# MGM Construction > MGM Construction is a leading specialist property refurbishment and construction company based in Gateshead, North East England. Founded in 1986, they undertake a wide range of contracts for local authorities, heritage organisations and private customers — from small private dwellings to large commercial and public buildings, including many historic listed buildings. Part of the Northern Bear PLC group of companies. - Company: MGM Construction Ltd (formerly MGM Preservation Ltd, incorporated 1992) - Phone: 0191 482 2100 - Email: info@mgm.ltd.uk - Website: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/ - Address: 333 Dukesway Ct, Gateshead NE11 0BH - Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-specialist-construction-services/ - Parent Company: Northern Bear PLC - Founded: 1986 (incorporated 1992, joined Northern Bear PLC in February 2007) - Workforce: ~60 employees including 3 Directors, 20 office-based personnel, 40 on-site operatives - Annual Report: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NB-plc-Group-accounts-31-March-2024.pdf ## About MGM was founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1992, originally as MGM Preservation Ltd. It shortened its name to MGM Ltd in 1999 to reflect its developing expertise in a wider range of specialist construction services. In February 2007, MGM Ltd became part of the Northern Bear PLC group of companies. MGM has successfully worked on projects of all sizes — from small private dwellings to large commercial and public properties, many of which have been historic listed buildings. Their skills embrace refurbishment, fit out, and new build constructions. Their philosophy: effective construction begins with relationships. All projects are overseen by a contracts manager or director, providing senior-level input from day one with the authority to make quick decisions to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality. Their aim: to be part of your team, working with clients rather than for them. - About Page: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/about-us/ ## Team - Phil Burridge - Managing Director - Jack Hall - Senior Quantity Surveyor - Ross McQueen - Senior Surveyor - Ian Avis - Operations Director - Ryan Gardiner - Director - Brian Ellison - Contracts Manager (Heritage Specialist) - Gary Singleton - Contracts Manager - Chris Evans - Commercial Manager - Gillian Drummond - Office Manager - Craig Jenkins - MCIOB Qualified (Chartered Institute of Building) ## Notable Clients - English Heritage - NHS - Newcastle City Council - National Trust - Northumbria University - CBRE - NEUPC (North East Universities Purchasing Consortium) - Northumbria Healthcare Trust (NHFM) - NTW Solutions (Northgate Hospital, Morpeth - contract value over 3 million GBP) - Gentoo Group - Pioneering Care Partnership - Auckland Project - Northern Hideaways - Rowen Group - Sunderland City Council - Moorsley Community Trust - Beamish Football Centre ## Media Coverage As featured in: BBC News, ITV News, BDaily, Business Live, Chronicle Live, Sunderland Echo, Portfolio North ## Key Pages - Home: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/ - About Us: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/about-us/ - Our Services: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/our-services/ - News: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/news/ - Accreditations: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/accreditations/ - Case Studies: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/case-studies/ - Contact: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/contact-us/ - Privacy Policy: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/privacy-policy/ - Quality Policy: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MGM-SAP-22-Quality-Policy.pdf - Modern Slavery Statement: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MGM-P-02-26-V1-Modern-Slavery-Statement-2026.pdf ## Services ### Education Construction and refurbishment services for educational buildings and institutions. - URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/services/education/ ### Healthcare Specialist construction services for healthcare facilities including hospitals, care homes, and medical centres. Experience with NHS and NTW Solutions projects. - URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/services/healthcare/ ### Heritage Expert restoration and refurbishment of historic and listed buildings. Specialist stonemasonry, conservation and heritage preservation work. - URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/services/heritage/ ### Preservation Specialist preservation services including damp, mould, structural stabilisation and building conservation. - URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/services/preservation/ ### Frameworks Procurement and delivery of works through established frameworks, including the NEUPC Major Conservation Works and Maintenance Services Framework. - URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/services/frameworks/ ### New Build New build construction projects across all sectors. - URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/services/new-build/ ## Notable Projects - Wilderness WC for The Auckland Project: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/wilderness-wc/ - Bensham Grove Community Centre, Gateshead: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/bensham-grove-community-centre/ - Dunston Staithes, Gateshead: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/dunston-staithes/ - Saltwell Park Boundary Pillar, Gateshead: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/saltwell-park-boundary-pillar/ - Moorsley, Hetton-Le-Hole: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/moorsley/ - Auckland Castle: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/auckland-castle/ - Northumbria Healthcare Trust: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/northumbria-healthcare-trust/ - Rowen Homes: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/projects/rowen-homes/ ## News and Blog Posts ### Page 1 - Brian Ellison Strengthens MGM Construction's Heritage Expertise (26 March 2026) Brian Ellison joins as Contracts Manager, adding specialist heritage expertise as MGM expands its capabilities across complex and specialist projects. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/brian-ellison-strengthens-mgm-constructions-heritage-expertise/ - Welcoming Contracts Manager Gary Singleton to MGM Construction (23 March 2026) Introduction of Gary Singleton as the latest Contracts Manager joining the MGM Construction team. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/welcoming-contracts-manager-gary-singleton-to-mgm-construction/ - Beyond the Deadline: Why Quality Expertise is the Only Way to Meet Awaab's Law (11 November 2025) Discusses the impact of Awaab's Law — one of the most significant shifts in social housing regulation — and why specialist expertise is essential for compliance. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/beyond-the-deadline-why-quality-expertise-is-the-only-way-to-meet-awaabs-law/ - Celebrating Excellence: Craig Jenkins Achieves MCIOB Status at MGM Construction (22 October 2025) Celebrates Craig Jenkins becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB), a significant professional milestone. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/celebrating-excellence-craig-jenkins-achieves-mciob-status-at-mgm-construction/ - MGM Construction Secures Place on NEUPC Framework (30 September 2025) MGM officially secures a place on the NEUPC Major Conservation Works and Maintenance Services Framework, opening new opportunities in heritage and conservation. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-construction-secures-place-on-neupc-framework/ - Building Sustainable Homes from Forgotten Spaces: MGM Construction Partners with HUSK (9 September 2025) MGM partners with HUSK to deliver high-quality, affordable, and sustainable housing using overlooked land and forgotten spaces across the UK. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/building-sustainable-homes-from-forgotten-spaces-mgm-construction-partners-with-husk/ - Cemetery Wall Scheme - Newcastle City Council (16 August 2025) MGM Construction was awarded a Cemetery Wall Scheme by Newcastle City Council valued at over 1 million GBP. An ongoing conservation project spanning multiple cemetery sites. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/cemetery-wall-scheme-newcastle-city-council/ - The Craft of Conservation: Property Repairs in Newcastle's Cemeteries (14 August 2025) Explores the specialist conservation work required to repair and maintain the UK's historic cemeteries, including Grade II-listed monuments and boundary walls. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/the-craft-of-conservation-property-repairs-in-newcastles-cemeteries/ - MGM Construction Helps Safeguard 11th-Century Church Landmark (16 July 2025) MGM undertook restoration work on the Grade I listed Church of St Michael's and All Angels in Newburn-on-Tyne, with roots tracing back to the 11th century. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-construction-helps-safeguard-11th-century-church-landmark/ - Supporting Local, On and Off the Course: MGM Construction Joins Northern Bear's 10th Annual Charity Golf Day (19 June 2025) MGM Construction joined fellow Northern Bear group companies for the 10th annual Northern Bear PLC Charity Golf Day on 29th May 2025. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/supporting-local-on-and-off-the-course-mgm-construction-joins-northern-bears-10th-annual-charity-golf-day/ ### Page 2 - MGM Construction Shortlisted for 2025 Constructing Excellence North East Awards (27 May 2025) MGM shortlisted for the 2025 Constructing Excellence North East Awards for exceptional work on the Beamish Football Centre project. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-construction-shortlisted-for-2025-constructing-excellence-north-east-awards/ - Listed Building Construction North East: MGM Revives Auckland Castle Garden (15 April 2025) MGM completes an ambitious transformation and restoration of the historic Auckland Castle Garden in County Durham. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/listed-building-construction-north-east-mgm-revives-auckland-castle-garden/ - MGM Construction Enhances Key Depots for Gentoo Group in Sunderland (28 March 2025) Major refurbishment of two essential depots at Glover and Hetton Lyons Industrial Estates in Sunderland, completed in partnership with Gentoo Group. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-construction-enhances-key-depots-for-gentoo-group-in-sunderland/ - Masters of Stone: MGM Construction's Skill in Masonry and Stabilisation (21 February 2025) Showcases MGM's craftsmanship and engineering expertise in traditional stone masonry and structural stabilisation to preserve historic buildings. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/masters-of-stone-mgm-constructions-skill-in-masonry-and-stabilisation/ - Restoring an Icon: MGM Construction's Vital Role in Reviving Dunston Staiths (30 January 2025) MGM's work on Dunston Staiths in Gateshead, the largest timber structure in Europe, built in 1893 to load coal onto ships. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/restoring-an-icon-mgm-constructions-vital-role-in-reviving-dunston-staiths/ - Preserving History: MGM Construction's Stonemasonry and Restoration Work on North East Churches (4 December 2024) MGM's detailed restoration work preserving the historical and architectural significance of North East churches. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/preserving-history-st-michaels-church/ - Overcoming Heritage Challenges and Protecting History: MGM Construction's Wall Head Works at Hylton Castle (23 September 2024) MGM appointed by Sunderland City Council to carry out vital repair work at the historic Hylton Castle. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-constructions-wall-head-works-at-hylton-castle/ - How MGM Construction Transformed Ouseburn's Iconic 'Graffiti Wall' Building (12 September 2024) How MGM overcame complex logistical challenges to transform Ouseburn's iconic Graffiti Wall building into commercial units. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/overcoming-challenges-and-navigating-complex-logisitics-how-mgm-construction-transformed-ouseburns-iconic-graffiti-wall-building/ - Renovating Northern Hideaways: A Collaboration in Style and Luxury (9 September 2024) MGM's collaboration with Northern Hideaways on luxury holiday accommodation renovation in the Northumberland countryside and coastline. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/renovating-northern-hideaways-a-collaboration-in-style-and-luxury/ - Meet Ian Avis: The Operations Director at MGM Construction (15 July 2024) Introduction of Ian Avis as the new Operations Director at MGM Construction. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/meet-ian-avis-the-operations-director-at-mgm-construction/ ### Page 3 - MGM Construction's Vital Role in Revitalising the Hydrotherapy Pool at Pioneering Care Partnership (18 June 2024) MGM leads the redevelopment of the hydrotherapy pool at the Pioneering Care Partnership in Newton Aycliffe. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-constructions-vital-role-in-revitalising-the-hydrotherapy-pool-at-pioneering-care-partnership/ - MGM Construction Unveils New Community Hub in Hetton-le-Hole (21 May 2024) Transformation of the Moorsley Hut into a modern community centre, driven by years of local campaigning and fundraising by Moorsley Community Trust. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-construction-unveils-new-community-hub-in-hetton-le-hole/ - MGM Construction's Dedication to Preserving Heritage at Northumbria University's Sutherland Building (17 April 2024) External remedial works on the iconic 19th-century, Grade II-listed Sutherland Building at Northumbria University. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-constructions-dedication-to-preserving-heritage-at-northumbria-universitys-sutherland-building/ - A Happy New Year for Beamish Football Centre (23 November 2023) MGM breaks ground on a new community football centre project for Beamish Football Centre in Stanley, County Durham. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/a-happy-new-year-for-beamish-football-centre/ - The Young Ones (2 August 2023) MGM's continued investment in the next generation of talent as the company strengthens its presence in new build and other key markets. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/the-young-ones/ - Taking Extra Care (28 July 2023) How MGM applies extra care and consideration when undertaking refurbishment in care homes, especially for mental health service providers. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/taking-extra-care/ - Joy as Work Begins on New Community Centre (26 July 2023) Community spirit and determination drive the start of construction on the new Moorsley community centre near Hetton Le Hole. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/joy-as-work-begins-on-new-community-centre/ - Life in the Fast Lane (6 July 2023) Office Manager Gillian Drummond shares her experience of working at a fast-growing North East building contractor. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/working-for-a-fast-growing-north-east-building-contractor/ - Quality and Quantity (5 July 2023) Senior Quantity Surveyor Jack Hall explains how MGM Construction has supported his personal and professional development. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/quality-and-quantity/ - Finding the Right Healthcare Construction Partner (1 March 2023) Guidance on selecting a trusted healthcare construction contractor amid supply chain and labour challenges in the sector. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/finding-the-right-healthcare-construction-partner/ ### Page 4 - Meet the Team (23 February 2023) An introduction to the people behind MGM Construction, exploring why people buy from people in the construction industry. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/meet-the-team/ - Prevention Is Better Than the Cure (8 December 2022) Senior Surveyor Ross McQueen explains how MGM helps property owners monitor and tackle damp and mould before it becomes a serious problem. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/prevention-is-better-than-the-cure/ - Full Confidence in Fire Doors (22 November 2022) Discusses the importance of fire door compliance following the Grenfell tragedy, and how organisations are improving fire safety in their buildings. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/full-confidence-in-fire-doors/ - MGM Construction's Brand New Website (20 September 2022) Announcement of the launch of MGM's new website, designed and built by Sumo Marketing Group, reflecting the company's growth and ambitions. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-constructions-brand-new-website/ - MGM Awarded an Additional 1.7M of Works With NTW Solutions (25 August 2022) MGM awarded a further 1.7 million GBP of works for NTW Solutions, bringing the total contract value to over 3 million GBP at Northgate Hospital, Morpeth. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-awarded-an-additional-1-7m-of-works-with-ntw-solutions/ - Ryan Gardiner Awarded Directorship (25 August 2022) Ryan Gardiner awarded a Directorship after two successful years at MGM, following his work growing the Commercial Refurbishment aspect of the business. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/ryan-gardiner-awarded-directorship/ - MGM Confirm New Appointment (24 August 2022) Announcement of Chris Evans joining as Commercial Manager, bringing extensive experience on schemes up to 20 million GBP in the UK and beyond. URL: https://mgmconstruction.co.uk/mgm-confirm-new-appointment/