GROWING A WORKFORCE WITH SKILLS FOR LIFE
GROWING A WORKFORCE WITH SKILLS FOR LIFE In National Apprenticeship Week, our Commercial Director, Stanley Leask, highlights how our apprentices are gaining vital skills and the positive impact they have on Thames & Newcastle. The construction skills gap shows no sign of easing. According to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the sector is losing […]
THAMES & NEWCASTLE BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO KENSINGTON APARTMENT
THAMES & NEWCASTLE BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO KENSINGTON APARTMENT Thames & Newcastle has completed the fast-track refurbishment of an apartment in Kensington Court, London. Delivered in just three months, the project has transformed every room with a bold and colourful design scheme, including specialist finishes such as fabric-lined walls, panelling, and patterned wallpapers. Bespoke joinery […]
FIVE MINUTES WITH: ROLAND ASTRAUSKAS
FIVE MINUTES WITH: ROLAND ASTRAUSKAS Marking 25 years with Thames & Newcastle, our site manager Roland Astrauskas discusses his career journey, his passion for construction and the lessons he’s learned along the way. What led you to a career in construction? From a very young age, I was drawn to building and construction. During summer […]
THAMES & NEWCASTLE SELECTED FOR NEW BUILD RICHMOND HOME
THAMES & NEWCASTLE SELECTED FOR NEW BUILD RICHMOND HOME Thames & Newcastle has been appointed for the first phase of a £2.6m new-build residential project in Richmond, southwest London. Working in partnership with Dyer Grimes Architecture, Thames & Newcastle will construct the shell and core of a 5,500 sq ft home spanning three storeys. An […]
THAMES & NEWCASTLE WELCOMES NEW APPRENTICES
THAMES & NEWCASTLE WELCOMES NEW APPRENTICES. Thames & Newcastle has welcomed two new apprentices to its growing team. Alex Mowatt joins as an apprentice quantity surveyor, supporting the team in delivering high-end residential projects. The role will enable him to gain a quantity surveying degree from Anglia Ruskin University and work towards obtaining CIOB membership. […]
A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION
A night of celebration. More than 20 clients and partners joined the Thames & Newcastle team for a celebratory evening in Canary Wharf on 18 September. The Oasis Bar and Terrace played host to the event, which provided an opportunity to showcase our new branding, including a refreshed logo and colour palette. The refined identity […]
THAMES & NEWCASTLE PREPARES TO OVERHAUL MAIDA VALE HOME
Thames & Newcastle prepares to overhaul Maida Vale home. A garden flat in a Maida Vale conservation area is set for a major revamp with the appointment of Thames & Newcastle (T&N) as main contractor. The six-month project will upgrade the interior and exterior of the property, which forms part of a Grade II listed […]
THAMES & NEWCASTLE SECURES CONTRACT TO REFURBISH 6,000 SQ FT LUXURY HOME
THAMES & NEWCASTLE SECURES CONTRACT TO REFURBISH 6,000 SQ FT LUXURY HOME Thames & Newcastle has been awarded a contract to extend and upgrade a 6,000 sq ft residential property in Chigwell, Essex. The 30-week design-and-build project will see the contractor oversee architectural and structural services while delivering a full refurbishment and external improvements. The […]
FIVE MINUTES WITH: NATALIE ALLEN
FIVE MINUTES WITH: NATALIE ALLEN Celebrating a decade with Thames & Newcastle this year, Natalie heads up our Property Management & Aftercare Services division. Having always had an interest in the family business, she was inspired to join the team in 2015 to help clients maximise their investments and keep their homes running smoothly. Can […]
BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE IN ARCHITECTURAL JOINERY
BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE IN ARCHITECTURAL JOINERY After leaving school aged 16, Tommy Young joined Thames & Newcastle as an apprentice architectural joiner. Now studying towards a Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery at New City College, he’s laying the foundations for a successful career in a high-demand area of construction. Here, he shares […]