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Quantity Surveyor Required

Due to an increase in contracts, we are seeking to employ a Quantity Surveyor with relevant construction industry experience to provide effective commercial and financial management of refurbishment and heritage projects up to £3m in value. The role will be based within our office on the outskirts of the City of York, with some working from home flexibility. Candidates must
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World Mental Health Day 2022: Construction and Mental Health

A career in construction can be rewarding and provide endless opportunities for professional development, job satisfaction and a sense of camaraderie between teams.  However, there is a darker side to the construction industry that doesn’t often get addressed, and that is the disproportionate number of people within the industry who are battling mental health issues.  The statistics While women are
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Vernon Carter elected on FMB Area Board

Congratulations to our MD, Vernon Carter, who has recently been elected on the Federation of Master Builders Area Board for Yorkshire and Trent. As the largest trade association, we are honoured to work with the FMB who dedicate everyday to the representation of small and medium sized building companies. Congratulations, Vernon for always leading from the front.
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The Homestead, York

CG Building has begun a project with The Joseph Rowntree Foundation to undertake works at the Homestead in York. This beautiful Edwardian building is situated within the Homestead Park was originally built in 1904, and was later extended in the late 1970’s.  With a 14 week timescale, the team will be completely re-roofing the original house in Wienerberger New Country
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Cottage, Stockton on the Forest

This small works project in the suburb of York may be small in name, but not in nature. With works having commenced in February 2022, works are now completed to upgrade this property into a purposeful space for the homeowners.  Works included an extension to the front of the building incorporating new stone copings to the parapet and the installation
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Fulwith Mill Lane, Harrogate

In May of this year, our team began extensive renovation works on a beautiful property on Fulwith Mill Lane Harrogate. The Large detached house in private grounds on a quiet residential street has since undergone monumental changes to transform this family home.  With an attic conversion including 6 new flat roof dormers to create a master suite bedroom and new
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