We were delighted to support Inverness Women’s Aid by donating a range of essential supplies such as high-vis vests, foot covers, painting kits and gloss paint for their ‘Operation Love Your Refuge’ event that took place on Saturday 30th September. At the event, volunteers united to ‘pour’ love into the charities refuge's accommodation, which encompasses 7 flats and 4 bedsit rooms. With new families moving in very soon, the focus was on rejuvenating the building through cleaning, painting, maintenance, and sprucing up the garden.

Since 1979, Inverness Women’s Aid has been a beacon of hope for women, young people, and children facing domestic abuse in Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch, and Strathspey. Funded by the Highland Council and Scottish Government, and affiliated with the Scottish Women’s Aid network of domestic abuse services across Scotland, Inverness Women’s Aid receives around 500 referrals per year, a number that is constantly growing.

Pictured: Craig MacLellan, Capstone's Procurement Manager, alongside Lisa Buchanan, Manager of Inverness Women's Aid.

We're delighted to announce that Beth Saunders, our Receptionist & Admin Assistant, recently achieved her SVQ in Business & Administration. This achievement not only underscores Beth's commitment to professional growth and a passion for excellence, but also adds significant value to our team. We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and Beth's accomplishment is a testament to that. Congratulations, Beth!

Commenting on the completion of the course, Beth said: "I really enjoyed completing my SVQ through JB Management; they were efficient and helpful. This course has enhanced my understanding of the various procedures within the company and highlighted the importance of team communication. It has also taught me how to handle specific situations should they arise. Overall, pursuing my business qualification has given me a better understanding of my day-to-day tasks here at Capstone and emphasised the importance of adhering to the correct guidelines in the workplace."

Congratulations to the 716 competitors who completed the Highland Cross on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 — a duathlon that spans an impressive 50 miles, combining a challenging 20-mile walk or run with an exhilarating 30-mile cycling journey through the breath-taking landscapes of Scotland, from Kintail to Beauly.

Capstone, along with many other local businesses, played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event. We generously donated vans, making sure that volunteers, bikes, and necessary equipment were safely transported to and from the start and finish line. In addition, a group of our staff members helped to clear the cycle route. They tirelessly trimmed branches and filled potholes, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for all competitors.

We also couldn't be prouder of our Small Works Manager, Darren Simpson, who completed the Highland Cross in an incredible time of 6 hours, 18 minutes, and 40 seconds. Darren's two teammates, Ruairidh Macleman and Paul Ross, also showcased their talent, achieving impressive times of 5:32:28, and 5:49:34, respectively. Their performances were truly outstanding, especially considering the scorching heat!

Participating teams were required to pledge a minimum of £500 in sponsorship. Darren and his team took up the challenge and went above and beyond, raising an impressive £1,865 through their JustGiving campaign that will support five local charities chosen by Highland Cross - Àban Outdoor, Caberfeidh Horizons, Friends of Cameron House, Highland Hospice, and Partnerships for Wellbeing.

Capstone's involvement in Highland Cross was not only a testament to our commitment to the community but also a shining example of how businesses can make a positive impact. We are honoured to have contributed to this extraordinary event and, once again, congratulations to Darren and his team, as well as all the other competitors who took part.

We are thrilled to announce that Capstone Construction is proud to be among the select group of local companies sponsoring Beauly's very own teenage racing prodigy, Oliver Stewart, as he continues his rapid ascent up the motorsports ranks by competing in the GB Formula 3 series this year.

Having displayed his incredible talent in kart racing, Stewart was offered the opportunity to make the jump to F3 earlier this year, and at just 16 years old, he clinched his first outright race victory at Thruxton in August of last year, in addition to earning multiple rookie cup trophies across ten events. He competed as part of the Hitech GP team and finished an impressive 10th out of 22 drivers.

Rhona Donnelly, the Managing Director of Capstone Construction, shared her enthusiasm, stating, "We are proud to support Oliver Stewart and watch as he progress’s in the world of motorsports. With his impressive track record and commitment to training, we are confident that Oliver has an extremely bright future ahead of him."

Oliver's progress can be tracked on the GB3 website, which provides links to watch live coverage of all qualifying sessions and races.

We will be known as Capstone Construction going forward as we announced our major rebranding.

Explaining the move, our Managing Director, Rhona Donnelly, said:

“This rebrand is an important milestone in our journey. The name Capstone Construction better articulates who we are as a business, our long history in the highlands and the future vision of us and our Board of Directors.

“In construction, Capstone refers to the stone placed at the top of a wall or building to mark the successful completion of a structure. Given our excellent track record for successfully delivering bespoke, technically challenging projects for clients across the Highlands - we think the name is apt and captures the spirit and culture of the company as it is today.

“We have a young, ambitious team who have proven to be adaptable and reactive and really want to drive the company into this exciting new phase of its development. The rebrand lets us look to the future, making the most of the synergies that exist across our GEG Capital parent group to better service our extremely valued client base in the social housing, industrial and commercial sectors.”

Founded in 2001, we have grown to become one of the largest privately owned construction companies in the Highlands, Inverness-based investment group, GEG Capital Ltd. acquired WGC (Scotland) in 2022 with the planned rebrand unveiled on August 29, 2022.

Capstone Construction operates as a standalone entity within GEG Capital which supports the existing management team to target growth in the social housing, industrial and commercial construction sectors, enhancing Capstone’s vision, values, commitment to training and reputation.

GEG Capital Director, Jia MacKenzie, said:

“Capstone Construction’s ambitious management team is already starting to realise the potential we identified in them, working with other companies in our portfolio such as Global Infrastructure and Mabbett where real synergies exist.

“This fresh new identify really lets Rhona and her team put their own stamp on an organisation with a long history but that is entering an exciting phase of its growth.”

Capstone Construction enjoys an excellent reputation for delivering bespoke, technically challenging, low environmental impact, social housing projects across the Highlands – including the 46-homes in Avoch for the Highland Housing Alliance and Cairn Housing Association which has recently been nominated for the Inside Housing and British Homes Awards. The company hopes to expand its role as a preferred partner in the provision of affordable housing, creating local jobs and supporting the local economy.