FINALISTS FOR HERITAGE AT THIS YEAR’S RICS AWARDS!
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 [...]
DISCOVERY MUSEUM // NEWCASTLE
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 [...]
WE ARE HIRING – Year Out (Part 1) and Part 2 Vacancies
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 [...]
HL CEMENTS ITS EXPANSION INTO CUSTODIAL FACILITIES
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 [...]
HAPPY RETIREMENT, DAVE MCKEAG!
This week, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Dave McKeag, one of our Senior Architectural Technicians, as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement from the industry. Dave’s journey with us began [...]
Howarth Litchfield March 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading the snapshot of some of our current projects and if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of our services [...]
Heritage work solidifies masonry company’s book
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 [...]
Sunderland school opens £1.6m Lighthouse restaurant facility for whole community to enjoy
“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 [...]
Roof revamp for Newcastle museum
“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, [...]


