FACT “Construction is the most dynamic, exciting and rewarding business to be in."
When we made this statement it was intended to provoke a reaction. It did. Within months the Esh Group was crowned ‘North East Business of the Year’ for 2003 at the regional business awards; the judging panel agreed that the business had ‘broken the mould and redefined what being a construction company is all about.’
Life continues to be exciting and rewarding and the vibrant pace continues. An insight into our dynamic world is here; please take the opportunity to review our news pages which include both media releases and clippings.
22nd Jun 09
A Collaboration with a North- East building firm to help homeless people back into work was recognised at awards for community-minded companies last night.
22nd Jun 09
One of the region's biggest construction and civil engineering groups is building a base in Northumberland and believes it will continue its impressive growth despite the recession.
11th Jun 09
One of the region's biggest construction and civil engineering groups is building a base in Northumberland and believes it will continue its impressive growth despite the recession.
1st Jun 09
A project aimed at encouraging school children to get into gardening has been extended to 20 more schools thanks to a North East construction group.
29th May 09
Plans have been unveiled for a £60m housing development on a former factory site.
27th May 09
Former-chief executive of urban regeneration agency English Partnerships John Walker has been appointed to the boards of Gentoo Construction and the Esh Group.
18th May 09
More than 100 homes could be built on a former factory site, after it was declared “clean” by inspectors
15th May 09
A Housing Hartlepool new-build scheme, which boasts a host of environmentally-friendly features, has achieved a couple of firsts for the area.
14th May 09
A Romantic return to Feethams for any potentially reformed version of Darlington Football Club has all but been ruled out.
29th Apr 09
A County Durham construction company’s 'buy local' strategy has become worth more than £350m to the North East economy.
22nd Apr 09
The cream of North East entrepreneurship will be honoured when some of the most sought-after awards in business are handed out at the post-conference gala dinner.
14th Apr 09
A revitalised spring garden has been officially opened at a borough school.
31st Mar 09
A man who has been committed to training and development for more than 40 years has been made a North-East Skills Ambassador.
23rd Mar 09
GIVING a corporation tax holiday to North-East businesses could boost the region’s economy by £1.35bn, senior business figures have claimed.
4th Mar 09
Sir Bobby Robson has urged company directors to "get up on your feet and find work" during a visit to Yorkshire.
3rd Mar 09
Work is progressing quickly with a new flood wall to protect a Northumberland village
23rd Feb 09
Lumsden & Carroll Construction has appointed David Jones as business development managerof its Yorkshire and Humberside operations.
17th Feb 09
CRICKET fans will be sitting pretty thanks to a £1.6million pound development. Seating for an extra 1,600 spectators is to be created at Durham County Cricket Club's Riverside ground.
4th Nov 08
Tees Valley school nets £3,000 top prize
7th Oct 08
The Newcastle Eagles have announced their entry into the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association (GBWBA) superleague, with a fourteen-strong team comprising the region’s best wheelchair ballers - including ex-GB members, Lee Fawcett, Stewart Pimblett and Paul McGinty.
16th Jul 08
North Tyneside’s young skaters are preparing to ‘alley oop’ on the borough’s latest skate park at Whitley Bay
15th Jul 08
“If an extra 1% of current public sector spending was with regional firms – rather than those further afield – 6,000 extra jobs would be created.” NECC ‘Buy North East’ campaign
11th Jul 08
‘Sir Bobby Robson Way’ opened at Esh Plaza, Newcastle Great Park
8th Jul 08
Three key appointments have been announced at Esh Group.
16th May 08
Green Energies and Pure Renewable Energies join construction Group
7th May 08
Village presented with opportunity for sustainable future
25th Mar 08
Prestigious feature race supported by Northern Rock for 22 years finds new supporter
20th Mar 08
Second anniversary of St Michael & All Angels’ devastating fire marks hand over
18th Mar 08
North of Tyne Primary Care organisations to take 36,000 ft2 phase one building
2nd Jan 08
Plans for the redevelopment of the Elvet Waterside area in Durham have been finalised and submitted for approval to Durham City Council.
5th Nov 07
Judges praise workmanship and quality
1st Nov 07
Esh Charitable Trust makes £25,000 Awards
2nd Jul 07
Recruitment events – Elland Road Monday 9th & Wednesday 18th July
23rd Jun 07
When Sones Landscaping were awarded Derwentside Councils Grass Cutting Contract, they were supported by Derwentside Employment Team (DET) in their bid to employ local people for jobs.
30th Mar 07
Students celebrate as loos are levelled!
30th Mar 07
School pupils to tackle school gardening schemes with advice and money from Esh Group and its Charitable Trust
19th Mar 07
Award winning landscape specialists secure three year contracts
8th Mar 07
North East plant hire business now largest supplier of Komatsu telescopics in UK
8th Dec 06
Lady apprentice plumber tells it how it is as she sets the record straight
3rd Oct 06
Construction Group offers opportunity to join the winning team - Durham County Cricket Club, Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th October
27th Sep 06
Employees at the North East’s leading fencing contractor ‘steal a march’ on the competition as ‘rigorous standards’ and ‘quality qualifications’ are applauded at NECT
25th Sep 06
New team at the top for Esh Groups home builder
4th Aug 06
At full Council last night Members sanctioned the agreement by Cabinet the previous day to appoint Banks Developments and the Esh Group to take on the development of the City’s and Durham University’s joint site at Elvet Waterside.
25th Jul 06
Dunelm Castle Homes, the home builder business owned by Esh Group, has announced the appointment of Phil Brown as its new Managing Director.
30th May 06
105 jobs protected as well known 100 year old Company is saved
24th May 06
'Financial Director wins CBI National Award and
8th May 06
A PROMINENT figure in the North East business community has been chosen from an elite field of candidates to head the region's leading business membership organisation.
7th Apr 06
Lighting Design Awards 2006 announced in London
20th Dec 05
Grounds Maintenance praised at new Public Sector Awards conference
12th Dec 05
Workforce 'leads the sector' in massive training programme
5th Dec 05
Promotions strengthen mechanical services team
30th Nov 05
Former mature students from the School of Technology at Newcastle College, recently secured full time employment with Esh Group.
24th Nov 05
The Trust is intended to reflect the culture and values of the Company
18th Oct 05
Innovative lighting scheme installed by Hexham based company
30th Sep 05
Hard Work at School rewarded with permanent jobs
6th Sep 05
Promotions strengthen expanding specialist Social Housing construction company
5th Sep 05
Rickerby plans dedicated team to support growing client, Sones
26th Aug 05
Permanent jobs promises are posted out as GCSE results 'land on the mat'
21st Jul 05
Newcastle City Council forges ahead with partnership programme and new link with Sones Landscaping »
Newcastle's 'Excellent' Authority attracts praise from all quarters
21st Jul 05
Employee-shareholder scheme expanded as 31% increase in turnover is announced.
6th Jul 05
'Fit for Employment' student training scheme wins innovation category at Royal Albert Hall ceremony
28th Jun 05
Dunelm Property Services announce further growth and strong prospects
27th Jun 05
22nd Jun 05
Lumsden & Carroll and Dunelm Property Services
26th Nov 04
Innovative training scheme delivers jobs, academic results and better attendance
20th May 04
Esh Group wins prestigious award in recognition of their success
5th Apr 04
Local companies launch rescue for Stockton's community barge
5th Apr 04
Customer care is pillar of Company's success
2nd Apr 04
New exterior lighting scheme highlights Hexham
17th Mar 04
Celebrations at new headquarters as seven regional construction companies worth £150m join forces as I4NE
12th Jan 04
Senior banker returns to the North East
12th Dec 03
New company Bardon-Esh Limited will bring new opportunities to the construction materials sector
10th Nov 03
£2.5m project for City of Sunderland
24th Oct 03
120 years of experience delivers; annual turnover will reach £15 million within 12 months
8th Aug 03
Deal draws on wide range of services provided by The Esh Group's companies
17th Jul 03
Thirteenth consecutive year of growth in turnover and profitability in core business, employees share in ongoing success of the business
4th Jul 03
Minister launches regional pilot programme which promises jobs for Deerness Valley students at The Esh Group
24th Feb 03
Co Durham construction group appoints HR Manager
17th Feb 03
60 appointments to be filled as construction company grows
22nd June 09
Community-minded firms given deserved recognition
22nd June 09
Esh Group to build Cramlington base
January 07
Parkfield, Stockton
November 06
Growing with Esh
March 06
Hard landscaping to Melbourne Street Student Accommodation,
