Aberdeenshire based KR Group Scotland is celebrating success at the 2026 Trades Awards, with Business Director Nicola Fraser named the first ever winner of the Inspiring Women in Construction award.
Now in its 14th year, the Trades Awards, organised by marketing agency Mearns & Gill, recognise the people and businesses making a difference to the construction industry across the North of Scotland.
Introduced for the first time this year, the Inspiring Women in Construction category received more nominations than any other award, showing just how much talent and contribution there is to recognise among women working across the industry.
The award celebrates women who demonstrate commitment and achievement within construction, make a positive impact in their workplace, show leadership and initiative, and inspire others by helping to create opportunities for women across the sector. Nicola' s recognition reflects these qualities and the contribution she makes both within KR Group and beyond.
Nicola Fraser, Business Director, KR Group comments:
“Winning this award means a great deal to me, especially knowing that my team nominated me. That’s probably the part that means the most.
Kenny and I have spent more than 20 years building KR Group with some brilliant people. You’re usually so busy getting on with the next thing that you don’t often stop to recognise how far you’ve come.
I’m really pleased to see this category introduced and the response it’s had. There are so many women doing great work across construction, in all sorts of roles, and their contribution deserves to be seen.
Being described as ‘inspiring’ takes a little getting used to! But if this encourages another woman to back herself, take an opportunity or consider a career in construction, that’s something I’d be very proud of.”