Build & Sustainability Barratt Developments praises resilience as sales fall in ‘challenging’ market A Tyneside-founded housebuilder has hailed a “strong performance in a challenging environment” after a sales dip knocked profits.
Build & Sustainability Prysmian Group driving forward RWE’s Sofia wind farm development A North East contractor is helping power the development of a £3 billion North Sea wind farm.
Build & Sustainability Carney Consultancy helping Surgo Construction build health and safety practices An advisory firm is helping a builder lay foundations for long-term health and safety success.
Technology Energy management firm Equiwatt powers on with £300,000 backing An energy management firm is creating jobs after securing £300,000 investment.
Build & Sustainability TGA Consulting Engineers supports Durham University’s decarbonisation plans A low-carbon design firm is helping bolster a university’s green credentials.
Business & Economy Financial planning firm Perspective eyes further growth after takeovers A financial planning and wealth management firm has vowed to continue expanding after completing three takeovers.
Business & Economy Northstar Ventures’ joy at £275 million investment milestone An investment house has hailed its impact on business growth after helping deliver more than £275 million support and 2000 jobs across the region.
Business & Economy EMCON to open up new horizons for engineering and manufacturing sector Engineering and manufacturing SMEs will have the opportunity to win business from major national and international businesses at EMCON.
Build & Sustainability Port of Blyth hails record oil and gas decommissioning project A dock operator has secured its largest-ever oil and gas decommissioning project.
Business & Economy Consett’s Aztec Diamond ‘will shine even brighter’ after buyout An equestrian clothing firm has its sights on galloping into a new market following an ownership change.
Business & Economy Luxury hamper firm Heather & Bale predicts bumper Christmas after £50,000 support A luxury hamper business says it is primed for its busiest-ever festive period following five-figure support.
Ideas & Observations ‘We need universities to win the battle for the industries of the future’ There are a few things in life that are guaranteed: death, taxes and politicians treading the same old ground on education.
Business & Economy Interview: Stephen Patterson – chief executive, NE1 Newcastle's Business Improvement District (BID) company is coming to the end of its five-year cycle. It faces its own ‘election’ before the end of the year and, if it is successful and reinstated for a fourth term, will secure an additional £10 million of ring-fenced investment for the city centre.