Thompsons New Demolition Apprentice

Thompsons are pleased to welcome our first demolition apprentice to the company, Thomas Easby.

Eldon Square Scheme 3 Development, Newcastle upon Tyne

Thompsons are currently completing selected strip out and demolition works at the Eldon Square Scheme 3 development. These latest works are part of an ongoing series of developments at the shopping centre which is located within a busy commercial area in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre. The development area totals approximately 16,000m2.

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Demolition of Stretford Plant at Corus, Redcar Coke Ovens, Teeside

Thompsons recently completed the demolition of the Stretford Plant located in Corus Redcar Coke Ovens. The project, described as extremely high risk by our client was completed without accident or incident and to programme.

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Corus Rail Products, Workington

Thompsons are currently undertaking the full site clearance of Corus rails� Workington site at Moss bay in Cumbria, allowing for the later re-development of the 70 acre site. Works commenced in December of 2007 and are programmed for a 36 working week duration.

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Wellbar house

Thompson\'s have just completed the demolition of Wellbar house; Wellbar House was located in the heart of Newcastle city centre on the doorstep of the city\'s beloved St James Park.

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Newcastle City Library

Thompson\'s of Prudhoe have just completed the demolition of Newcastle City Library. Located in the heart of the city, the building had been constructed in 1962. It was a four storey concrete framed building with panel infill.

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NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM

We are delighted to have received 1st Prize in the Northumbria in Bloom Competition 2006.

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SELLAFIELD

As of Monday 11th September Thompson\'s are scheduled to re-commence demolition works at Calder Hall.

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WESTGATE HOUSE

Works are continuing on Westgate House to complete demolition for the Christmas Holiday period. Thompson\'s are working closely with all stakeholders, including Newcastle City Council, our Client (One North East) and the project Planning Supervisor (WSP).

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THE AUSTRIAN CONNECTION

We have reently completed the bulk earthworks for a new storage facility at S.C.A. Prudhoe working with two Austrian Companies F & R Bau GMBH and B.T. Anlagenbau.

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NORTHERN ROCK UPDATE

The progression of the main tower is now well underway with a super long reach excavator,

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LEEDS ABC CINEMA

We are currently completing a challenging inner city project in Leeds demolishing a redundant cinema to make way for an apartment complex working for the main contractor MJGleeson Building.

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RUSH JOB IN HARTLEPOOL

When Bellway Homes recently sold a parcel of land for development they realised they had a small problem.

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HAUGHTON STROTHER

Planning application was granted to ourselves on the 1st November 2005 for the extraction of 1.9 million tonnes of sand and gravel. Construction of new access road, site compound area with restoration to lakes for nature conservation and amenity at Haughton Strother, Humshaugh.

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RUBY BODA

There\'s a new edition to the fleet...31st July 2005 saw the celebration of John & Elizabeth Thompson\'s Ruby Wedding Anniversary....

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HAUGHTON STROTHER UPDATE

All infrastructure works including roads, drainage, hedge and tree planting, fencing and compound area were complete by the 4th August 2006. Sand and Gravel extraction commenced on the 7th August 2006, leading material to Thornbrough for processing.

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Thompsons New Demolition Apprentice

Thompsons are pleased to welcome our first demolition apprentice to the company, Thomas Easby. Thomas contacted CITB-ConstructionSkills as he was interested in demolition and keen to work with a northeast based company. Construction Skills in turn contacted Thompsons and explained the level of training that they could offer Thomas and the benefits or hiring a new apprentice. Thompsons were more than happy to welcome Thomas to the company and to start his career in demolition.

At present Thomas is gaining valuable site experience, working closely with one of our Demolition Site Supervisors and his team of operatives at the Metro Centre in Gateshead. The team are conducting internal strip out and selected demolitions for Sir Robert McAlpine, facilitating a multi-million pound investment at the shopping centre. Thomas is very keen and his Supervisor is impressed with his willingness to learn.

In January of 2009 Thomas will attend the National Construction College in Bircham Newton to sit the first part of a 16-week residential course. The course combines practical training with classroom-based lessons in all aspects of demolition work. This will provide him with training that is essential to his progression in the demolition industry.
In addition to his basic training Thomas will work towards his CSCS / CCDO card. After one year he will sit the demolition health and safety touch screen test and will be assessed as a demolition operative 1 (labourer) by the National Federation of Demolition Contractors. He will then continue his training with a demolition NVQ and progression to a Mattockman (demolition operative 2) or Topman (operative 3).

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