Early work consisted of the building of livestock trailers, boat trailers, gates, railings and cattle grids, expanding over time to include all kinds of metalwork from the decorative to industrial works such as roof beams, fire escape stairs and security fences. Ivor’s lifelong interest in local heritage led to involvement in building the waterwheel and various railings for Lews Castle Grounds, work in the refurbished Lews Castle, and the repair of historic railings and gates in conjunction with Laing’s Foundry in Edinburgh.