Hobson & Porter, one of Yorkshire and the Humber’s leading construction contractors, has cemented its reputation for being a safe and responsible employer by receiving a Gold Medal at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017.
The Gold Medal is presented to companies achieving five or more consecutive gold awards through the prestigious annual initiative by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Construction is one of the most safety-critical of all industries, so it is vital that contractors and employers take a meticulous approach to safeguarding both its own people and everyone who comes into contact with a live site.
Congratulations to our team of athletes who successfully completed the Hull 10K this year!
A team of ten entered the race, which took place around Hull city centre on Sunday June 18th. Despite the gruelling heat, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees centigrade, the team completed the run with a very respectable time of 46:03 (an average of the first three runners’ times).
Richard Hunter, Managing Director and part of the team, said: “The race was particularly tough this year because of the baking sun.
A young construction apprentice from Withernsea has been named runner-up at a prestigious national trades awards competition held by British builders’ merchants Jewson.
Harry Atkinson, 18, was chosen as runner-up in the Best Apprentice category of the Jewson Young Tradesperson of the Year 2017 awards.
Harry, who is currently studying a Level One Diploma in Bricklaying at Bishop Burton College, was nominated for the award after beginning an apprenticeship with Hull-based construction firm Hobson & Porter at the Foundations Live event which was held at the College in 2016.
Hobson & Porter is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Gold Medal at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017.
The Gold Medal is presented to companies achieving five or more consecutive gold awards through the prestigious annual initiative by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
To be successful in the scheme, entrants’ overarching health and safety systems are judged, with best practice in areas such as leadership, learning and workforce involvement considered.
Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire-based construction firm Hobson & Porter has continued the impressive growth of its Minor Works division with two key appointments in 2017.
A new estimator and quantity surveyor have been appointed to support the division’s rapidly increasing portfolio of contracts across the region. Adam O’Gara and Katy Slunker both joined Hobson and Porter in early 2017, and will be supporting teams on various projects.
The firm’s Minor Works division currently provides services to several high-profile organisations in the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire regions,
Construction students at Bishop Burton College have been given a showcase of industry leading products by national suppliers and businesses.
An exhibition took place at the college featuring a visit from leading interior lining supplier British Gypsum. The visit was organised and co-ordinated in partnership by Hull-based construction firm Hobson & Porter and UK materials supplier Jewson.
Students at the college received a presentation from British Gypsum staff and took part in a workshop where the supplier’s products were showcased in action.
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire-based construction firm to complete third project for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire-based construction firm Hobson & Porter is nearing completion of works to Bransholme Fire Station, marking the third project completed for Humberside Fire and Rescue (HFRS) in the last two years.
Thanks to many years of experience working on high profile, large and busy public sector buildings, the company was chosen to carry out three new fire station projects for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service;
We had a very exciting visit to Immingham West Fire Station this week to see their new training facility put to the test by Humberside Fire and Rescue Services’ newest recruits.
Hobson & Porter recently carried out a refurbishment project at the facility, transforming the former operational station into a state-of-the-art training centre for both new and existing firefighters. The project consisted of; the creation of new living quarters,
An urban agriculture project supported by local businesses and public sector organisations is now underway in the centre of Hull.
Rooted is a unique concept based on a “farm in a box”, transforming vacant land into a micro-agriculture enterprise in the heart of the city.
The Rooted project has seen the transformation of derelict land on St Peter Street near to the site of the demolished Rank Hovis Mill building. Its purpose is to support and make improvements in physical and mental health,
We are delighted to announce that one of our projects, Phase 2 of Riseholme Showground Campus, a part of Bishop Burton College has been shortlisted at the Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2017.
The project has been shortlisted in two categories, Development Project of the Year (over £5m) and Sustainable Project of Year at the prestigious awards which celebrate outstanding performance in Construction & Property throughout Greater Lincolnshire.
Completed in September 2016, the project involved the construction of two brand new,
