The concept of the circular built environment is slowly gaining momentum within UK construction
At its core, the circular built environment seeks to shift away from the linear material use prevalent in construction today (‘make, use, discard’), eliminating the concept of “waste” by designing buildings and infrastructure that can be dismantled, reused, or repurposed at the end of their lifecycle.
Air Source Heat Pumps and energy bills – the reality
We’ve recently completed one of Britain’s first entirely air source heated new-build developments so we’re well-placed to be able to compare ASHP with gas central heating costs.
Renovation in 2021 – Looking back to move forwards
A renewed focus on renovation is changing our industry and the benefits are plain to see, from environmental and historical wins to cost efficiency
A highly satisfying String Course repair job
Our work restoring historic Mowden Hall, home to Marchbank School in Darlington, demanded a commitment to detail that was as rewarding as it was time-consuming. Some of the building’s decorative terracotta string courses had sustained serious damage over the years, and whilst the individual units are available in a range of standard designs and sizes […]
Helping out with Chester-le-Street’s new Re-F-use cafe
From Facebook: “We were on BBC Look North yesterday! Proper chuffed with this piece on the news.. “Thank you to all who have helped get the cafe to where it is. In particular to: McCarricks Construction, who have given three weeks’ labour free of charge and done some incredible things to help with materials and […]