Bird Construction Inc. announced that Mr. Tim Talbott, P.Eng., President & CEO, is planning to retire from the company effective December 31, 2014 after 33 years of service with the organization. The company announced the appointment of Mr. Ian Boyd, P.Eng., as President & CEO effective January 1, 2015. Mr. Boyd joined Rideau Construction in 1996 as a project coordinator.

He was promoted to Manager of the small projects division and later to the position of Halifax District Manager. He was a partner in Rideau and participated in the transaction when the company was acquired by Bird in February of 2008. Mr. Boyd assumed the role of Project Director for the Bird Graham Schools Joint Venture.

After completion of the project, he returned to New Brunswick to assume the role of Vice President of Bird's Atlantic operations. After being involved in the company's acquisition and integration of H.J. O'Connell, Mr. Boyd undertook the position of Executive Vice President and COO in 2013. Mr. Boyd's exposure to all facets of the company's business and the respect that he has earned within the industry will serve him well in the role he will be undertaking.