Premier Forest Products grows presence in the north

Premier Forest Products, a leader in the UK’s timber and timber products industry, has announced another acquisition with the purchase of North-East Sheets & Panels Ltd. (NESP). Established in 1998,…

Construction work begins on £10.4m A660 transport improvements

The ambitious plans, along A660 Otley Road, Headingley Lane and Woodhouse Lane, have moved into delivery after the public consultation received a 62 per cent positive response. The scheme aims…

Former Plumbing Apprentice Battles for National Screwfix Title

A plumber who trained as an apprentice at Leeds College of Building has reached the national final of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson 2023. Michael Goodall, who owns iPlumb Leeds Ltd in Morley,…

Compare Companies reveals the most sought-after tradespeople in 2023

UK households have made more than half a million (580,920)1 searches online for local tradespeople in the first half of this year and now new research reveals the most in-demand…

MBO at multidiscipline construction company fuels turnkey ambitions

Multidisciplinary construction company the Beech Group (John Beech Limited) has announced the successful completion of a Management Buyout that will fuel the business’s focussed growth and turnkey service delivery plans,…

Leeds Conservatoire awarded £1.6m for energy-efficiency works

Leeds Conservatoire, a member of Luminate Education Group, has been awarded over £1.6m to make environmental improvements to its building. The money has been provided by the Public Sector Decarbonisation…

Leeds College of Building Principal Joins CEO Sleepout to Fight Homelessness

The Principal and CEO of Leeds College of Building has joined a growing list of senior managers taking part in CEO Sleepout. Nikki Davis, the first female principal in the…

Banks Group Homes In On Residential Property Market With New Housebuilding Company

North East property and renewable energy firm The Banks Group is set to begin building new homes after setting up a dedicated regional housebuilding company. Banks Homes will focus on…

Clementine Going For Green Growth With NEL Investment Backing

A North Tyneside trade services business is aiming to capitalise on growing demand for its environmental expertise after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by…

New acquisition for Premier Forest Products as it continues its expansion

Leading UK timber importer Premier Forest Products has announced its latest acquisition with the purchase of Decorpanel, a highly successful, specialised panel processing business. Based in Tyne and Wear, Decorpanel…