RI Cruden is proudly one of the largest mechanical, electrical and renewable organisations in the Highlands and Islands. From starting out as a sole trader in 2005 to winning Inverness Chamber’s Highland Business of the Year in 2023, our business has undergone remarkable transformation over its 19-year history. We’ve embraced new technologies, expanded our services to cope with adapting market demands, and built a diverse, specialist team.
Today, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to both domestic and commercial clients, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and renewable energy solutions. From the installation of cutting-edge solar PV to the maintenance and repair of Heating and Ventilation boiler systems, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of both individuals and large organizations with high expertise and professionalism, handling each unique project with a client focussed approach.
Our new home
If you’ve been following our journey for a while, you might remember our office in Muir of Ord. Whilst our first home will always have a special place in our hearts, we were absolutely delighted to move to our all-new Renewable Innovation Centre in Inverness last year! With an unwavering focus on sustainability, our new office helps make significant strides towards our aim of becoming a Net Zero Business. Since moving in, the RI Cruden team has been very busy putting their skills to work, implementing a variety of upgrades to enhance sustainability. We now boast a mighty 132 solar panels, as well as a new Battery system and Air Source Heat Pump, amongst other upgrades to assist with energy saving. It’s been fantastic to be able to apply our internal expertise directly to our environmental efforts, helping to drive meaningful change. With our new office now showcasing all the state-of-the-art technologies we use on our projects each and every day, we would love to see fellow businesses visit us soon to find out more!
Our sponsor of the Inverness Chamber’s Environmental Impact Award further highlights this commitment, and we can’t wait to see our passion for sustainability echoed through other businesses across the Highlands.
We hope other businesses across the region will feel inspired by the actions of such organisations and feel motivated to make their mark on the quest to decarbonisation! As a one stop shop for all types and sizes of business, RI Cruden specialises in helping businesses doing just that! By offering tailored energy solutions, sustainable practices, and innovative technologies, RI Cruden enables a vast array of companies to reduce their carbon footprint, all without compromising productivity. Our expertise ensures that businesses not only meet regulatory requirements, but also enjoys long-term financial and environmental benefits.
Investing in our future
With both our directors, Rory and Callum starting their successful careers in the industry through apprenticeship programs, we are committed to training the next generation of skilled professionals through our robust, award-winning apprenticeship program. We are incredibly proud of our contribution to the up-and-coming workforce and are determined to progress the future of the business with our yearly intake of young talent spanning all our various trades.
What lies ahead…
The latter part of 2024 sees our team involved in a variety of projects, including the new clubhouse for Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Kintore Substation and the Milton of Leys Care Home. With these and other exciting ventures under construction this year, we’re gearing up for a busy autumn and winter, not forgetting the Highland Business Awards in September of course! Be sure to follow our social media platforms for updates now…
