Construction news, construction in the North East

Construction industry faces yet more upheaval Jun 29 2012

AFTER an already challenging few years, the construction industry looks set to go through another upheaval.Read

North contractor announces £50m contract wins Jun 22 2012

THE North East offices of construction contractor Shepherd Engineering Services have announced new contract wins with a combined build value of £50m.Read

Controversial 'bedroom tax' will have a huge impact Jun 22 2012

OF all the changes that the Government announced for its Welfare Reform Act, I think the potential impacts of the ‘bedroom tax’ have been the most controversial.Read

Five engineer a bright future with building services Jun 22 2012

THE TTE Technical Training Group has teamed up with East Coast Training to help five young people take the first steps towards a career in building services engineering.Read

Galliford Try Partnerships gets new MD Jun 15 2012

GALLIFORD Try Partnerships has appointed Stephen McCoy, pictured right, as managing director of its North East division, which employs more than 100 staff in Ponteland.Read

Expansion work starts for Tyneside developer Jun 15 2012

TYNESIDE builder Koru Property Services has started work this week to more than double the operating size of North Yorkshire-based electronics specialist Mowden Controls.Read

People get a voice in planning Jun 15 2012

IN the past, if the public wanted to protest about a new development the choices were limited. However, two recent pieces of reform are aiming to change that.Read

Builder Moy Group provides roles for college students Jun 08 2012

A NORTH East builder has helped a group of students to lay the foundations for their careers in the building sector by recruiting them as apprentices with Northumberland College.Read

Housing scheme in Darlington wins top award Jun 08 2012

A £14m HOUSING scheme in Darlington, containing the town’s first houses built to Level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, has won the Best New Affordable Scheme Award at the Housing Excellence Awards held in Manchester recently.Read

Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors expansion plans start with new office move Jun 01 2012

A FAMILY firm of Gateshead surveyors is expanding as it tries to win business further afield.Read

Firms learn about Hitachi train factory contracts Jun 01 2012

COMPANIES which want to get involved in the building of the Hitachi train factory in County Durham will get a chance to find out about the opportunities this months.Read

Exposing the hidden danger of asbestos Jun 01 2012

DURING February and March 2012, the Health & Safety Executive carried out a targeted inspection campaign visiting over 3,200 refurbishment sites across the UK.Read

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

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