Foundations Live gives students a taste of careers in construction

More than 600 students of all ages and more than 200 industry professionals attended Foundations Live 2022 – one of the north of England’s biggest construction, trade, networking, and careers events. Despite the torrential downpour, exhibitors, tradespeople, students and teachers were all able to keep dry and explore more than 80 exhibition stands inside the huge arena at Bishop Burton College...

Construction firm restores historic Whitefriargate building

The restoration of 52-53 Whitefriargate, a Grade II listed building in Hull city centre, has been completed on time and within budget. The renovation and restoration works were carried out by Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm Hobson & Porter for Shires Estates Investments, which acquired the building in 2020. The project was supported with a grant from Historic England and Hull...

Positive futures for young workers entering construction sector with KWL

Hull construction and maintenance firm KWL has addressed the construction skills gap as 13 school leavers made up a 41-strong team of apprentices this year. The 2022 cohort were invited along with their families to an annual celebration at Hull’s Guildhall, where toolkits were presented by the deputy lord mayor, Kalvin Neal. Apprenticeships lead to greater opportunities at KWL and, aiming to...

Refurbishment of Hull’s Guildhall takes major step forward

The restoration of Hull’s historic Guildhall has taken another major step forward after 12 unique stone putties were lifted into position. They will play an integral part in the return of the building’s famous Timeball, which will take pride of place on the city’s skyline. The work is being carried out by Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm, Hobson & Porter, and it is funded by the...

Hobson & Porter wins top accolade from RoSPA

Yorkshire-based construction firm Hobson & Porter has landed an internationally recognised award in recognition of its exceptional health and safety standards. Hobson & Porter has been presented with the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) President’s Award, in recognition of the company being awarded 10 consecutive Gold Awards for health and safety performance over the...