Northern Counties Builders Federation

At the NCBF we are committed to highlighting the many wonderful careers that are available within the construction sector. We work closely with many of the region's colleges to connect employers with final year trade apprentices. Here's a snapshot of our recent visit to @northumberlandcoll @carney_consultancy @whiteknightmaintenanceltd @truenorthconstructionltd #NorthEastEnglandConstruction #NorthEastEnglandtrades

A huge thanks to the team @conexcellence and all at G4C North East, for a wonderful night at the G4C North East Awards. Our president, Angela Carney, took to the stage to present two very important awards - Apprentice of the Year Trade and Apprentice of the Year - Technical. The NCBF is a huge supporter of apprenticeships and we continue to highlight through our collaboration with North East colleges, the excellent career routes they can offer. Well done to all nominees and winners on the night. 👏 #apprentices #tradeapprentices #NorthEastConstruction @conexcellence @g4c_neteesvalley @g4cuk

After much anticipation, the organisers of the inaugural Golden Hammer Awards have revealed the task facing the North East’s top joiners as they compete for glory and a first prize of £5,000. We are excited to share that competitors will be asked to make a traditional hand cut roof, a diagram of which is included with this post. This is sure to test the skillset of the very best tradesmen, although we have no doubt the many outstanding joiners in the region will be up to the challenge. Judges will be looking for accuracy of all the joints with minimal gaps, dimensions and pitch accuracy to the provided drawing. There is still time to enter for the competition, on 30 May, @hartlepoolfe by contacting Angela Carney @carney_consultancy . Second prize is a Makita DLX6100PX1 18V 3 x 3.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless 6 Piece Kit (pic attached) Timings for the day: 08:00am signing in and welcome 08:30am Competition starts 10.30am Break for refreshments 11.00am Competition resumes 2.00pm Competition finishes 2.00pm Light buffet lunch 2.00pm Judging starts 2.30pm Award ceremony and photos More details to follow in the coming weeks. #NorthEastEnglandJoiners #NorthEastEnglandtrades

North East joiners... Have you entered the Golden Hammer Awards - a chance to showcase your skills and win £5000! On 30 May in collaboration with @truenorthconstructionltd and @hartlepoolfe we are providing a platform for joiners to showcase their skills and craftsmanship. The event will comprise a first and second fix joinery challenge, which will be revealed on the day. Prizes will also be awarded to second and third place. Contact [email protected] to enter or to find out more! @whiteknightmaintenanceltd @carney_consultancy #NorthEastEnglandJoiners #NorthEastEnglandtrades

Thanks to all who attended our Building Your Future event @northumberlandcoll The day provided an excellent opportunity to connect North East construction SMEs with final year trade students. The students were able to speak to employers and learn more about the transition into the workplace. @carney_consultancy @truenorthconstructionltd @conexcellence #bridgingtheskillsgap #NorthEastEnglandConstruction

Judges announced for Golden Hammer Awards 2026 👏 Taking place @hartlepoolfe on 30 May 2026, the judging panel will include Steven Henderson, construction director @truenorthconstructionltd , Les Wharton, contracts manager at Able Construction and two experienced carpentry and joinery specialists, Graeme Fallowfield and Graeme Southward from Hartlepool College. Thanks to national publication, Build News UK for highlighting: /golden-hammer-awards-launches-to-find-north-easts-top-joiner/ To enter the competition, contact Angela @carney_consultancy £5,000 awarded to first place! #NorthEastEnglandjoinerychallenge #JoinersNorthEastEngland #NorthEastEnglandtopjoiner

✨Our member spotlight is on.... @carney_consultancy 💫 We catch up with Angela Carney, managing director, to discuss her proudest business achievement, the skills gap, her position as president of the NCBF and the many wonderful opportunities a career in construction can offer. 👷‍♀️ 👷‍♂️ "Being a member of the NCBF provides networking with industry leaders, profile-raising for our services and collaboration on training/apprenticeships to future-proof the sector. It supports our growth by fostering partnerships, advocating for members and tackling issues like skills shortages." Find out more ⏩/post/we-chat-to-angela-carney-as-we-shine-the-spotlight-on-carney-consultancy #memberprofile #NorthEastEnglandconstruction #peopledevelopment #bridgingtheskilsgap

£5,000 awarded to the region's top joiner! This is a call to action to North East joiners. We are providing a platform for individuals to showcase their best work! Hosted by @hartlepoolfe on 30 May, the Golden Hammer Awards are designed to showcase excellence and reward achievement for our hugely talented joiners. To enter contact [email protected] @truenorthconstructionltd @carney_consultancy @conexcellence #NorthEastEnglandJoiners #NorthEastEnglandtrades

We are moving forward with a wave of initiatives set to tackle the critical skills issues facing the construction sector. The NCBF, alongside @truenorthconstructionltd and @hartlepoolfe is putting the trades firmly in the spotlight with the Golden Hammer Awards which celebrate the skills and expertise of the region’s joiners. Taking place on 30 May, the competition will comprise of a first and second fix joinery challenge. There will be one overall winner who will receive £5,000 with prizes presented to second and third place. Other initiatives include collaborating with Constructing Excellence North East to launch its annual Built Environment Wonder Challenge, engaging Year 8 pupils to act as mini construction companies, designing sustainable, eco-friendly developments to solve real-world problems. Find out more: /news/ncbf-to-ramp-up-initiatives-based-on-the-critical-skills-agenda #skillsgap #northeastenglandconstruction #northeasttrades

Our Building Your Future Campaign returns for 2026 It is a key initiative designed to directly address the skills shortage within the construction sector. 🏗️ When: March 31st 🏗️ Where: @northumberlandcoll - Ashington Campus 🏗️ Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm The collaboration with Northumberland College will include, networking, presentations from the NCBF and a tour of the faculty of construction. Each event brings together employers looking to hire skilled workers with final-year students studying a range of essential trades, including bricklaying, plumbing and carpentry. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ef_WYc68 #tradeapprentices #NorthumberlandCollege #northeastenglandconstruction

Northern Counties Builders Federation in collaboration with the faculty of construction @northumberlandcoll is to host the latest 'Building Your Future' event. The Building Your Future campaign is a key initiative designed to directly address the skills shortage within the construction sector. Date: 31 March Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Location: @northumberlandcoll To attend please contact: [email protected] #skillsgap #buildingyourfutureinconstruction #workforceofthefuture #northeasttrades Now

We are pleased to continue our support to the North East committee of the The Lighthouse Charity. Founded in 1956 in Whitley Bay, this year marks the 70th anniversary of the charity, which provides 24/7 holistic support to the UK and Ireland construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Both the NCBF and Lighthouse Charity have strong synergies as they operate across the construction sector and president of the NCBF, Angela Carney, also sits on the North East committee of the charity. /ncbf-reaffirms-support-for-lighthouse-charity-in-north-east/