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NOTTS SCHOOL TO OFFER MORE PUPIL PLACES WITH NEW EXTENSION
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE school for pupils with special educational needs has increased its intake thanks to a £2.3m extension funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and delivered by G F Tomlinson.
Ash Lea School in Cotgrave is a community special school for …
Siman Preston has successfully completed his 10 day Inca Trail
Siman Preston, group property manager at G F Tomlinson, has completed the 10-day Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain Trek in Peru to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, which assists the 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK.…
G F TOMLINSON’S SIMAN TO TREK THE INCA TRAIL FOR ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
A Derby man is trekking more than 100km on one of the world’s most famous trails to raise money for a charity which battles the disease that is the UK’s biggest killer
Siman Preston, group property manager at construction firm …
CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FOR WORKERS AT RYVITA FACTORY BUILD
Workers at the new Jordans Ryvita factory were given a clean bill of health following the visit of a health practitioner to the site in Bardney, Lincolnshire, organised by Midlands-based construction company G F Tomlinson.
The visit gave the site’s …
PIONEERING £23 MILLION CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE STARTS ON SITE
G F Tomlinson has officially started work on a £23 million project on behalf of the University of Nottingham to expand its Centre for Biomolecular Sciences.
A ground-breaking event took place on 4 April to mark the beginning of the …
£6 MILLION NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY SCHEME STARTS ONSITE
MIDLANDS-based contractor G F Tomlinson has started work on a £6 million development to revive a disused site on Goldsmith Street on behalf of Nottingham Trent University.
The works entail the development of a new-build property on the fire-damaged site …
OFFICIAL £5M ACADEMY OPENING COMMEMORATED WITH BOOK DONATIONS
A special event has taken place to mark the official opening of the new Purple Oaks Academy building in Northampton with staff, students and the team which helped to make the project a success.
Midlands-based G F Tomlinson, which …
Inspiring young people about careers in construction
Tom Glover from Construction Youth Trust discusses the skills gap in the construction industry and how initiatives like Budding Brunels help promote the variety of rewarding roles available.
In November, we welcomed twenty-one students, aged 16-17 years old from four …
G F TOMLINSON SCORES HAT TRICK WITH THIRD FRAMEWORK WIN
G F Tomlinson kick-starts 2018 with a strong pipeline of work after being appointed to three major public sector frameworks.
Following a rigorous selection process, G F Tomlinson has been selected for the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Construction …
G F TOMLINSON TO DELIVER MULTIPLE PROJECTS ON MIDLANDS FRAMEWORK
Midlands-based G F Tomlinson has been appointed to Scape Group’s Regional Construction Framework, delivering projects between £500k and £2.5m across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
The new framework will provide public sector organisations and local authorities access to high quality …
New-look conference centre set to impress visitors at the University of Warwick
Warwick Conferences, one of the largest commercial businesses within the university, has unveiled its revamped conference and training venue, Radcliffe, after a £6 million refurbishment.
Delivered in three phases, the building has undergone a complete transformation with Midlands-based construction company …
G F TOMLINSON HANDS OVER KEYS FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING BUILDING
Midlands-based contractor G F Tomlinson has handed over the keys for Nottingham’s flagship Advanced Manufacturing Building to the University of Nottingham.
The 9,000m2 state-of-the art building provides facilities for research to support and shape the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector, …
LEICESTERSHIRE VILLAGE CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF THEIR VIBRANT NEW HUB
THE keys to a modern community hub in the Leicestershire village of Scraptoft have been handed over to the local Parish Council and they have celebrated with an open day, where residents can drop in for a first look inside …
Carlton Cemetery Extended to Create Space for 1,600 Extra Burials
Work to create an extra 25 years of burial space at a Carlton cemetery has now been completed. The project to level out new burial land in Carlton Cemetery will resulted in an extra 1,600 burial spaces – enough to …
Alvaston Nursery Plans Big Expansion
A planning application has been submitted for a new nursery building at a Derby school.
Developer GF Tomlinson Ltd wants to build a one-storey nursery block to accommodate 26 pupils on the site of Alvaston Infant & Nursery School in …
G F Tomlinson Wins £16m Centre for Biomolecular Sciences project for The University of Nottingham
G F Tomlinson has beaten off competition from national players to build The University of Nottingham’s third phase of their Centre for Biomolecular Sciences.
Phase one of the CBS located at the University Park Campus took place in 2003 with …
PUPILS PLANT PURPLE OAK TREES AND TIME CAPSULE AT NEW ACADEMY SITE
Pupils from Purple Oaks Academy in Northampton and construction firm G F Tomlinson have marked the imminent opening of a new building with a special time capsule burial and tree planting ceremony this week (16 Nov).
Staff and employees from …
CITY’S MAJOR CONSTRUCTION SCHEMES HOST UNIQUE STUDENT PROGRAMME
STUDENTS from Nottingham seeking career advice and inspiration have taken part in a unique three-day practical learning experience, aimed at promoting the various roles in construction.
G F Tomlinson has been working in partnership with Scape Group, Construction Youth Trust …
KEELE STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW UNIVERSITY SCIENCE FACILITIES
WORK has begun on site at Keele University to create a new state-of-the-art ‘Central Science Laboratories’ facility worth £12.5m, thanks to construction company G F Tomlinson.
Representatives from Keele University and G F Tomlinson attended a ground-breaking ceremony earlier this …
New disabled facilities at Gedling park are first of their kind in the area
Pictured:Stuart Fisk G F Tomlinson, Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke and Councillor Gary Gregory
A park in Gedling has become disabled friendly after installing a special toilet and changing facility.
The newly installed changing place is the first …
The Careers and Enterprise Company has signed up G F Tomlinson
Pictured Professor Kath Mitchell, vice-chancellor of the University of Derby who is leading the project to improve the city’s education standard
A new multi-million-pound Government project has been launched today to dramatically boost Derby’s flagging education standards, which have …
Nottingham architectural practice celebrates strong start
In celebration of a successful first 18 months in business, Nottingham-based architectural practice Lungfish held an event in the city centre to thank its clients, employees and suppliers for their hard work and contribution to the firm’s pivotal first year …
DERBY’S IHUB IS THE ONLY COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY TO SCOOP AN AWARD AT THE EAST MIDLANDS PROPERTY DINNER 2017
Cllr Martin Rawson, deputy leader of Derby City Council (left) and Greg Jennings, head of regeneration (right), accept the Design Excellence award from Nadia Rizk, creative director of sponsors RizkMcCay (centre).
Derby’s £12m iHub innovation centre, which is the flagship …
Demolition of the Broadmarsh car park and bus station is officially underway after a 62-year-old retired nursery teacher swung the first sledgehammer.
Joy Rice from Bulwell impressed the public and judges with a poem about the landmark and took the first swing 11am on Monday to start the main phase of demolition.
After the ceremony she was given the sledgehammer to keep.…
WORK BEGINS ON NEW EDUCATION FACILITY IN LEICESTERSHIRE
EXCITEMENT is brewing around Hinckley now work has begun on improved facilities at a special school which will benefit the whole community.
Construction of a new specially-equipped building for Dorothy Goodman Special School recently started, which, once completed will house …
NEW SCIENCE BUILDING WILL BROADEN PROSPECTS FOR STUDENTS’ FUTURES
The development of Stafford College’s new science and technology centre is now complete, following an extensive £3.5m refurbishment programme delivered by Midlands-based G F Tomlinson.
The centre is now home to robotic suites, science laboratories, IT suites and a LEGO …
PUPILS DIG DEEP TO HELP FINISH NEW SCHOOL BUILDING WITH G F TOMLINSON
GREEN-FINGERED pupils at Sunnyside Spencer Academy in Beeston have worked with G F Tomlinson to create a colourful garden area to complement their new school building.
The school’s ‘Eco Club’ filled an area near the entrance with plants during a …
LOCAL COUNCILLORS RAISE THE ROOF AT VILLAGE HUB
MEMBERS from Scraptoft Parish Council helped to secure the final section of roofing on the village’s new community hub as the project’s construction reached mid-point this week.
G F Tomlinson hosted a special event onsite (11 July) to mark the …
Caldwell satisfied after victory over Buxton in G F Tomlinson Group Cup
Gary Caldwell said he was happy with the competitive nature of Friday night’s friendly win over Buxton as his squad prepares for its pre-season trip to Spain. The Spireites won 4-0 to add to wins over Sheffield FC and Matlock
…Spireites and Bucks to compete for G F Tomlinson Cup
The G F Tomlinson Group Cup will be contested for the first time on Friday night when Chesterfield travel to Buxton.
Gary Caldwell is set to field a strong side in Chesterfield’s final match before next week’s overseas training camp. …
£1.5 million visitor centre and cafe opens at Gedling Country Park
A £1.5 million visitor centre has opened at a former Nottingham pit site which has been transformed into a country park.
The attraction at Gedling Country Park opened today (June 12) and features a cafe and children’s play area.
Café …
CHILDREN’S CHARITIES GET A HELPING HAND FROM G F TOMLINSON
AS PART of its ongoing commitment to charity fundraising, G F Tomlinson has helped raise £3,500 for a number of fantastic charities at the annual Derbyshire Charity Clay Shoot.
The event, held at Chatsworth House, is one of the largest …
G F Tomlinson turbocharges Lincolnshire supply chain with £600k injection
Midlands-based G F Tomlinson has injected almost £600,000 into the Lincolnshire construction supply chain in the last 12 months.
The family-run construction firm established a long-term partnership with the Local Supply Chain (LSC) to ensure that small businesses and construction …
G F T RAISE THOUSANDS FOR POORLY IONA WITH AUCTION DONATION
OVER £5,000 was raised for charity at a local rugby match thanks to a generous auction prize donation from G F Tomlinson.
The Frank O’Neill memorial match between the Derbyshire Gentleman and Chesterfield’s Tonka Tate’s Tourists took place at Derby …
£36M INJECTED INTO EAST MIDLANDS SUPPLY CHAIN THANKS TO G F TOMLINSON
MORE than £36m has been injected into the East Midlands construction supply chain in the last 12 months, thanks to Midlands-based G F Tomlinson.
The family-run construction firm established a long-term partnership with the Local Supply Chain (LSC) to ensure …
G F TOMLINSON DIGS DEEP TO HELP COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS
G F Tomlinson has kick-started a community project at Ashbourne Road District Allotments Association (ARDAA) to transform a disused plot into a dedicated area for people with disabilities, or recovering from illness.
G F Tomlinson donated a team of three …
G F TOMLINSON ‘ADOPTS’ & EXPANDS £2.2 MILLION NOTTINGHAM CITY SCHOOL
CHILDREN in Nottingham have benefited from an initiative that has created new learning opportunities and developed their skills during a major programme of work to expand a school.
Midlands-based G F Tomlinson has completed a £2.2 million scheme at Fernwood …
G F TOMLINSON RAISES FUNDS FOR ASHGATE HOSPICECARE
DERBY-based construction company G F Tomlinson organised a sporting event which saw eight local teams competing in a series of seven-a-side football matches at Chesterfield FC and ended with a presentation ceremony, auction and a raffle to raise further funds.…
G F Tomlinson transforms former sports hall into Science & Technology Centre
G F Tomlinson transforms former sports hall into Science & Technology Centre
A former art and design centre at Stafford College is being transformed into a state-of-the-art Science & Technology Centre that will help shape the future of the UK’s …
New agri-tech learning centre handed to South Staffordshire College
KEY TO THE INDUSTY’S FUTURE… G F Tomlinson’s Director Chris Flint with South Staffordshire College’s Chief Executive Principal Graham Morley.
THE KEYS to Staffordshire’s new AgriSTEM Academy have been handed over to South Staffordshire College ahead of its official opening.…
G F Tomlinson Supports Growth of Midlands Engine Manufacturing Hub
ONE of the Midlands’ leading construction firms, G F Tomlinson is playing a major role in the Midlands Engine growth hub , supporting the growth of an Advanced Manufacturing Hub in the Stoke and Staffordshire area.
The construction firm is …
Drone footage shows progress of £1.2m visitor centre at Gedling Country Park
Developers have taken to the skies to show how work is progressing at one of Nottinghamshire’s newest attraction.
The £1.2m visitor centre at Gedling Country Park is due to open in the summer, and this drone footage reveals how it’s …
Team Nottingham set for largest private sector delegation
The biggest-ever private sector led Team Nottingham line-up has signed up to support the city and county in Cannes.
Nottingham’s private sector sponsors and partners at MIPIM 2017 include G F Tomlinson.
Anthony Cork of Gleeds said: “MIPIM has always …
Haulage firm ATL Warehousing and Distribution creating 50 jobs as work starts on £6m depot
Work has started on a massive £6 million distribution depot at a Derbyshire logistics and warehousing firm which could eventually created up to 50 new jobs.
ATL Warehousing and Distribution is building the 190,000 sq ft centre at its 25-acre …
Big name companies attend major Derbyshire jobs fair
G F Tomlinson were among a number of companies at an event organised by Mid-Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham – and is aimed at helping those looking for work in the area find a new job.
Last year, Belper was hit …
Loud sirens at Spring Street fire station ahead of opening
Humberside Fire and Rescue have confirmed they have been carrying out final safety checks at the station in Spring Street, which will become operational with crews and an engine next week.
Dave Carter, from G F Tomlinson, who is working …
LEICESTERSHIRE VILLAGE CELEBRATES NEW HUB SET TO BE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
A GROWING village in Leicestershire is celebrating after a community project years in the planning has now started on site.
Members from Scraptoft Parish Council joined contractor G F Tomlinson at an event to mark the start of the important …
G F Tomlinson becomes first company to sponsor an Ashgate Hospicecare Nurse
Thanks to the support of G F Tomlinson, Ashgate Hospicecare will now be able to provide more care and reach more patients across the county in their own homes.
Andy Sewards, G F Tomlinson Group Managing Director, said “Sponsoring a …
SMH Fleet Solutions invests £16m in refurbishment centre
SMH Fleet Solutions invests £16m in refurbishment centre : SMH Fleet Solutions is investing £16 million in a new
vehicle refurbishment centre at Thurleigh in Bedfordshire.
The new 40,000 square foot facility will provide vehicle inspection, repair, logistics and refurbishment, …
HUNDREDS RAISED FOR MACMILLAN BY G F TOMLINSON
Almost £500 has been generously donated to Macmillan Cancer Support by G F Tomlinson thanks to a fundraising event which included the exclusive auction of a signed Chesterfield t-shirt and annual coffee morning.
A cheque was presented to Gini Smith …
£15 MILL BROSE PROJECT HELPS TO DRIVE MIDLANDS ENGINE
MIDLANDS-BASED G F Tomlinson has completed a £15 million project to provide a state-of-the-art expansion to the Brose UK factory and distribution facility in Coventry.
The scheme has allowed for the site to double in capacity, requiring the recruitment of …
NOTTINGHAM SCHOOL BENEFITS FROM PIONEERING SCHOOL EXTENSION
In response to the growing demand for pupil places, the outdoor spaces at a Nottingham primary school have been transformed into modern learning facilities – all in just 112 days.
A former pond and disused outdoor area has been revived …
G F Tomlinson building site turns into temp Prostate Cancer Test Centre
MEN in the town of Rugby and surrounding area aged 45 and over are being invited to take a free blood test as part of a prostate cancer awareness event sponsored by Midlands-based construction group G F Tomlinson.
The event …
DERBY CHILDREN’S CHARITY BENEFITS FROM G F TOMLINSON SUPPORT
DERBY CHILDREN’S CHARITY BENEFITS FROM G F TOMLINSON SUPPORT
A CHARITY in Derbyshire, which helps children affected by the Chernobyl disaster, has benefitted from the support of Derby based construction company, G F Tomlinson.
The family-run firm is currently the …
Ground-breaking’ manufacturing research facility in Nottingham starts on site
A ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 10th November marked the start of work to build a pioneering Advanced Manufacturing Building for the University of Nottingham that will help to shape the future of the UK manufacturing sector.
Midlands-based G F …
Bradwell Rovers Under 8’s Team
As part of G F Tomlinson’s commitment to supporting initiatives in the Derbyshire community G F Tomlinson Ltd sponsored Bradwell Rovers’ football kit. Bradwell Rovers are a dedicated FA Registered football team, playing in the local community in the Derwent …
G F Tomlinson wins fifth award for successful NTU project
G F Tomlinson is celebrating after winning a fifth prestigious award for its successful delivery of the ‘Heart of Campus’ development at Nottingham Trent University.
The ambitious project was awarded the Judges’ Special Award at last week’s East Midlands Property …
South Staffordshire College’s AgriSTEM Academy welcomes first learners
As the new academic year commences, South Staffordshire College are delighted to welcome the first learners through the door of their new Rodbaston based AgriSTEM Academy. The learners, who are working towards qualifications in motor vehicle maintenance and motorsport were …
Hallam Primary School is transformed to welcome more than 200 pupils
Eight new classrooms have been added at Hallam Primary School in Sheffield to accommodate more than 200 additional pupils, as part of the school’s transformation in readiness for the new term.
This much needed project has been funded and delivered …
G F Tomlinson selected to deliver the University of Nottingham’s advanced manufacturing building
G F Tomlinson has beat off stiff competition to be selected by The University of Nottingham to help deliver their new £23m Advanced Manufacturing Building at their expanding Jubilee Campus.
The Midlands-based contractor will now work alongside the University,
Hundreds of children from MAPS School get an education in construction
Pupils from Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (MAPS) and Academy had a sneak peak of their new school this week (11 July) to see final touches being made inside the building before the doors open in September 2016.
Midlands-based construction
G F Tomlinson supports Ashgate Hospice Sparkle Walk
G F Tomlinson has continued its longstanding relationship of Chesterfield’s local community and football club through its support of the Sparkle Walk, in aid of Ashgate Hospice.
The Walk, now in its second year, took place on Saturday 2nd
G F Tomlinson builds on Loughborough university relationship with new £2m project
G F Tomlinson has started work on the £2 million refurbishment of Loughborough University’s S Building.
G F Tomlinson kicks starts construction at major development site
Midlands-based construction firm, G F Tomlinson is helping to bring more jobs to the region thanks to a scheme at Burton Gateway Industrial Park.
G F Tomlinson is working on Burton Gateway’s first industrial unit at the 1 million square …
Building firm’s turnover up to £65m
A DERBY construction firm has revealed that its turnover almost doubled this year, paving the way for the hiring of another seven apprentices.
GF Tomlinson raked in £65 million in the first half of 2015, compared with £36 million in …
G F TOMLINSON SCOOPS TWO AWARDS
MIDLANDS-BASED contactor G F Tomlinson is celebrating after being awarded two prestigious construction industry awards.
G F Tomlinson has won Regeneration & Restoration Project of the Year for Chesterfield Market Hall and Sustainable Development of the Year for Romax Technology …
G F Tomlinson returns to profit
Building and civil engineering group GF Tomlinson has returned to profit during a year when sales surged closer to the £100m mark.
The Derby-headquartered company, which has a base in Birmingham, said it has approached this year with “positive
G F Tomlinson bags £33m Scape contract
G F Tomlinson has been awarded a further £33 million of contract works by public sector construction specialists Scape
Midlands-based building contractor G F Tomlinson’s latest win is for the empa (East Midlands Property Alliance) minor works framework contracts. The …
G F Tomlinson one of seven firms bag £140m Scape minor works deals
The East Midlands Property Alliance has revealed the full list of framework winners for minor works across the region.
The selection process run by procurement specialist Scape has generated a complex set of framework agreements covering the East Midlands …
G F Tomlinson has been shortlisted by The Education Funding Agency
G F Tomlinson has been shortlisted by The Education Funding Agency to bid for a new mega-framework covering school remodelling and repairs.
An estimated £5bn worth of work could be put through the schools upgrade regional framework, although councils
G F Tomlinson finishes work on £5.5 million public archive in Dudley
The Archive and Local History Centre was built for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to replace an outdated facility in Coseley, which had limited storage space.
Midland construction company G F Tomlinson has finished work on a £5.5 million public archive …
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