Chamber backs Construction Charter Urging need for New Approach to Procurement
North East England Chamber of Commerce (NEECC) chief executive James Ramsbotham, has given his support to Construction Alliance Northeast’s (CAN’s)…
NYTimber Delivers 99 Roof Trusses to Create Complex Roof for Self-Build
NYTimber, the independent timber specialist, has manufactured one of its most complex roof designs to date, which was worth more…
Local business helps to bridge industry skills gap
As part of Barratt Developments’ on-going efforts across Yorkshire to bridge the growing skills gap in the construction industry, a…
Replica Construction Site Paves the way for Future Workers
A CONSTRUCTION academy created to train the next generation of builders has helped 37 young people into employment in the…
New Date for Start of Road Improvement Scheme
COMMUTERS expecting delays through a road improvement scheme at a busy Middlesbrough junction today may have been surprised to find…
Planned roadworks in the North East – summary for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 February 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 10…
Persimmon appoints Gateshead College to support its growing Combat to Construction initiative
The UK’s leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes has appointed Gateshead College to support its programme to re-train ex-military personnel for a…
Work on the £1.3 million scheme in Newbiggin gets underway
Following its appointment late last year by Arch , leading contractor, Surgo Construction has commenced work on a new £1.3…
Redcar & Cleveland College Help Female Students Make Their Mark in the Construction Industry
A TEESSIDE college is aiming to help a group of female students make their mark in an industry typically dominated…
Work starts on improved park facilities
Work is underway on improved facilities at a popular Northumberland park. Construction has started on a new toilet and office…
Prepartory work start on Ingleby Barwick leisure centre site
PREPARATIONS are under way ahead of the construction of the new leisure centre in Ingleby Barwick later this year. The…
Building bridges with new forum
Businesses in the construction sector have been given a platform to share their knowledge and experience with their peers. The…
Young apprentice lays foundations for future career with McGovern Bricks
A schoolboy from Heworth Grange School in Gateshead is building an understanding of the construction world, thanks to a work…
More investment from Isos – new homes in Stannington
Work is just getting started on the building of eight new affordable homes in the Northumberland village of Stannington. Social…
Contractor announced for £32m council HQ
One of the country's biggest construction firms has been chosen to build the new headquarters of Northumberland County Council at…