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Forge, a specialist construction management firm based in Sheffield, has appointed Tony Shaw as operations director.

Tony Shaw started his career as an apprentice with Henry Boot Construction in 1985 and rose through the ranks to become managing director in 2021, overseeing schemes across Yorkshire including Heart of the City in Sheffield and The Glass Works in Barnsley.

He left Henry Boot at the end of 2024.

Forge said that landing Shaw signalled the company’s intent to build on its strong foundations and accelerate its expansion across the Midlands and north of England.

Founded in 2019, Forge operates from offices in Sheffield, Nottingham, Leeds and Lincolnshire, sharing workspace with its sister company Edge, a property consultancy.  Clients include Aldi and McCarthy Stone.

Of his new job, Tony Shaw said: “Joining Forge is a hugely exciting opportunity. It’s a business that feels fresh, agile and committed to its clients. The team has built something really special, and its welcoming culture of hard work and collaboration struck me the moment I walked through the door.

“Having spent decades in traditional contracting, I’m looking forward to sitting alongside clients and helping Forge add even more value from the client side. There’s a strong platform here, and I’m eager to work with the leadership team to explore new opportunities and help shape our next chapter of growth.”

Shaw also serves as chair of the Sheffield branch of Interact, a not-for-profit networking organisation promoting collaboration in the property and construction sectors and is a non-executive director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB).

Nick Phelan, director of Edge and Forge, added: “Tony’s appointment is a significant milestone for Forge. His impressive experience, insight and personality will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our market position and look to expand into new sectors and regions. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and with Tony on board, we’re confident and excited about what lies ahead.”

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