 29. Muirneag Consulting Limited: Best Energy & Fuel Poverty Consultancy 2026 & Community Sustainability Excellence Award 2026 30. Kilmarnock Hearing Care: Best Community Hearing Care Specialist 2026 – Ayrshire 31. HOSPI Sigma™: Hospitality Professional Development Innovator of the Year 2026 - Glasgow 32. Fascinatingly Different: Best Contemporary Scottish Headwear Designer 2026 33. The Watch Room: Luxury Watch Retail Enterprise of the Year 2026
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 4 The roof is one of the most important parts of your home, protecting you, your belongings, and your property from the elements. Therefore, compromise is simply not an option; selecting the right roofing contractor can make a significant difference to your roof’s long-term condition, integrity, and reliability. Homeowners in Dumfries and Galloway need look no further than JC Roofing, a trusted roofing contractor renowned for its high-quality, reliability, and adaptability in the field. Founder Jamie Crosbie told us more below. Established in 2018 by Jamie Crosbie, JC Roofing is a roofing company based in Dumfries and Galloway. The company works with homeowners, businesses, and organisations across the region to undertake a wide range of projects, from carrying out small repairs to completing full roof replacements and commercial projects. Regardless of the project’s size or scope, however, the JC Roofing team strives to deliver reliable, highquality results. JC Roofing offers a comprehensive suite of roof repair and replacement solutions that protect and enhance the home, tailored to withstand Southwest Scotland’s challenging weather. Whether the roof has been damaged by storms or is showing signs of age, the JC Roofing team offers bespoke solutions that range from minor tile fixes to full roof replacements. Every project is undertaken with high-quality, durable materials such as slate, tile, and GRP systems, complete with a ten-year workmanship guarantee for complete peace of mind. The JC Roofing team specialises in leadwork, a traditional material known for its longevity and versatility. Lead is ideal for chimneys, valleys, formers, and flat roofs, providing durable, weatherproof, and elegant roofing solutions. The team is fully trained in specialised lead welding, guaranteeing a precise, seamless service that includes installing and repairing lead flashing, valleys, and box gutters; restoring and replacing existing leadwork on period and modern projects; and specialised lead welding. What’s more, JC Roofing’s GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofs offer a robust, leak-proof solution for flat roofs on garages, extensions, and more. Perfect for properties across Southwest Scotland, GRP roofs are made from lowmaintenance materials that provide excellent insulation, eliminate the risk of leaks, and can withstand harsh weather for decades. All the while, these roofs guarantee to enhance the overall look of any property, meaning that homeowners do not have to choose between function and form. For those seeking to bring natural light into their homes while improving energy efficiency and insulation, JC Roofing offers a dedicated rooflight installation and replacement service. The company installs high-quality rooflights, including Velux models, that are directly tailored to each individual property’s style and needs. For areas with limited natural light, JC Roofing also offers sun tunnels, which are designed to illuminate even the darkest spaces. When it comes to gutter cleaning, JC Roofing utilises a state-of-the-art SkyVac system to provide professional gutter cleaning services. This is an essential part of roof maintenance, preventing issues such as water damage, rot, pest attraction, and compromised foundations. JC Roofing’s high-reach, no-mess solution removes debris, moss, and blockages from gutters up to 12 metres high, without the need for scaffolding. Where maintenance alone is not enough, JC Roofing also specialises in the repair and replacement of gutters and fascia. It delivers tailored solutions using durable materials such as uPVC and aluminium, with services spanning minor repairs, full replacements, and routine maintenance. This service is instrumental in ensuring a roofline remains functional and visibly appealing, with the team’s focus on long-term durability helping to safeguard the home against water damage from the rain and wind while enhancing its curb appeal. Each of these services are complemented by JC Roofing’s drone surveys. Using advanced drone technology, the company provides detailed roof inspections without the need for scaffolding. Its high-resolution imagery is perfect for capturing hard-to-reach areas, enabling the team to assess potential issues such as leaks, damaged tiles, and blocked gutters. This cost-effective, non-invasive method is fast, efficient, and highly accurate, always followed by a full report offering clear visuals and recommendations for any necessary repairs. As a member of the Trusted Trader scheme, JC Roofing maintains impeccably high standards across its suite of specialised services. This unwavering commitment to excellence drives the team’s service standard: using only top-quality materials, providing clients with clear and honest advice, and maintaining the exceptional standards of workmanship that its community has come to expect. This approach positions JC Roofing as a trusted pillar of its local community, renowned for combining quality, reliability, and tailored solutions to exceed every client’s expectation. Furthermore, JC Roofing is also TrustMark Approved, a specialist contractor within the Association of Master Roofers, and a certified Velux installer. The company stands as a proud member of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the UK’s largest roofing trade association. The NFRC supports its members through training, technical guidance, and industry advocacy, and vets every member to ensure compliance with the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and financial stability. JC Roofing’s client-centric approach is integrated across its entire operational structure, as Jamie told us, “Our mission is to build a roofing business that people across Dumfries and Galloway can trust. We want our clients to feel confident from their first enquiry through to the finished job, with honest advice, clear communication, and work carried out to the highest standard.” Of course, such an approach would not be possible without the standout team that Best Roofing Contractor 2026 – Dumfries & Galloway AIS-Sep26174
drives JC Roofing forward. Every member of the team has a part to play, whether they are experienced or learning the trade. The company promotes a practical, supportive internal culture, wherein everyone is encouraged to take pride in their work, look out for one another, and feel comfortable asking questions or raising concerns on site. This team has been instrumental in JC Roofing’s success, earning its recognition as Dumfries and Galloway’s Best Roofing Contractor 2026. When recruiting, JC Roofing looks for candidates demonstrating reliability, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn. Technical skills are important in this field, but the company places equal value on care, attention to detail, safe working, and unwavering respect for clients and their properties. Many of JC Roofing’s work comes through local relationships and recommendations, so the company’s reputation depends on delivering industry-leading solutions and ongoing client support. JC Roofing works on a wide mix of properties ranging from traditional slate roofs to modern homes and commercial buildings. This variety makes it important that the team understands each individual property and can recommend the most appropriate solution. The team stays current through regular training, manufacture guidance, and JC Roofing’s invaluable industry memberships, while continuously working on ways to improve how the company plans, manages, and delivers each project. “Roofing is a skilled trade, and we believe in investing in our team and supporting apprentices as they develop their careers,” Jamie shared. “Developing skilled roofers is a challenge for the industry; we recognise that taking on apprentices and passing on practical skills is essential to the future of trade. We are proud to support apprentices and currently have two who attend college in Paisley, which gives them the opportunity to build lasting skills alongside experienced members of the team.” Based in Dumfries and Galloway, JC Roofing maintains a strong connection to the communities it serves. In addition to overseeing apprenticeships, the company also makes extensive efforts to give back by sponsoring local sports clubs and community teams. “We are proud to be a business rooted in Dumfries and Galloway,” said Jamie. “Supporting the people and organisations around us is an important part of who we are as a business.” Looking ahead, JC Roofing is focused on continuing to grow throughout Dumfries and Galloway, while considering suitable projects further afield where it believes its team can deliver the same high standard of service. Therefore, the remainder of 2026 and early 2027 will revolve around building on the strong foundations that have been put in place. This includes a recent relocation into a larger office and yard, which has provided the team with more room to organise materials and equipment while supporting the business’s day-to-day operations. At the same time, JC Roofing will continue to develop its team, invest in apprenticeships, and undertake a varied mix of domestic and commercial roofing projects. The company has recently observed an increase in clients considering the long-term performance of their roofs, causing a surge in demand for insulation, ventilation, durable materials, and solar panel installation. The company seeks to meet this rising demand whilst maintaining the high service standards that have earned the confidence of its community. “Growth matters to us, but so does keeping the personal service and quality of workmanship that helped us get here,” Jamie concluded. “Being named the Best Roofing Contractor in the area for 2026 means a great deal to us. It is a proud milestone, and our aim now is to keep earning the trust of customers across Dumfries and Galloway.” Contact: Jamie Crosbie Company: JC Roofing Dumfries Web Address: www.jcroofingdumfries.com
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 6 Committed to improving Scottish infrastructure, JH Civil Engineering has spent more than four decades delivering essential services to the people of Scotland, guided by a strong family ethos and a focus on bringing excellence and measurable enhancements to local communities. Founded by John Higgins, the company’s key differentiator has always been its staff, teams who grew up together, worked alongside each other, and passed on that knowledge and invaluable experience to the current generation of JH contractors. “The staff at JH Civil Engineering are the most important element of our success. From apprentices to directors, we all share an equal role and responsibility in improving the organisation going forward; and it is our staff that should share the full commendations attributed to this award.” Building and preserving a culture where team members can thrive is what Conor is proudest of in his role as the company’s director, and he shared more on how JH Civil Engineering has achieved this: “We drive a strong internal training policy, which has allowed strong staff retention for over four decades. At point of hire, all employee training, certifications, and qualifications are also logged on our internal quality management software, which details the provider, date of renewal, and employee development paths.” This ensures that all of the staff who are employed are adequately trained for the tasks they are expected to complete, as well as that their qualifications are up to date, and can be easily programmed in for necessary renewals and upskilling as required. An internal auditor is responsible for managing this, and will regularly review staff training and organise courses for them well in advance of their training expiring. In this industry, lapsed training is not uncommon, but JH Civil Engineering has found a way to combat it. Moreover, Conor continued: “We have also increased the skills of our workforce through major investments in staff career development, which has directly increased our capabilities in resourcing multiple contracts efficiently and effectively. Since the implementation of our investment plan in 2020, we have increased the number of staff qualified to operate large plant by roughly 25%, which has directly allowed us to resource cold milling and paving schemes in conjunction with other civil engineering works.” Results from across the period since this was introduced have been some of the most successful in JH Civil Engineering’s illustrious history, Established in 1983, civil engineering and road maintenance contractor JH Civil Engineering provides a range of high-quality services across industry, public utilities, and local authorities throughout Scotland. A strong presence in all 32 local Scottish councils reflects the reach of this multi-award-winning company, which has been named Civil Engineering Contractor of the Year 2026 – Lanarkshire in this year’s Scottish Enterprise Awards, marking its second consecutive recognition in the programme. Conor Higgins, the company’s director, was on hand for more. Civil Engineering Contractor of the Year 2026 – Lanarkshire AIM-Sep26111
and repeat business has seen significant growth over the last seven years or so. This has caused the team to look at ways they might expand, with doing business in England being at the top of the list, but the company remains more committed than ever to engineering excellence. As it works towards its unchanged goal of improving local infrastructure whilst maintaining a customer-focused approach and high standards, these in line with its industry recognised ISO 14001, ISO 9001, LANTRA, and Constructionline certifications, JH Civil Engineering also continues to improve the way it approaches its day-to-day work and delivers its services. A great example of this has been the introduction of an inhouse traffic management team over the past few years. This has played a huge role in driving efficiency. Conor explained: “This addition has allowed us to fully internalise the traffic management used on our projects from the design phase through to implementation, a feature not available to the majority of our competitors. As a result, we can now implement traffic management on-site without delay, and any necessary adjustments to plans can be done so promptly by our team.” With its work able to be carried out even faster and more safely, JH Civil Engineering is further positioning itself as Scotland’s goto civil engineer contractor. Whilst this remains incredibly impressive and a key thing that sets JH Civil Engineering apart from its contemporaries, it is a development that is now more than three years old, meaning it is largely old news in an industry that moves so fast. Luckily, it is far from the only way in which Conor and his team are moving the needle, something seen further in the way this multiple-awardwinning civil engineering contractor is continuously working towards the Net Zero Target, introduced by the government to reduce greenhouse gases. The aim here is for at least a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (compared to 1990 levels) by 2050. There is still a way to go, but JH Civil Engineering has made important strides by introducing site-wide recycling initiatives and doing everything it can to reduce the carbon emissions produced by its work. Exploring these steps in more detail, Conor told us: “We have subjected our principal business activities to rigorous testing, and those aspects of the business having a significant impact on the environment are now incorporated within an environmental aspect register.” However, this is just the start. JH Civil Engineering’s introduction of an environmental management system acts as a guide for managing and controlling all of its operational activities, allowing the team to take proactive steps to minimise their environmental impact. The level of environmental impact is measured according to both the severity and the likelihood of occurrence, with risk being judged according to relevant local, national, and international legislation. Conor continued: “Having reviewed our internal operations, objectives and targets have been established for activities deemed to have significant environmental impact. Quarterly KPIs have been established to measure and monitor performance against reduced energy use, reduced CO2 emissions, reduced waste to landfill, increased recycling, and secondary use of materials.” By focusing on these areas, JH Civil Engineering is taking small but hugely important steps towards a brighter future for the industry and our planet. By blending a steadfast commitment to environmental policies with a dedication to developing its team members, JH Civil Engineering has once again positioned itself as a fitting recipient for a title in the annual Scottish Enterprise Awards. More on the services of the back-to-back winner twice named Civil Engineering Contractor of the Year – Lanarkshire can be found by visiting the company using the web address linked below. Contact: Conor Higgins Company: JH Civil Engineering Web Address: http://jhcivilengineering.co.uk/
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 8 Most Trusted Commercial HVAC & Mechanical Contractor 2026 & Business Growth Excellence Award 2026 Fast-growing mechanical contractor Heat Wise Innovations has emerged as a leading player across the UK’s commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, education, and residential markets. The company has taken the industry by storm in just two years, earning a reputation for combining experienced site teams with strong project management, fabrication, commissioning, and controls capacity. We heard more from Co-Founder and Managing Director Robert Walker below, as Heat Wise Innovations earns applause in the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026. Situated in Stirling, Heat Wise Innovations is a mechanical, HVAC, and renewables contractor catering to clients across Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The company provides a comprehensive mechanical service, including commercial heating and plumbing, complex plantroom installations and upgrades, air source heat pump systems, district heating, gas installations, ventilation, underfloor heating, BMS and controls, pipework fabrication and welding, testing, and commissioning. Heat Wise Innovations was established in 2023 by brothers Robert and Jack Walker. The pair had completed apprenticeships in heating and ventilation engineering and, after learning the trade, steadily worked their way through the industry until they decided to branch out and form their own company. Hailing from a background where nothing was simply handed out to them, the brothers built Heat Wise Innovations with only the skills and relationships they earned along the way. Robert and Jack established Heat Wise Innovations with decarbonisation in mind. They built up a team of professional engineers, selecting seasoned experts they had previously worked alongside in past roles to equip the business with a depth of experience from the start. “There is a lot of skilled trade experience in the area,” Robert told us, “and we have built our team through friendships formed over many years on site.” Heat Wise Innovations has grown rapidly since its inception, driven by a strong team capable of delivering full mechanical packages across care, healthcare, education, hospitality, commercial, and decarbonisation projects, successfully delivering within both new-build and challenging live environments. The company has also launched a renewables division for both domestic and commercial work, ensuring that its operations grow alongside the changing market. Through the years, Jack and Robert have continued to update the team’s knowledge of heat pumps, renewable energy, and modern control, while staying grounded in the practical side of installation. The pair have remained incredibly hands-on throughout this growth, staying closely involved in projects alongside their management team to ensure that decisions are made quickly, problems are dealt with practically, and clients have direct access to the people responsible for delivering the job. During this growth period, Heat Wise Innovations has invested significantly into its own workshop and in-house fabrication capabilities. Such investment has been instrumental in enabling Heat Wise Innovations to prefabricate pipework, headers, frames, and plantroom assemblies, providing the company with greater control over the quality of its products while supporting increasingly complex plantroom and low-carbon installations. Today, Heat Wise Innovations combines the flexibility and drive of a young, growing business with the technical capability to deliver complex mechanical projects normally associated with much larger contractors. Throughout its ambitious growth, the brothers have never lost sight of their goals. “We want to grow Heat Wise Innovations into a leading Scottish mechanical engineer,” Robert told us, “but we want that growth to be built on our workforce, quality of workmanship, strong client relationships, and a willingness to take ownership when challenges arise.” In just two years, Heat Wise Innovations has grown from a turnover of approximately £150,000 to more than £2 million, while also building a workforce of 25 engineers. For such a relatively young company, the increasing scale and complexity of the projects Heat Wise Innovations is now trusted to deliver is a testament to the exceptional quality of its workforce and the stellar reputation it has established across the industry. What makes such an achievement particularly meaningful is that the growth has been sustainable and built around people. Heat Wise Innovations has created skilled employment, invested in its teams and facilities, and developed the capability to deliver major mechanical, plantroom, and decarbonisation projects across Scotland. At the same time, Heat Wise Innovations has worked hard to retain the values that first began its journey. Heat Wise Innovations continues to operate with a family-business mentality, instilling a strong sense of pride and responsibility within its team. Rather than simply trying to build a successful company, Robert and Jack have created something that holds a lasting legacy that their families, employees, and supporters can be proud of. The pair have established Heat Wise Innovations as a company that clients can trust from their first site visit through to handover. This family ethos extends to the wider Heat Wise Innovations team. Whilst the company has grown, Robert and Jack have worked tirelessly to retain the close-knit, hands-on culture that defines Heat Wise Innovations’ DNA. The pair have watched their workforce grow, AIM-Sep26169
develop their skillsets, and take pride in delivering increasingly large and technically challenging projects, all while staying true to everything for which Heat Wise Innovations stands. Now, Heat Wise Innovations is proud to be in the advantageous position of its success allowing the team to give back to the local community. This has taken the form of supporting grassroots sports, something that is of the utmost importance to the Walker brothers, with Heat Wise Innovations passionately sponsoring youth football, local boxing matches, and events. “Being able to help young people, local clubs, and community events means a great deal to us,” Robert shared. “Seeing the Heat Wise Innovations name on major projects across Scotland is extremely rewarding, but seeing the name on a local youth football strip or supporting a community sporting event gives us an entirely different kind of pride. It is ultimately the people behind the company that make me proudest: working alongside family, providing opportunities for our team, and using the growth of Heat Wise Innovations to support the communities around us.” Alongside its strong community ties, Heat Wise Innovations’ location in Stirling offers the company a strong base. It maintains an office and workshop here, enabling the team to readily reach projects across central Scotland with ease. Though Heat Wise Innovations is deeply rooted in Scotland, the company does work on commercial projects throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and, as the company grows, the team vows to take on more work across the UK while keeping Stirling as its operational centre. Such growth will require Heat Wise Innovations to stay ahead of market developments. Heat Wise Innovations has observed a rise in conversations surrounding the process of replacing an aging heating plant and introducing lower-carbon systems into existing buildings. Today, clients seek to understand how a heat pump or renewable system will work alongside the pipework, ventilation, controls, and electrical services already there. Such a shift to the market aligns directly with Heat Wise Innovations’ own operations, as the team believes that a successful installation centres on the whole system rather than the new piece of equipment. At the same time, the company is exploring the important planning process required when working in occupied care homes, hotels, and other live buildings. A significant part of the work involves keeping such places running whilst improving their services, and Heat Wise Innovations intends to master this process. With this in mind, the remainder of 2026 and early 2027 will focus on building the team’s capacity, developing the work undertaken from its Stirling workshop, and providing more training and progression opportunities to its engineers. Heat Wise Innovations currently has a strong selection of mechanical and heating work projects in the pipeline, equating to approximately £3.6 million, and plans to continue growing its domestic and commercial renewables division. Though Heat Wise Innovations has grown quickly, Robert and Jack assert that they intend for every future project to receive the same care that earned the company its very first clients. For achieving such exceptional growth whilst remaining true to its values and ethos, we at SME News Magazine are delighted to recognise the Heat Wise Innovations team with the Business Growth Excellence Award 2026, as we recognise Heat Wise Innovations as the Most Trusted Commercial HVAC and Mechanical Contractor 2026. “The continued growth of Heat Wise Innovations has been driven by our team, repeat business, and a commitment to delivering projects safely, professionally, and to a high standard,” Robert concluded. “Growing from £150,000 to over £2 million turnover and employing 25 engineers within two years is something we are extremely proud of, but for us the real achievement is building the foundations of a business that can continue creating jobs, developing people, and contributing to our industry and local communities for many years to come.” Contact: Robert Walker Company: Heat Wise Innovations Ltd Web Address: www.heatwiseinnovations.co.uk
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 10 AVS Energy Services Ltd sits under the umbrella of the AVS Group of Companies (AVS Group), which also includes AVS Automotive, Sales, Logistics & Transport Company Ltd and AVS Information Technology & Business Solutions Ltd. AVS Energy Services is a leading engineering consultancy services firm specialising in quality assurance, quality control, expediting, verification, and third-party vendor site quality inspection activities, as well as attending pre-inspection meetings and auditing. We heard more from Mechanical Quality Engineer and Inspector, Victor Adeboye to learn more about the award-winning AVS Energy Services that serves a range of major oil, gas, and energy companies across the UK, Europe, America, Asia and Africa. Scotland and the UK are major players in the oil and gas industry, which gives AVS Energy Services great access to world-class engineers and companies. Its team comprises fully qualified staff members who are well-versed in oil and gas, many of whom boast years of experience in taking a reliable, tailored approach toward ensuring the quality of equipment within the sector, and often doing so in high pressure situations. The team are no strangers to taking on both small- and large-scale projects across the oil and gas industry, even overseas. Projects can include quality assurance and control, sourcing and inspecting materials and equipment, attending pre-inspection meetings, executing factor audits, or managing timelines. The team are highly experienced in expediting slowed or stalled projects, too, which means they can help clients meet completion deadlines, while always delivering to the highest possible standards. “Our main goal is to build a progressive international business conglomerate that is self-sustaining, reliable and has the ability to add value to society, from employment and attendance to corporate social responsibilities, as a means of creating social impact,” Victor began. “We aim to achieve this through professionalism, integrity, attention to details, and ensuring our customers get excellent value for money by exceeding their expectations through quality of professional delivery that is second to none.” Essential within AVS Energy Services’ service delivery is its commitment to ongoing innovation and continuous improvement, while ensuring it remains ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest training, methods, and technology. Its inspectors have the ability to quickly understand concepts, new techniques, advanced technology, and customer-specific requirements, with them frequently familiarising themselves on the latest professional practices and going above and beyond to get to know the unique requirements of each vendor and service user. Best Nationwide Energy Quality Assurance & Inspection Consultancy 2026 AIM-Sep26113 Thanks to the incredible work of its team, AVS Energy Services Limited is reputed as being the largest, most rigorous, and dedicated within the supply chain. Indeed, it contributes significantly toward the improved capabilities of the whole region of Scotland in terms of project handling, technical know-how, and integrity. The company also plays a considerable role in environmental sustainability, consistently demonstrating its commitment toward helping the industry reduce waste through lean manufacturing principles. “Our business benefits from the social diversity and all-round goodwill of the Scottish people,” said Victor. “In addition, Scotland as a nation is rich in talents through the various government schemes aimed at talent acquisition and retention. This diverse pool of talents thus created has been advantageous to our operations in terms of personnel availability and engagement.” He continued: “We also operate in England, sometimes Wales and Ireland. In the future, we hope to be able to leverage on any existing legal access and opportunities to showcase Scotland’s technological advancement and ingenuity to the wider world.” “The only thing that goes ahead of us is our reputation. So, for organisations who need top talent for their projects, look no further. As they engage us, a trial will convince them that we lead while others follow.” Across the board, AVS Group of Companies is renowned for its industryleading capabilities, with each of its three divisions comprising a vast network of fully certified industry specialists. With the ever-evolving nature of industries such as energy, agriculture, haulage, and IT, inevitable changes come in the form of integrating renewable energy sources, digital transformation, and sustainable initiatives. Therefore, comprehensive quality assurance systems are necessary to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of business operations at all times. As such, at AVS Automotive Sales, Logistics & Transportation Co., its staff possess vast experience and knowledge regarding the inspection and procurement of every type of industrial vehicle, covering the sectors of agriculture, construction, haulage, and 4X4s. This is while AVS Information Technology & Business Solutions exists to provide expert advice and strategic planning to support clients, no matter their industry, with digital implementation. Its team of specialist IT consultants are on hand to help with analytics and compiling intelligent information from data the client collects. Furthermore, data management services are available, too. AVS Energy Services Limited
Ultimately, AVS Group’s ambition is to be the first choice for organisations requiring inspection, consultancy, and procurement. Its large network of fully certified staff across oil and gas, agriculture, haulage, and IT remain at clients’ disposal, whether their project is large or small, in the UK or overseas. With a glowing track record and vast experience, organisations can rely on AVS Group to complete their project, going the extra mile to meet deadlines while achieving the highest possible standards. Now, we are pleased to shine the spotlight on AVS Energy Services in particular, with it being clear to see how it has come to be named our Best Nationwide Energy Quality Assurance & Inspection Consultancy 2026. The company continues to prove itself as exceptional. This is made possible by an extraordinary team with next-level expertise, commitment to delivering outstanding results, and alignment with a corporate culture centred around integrity. AVS Energy Services remains open to growing this team, seeking to recruit individuals who are “upright, eager to learn, hard-working, courageous, quick-thinking, and patriotic towards Scotland and Great Britain”. With all of this in mind, the future looks bright for AVS Energy Services, as it continues to exceed the expectations of its clients and prove itself an industry leader. There is no shortage of work for the company ahead, as it has recently been included in the approved vendor list of a few organisations that need quality assurance and control personnel for their projects. This looks to make it very busy for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, and we look forward to seeing the company continue to flourish for a long time to come. If you would like to learn more about AVS Energy Services, visit the company website, email energyservices@avsgrouplimited.co.uk, or call 07429 471735. Contact: Victor Adeboye Company: AVS Energy Services Limited Website: www.avsgrouplimited.co.uk
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 12 Pro-Rend Scotland aims to provide a complete external envelope solution, from preparation and insulation through to the final render or roughcast finish, for clients including local authorities, housing providers, main contractors, property owners, and private customers. Its team take pride in quality workmanship, professionalism, and forging longterm relationships, as opposed to completing one-off projects, and they have developed particular experience in large-scale housing programmes, such as council and social housing works where quality, reliability, technical knowledge, and the ability to deliver consistently across multiple properties is essential. The business centres everything it does around quality, reliability, honesty, professionalism, and taking pride in its work. By staying true to these values, it has built its reputation from the ground up, project by project, believing that delivering a quality job for every single client is far more important than simply completing a contract. Also a major part of the company’s identity is its Scottish heritage, having built its reputation by working with Scottish clients and delivering projects throughout Scotland. As a result, it understands the specific requirements of the Scottish housing and construction market. As such, Scotland has a lot of existing housing stock, with there being a significant requirement to improve thermal performance while maintaining and refurbishing the external appearance of properties. It is an industry that is continually changing, particularly with regard to energy efficiency; therefore, external wall insulation has a large part to play in improving the performance of existing housing stock and reducing energy consumption. As such, Pro-Rend Scotland must remain ahead of the curve, it is always developing its workforce, its knowledge, and its systems on an ongoing basis to meet these evolving Pro-Rend Scotland is a building solutions contractor based in Airdrie, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, specialising in external wall insulation, roughcasting, and rendering. With the philosophy of “work hard, take pride in what you do, and treat people properly”, the company, working across the domestic, commercial, and social housing sectors, has garnered a glowing reputation for delivering exceptional results every time. We spoke to Sean Hughes to learn more about the award-winning Pro-Rend Scotland. Best External Wall Insulation Specialists 2026 AIM-Sep26088 requirements. “Energy efficiency and the condition of existing homes are becoming increasingly important,” Sean commented, “and we believe specialist contractors have an important role to play in delivering those improvements.” The company also sees increasing demand from councils and social housing providers for large-scale programmes designed to improve existing housing stock. This is creating opportunities for specialist contractors like Pro-Rend Scotland, but this means it needs to possess the skills, workforce, systems, and experience required to deliver consistently across significant programmes of work. Sean said: “Our experience in council and social housing projects has allowed us to establish strong relationships and develop an understanding of the standards and requirements expected on larger programmes.” “For us, the Scottish market is particularly important because there is a strong need to improve existing homes rather than simply build new ones. We see that as an area where our specialist experience can continue to grow.”
Also extremely pleased, someone else enthused: “Pro-Rend team did a great job with the rendering of two gable ends and chimneys for us. Competitive quote, efficient, highquality work, and got the job done to budget and timescales. I would definitely recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.” Now, Pro-Rend Scotland’s recognition within the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 has come as an important milestone, as a reflection of its commitment to developing as a business and maintaining high standards in everything it does within the industry. “We are particularly proud that our work in external wall insulation has been recognised through the Best External Wall Insulation Specialists 2026 award,” Sean commented. “For us, the award represents more than simply recognition. It reflects the hard work of our team, the relationships we have built with clients, and the experience we have gained delivering projects across Scotland.” Having taken a moment to bask in the glory of their award win, the Pro-Rend Scotland team are poised for what’s next. The immediate future is looking very positive, as an ambitious Scottish business with plans to continue growing. Sean and the team are proud of where the company has come from and they are excited about where it can go next. The current focus is on strengthening its position throughout Scotland, not expanding too quickly. “We want growth to be sustainable and to ensure that the quality of our workmanship remains at the centre of everything we do,” added Sean. “As the business continues to grow, we are open to taking our expertise into new areas of Scotland and increasing the scale of the projects we undertake.” Of course, the business will be looking to secure further external wall insulation, roughcasting, and refurbishment projects, as well as ongoing development of relationships with councils, housing providers, main contractors, and private clients. It will also invest in its workforce, equipment, and technical knowledge on an ongoing basis in order to keep taking on larger and more demanding projects without compromising on quality. The wider demand for energy efficiency and improvements to existing housing stock will create significant opportunities for specialist contractors, and Pro-Rend Scotland wants to be in a strong position to take advantage of those opportunities while delivering the gold standard of workmanship that its reputation has been built on. To learn more about Pro-Rend Scotland or get a free quote, visit the company website. Contact: Sean Hughes Company: Pro-Rend Scotland Ltd Website: www.pro-rend.com Indeed, making it all happen at Pro-Rend Scotland is a reliable, hardworking, and honest team who take pride in their workmanship. Experience is important at the business, but so is attitude. It is all about having team members who are willing to learn, develop their skills, and work as part of a team. “Construction is a team industry, and every member of the team has an important role in delivering a successful project,” said Sean. “As the company grows, maintaining our culture is very important to us. We want Pro-Rend Scotland to be a company where people are proud to work and where clients know they can rely on the team delivering their project. We also believe in developing people within the industry and giving skilled tradespeople the opportunity to progress alongside the growth of the business.” So, what do some of Pro-Rend Scotland’s customers have to say about their experience? The glowing 4.8-star rating says a lot and, as shining example, one delighted customer said: “Excellent job – insulation rendering and new roof on our cottage in Aberdeenshire. Did what they said they would, on time and on budget. Left tidy and were always in contact with us regarding progress. Not an easy job with the age of the cottage, but nothing was a problem for them. Would definitely recommend this company.”
Scottish Enterprise Awards 2026 / 14 Best Specialist Commercial Cleaning Services Provider 2026 – South West Scotland Based in Dumfries and Galloway, Carters Cleaning Company is a family-run specialist cleaning, pest management, and property care company. Over more than 40 years, and guided by the unrivalled experience it possesses across every element of local cleaning and environmental services, Carters Cleaning has grown into a multi-service specialist contractor, one that works with clients including homeowners, local businesses, schools, the NHS, and more. Marty Carter shared more on this family-run cleaning business. Established in 1994, Carters Cleaning Company is a small business showing that local talent can provide the same, if not a better, level of specialist service than large and even national companies. Armed with this drive, the company covers commercial pest management, biohazard and trauma cleaning, decomposition restoration, TR19 kitchen extract cleaning, mould remediation, exterior cleaning, and property cleaning services, positioning it as the local, trusted partner its clients seek for their homes or workplaces. Since Carters Cleaning is a small business, it benefits from directors who remain deeply involved with day-to-day operations, including managing the client relationships that have been an integral part of the company’s success over the years. Relationships within this family-run business are equally robust, seen through the different sides of Carters Cleaning all working well together and complementing each other’s services. For instance, Marty told us how its pest management team go beyond simply treating pests: “Our integrated pest management (IPM) service looks beyond simply treating pests and considers factors such as hygiene, waste, proofing, moisture, and building condition. This naturally crosses over with our cleaning and property care services and allows us to look at the wider cause of a problem, rather than just treating the symptom.” This approach sets Carters Cleaning apart, especially as the industries it serves increasingly look to understand and control underlying causes, rather than repeatedly targeting the symptoms. Whether their issue lies in pest management, mould remediation, or requires another form of specialist cleaning, clients are investing more in monitoring, photography, digital reporting, measurements, and verification to put an end to it. This is especially true of its healthcare, manufacturing, and public-sector clients, and with both damp and mould. Marty shared how important tackling damp and mould is at the important, especially in the wake of Awaab’s Law being introduced for social and private landlords in Scotland. The aim of the legislation is to ensure that damp and mould are investigated, and any repairs made, as quickly as possible. On the back of this, there is an awareness that cleaning the visible mould is no longer enough, and people need to know what is causing it. Specialist work like this is made more challenging for people in the area given that Dumfries and Galloway is a lot more rural than communities within the Central Belt. Carters Cleaning looks to change this lack of access, and it recognises the value in developing this expertise locally, rather than relying on specialist contractors who have to travel long distances. Whilst its largely rural location is not without its challenges, this area has played a huge part in the wider development of Carters Cleaning, with Dumfries and Galloway offering the kind of small community feel where family-run businesses are cherished and reputation is extremely important. This very much defined the early days of the company, but an ever-broader scope now sees it cover southern Scotland, the Central Belt, and even the North of England, aided by the close proximity its South West base delivers. But with a greater reach comes greater expectations, and this is why Carters Cleaning puts a great deal of time and effort into building a team reflective of its brand. Reliability, empathy, and the right attitude are just some of the characteristics successful team members show, and being professional, respectful, compassionate, and technically competent, especially in cases relating to trauma, is equally important. These traits are much harder to teach than how to use equipment or follow a process, and that is why Marty seeks them out above all else. Marty added: “We also believe strongly in developing multi-skilled staff and giving people the opportunity to gain qualifications and experience across different areas of the company.” This approach to development defines Carters Cleaning as a whole, seen through the fact that it has nearly one specialist service for every year it has been in operation. These services are not introduced for the sake of it, and the aim is always bigger than the company itself. The excellence Carters Cleaning promotes elevate its clients surroundings with proven expertise, a commitment to sustainability, and a legacy of customer satisfaction. A cleaner, healthier, more sustainable future is the goal, and Carters Cleaning knows it will achieve this not by becoming the biggest of its kind, but the most accredited and the most capable. As a result, Marty explained: “Quality, honesty, training, and continual improvement are probably our main values. We don’t want to offer a service just because there is money to be made from it. We want to understand what we are doing, have the correct training and equipment behind us, and be able to demonstrate that the work has been completed properly.” This is where the investments in accreditation that the company has made are paying off. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, along with a number of industryspecific accreditations, including CEPA certification to EN 16636 for pest management, add an extra air of authority to this specialist cleaning company in Scotland, which also leverages the latest in technology, monitoring, thermal imaging, and digital reporting and testing to make sure that it continues to raise the bar across commercial pest control, mould remediation, biohazard cleaning, TR19 kitchen extract cleaning, and beyond. Finally, taking a closer look at the future plans of Scotland’s premier specialist cleaning company, Carters Cleaning hopes to continue developing the specialist side of the company, and is putting more work into biohazard and trauma restoration, mould remediation, property care, and testing and verifying its work. Growing its commercial and public-sector client bases remains another priority, with another of its notable projects involving standards. AIM-Sep26102
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