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David joined the Company in 2000 as Senior Contracts Manager in the Construction Division as part of a plan to increase turnover, recognising the need to strengthen production management. This was rapidly achieved as the company increased its presence in public sector works and were appointed to a succession of frameworks, while sustaining Houlton’s traditional commercial and industrial base. Major achievements at this time were the delivery of four consecutive Project Management fast-track contracts for the NHS.

February 22nd 2019 saw the annual dinner held in honour of employees with over 25 years service and Houlton pensioners. The event was also attended by Houlton's Executive team. 

Jimmy Jennison, a Contract Manager with our Building & Maintenance Division, has volunteered to spend a night in a cell on the 15th February 2019. The charity lock up is supporting Oscar’s Chance, a charity that are raising money for a 4-year-old boy named Oscar.  Oscar has got 4 limb cerebral palsy which affects all aspects of his life, he has got very tight hamstrings and after having two rounds of Botox injections we have decided to aim for a long term life changing operation. SDR is the operation which will remove all his spasticity & tightness in his legs permanently. Unfortunately this operation isn’t available on the NHS for children as severe as Oscar which is why we need to raise the money to take him to the USA.  

Houlton were invited by Hull Civic Society to talk to their members about two major projects we had recently undertaken. Due to their historical significance Hull Minster and Ferens Art Gallery are of particular interest to the society. 

As 2018 draws to a close, so does the careers of two long serving Houlton employees.

Staff took part in their 3rd annual Christmas jumper fund raiser in aid of Hull and Easy Yorkshire Children's University.

Following the completion of the extended questionnaire, and undergoing a desktop and site assessment we have successfully been awarded Constructionline Platinum level status. This is the highest level of attainment that can be achieved on Constructionline and make us one of a few regional main contractors to be working to platinum level standard.

Trinity Market and Hepworth Arcade are throwing a party on Friday 19 October 2019, as they have been shortlisted in in this year’s prestigious Great British High Street (GBHS) Awards in the Champion High Street category. The category features the best high streets in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. To welcome the judges and celebrate the success of the market and arcade, there will be a live DJ playing music in the Trinity Market food court as well as a magician entertaining shoppers and visitors. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration, said: "Trinity Market and Hepworth Arcade are playing a major role in making this historic part of Hull once again a bustling and thriving part of the city.  They have done brilliantly to be shortlisted for this award. "The regeneration of the Old Town has been phenomenal, with the incredibly successful Old Town Grant Scheme, which has helped many of the businesses in the market and the arcade, last month being recognised at the APSE Annual Service Awards." Trinity Market’s refurbishment and the grant scheme were made possible in part by a contribution of £3m for the Repurposing the Old Town programme from the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Local Growth Fund. This was secured by the Humber LEP through its Growth Deals with government.