News

Christmas toy appeal 2023 launch photo
Community, News

Christmas Toy Appeal with Dunfermline Press 2023

We’re delighted to have teamed up with the Dunfermline Press once again for their Annual Christmas Toy Appeal.

CR Smith apprentice working on a construction site
Apprenticeship, News

Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week – 2023

Taking on apprentices has always been important to our business. There are currently 34 apprentices across CR Smith, including people straight out of school and those looking to retrain.

Photo of CR Smith apprentices with chairman Gerard Eadie
Apprenticeship, News

CR Smith invests in apprentices

CR Smith has welcomed 12 new trade apprentices since September, as the home improvements company continues to invest in the skills that underpin its success.

Living room with lorimer casement window and woman arranging flowers
News

CR Smith buoyed by steady upturn in business

The latest accounts show CR Smith’s continued strength despite the challenging economic backdrop.

Photo of new staff members at the CR Smith manufacturing plant
Manufacturing, News

New workplace initiatives lead to factory jobs

CR Smith Manufacturing Ltd, the commercial arm of Scotland’s leading home improvements company, has signed an £8m contract with social landlord Link Group’s commercial partner C~urb.

crs_factory_001
Manufacturing, News

CR Smith wins £8m housing association contract

CR Smith Manufacturing Ltd, the commercial arm of Scotland’s leading home improvements company, has signed an £8m contract with social landlord Link Group’s commercial partner C~urb.

Photo of Colin Bane, CR Smith Head of Manufacturing
Manufacturing, News

Commercial business growth with first Head of Manufacturing

CR Smith shows intent to grow commercial business with the appointment of its first Head of Manufacturing. Joining a growing management team, Mr Bain brings more than 30 year’s experience.

Photo of Kyle Gordon in his team Scotland commonwealth kit and Scotland flag
News, Sponsorships

Track cyclist thanks CR Smith ahead of Commonwealth Games

As the final countdown to this month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham begins, Scotland’s leading pursuit cyclist Kyle Gordon has sponsors CR Smith backing him all the way.

CR Smith apprentices on a construction site
Apprenticeship, News

Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week

CR Smith has long been committed to training new joiners, supporting apprentices of all ages, as standards of workmanship are extremely important. CR Smith has been fitting replacement windows, doors and extending homes for almost 50 years.

crs_kinross_015
News

Fire and smoke alarms. What are the new rules?

New legislation is due to take effect from 1 February 2022, requiring all homes in Scotland to meet certain requirements regarding smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms. Each homeowner has a legal obligation to comply with the legislation.

cr-smith-apprentice-dylan-risk-02-jpg
Apprenticeship, News

CR Smith & Fife College create fast track trade programme

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to create a brand new, fast-track training scheme for would-be joiners to help address the growing demand for trade skills.

Gerard Eadie CBE photographed in a Lorimer Orangerie in the CR Smith show complex
Hand Picked, News

Coronavirus: When do we talk about school and college leaver prospects? By Gerard Eadie, CBE

Everyone has suffered as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19 making it difficult to single out any one section of society as more deserving of our attention than another….