By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East It was recently announced that Northumbria and Newcastle University had been jointly awarded £8million to create the worlds’ first research Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment (HBBE). Experts from both universities will develop new technologies to revolutionise how buildings are constructed and […]
Guest blog by Kevin Byrne, Managing Director of Seymour Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd Kevin Byrne, Managing Director of Seymour Civil Engineering, believes that the North East is the definitive birthplace of modern engineering and it is here that engineering has made the most impact. Not just on our region but on the world itself. We […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East Constructing Excellence (CE) has teamed up with Balfour Beatty to create an initiative to get more women in construction to director level and beyond. There is a clear move towards embracing inclusion and demolishing stereotypes within the industry at the minute. The industry […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East As the schools go back after the Summer and the traffic on a morning gets much busier, I’ve been thinking of the government’s plans for school buildings and whether we’re on track to hit the targets set. Think back to 2015 […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East Health and Safety has always been one of the main focuses in the industry, but there’s often debates over which is more important. There are many physical risks that come with working in the industry, but lately there’s been such an emphasis […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East For a long time, construction was one of the least automated industries around, but we’re slowly but surely catching up. Digital solutions are being used in all areas of the industry. We’re moving away from paper trails and manual building and towards […]
At Constructing Excellence in the North East, we love nothing more than celebrating young people and ensuring opportunities for them continue to grow in the construction industry. Apprenticeships give young people hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain qualifications whilst learning skills and gaining industry knowledge. They are a great combination of on- and off-site […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East Civil engineering and construction companies could be missing out on valuable tax relief due to their lack of knowledge around capital expenditure and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) legislation. It’s time employers start educating themselves and start claiming back what’s rightfully theirs. […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East Construction Alliance North East (CAN), the organisation established to represent over 500 regional SMEs engaged in construction and civil engineering, continues to receive widespread backing for its construction charter from industry bodies as well as over half the region’s MPs. The Construction […]
By Catriona Lingwood, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence in the North East Construction Alliance North East (CAN), the organisation established to represent over 500 regional SMEs engaged in construction and civil engineering, continues to receive widespread backing for its construction charter from industry bodies as well as over half the region’s MPs. The Construction Industry […]