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Plans for a new 152-bedroom four-star hotel overlooking a cricket ground have been recommended for approval. Durham Cricket is seeking to build the six-storey hotel at its Riverside ground in [...]

Howarth Litchfield is delighted that Sugar Hill Primary School has been nominated under the ‘Delivering Value’ category at the Constructing Excellence North East Awards 2026. All thanks to the [...]

eterinary referral business lands multimillion-pound boost to support expansion and create jobs. A North East-based veterinary referral business has secured a multimillion-pound loan, enabling it [...]

We are pleased with the progress at our Bridge Referrals project. The practice has expanded into the neighbouring space at Boldon and is currently developing internal areas to provide additional [...]

HL is pleased to share that the internal renovation work at St Chad’s College, Durham University, has been completed, with external works planned for completion over the summer. This [...]

Howarth Litchfield is pleased to announce that two of our projects have been shortlisted for the 2026 RICS Awards in the Heritage category. For the North East region, our project is the [...]

Wonderful to see the progress being made today at the Discovery Museum, with inspections of the building’s copper details and roof slate. They picked the perfect day. It may not have been [...]

Would you like to be part of a growing team, working in multiple exciting sectors? We are seeking year out and Part 2 students to join us in our studio at Belmont Business Park in Durham. If you [...]

This is becoming an important area for growth for HL as it cements its reputation in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) sector by securing multiple projects with leading construction group, Galliford [...]

A brickwork contractor has built its portfolio with a heritage project. Classic Masonry has restored stone façades at Cosin’s Almshouses and the Pemberton Building at Durham’s Palace Green. The [...]

“A Sunderland school is celebrating the opening of its brand new £1.6million ‘Lighthouse’ restaurant space.” “And to celebrate the opening, Christ’s College in Pennywell has [...]

“A restoration project is underway at a historic Newcastle cultural landmark after securing more than £3 million in Government-backed funding. Work has begun on the roof of Blandford House, [...]

Howarth Litchfield offers competitive pay, flexible working, and professional growth opportunities. Howarth Litchfield welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. [...]

Howarth Litchfield offers competitive pay, flexible working, and professional growth opportunities. Howarth Litchfield welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Last Friday the Howarth Litchfield team enjoyed a festive meal and quiz to celebrate the end of another exceptional year. We would like to thank The Old Shire Hall Durham, for [...]

The refurbishments at Redcar Central Station are on the right track, final snagging and cleaning are steaming ahead, and the signals are all green for a smooth 8th of December handover. The final [...]

Moving towards the finishing line, here are some updated images of Redcar Station. Looking forward to seeing the final results! Thank you to the team for all their hard work!

Our first pumpkin painting competition and lunch party. We think it went off with a bang, but couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was always watching. Thanks to all our staff for taking [...]

A fantastic opening event was held yesterday evening, October 22nd, to sneak a peek and showcase the reimagined Fellows’ Garden, now transformed into an outdoor performance space with a [...]

Another great project moving forward towards the finish line, with the Main Entrance porch starting to take shape. Curtain walling infill is beginning to go in, and glazing elements should be [...]

CHRIST’S COLLEGE REFECTORY – DINING EXTENSION NEARING COMPLETION Significant progress is being made at Christ’s College, Sunderland, as the new Dining Extension approaches completion [...]

We are delighted that St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School’s £2.6million redevelopment project has been completed. Working collaboratively with St Cuthbert’s, the consulting team, Thornton-Firkin [...]

JUMPER DAY & CHRISTMAS BAKE OFF Merry Christmas from HL! This week, we kicked off our festive celebrations with our very first Christmas Bake Off, which we combined with Christmas Jumper Day [...]

Steady progress is being made at Redcar and Cleveland Council’s renovation project at their Grade II-listed Redcar Central Station building. Great contrast of Victorian against modern day.

HL have recently invested in a drone to assist our Building Surveyors in carrying out roof and high-level inspections as part of their building condition surveys. Thanks to Training Instructor [...]

Redcar and Cleveland Council’s renovation of their grade II-listed Redcar Central Station building continues. HL’s Neil Turner and Mark Short were on site with Timothy Brown the [...]

“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace” This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the [...]

Demolition works ongoing at the Redcar Station Project for Redcar and Cleveland Council. HL are working with Identity Consult, Billinghurst George & Partners, Sine Consulting and Robertsons. [...]

Sunderland Magistrates has recently been completed by Galliford Try, we were involved as both Building Surveyors and Architects on this significant refurbishment project. The works involved [...]

Tilbury Douglas are now on site on the new Sugar Hill Primary School project in Newton Aycliffe.  Construction is in the early stages with groundworks and drainage works ongoing ahead of pouring [...]

We were delighted to attend the 2024 RIBA North East Awards at Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema. We were even more delighted that our team Flanagan Lawrence, Howarth Litchfield, Brims Construction [...]

We are delighted to learn that The Fire Station, Sunderland has been shortlisted for the RIBA North East Awards 2024. Well done to everyone who worked on this project and good luck! Flanagan [...]

We are delighted to learn that The Fire Station, Sunderland has been shortlisted for the RIBA North East Awards 2024. Well done to everyone who worked on this project and good luck! Flanagan [...]

Another great project completed at New College Durham, by HL and the team which delivered their new fantastic boardroom space.

Howarth Litchfield have recently completed three school refurbishment projects for their long standing client, United Learning within the time restrictions of the summer holiday period and a [...]

Following the completion of The Terry Frost Building in Leeds, Alumno and GMI have kindly shared their completion and time-lapse videos with us. Videos feature David Campbell (Alumno MD), Stephen [...]

Today is World Mental Health Day and this years theme is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”. Today is a day to talk openly about mental health issues and the importance of [...]

New College Durham students move into new multi-million-pound learning space. Work on a two-storey collaborative and integrated learning space at New College Durham is now complete. Named T.H.E. [...]

Absolutely delighted with our design for The Terry Frost Building for 411 students. Another creative regeneration project for Alumno. Inspired by the artisan heritage and clay industry in the [...]

A purpose-built student accommodation in Whitelock Street, Leeds, which pays tribute to a celebrated abstract artist, has reached the topping out stage and is on schedule for an Autumn [...]

Great progress being made on site at the Leeds project.

The Fire Station (MACQ) starts off 2023 with another fantastic win at the 2023 Civic Trust Awards National & International The venue located in the heart of Sunderland City’s quarter [...]

Redcar and Cleveland Council have now approved plans to restore, grade II listed, Redcar Central Station in an ambitious £5.9m redevelopment project. The station’s transformation, both [...]

Fantastic news that The Fire Station has won another award, this time for Best Museum or Cultural Venue at the 2022 North East Culture Awards. The venue located in the heart of Sunderland [...]

Plans to restore and redevelop Redcar Central Station in a £5.9m project have been submitted, following a period of consultation. Redcar and Cleveland Council revealed plans to upgrade the grade [...]

Redcar Central Station is set to be restored in a “significant” £5.9m project. Conservation works will transform the building into a more welcoming gateway to the town, allowing it to [...]

HL is delighted to have been informed that The Fire Station, Sunderland (MACQ) was the winner of the Insider North East Property Public-Private Collaboration Award 2022. Congratulations to The [...]

Latest progress shots from Parsons Depot with ESH Construction for Sunderland City Council. Due for completion later in 2022.

Further visual updates on the progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre.

The new Parsons Depot for Sunderland City Council is starting to take shape with the steel frame almost complete and awaiting its cladding. The building and its intended use are now even more [...]

Further visual updates on the external and internal progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre.

Good progress is being made at All Saints Academy in Stockton.

Howarth Litchfield are delighted to have assisted Citrus Group, working in close collaboration with Lichfield’s Planning Consultants, on achieving Planning Permission for their Albion House [...]

Further visual updates on the external and internal progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre.

Durham architecture firm Howarth Litchfield is taking on new recruits after a buoyant start to 2021. The company has taken on nine new staff and is seeking to fill an additional three roles. [...]

HL is currently working with Stockton Borough Council at their All Saints Academy in Stockton. Good progress is being made on the schools extension.

HL were invited to run a workshop with Investing in Children, and Full Circle who are an organisation providing therapy and counselling services to young people aged 4-18 in care within the [...]

Good progress on-site at the Sunderland MACQ as we continue working with BRIMS on their Design and Build project.  The steel frame is now complete and the decking is being completed swiftly, [...]

A transport depot in County Durham is set to benefit from an innovative £8.3 million low-carbon retrofit, including a solar farm that will generate green energy for the local council’s fleet of [...]

(L to R) Dave Pickersgill with Tom Bray and Chris Jones of Durham County Council A team of consultants led by the Durham-based architecture firm Howarth Litchfield is delivering an £8.3m low [...]

Further visual updates on the external and internal progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre.

Further visual updates on the progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre with internal works progressing nicely.

Jonathan Yates and Neil Turner were once again invited to Wednesday’s RIBA’s Future Architects Workshop to share their interview and portfolio sketching knowledge, tips and skills [...]

HL is pleased to report that their mezzanine floor project at Derwentside College has been successfully completed. The new construction skills space was officially opened on Friday, 26th March [...]

HL are delighted to announce that planning at Durham County Council’s Morrisons Busty Depot has been granted. This prestigious project will see Durham County Council respond to the climate [...]

Jonathan Yates and Neil Turner were hosted by RIBA in their online studio for the Future Architects: Sketching Workshop on 24th February 2021. If you were unable to join them on the day you can [...]

Please find below a web-link to an article provided by Sunderland Echo on the progress being made at the Music, Arts and Cultural Quarter Theatre in Sunderland. [...]

Mezzanine floor works continue to make good progress at Derwentside College.  From paper to reality.

We are pleased to announce that our Carmel College extension and refurbishment project has now started on site – Monday, 15th February 2021. This work involves linking an existing Sports [...]

Mezzanine floor works at Derwentside College nearing completion having doubled the internal construction skills area. The proposal includes a new joinery space/machinery/storage along with 9 [...]

Further visual updates on the progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre. Windows are starting to go in.

HL are delighted to announce that Alumno’s student development on Whitelock Street, Leeds has been granted planning permission by Leeds City Council. The new 11,955 square metre project will not [...]

Further visual updates on the progress being made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre. You can really get a feel for the theatre space that will be available for future performances.

Progress continues at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre with BRIMS on their Design and Build project, alongside Sine and JC Consulting. Internal and external brick and block work is now taking shape.

HL are delighted to announce that Alumno’s student development on Whitelock Street, Leeds has been granted planning permission by Leeds City Council. The new 11,955 square metre project will not [...]

Rapid progress has been made at the Sunderland MAC Q Theatre as our work continues with BRIMS on their Design and Build project, alongside Sine and JC Consulting. You can now get a sense of the [...]

Howarth Litchfield are pleased to announce that planning permission has now been submitted by Alumno to Leeds Council for the construction of a mixed-use six and seven storey building on [...]

Good progress on-site at the Sunderland MACQ as we continue working with BRIMS on their Design and Build project.  The steel frame is now complete and the decking is being completed swiftly, [...]