HMH Civils Ltd scheme in Scotswood , Newcastle . In addition to these organisations , we work for various other major house builders .
In 2017 , HMH teamed up with Retain on The Rise housing development in Scotswood , Newcastle , to deliver nine-metre-high retaining walls with a combined length of more than a kilometre . The structures will create a series of terraces along the Tyneside Valley for the construction of new homes and are the largest in the North of England . “ Geogrid system designs have been steadily improving over the years , which means we ’ re able to build them higher and higher ,” Gerard explains . “ The Scotswood regeneration has been hugely successful . It was previously a rundown housing estate , which has been transformed into a highly desirable area , with almost 85 per cent of the homes going to private market sales and the remaining 15 per cent to social housing providers .” autism charity in Durham , as Gerard says : “ When you see how these foundations support those in need , it ’ s worth every bit of effort that we can afford to spare . “ Additionally , we strive to support and retain our valuable staff , as they are responsible for our continued success ,” he concludes . “ We promote personal growth through training and in-house promotion . It ’ s not just about financial renumeration , people want to achieve greater things for themselves and enjoy a better work life balance . We are also developing the youngsters though our apprenticeship schemes . We can not only enrich them professionally but also help develop them into the next generation of civil engineering professionals for the future .” ■
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Community culture
Regarding internal working relationships , Gerard cites the experience he gained on his journey from joiner to construction director as invaluable . “ Once you go into your own business , you can handpick the best features of the other management structures you have worked under to create the ultimate company culture . With HMH we strike the perfect balance between a family-owned mentality and corporate professionalism . We don ’ t interview on ability alone ; one of our main focuses is whether an individual will fit into our culture and become a valuable team player .
HMH is as passionate about its wider community as it is its corporate culture . Indeed , Gerard raised £ 5000 for The Red Sky Foundation by taking part in a CEO sleep-out in the Stadium of Light in 2022 . In addition to this , HMH successfully fundraised £ 12,000 for Cheesy Waffles , an ccemagazine . com 77