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PRO INSTALLER APRIL 2014
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Roofing firm aims to bridge Glazerite Crosses The Globe!
the construction skills gap
Established in 1979, Hodgson Sayers
began primarily as a roofing contractor, but through the years it has
developed and diversified considerably to include building works, fencing
and metalwork fabrication and, most
recently, the offering of solar panels.
From its 20, 000 sq ft headquarters in
Stanley, County Durham, the 100-man team
works on a range of construction projects
across the country.
John Sayers, Managing Director said: “We
are proud of our North East roots and are
committed to sourcing and developing a
skilled workforce, providing employment
for talented individuals working within Durham and the wider area.
“As we press ahead as a company, bridging the skills gap within the construction
sector is of utmost importance to us.
“So much so, that since 2000, 20 apprentices have joined the company, all of whom
Glazerite Windows Ltd
was the first choice for
homes, offices and Government buildings more
than 8,000 miles across
the South Atlantic on
the Falkland Islands.
are guaranteed a job with us at the end
of their training. Going forward, we are
looking to identify and develop the skills
of more apprentices so that they equate to
10% of our workforce.
“We were thrilled to be recognised by the
community for our commitment to nurturing apprentices and were shortlisted for an
NE Business Award within the apprenticeship category of the Durham and Wearside
final.
“We were delighted when our work with
client ISOS Housing was this year recognised when we won a coveted London
Housing Consortium (LHC) award for our
work on a pitched roofing project.”
The leading VEKA trade
fabricator has been the principal supplier of windows
and doors to the British
Overseas Territory since
2012, providing for around
20 new-build private houses
a year as well as ݕ