Last month saw the delivery of the steelwork to the North Sea Observatory at Chapel St Leonards. The building is in a new phase of construction with steelwork being erected, which sees the structure starting to take shape. The project did not get off to an easy start. During the early stages we discovered some unexploded […]

After many years of neglect the magnificent Pavilion Hall in Buxton is given the TLC it deserves. Work finally began in February to restore the hall back to its former glory. The experienced team of David Slingsby (Site Manager) and David Baines (Contracts Manager) are driving this year-long project, which will involve the complete strip out of […]

January saw the opening and expansion of the newly named Gelder Facilities Maintenance and Building division’s office in Sheffield. The new office is located in Chapeltown, Sheffield and is now home to a team of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors. This team will provide a key role in assisting with the continued growth of the evolving division. […]

Major Contracts has again passed a successful ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management), 14001:2004 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Health and Safety) audit. The 2 day audit put Sleaford Fire Station through its paces as well as the Operations Team. Although it was successful there is always room for improvement, so from June 2017 we start the […]

For the first time, Lincolnshire celebrated its multimillion pound construction and property industry by launching a new set of industry awards. The Lincolnshire Construction and Properties award ceremony, hosted by Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, was run to recognise, unite and champion the county’s leading construction and property businesses, and the dedicated people who work so hard behind the […]

Major Contracts had the pleasure of handing over the £6 million Cartergate Office Development in Grimsby yesterday to the delighted occupants, law firm Wilkin Chapman. North East Lincolnshire Councillors were extremely pleased with the finished building. Wilkin Chapman chief executive Des Mannion said: It’s been a fantastic collaboration between the council, the Gelder Group and the firm. […]

Inline with the Gelder Group’s 20 by 17 Vision for training, the company has been the driver behind seeing the UK’s first ever Construction Career College open in Gainsborough – a partnership with Lincoln College Gainsborough Campus. The Gelder Group were also delighted to assist the students to get ready for work by donating Personal […]

Lincoln College Companionship is awarded in recognition of significant and meaningful contributions made by former students and close supports who have made a valuable impact on the college’s reputation and development, or built a legacy of lasting enhancement to the education and training of its learners. Group CEO, Steve Gelder commented: I feel extremely honoured […]

The UK’s first Construction Careers College in Gainsborough has now enrolled over 20 students onto the course. Many local construction organisations are getting involved. They are helping to develop the curriculum and course format, as well as providing staff to undertake workshops with the students. The Gelder Group Design Department recently undertook a design workshop with […]

A sod cutting ceremony was held on the site of the new North Hykeham Community Hub to celebrate the commencement of the contract. The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of North Hykeham Susannah Spencer, Deputy Mayor Edwin Rigby and Town Clerk Tracey Broughton, Kevin Manterfield (Gelder Major Contracts Director) and Ian Pickwell (Gelder Contracts Manager). The community hub will […]