Construction news, construction in the North East

Workforce set to double as firm expands services May 06 2011

A BUILDING control firm is looking to double the size of its workforce after adding new offices and securing new contracts despite the problems facing the construction sector.Read

Keepmoat Homes scoops two more awards May 06 2011

DEVELOPER Keepmoat Homes is building its awards portfolio after winning plaudits for two North East developments.Read

Build on construction’s strengths May 06 2011

THE predictions were right that the economy grew 0.5% in the first quarter, according to the Office of National Statistics’ (ONS) announcement last week.Read

Strong shortlist shows strength of industry Apr 29 2011

CONSTRUCTING Excellence in the North East (CENE) has unveiled the finalists for this year’s annual awards. The awards recognise the achievements of projects and companies from across the region.Read

Learning never stops in drive for innovation Apr 29 2011

IN order for our industry to stabilise and progress, despite the ongoing economic difficulties, an innovative approach is required, and innovation is to be encouraged.Read

Gearing up for energy efficiency drive Apr 29 2011

NORTH East independent builders’ merchants has invested £400,000 in new fuel-efficient vehicles, which include technology to ensure they are driven economically.Read

Middlesbrough sculpture, bridge and quay all scoop awards Apr 22 2011

A LARGE sculpture in Middlesbrough and the refurbishment of the North Shields Fish Quay were among the winners at this years prestigious Robert Stephenson Awards, which celebrate some of region’s most eye-catching building projects.Read

STP to build second phase of college Apr 22 2011

GATESHEAD-based STP Construction Ltd has won a £4m contract from UK Land Estates for the design and build of the second phase of Gateshead College’s Skills Academy for Construction at Team Valley.Read

Forget gloom and celebrate the very best Apr 22 2011

IT’S that time of year again when the sector celebrates its achievements and gives itself a well deserved pat on the back.Read

Healthy workload after builder wins medical practice contract Apr 15 2011

NEWCASTLE-based builder Surgo Construction has landed £20m worth of work in recent months, including a new contract to rebuild a medical centre in Spennymoor.Read

Whelan Construction start work on training facility Apr 15 2011

WHELAN Construction is helping to support the region’s next generation of boxing talent after starting work on a £1.2m training facility in Birtley.Read

Skilled workers are foundation for rebuilding construction industry Apr 15 2011

AS the end of April draws near, anticipation is building across the country. No, I’m not talking about that first glimpse of the soon-to-be Princess Catherine’s dress, but within industry circles there is the expectation that surrounds the announcement of the growth figures for the first quarter of 2011.Read

Architects CSM+ starting to expand outside region Apr 08 2011

SMALL North East architect CSM+ is forging ahead with its expansion into new markets after acquiring a Yorkshire business.Read

Langley Park bungalows development back on track Apr 08 2011

THE development of seven new bungalows at Langley Park in County Durham is now back on track after Dunelm Property Services were chosen as the preferred builder.Read

Fighting back against flawed wood subsidies Apr 08 2011

THE unintended consequences of Government subsidies encouraging biomass electricity generators to burn wood have been widely reported by the media in recent weeks.Read

The path is clear for new Hexham housing project Apr 01 2011

DEMOLITION contractors are clearing the way for a £1m development of eight affordable homes in Hexham as part of a wider regeneration work in the area.Read

Team scores thanks to Avoca Consulting Engineers Apr 01 2011

CONSTRUCTION building services firm Avoca Consulting Engineers has stepped in to safeguard the future of a local football team following cut backs to grass roots budgets.Read

Small budget changes take right direction Apr 01 2011

THE response from our industry to Chancellor George Osborne’s second Budget has been mixed. The diversity of feeling came across in one construction website’s e-newsletter, which linked to no fewer than 10 articles, each giving comment from various people related to the sector.Read

Building firm Whelan hopes new division will boost sales by £5m Mar 25 2011

A NORTH East building firm has set up a maintenance division to help it move into new markets and increase its turnover by £5m.Read

Corporate manslaughter charge in focus Mar 25 2011

A SOLICITOR has warned that North East building firms need to ensure health and safety policies are up to scratch following the UK’s first corporate manslaughter prosecution.Read

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