Builder goes to top of the class

Back to school will not be so nerve-wracking for some youngsters in Crowland because they got to play in their new facilities during the summer holidays. An open day coincided with a community outdoor youth activity day at Crowland South View Primary in Postland Road – the former site of University Academy Holbeach The school … Read more

Affordable housing on site of former Boston food depot

One of Boston’s derelict industrial areas will soon be transformed into affordable housing for more than 40 families in a £5 million development by D. Brown (Building Contractors). Work has just started to redevelop the Blue Street site of the former Pilgrim Foods depot. And it will soon provide new homes for 41 families, including … Read more

New homes in Cowbit

New recently completed two-bedroom properties in Cowbit, built by D. Brown (Building Contractors) will soon be rented to tenants of South Holland District Council. Christine Lawton, the council’s portfolio holder for housing, says: “This is one of several sites that have been transformed into housing over the last eight years. “We have been aiming to … Read more

Team complete gruelling charity walk

Charity Run

Four plucky employees of D. Brown (Building Contractors) have raised £1,603 for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice and £1,650 for Foundation Scotland after completing The Caledonian Challenge – ‘The Walk of Your Life’. Liz Williamson (accounts), Kurt Mason (financial director), George Brown (quantity surveyor) and colleague Owen Harcombe completed the 54 mile trek in 24 hours. … Read more

Students try their hand at brick laying

Students at St George’s Academy in Ruskington were given a brick laying demonstration by building firm D. Brown (Building Contractors). Participating students were able to try out different styles and techniques of brick laying during the day. The company also offered all students who took part the chance to enter a competition to win a … Read more