In a noteworthy project that seamlessly blends heritage preservation with modern construction excellence, MGM Construction took on the task of performing external remedial works on the iconic Sutherland Building at Northumbria University, a nineteenth-century, grade II listed building, in the centre of Newcastle. Preserving History, Building the Future The Sutherland Building, a cornerstone of Northumbria University’s campus, is not just an educational facility but a piece of architectural history. Originally constructed as the University of Durham Medical School, this remarkable structure was ..read more

The Grenfell tragedy continues to impact how organisations are addressing fire safety. Proactive companies are taking significant steps to analyse and improve fire safety in the buildings that they own and manage. In larger properties, fire doors play an integral role in preventing flames from spreading, buying vital time for people to escape. BM TRADA programme If you are looking for a fire door installer in the North-East, make sure that you find a fire door company who has the highest level of certification. BM TRADA is a UKAS-accredited certification body which provides independent, third ..read more

What is it like working for a fast-growing North East building contractor? Gillian Drummond, Office Manager at MGM Construction, shares her experiences. Gillian Drummond will mark three years at MGM Construction in July 2023, but she has been in the industry since the year 2000. “It is still a very male dominated industry and you could say it is not for the faint hearted but I absolutely love it. I started with a nice little part time job and it just sucked me in. Times are changing and that’s great to see as well – for example, we now have a female site supervisor in our business and you see ..read more

Meet the Team It’s an old saying but still rings true today: people buy from people. In the construction industry, businesses with a reputation for sharp practices do not tend to last long, while those with integrity stand the test of time. Clients are often relying on construction contractors for safety-critical work that needs to be delivered on time and on budget. In short, they need reliability and in a construction company that stems from the leadership team. MGM’s management team has a wealth of complementary experience which gives clients confidence that it is a North East construction ..read more

MGM Construction will help turn a long-held dream into a reality when they break ground on an exciting community project in January. Beamish Football Centre in Stanley, County Durham, is operating in old facilities and is full to capacity. The not-for-profit company behind the Centre has raised significant funds to transform the site, bringing even more benefits to the coalfield community. Stanley Events took the PE block at the disused Stanley School of Technology and turned it into a community asset, combining football with training programmes to help adults find work. In this way the compan ..read more

Any business is only as good as its workforce, which is why MGM Construction continues to invest in the next generation of talent. As the company strengthens its presence in key markets such as new build and healthcare, we are also expanding the team. We talk to two employees who are earning while they’re learning to find out their thoughts on joining the construction industry. 1. Patrick Cooper, trainee quantity surveyor Patrick has been at MGM for two years, meaning he is now halfway through his chartered surveyor degree apprenticeship course in quantity surveying. “I was at university full ..read more

Refurbishment and construction work in care homes requires extra consideration of patients and service users. This is even more important when working for mental health service providers, as patients have additional sensitivities and needs. MGM Construction is a healthcare construction specialist. One of our most challenging contracts recently was refurbishing three care homes in Gateshead, run by Mental Health Concern, which provides specialist services on behalf of the NHS. The key question in these sensitive environments is: can you carry out construction work effectively and efficiently wi ..read more

Healthcare construction remains buoyant at a time when construction is facing supply chain and labour challenges. It is therefore more important than ever to find a trusted healthcare construction contractor who can deliver projects on time and on budget. According to the Glenigan Construction Review 2022, the sector entered 2023 with a strong pipeline of projects. In the three months to the end of November last year, detailed planning approvals totalled more than £1.8 billion, an increase of 85 per cent on the previous year. Major project approvals totalled almost £1 billion. On top of this ..read more

With the devastating impacts of mould currently high on the media agenda, property owners are redoubling their efforts to monitor and tackle damp and mould. Ross McQueen, senior surveyor at MGM Construction, explains how we can help. The cost-of-living crisis has left many vulnerable people unable to properly heat and ventilate their homes, leading to increasing issues with condensation. This was hammered home by the recent tragedy of Awaab Ishak – the toddler whose death was attributed to mould in his family flat. However, owners of large property portfolios have moved fast to boost their ef ..read more