Construction news, construction in the North East

Surgo Construction picks up £3.5m contracts May 25 2012

SURGO Construction has picked up two contracts worth in excess of £3.5m despite the current tough market in the industry.Read

Byker Wall heritage centre plan May 25 2012

A DERELICT shop unit on the Byker Wall estate has been transformed so it can be used as a heritage centre focusing on the area’s history.Read

£150m work for BAM construction contractor May 18 2012

THE North East arm of UK contractor BAM Construction has increased its work to £150m over the last five years.Read

Landmark projects in North East win national awards May 18 2012

LANDMARK building projects in the North East have been recognised in annual awards organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).Read

Development is guiding light for energy efficiency May 18 2012

THE Government has committed to reducing all carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 and it is estimated that housing in the UK accounts for 27% of all carbon emissions.Read

New boss aims to grow Corbridge drainage business May 11 2012

A FAMILY-owned drainage business has taken on a new boss who wants to expand the Northumberland firm’s work in the construction and civil engineering industries. Read

North East vision of waste as a valuable resource May 11 2012

THE North East Sustainable Resources Board (NESRB) was established to provide leadership and vision to promote and develop the concept of waste as a resource, as well as maximising the commercial opportunities from those resources.Read

Isos win contract to provide mental health care May 11 2012

HOUSING association Isos has won a contract to provide support for people with mental health needs across North Tyneside.Read

Demolition men meet at Sage conference May 04 2012

SOME of the North East’s biggest hitters from the demolition industry will be in the spotlight this month when a major national conference takes place at The Sage, Gateshead.Read

Quality promise of new homes in Tynedale village of Corbridge May 04 2012

CONSTRUCTION work has begun on a striking new development of 16 flats for older residents in the beautiful Tynedale village of Corbridge.Read

Firms facing public sector cuts challenge May 04 2012

ONE of the stated aims of the current government is to address the relatively large role played by the public sector in the North East compared to other regions.Read

North East top for annual increase in new homes Apr 27 2012

THE North East has seen the biggest increase in the registration of new homes in the country over the last year.Read

Avoca Consulting Engineers plans to expand overseas Apr 27 2012

A CONSTRUCTION engineering firm has grown its workforce and set out plans for overseas expansion after investing in groundbreaking new technology.Read

Don’t ignore the silent killer Apr 27 2012

THE recent conviction of an experienced gas engineer for manslaughter by gross negligence has again highlighted the stark importance of continual training and monitoring of engineers.Read

Housebuilders report workload reductions Apr 20 2012

SMALL housebuilders operating in the social housing market are facing their lowest workloads since 1999.Read

National picture remaining fragile Apr 20 2012

SALES of building materials in the North East rose by nearly 2% as 2011 ticked into 2012, although the national picture remains fragile.Read

North East construction minnows under most pressure Apr 13 2012

THE smaller firms in the beleaguered construction sector are under increasing pressure this year as the long-awaited recovery fails to appear.Read

Brims overcome Durham University's challenge Apr 13 2012

BRIMS has overcome the challenges of building a new student block in the garden of an historic Durham University college – and said it will be complete this summer after a year’s work.Read

Resolution of disputes a minefield Apr 13 2012

THE selection of a particular dispute resolution strategy or platform (adjudication, arbitration litigation etc.) in the UK construction industry can be somewhat of a minefield.Read

Building industry group’s award finalists unveiled Apr 06 2012

BUILDING industry group Constructing Excellence in the North East has unveiled the list of finalists in its annual awards.Read

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