Angela Carney, president, Northern Counties Builders Federation Angela Carney, president, Northern Counties Builders Federation The publication of Skills England's latest workforce projections should serve as a defining moment for the construction sector. The report's forecast that the industry will require more than one million additional workers by 2035 – made up of almost 500,000 new roles and close to 600,000 replacement workers – highlights a challenge that can no longe

Tim Bishop, Commercial Director at McCarrick Construction Tell us about McCarrick Construction and what your role is there. Well, this is one of the few family-run construction contractors in the North East that can genuinely say they're still managed by the original family. Matthew is the third generation at the helm – his father Michael retired in 2014 although he still comes into the office now and then. Matthew has a strictly commercial background, as have I, and it's no

Michael Parkin, senior quantity surveyor at Able Construction Can you tell us about Able Construction and your role? I’m a senior quantity surveyor, involved in the commercial day-to-day running of projects from the point they start on site through to completion. My role focuses on ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining strong commercial performance. When was the company established? Able Construction was established in 1987 and has built up a strong re

Foreground. Shirley Airey, business executive at Education Partnership North East, Angela Carney, president, Northern Counties Builders Federation and Chris Morris, senior vice-president of Northern Counties Builders Federation with college staff and members of the construction sector. With industry forecasts highlighting the need for 6,850 new construction recruits in the North East by 2028, the latest Building Your Future construction careers event has taken place at Northu