At Ethical Partnership, we pride ourselves in helping to make the ideas of our clients and the designs of our partners become a reality. We are delighted that the wonderful culture of Newcastle and Gateshead is to be celebrated in the Great Exhibition of the North.
This week’s Midweek Mention…
Life is exciting when you get to work with excellent professionals who share your values! One such key relationship is with the team at Sadler Brown Architects…
Wow… what a lot of work for one small business!
WE’VE WORKED ON SCHEMES AS VARIED AS:
Refurbishment and conversion of listed buildings – Section 247 Agreement – Compulsory Purchase Order for a railway station redevelopment – Fee proposals for services in relation to building “Grand Designs” houses – Face-to-face meetings with clients to review project progress – Meetings with a local council regarding an ongoing major project – Researching and writing a sustainability statement
TIME FOR A WELL-DESERVED WEEKEND, WE THINK.
Enjoy yours, and see you next week!
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