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CFA gives tribute to Hamish MacGregor (1952-2026)

T was with great sadness that the Hamish was elected president of the the sector, Hamish received the CFJ
IContract Flooring Association (CFA) National Specialist Contractors Council Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. The
learned of the passing of Hamish (NSCC), later becoming involved with award reflected not only the success of
MacGregor. A respected figure within Build UK and Build Scotland, where he MacGregor Flooring, but also the respect
the flooring and wider construction worked to strengthen relationships he’d earned across the industry through
sector, Hamish served the association between specialist contractors and main decades of service, leadership, and
with distinction over many years as a contractors. advocacy.
CFA council member, past president and He consistently championed the Paying tribute, CFA CEO Richard Catt
passionate advocate for the industry. importance of the specialist sector and said: ‘I last saw Hamish at our Spring
Hamish’s flooring career began with the vital role it plays in the successful Ball in Glasgow in March this year and
Marley before he founded MacGregor delivery of construction projects. was fortunate enough to speak with him
Flooring in 1985. Under his leadership, again only a couple of weeks before he
the business grew to become one of Hamish in 2020 passed away. During that conversation
Scotland’s leading flooring contractors, we reflected on more than twenty
earning a strong reputation for years of working together through the
professionalism, quality, and commitment CFA and, characteristically, Hamish
to the sector. remained hugely positive about both the
While his business achievements alone association and the industry.
would merit recognition, it was Hamish’s ‘Hamish cared deeply about flooring
wider contribution to the flooring industry and construction and was always
that also set him apart. prepared to give his time, experience
A longstanding supporter of the CFA, and energy to improving standards and
Hamish joined the association’s council conditions for the sector. Whether the
in 1999 and remained an active and issue was training, skills shortages,
influential voice for the membership competence, payment practices or wider
throughout the following decades. industry challenges, he was someone
He served as CFA president on two who believed the industry could and
occasions, first between 2004-2006, and should improve, and he was prepared to
again from 2020-2022, becoming one of help drive that change.
only two individuals to hold the position ‘What always stood out was the pride
twice. Closer to home within the association, Hamish had in being part of the CFA
Throughout his involvement with the Hamish was active in the CFA’s Scottish and in the work of specialist contractors
CFA, Hamish was known for his passion committee, contributing to its work more broadly. His passion, optimism and
for the industry and his willingness to right up until his passing. He played an willingness to speak up made a lasting
speak up on behalf of contractors and important role in discussions around impact on the association and on many
the wider flooring community. He was apprenticeship standards and training people across the industry.
a strong advocate for raising standards, delivery in Scotland, helping to create ‘Hamish will be greatly missed and his
improving training, and ensuring the opportunities and clearer career contribution to the CFA and the wider
industry had a clear and respected voice pathways for young people entering the flooring sector will be long remembered.
in construction. flooring industry, something he believed His direct impact leaves a lasting
His commitment to those goals in strongly. legacy within both the CFA and wider
extended beyond the CFA. In 2009, In recognition of his contribution to construction.’ 

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