Construction news, construction in the North East

Durham-based firm to turn landmark Leeds building into student apartments Dec 21 2012

DURHAM-based construction firm Esh Build is to turn the landmark Algernon Firth building in Leeds into student apartments.Read

Don’t be an idiot when up a ladder Dec 21 2012

AT this time of year, the number of people climbing up ladders on to the roofs of houses, just like Santa Claus, increases dramatically. The majority of those using ladders are doing so to put up their outdoor decorations.Read

Design for facility to offer independence Dec 14 2012

ARCHITECT Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall (JDDK) has designed a new £1.3m facility for people with mental health issues, which is now awaiting approval from planners.Read

Energy-saving contracts help secure jobs Dec 14 2012

A NEWCASTLE-BASED construction firm has opened a second office and protected 25 jobs after securing work on the UK’s two biggest Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) schemes.Read

It’s time for compulsory DEC grading Dec 14 2012

DO YOU know how much energy your building uses and whether this is good, bad or average? If you have a landlord, do they provide this information?Read

It's a mixed bag for industry in Autumn Statement Dec 07 2012

CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been praised by the construction industry for some of the measures announced in this week’s Autumn Statement, but criticised for missing opportunities which could have helped the sector.Read

Celebrating the best of the construction industry Dec 07 2012

THE best of the construction industry was celebrated at the sixth Constructing Excellence National Awards in London last week.Read

Build Assure launches warranty for new build homes Dec 07 2012

A SPECIALIST warranty for new build homes has been launched by Build Assure. The group, part of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), put the warranty together as part of a portfolio of specialist building warranty insurance products. Read

Electrical firm brings power to new centre Nov 30 2012

A GROWING North East electrical business has completed work on the most technically challenging project in its 40-year history.Read

On-site tour for Newcastle College heating students Nov 30 2012

CONSTRUCTION students from Newcastle College are now among the first people to see inside the new landmark Newcastle Sixth Form College development.Read

Our empty homes can solve crisis Nov 30 2012

THIS week is Empty Homes Week, which is dedicated to tackling the increasing issue of empty homes all over the country.Read

Bett Homes builds on success with new sales team Nov 23 2012

HOUSEBUILDER Bett Homes has appointed 10 new members of staff as part of its expansion in the North East.Read

Jobs boost thanks to construction of Middlesbrough centre Nov 23 2012

CONSTRUCTION has begun at a multi-million-pound scheme that will create more than 100 jobs.Read

COLUMN: Catriona Lingwood - New scheme for North East trainees to gain skills Nov 23 2012

WE all know how hard it is for companies to take on new employees and spend resources – time and money – training them to the highest standard.Read

Social enterprise firm 4041 wins a major contract Nov 16 2012

A SOCIAL enterprise company set up to provide practical experience and careers for young people interested in construction and property maintenance has won a major contract with housing association Home Group.Read

Industries in North East open doors for weekend Nov 16 2012

The initiative was the first of its kind for our sector and intended to raise the profile of construction, challenge stereotypes portrayed in the media and encourage the public, local communities and potential employees to get involved in an ever-changing industry.Read

Taylor Wimpey scoops three top awards at event Nov 16 2012

HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey scooped three prestigious accolades at the 2012 Housebuilder Awards.Read

SES scoops renewables contract at test facility Nov 09 2012

CONSTRUCTION contractor SES has secured further work at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) on one of the world’s biggest wind turbine drive-train test facilities.Read

Construction company Turney Wylde in frame for work Nov 09 2012

A NORTH Tyneside-based construction company has been appointed to five contractor framework agreements, each lasting between three and four years.Read

New branch for Naylors Chartered Surveyors Nov 09 2012

INDEPENDENT property firm Naylors Chartered Surveyors is opening a new branch in Middlesbrough.Read

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