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Built Environment Feature - Angela Carney chats to Northern Insight
Did you always envisage a career working in and around The Built Environment? I’m a third-generation civil engineer in the family. So,...
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North East built environment celebrates outstanding performances
The Constructing Excellence North East Awards 2024 returned to the Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park, to celebrate outstanding projects,...
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Angela Carney takes on role as president
Trade association, Northern Counties Builders Federation, has confirmed Angela Carney as its new president. Angela, managing director at...
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In Conversation With…Chris Morris, company secretary at Compass Developments and junior vice-president at Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF)
Tell us about Compass Developments? Compass is a forward-thinking regional principal contractor with a strong track record of...
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True North Construction Ltd and Tyneside Developments Ltd take up membership
Northern Counties Builders Federation, (NCBF) expands further, as it welcomes new members, True North Construction Ltd and Tyneside...
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In Conversation With...Delwyn Phoenix, managing director at M J Phoenix & Son Ltd
1. Can you tell us about M J Phoenix & Son Ltd and your role? M J Phoenix & Son is a SME Building Contractor working primarily in the...
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Northern Counties Builders Federation brings 'Building Your Future’ to Darlington College
Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF), in collaboration with Darlington College, is to host the latest ‘Building Your Future’...
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Addressing the Skills Shortage: Transforming traditional marketing and recruitment strategy to diversity the UK Construction Workforce
Angela Carney, president, Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF) A 2023 report revealed that over the last ten years, the number of...
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Angela Carney, participates in Talking Point: Adapting to a changing landscape - North East Times
The UK government’s Autumn Budget has sparked much debate, particularly around the proposed fiscal framework to rebuild an economy...
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Building Your Future event at Darlington College connects students with North East construction employers
The latest Building Your Future event, hosted by Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF) in collaboration with Darlington College,...
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In Conversation With.. Richard Mearman, Vest Construction.
Can you tell us about Vest Construction and your role ? As a board member, I am actively involved in the general operations of the...
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The NCBF spotlight is on...David Roberts, managing director at True North Construction
Can you tell us about True North Construction and your role ? I am one of the directors at True North Construction, alongside my business...
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Northfield School and Sports College wins Tees Valley Wonder Challenge
18 July 2025 Northfield School and Sports College, Stockton, took top spot at the final of the Tees Valley Wonder Challenge. Both the...
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Sandhill View Academy wins North East Schools Wonder Challenge
17 July 2025 Sandhill View Academy, Sunderland, took top spot at the final of the North East Schools Wonder Challenge. Judges with pupils...
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New appointments at Northern Counties Builders Federation
16 July 2025 Northern Counties Builders Federation (NCBF) has confirmed Chris Morris as senior vice-president and Tony Kay as its new...
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McCarrick Construction appoints two former apprentices as directors
In a milestone moment for Chester-le-Street-based McCarrick Construction, Melanie Robson and James Brown MCIOB MAPM, both of whom began...
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Charlotte is crowned North East built environment Future Leader
Charlotte Robson was crowned North East Future Leader at the Generation4Change (G4C) Awards 2023. Charlotte was nominated by her...
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Double appointment announced to meet increased customer demand
Award-winning, Hodgson Sayers, a Stanley-based construction and maintenance contractor, has announced the appointment of two new members...
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North East construction company celebrates seventy years in business
On 18th May 1953, within weeks of the young Elizabeth II’s coronation and at a time of immense national pride and optimism, Captain James...
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