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The Kittiwake Tower

Renewing The Kittiwake Tower

Posted on 22 February 2010 by Ranson Og

Work is underway to renew the nesting ledges of the “Kittiwake Tower”, a man made roosting platform built on the south side of the Tyne to encourage colonisation by these fascinating but endangered sea birds....

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Christmas present and decorations

Christmas Giving

Posted on 21 December 2009 by Ranson Og

Once again this year, we’re making a donation to charity in lieu of sending our friends, clients, suppliers and fellow contractors a greetings card from St Astier. The money usually spent on cards and postage...

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Wimpey No Fines Block, Slatyford, Newcastle

Wimpey No Fines Refurbishment

Posted on 14 December 2009 by Ranson Og

A £8.5m refurbishment scheme on the Slatyford Estate in Newcastle upon Tyne began earlier this year. The scheme is part of an £500m Government funded initiative to bring all of Newcastle’s 30,000 social housing stock...

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Jim Croft with his special birthday hat

Jim's 30th

Posted on 27 November 2009 by Ranson Og

Jim Croft turned 30 this week. In preparation for the big day, we decorated his desk and bought a fitting hat. We then removed his PC, monitor and all sharp objects just in case...

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Ceramic Panels on Blythswood

Blythswood Apartments

Posted on 25 November 2009 by Alan Keeley

Built in the 1970’s, Blythswood is an apartment block in the smart residential area of Jesmond. The facade of the building is clad with black ceramic panels. Problems had arisen with the fixings to the...

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