We are pleased to announce a new addition to our facilities, a pub spec pool table.
New arrival
March 14th, 2010
SOD cutting ceremony at Catterick
January 5th, 2010
Portland were delighted to attend the sod cutting for the places for change scheme at Catterick Garrison which will provide hostel accommodation and assistance for armed services veterans. The event was attended by the Under Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for Veterans, Kevan Jones, MP. The event was covered by local radio, TV and newspapers.
Derwenthaugh Ecoparc nears completion
November 28th, 2009
The innovative Derwenthaugh Ecoparc by Graphite Resources (www.graphiteresources.com) is nearing completion. The latest landmark in the £50m scheme is the arrival of the Steam Autoclaves that will be used to treat the municipal solid waste (MSW). Fabricated in the USA the units have now been installed in the building which also comprises MSW reception area, waste separation on a mezzanine level, dispatch area and green waste transfer station.
Loadman street regeneration project complete
November 17th, 2009
The project to reclaim the area in the west end of Newcastle known as Loadman Street is now complete with the 5 hectare site now ready for development. The top plateau is reserved for housing, while the central and lower plateau will be developed for office and light industrial uses. During the scheme foundations from the previous two generations of hsousing have been removed, Public drainage diverted and the site re-profiled with the construction of over 1/2km of crib wall.We will attempt to make efficient use of natural resources and minimise wherever possible our use of utilities and production of waste.
ISO 9001
October 11th, 2009
We are pleased to announce that our Quality Management System has achieved certification under ISO 9001. Statistics show that on 5% of UK businesses achieve this award. We have always been proud of the service we offer our Clients and now we have been awarded ISO 9001 this has been confirmed by an independent body who is used to judging standards on a daily basis in a wide variety of industries.
Portland assists NaREC
September 30th, 2009
Portland is pleased to have recently assisted the New and Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth to develop their plans for a new turbine blade test facility and a test facility for subsea power generation units.
Portland is pleased to have recently assisted the New and Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth to develop their plans for a new turbine blade test facility and a test facility for subsea power generation units.
