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WOODSmith Construction Group are proud to have partnered with Redcar Racecourse, to bring you three WOODSmith Straight Mile Races, part of The SDDE Smith Group Straight Mile Series.  The Straight Mile Series is a bespoke set of horse races held at Redcar Racecourse. As the name suggests, the series features…

WOODSmith Construction Group have been shortlisted for the Construction and Building Services StartUp award and the North Yorkshire StartUp award at this year’s StartUp Awards. The North East, Yorkshire and Humber StartUp Awards recognises the achievements of individuals who have developed great ideas, spotted an opportunity and taken the risks…

WOODSmith Construction Group are proud sponsors of Redcar Athletic FC.  Friday 10th April was the Redcar Athletic FC’s Relaunch Night, and what a great night it was! As a key stakeholder in the club, Gary Wood, Managing Director of WOODSmith Construction Group, spoke passionately about the investment in the club…

WOODSmith Construction Group have been working in conjunction with Story Contracting Limited at Middlesbrough Train Station, Phase A of the concrete pour is now complete.  The redevelopment project will breathe new life into the station and see two open-plan offices pop up on either side of the central passageway. As…

Happy Birthday WOODSmith! WOODSmith Construction Group celebrated their 2nd on March 2nd! It has been two years of incredible growth; thank you to the entire WOODSmith team for your faultless attitudes, relentless work ethic and determination! The day is also shared with Gary Wood, Managing Director of WOODSmith, as it…

Throughout the highs and lows of each season, it can sometimes be difficult to be a Middlesbrough fan for a full 90 minutes let alone over 90 years! But, Olive, a dedicated Boro fan, achieved just that in her impressive 104 years. Every week the MFC Foundation Memory Box tour…

2022 has been a year for accreditations and accomplishments across the board for WOODSmith Construction Group. Growth has been rapid, but it’s no fluke, it’s a perfectly measured balance of hard work, determination and ambition.  Gary Wood, Managing Director of WOODSmith Construction Group, comments: “We have achieved many things collectively…

Gary Wood and Paul Bass sit down to discuss their mutual successes and their desire to be innovators as directors of their respective companies. One of the biggest steps towards digitalisation within construction is digital data capture and sharing. The industry is stuck in a past era of scraps of paper…

Rail infrastructure and construction faces consistent challenges; balancing demand, capacity and safety as well as an increased focus on sustainability, it is crucial to be at the top of your game. Something that WOODSmith Construction Group always are. Kay Wilson, Operations Planner at WOODSmith, talks us through her committed work…

Bringing years of experience working in companies of all shapes and sizes, company accountant Stephen joined our team in November 2021 to take care of all things finance. Find out what he enjoys about working at WOODSmith, his career history and his favourite project so far… What is your role…