Actis has expanded its technical team with the appointment of Tara Pronaszko as its new Specification Manager for the North.

Pronaszko joins the UK-wide specification team to work with builders, architects, building control officers and energy assessors across North West and North East England, the East Midlands and the whole of mainland Scotland.

Pronaszko, who has a history MA, says her academic background provides her with skills essential to her new role.

"It might seem like an unexpected fit, but it actually helped me build a solid skillset - things like research, attention to detail, and clear writing. All of that translates surprisingly well to construction specs, where accuracy and clarity are key," she explained.

"Actis is a genuinely innovative company and feels like a great place to learn and grow. The industry is interesting as it's technical and constantly evolving. Everyone on the team is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do."

Actis UK and Ireland Sales Director Mark Cooper added: "Tara is a valuable addition to our knowledgeable specification team.

"As well as visiting sites, creating complex build-ups, building strong relationships with architects, housing developers and building control officers to ensure our solutions are specified effectively, she will helping to train the current and next generation of construction industry professionals via our RIBA-approved CPD training courses."