From 2005 until March 2013 Mr Tyler was chief executive of Balfour Beatty, Britain’s biggest construction contractor.
He is also a non-executive director of BAE Systems, Cable & Wireless Communications and Cairn Energy, and is also non-executive chairman of Al Noor Hospitals Group.
Chief executive David Ritchie said: "I am extremely pleased that Ian is joining the board as non-executive chairman and look forward to working with him as the group continues the ongoing successful execution of its growth strategy and the delivery of improving shareholder returns.â€
Mr Tyler said: "I am both honoured and excited to be taking over from Malcolm Harris as chairman.آ Bovis Homes is a great company and I'm looking forward to working with David, his management team and the board."
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