Construction news, construction in the North East

Local authorities urged to give local firms a chance Aug 12 2011

CONSTRUCTING Excellence in the North East today is adding its weight to the calls for local authorities in the region to make it easier for local firms to bid for work.Read

More building firms are failing in the North East Aug 11 2011

THE North East’s construction sector has seen the highest rate of business insolvencies in the UK over the last five years as the economic crisis continues to hamper a recovery in the industry.Read

House repair firm Morrison has foundations for growth Aug 05 2011

NATIONAL housing repairs company Morrison says it is looking to create hundreds of jobs in the North East after moving into new offices and following a number of new business leads.Read

£61m makeover for North Tyneside community Aug 05 2011

HOUSEBUILDER Yuill Homes has marked the completion of its Queensbury development in Longbenton after a decade-long regeneration project.Read

Safety is vital on construction sites Aug 05 2011

SAFETY is of paramount importance on construction sites, from wearing the correct personal protection equipment for a particular job to scaffolding being erected in the proper manner.Read

Northumbria University contract creates 30 new jobs Jul 29 2011

GATESHEAD builder Koru Property Services has begun work on its latest university contract in Newcastle, which is expected to create up to 30 jobs in the wider contract supply chain.Read

Transplant unit ready to open its doors Jul 29 2011

A NEW £30m institute of transplantation at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle has been completed with the help of one of the region’s construction consultants.Read

Clarity over construction a welcome start Jul 29 2011

IT is heartening to learn the Government sees that an efficient, effective and profitable construction industry is at the heart of any growing economy.Read

Social housing firm set to build 300 new homes Jul 22 2011

HOUSEBUILDER Coast & Country has set up its own subsidiary development programme and is set to begin work on its first project, which will see it build 300 new homes in North Yorkshire.Read

Hartlepool students engineer skills for their future Jul 22 2011

PUPILS from Manor College of Technology in Hartlepool have won the Eco Wonder Challenge 2011, which encourages young people to consider a career in construction and engineering.Read

Why North can be a big draw for companies Jul 22 2011

IT is often said that the best thing about the North East is the people. The warm welcome and friendly accent give the region a great external image, but for those investing in the North East, it is the strong work ethic and passion for quality which really inspires.Read

Roofing firm moves into property development Jul 15 2011

A SMALL family run roofing company says it is set to add more than £1m to its sales after expanding into property development and outgrowing its current office.Read

Yuill Homes apprentice is the best brickie - again! Jul 15 2011

A BUILDING apprentice from Hartlepool has been praised by his training providers after been crowned the region’s best bricklayer for the second year in a row.Read

Why retrofitting is the green way forward Jul 15 2011

RETROFITTING is a term that is becoming more prevalent within the construction sector. Involving the installation of energy-saving measures in older housing, it is being seen as an avenue that could help stimulate the industry and prove an alternative revenue stream for some construction companies.Read

Profits in construction are lowest for 10 years Jul 08 2011

PROFITABILITY among the UK’s construction firms has fallen to its lowest levels since 2000 as contractors struggle with pricing, according to a new industry report.Read

Students building proposals praised Jul 08 2011

MORE than 200 Northumbria University students have been taking part in a new initiative designed to give them a taste of what it’s like to work on a major building development.Read

How innovation can transform our industries Jul 08 2011

DEVELOPMENTS in technology can be dismissed as too new fangled, too expensive or too onerous to learn how to master.Read

£20m hall of residence all set for new students Jul 01 2011

NEWCASTLE-based builder Metnor has completed a £20m residence for Northumbria University students after posting a return to profit.Read

Dame Allan's School is building for the future Jul 01 2011

THE governors at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle have appointed the main contractor for their new nursery and junior school at Hunter’s Moor.Read

Make best use of ‘liquid asset’ Jul 01 2011

MAKING the best and most effective use of resources makes good business sense for all sectors and the construction industry is no exception.Read

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