£2.6m developments keep partnership in harness Aug 3 2007
A PARTNERSHIP between Mansell and North Star Housing Group is continuing with the start of two new residential developments in the North. The two projects developed for Endeavour Housing Association are worth more than £2.6m. more

New courses prove fitting Aug 3 2007
CONSTRUCTIONSKILLS is encouraging employers in the North-East to utilise two new training programmes for their employees. Kitchen fitting courses will be offered in partnership with North Tyneside Training Services. more

Britain lags in building training Jul 27 2007
CONSTRUCTION companies in the UK are much worse than Continental rivals at taking on apprentices, research shows. North East Construction Skills is urging the industry to recruit more apprentices. more

ECG extends training to construction sector Jul 27 2007
THE training arm of care provider Executive Care Group, is branching into the construction market with specially designed courses and qualification programmes. The Gateshead firm is now directly offering a variety of training solutions to people. more

Women are building a presence Jul 27 2007
WOMEN are making major inroads into construction, a sector often described as “a man’s world”. Only five years ago, the UK construction workforce was reported to be 9% female. more

Interest rates to hit 6%, hints Bank Aug 9 2007
BANK of England policymakers signalled borrowers could face a hike in interest rates to 6% before the end of the year. The Bank’s key quarterly inflation report suggested a further rate rise could be needed this autumn. more

Growing success for the family Aug 9 2007
AJM Dream Gardens, based in Consett, County Durham, was set up by entrepreneur Martin Boyle, who already ran a natural stone business. AJM Dream Gardens, based in Consett, County Durham, was set up by entrepreneur Martin Boyle. more

£2m homes deals in frame for pair Aug 9 2007
A FLEDGLING timber frame manufacturer is on the verge of signing two deals, worth £2m, that will double its turnover and workforce by next year. more

PROFITS at Gateshead construction company Tolent have fallen by nearly 30% to £1.5m in the first half of 2007. Aug 9 2007
Turnover also suffered – falling nearly 10% to £76.2m as several contracts suffered delays. more

Jobs safe in deal over NEL Power Aug 9 2007
MORE than 50 jobs will be saved after Teesside power station builder NEL Power was bought out of administration by a competitor. more