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G F Tomlinson is a family-run construction firm that has grown to become one of the Midlands most respected and recognised brands in the industry sector.

01/09/2026

We're delighted to share that we've been shortlisted for two awards at the East Midlands Brick Awards 2026.

Shortlisted categories:
⭐ Contractor of the Year
⭐ Responsible Business

We're looking forward to celebrating with the industry and finding out the results.

Congratulations to all the finalists, and best of luck to everyone shortlisted!

20/08/2026

Throwback Thursday ⏪

It has been over a year since the newly refurbished Ravenshead Leisure Centre opened it’s doors to the local community and we are thrilled to see the centre thriving!

Undertaken via the SCAPE Regional Construction framework for Ravenshead Parish Council, works comprised the refurbishment of the centre changing rooms and a new sprung Harlequin floor to the small hall to be used for dance activities. Extensive M&E upgrades, external window and door replacements, internal door replacements, fire protection improvements, plastering, decorating and flooring were also included.

During our recent Client feedback meeting , we received glowing feedback from Amanda Dilks, Clerk to the Council at Ravenshead Parish Council:

“We at the Leisure Centre and Parish Council have been very impressed with the level of professionalism, flexibility and the help and support that has been provided so far during this project, especially from Josh and his team. The help provided has had a big impact on the Leisure Centre and enabled us to stay open when we thought it wasn’t possible.”

Well done to everyone involved in such a fantastic community facility ⭐

Ravenshead Parish Council & Leisure Centre

18/08/2026

Celebrating 20 years of SCAPE 🎉

In 2021, we completed the Theatre Royal Concert Hall façade at the heart of Nottingham’s Cultural quarter. Appointed by Nottingham City Council through the Scape Regional Construction Framework, our team undertook the sensitive refurbishment of the Grade II listed building.

After 40 years, the existing mosaic tiles and substrate forming the external façade had reached the end of their service life, resulting in water ingress, increasing maintenance costs and presenting a potential health and safety risk to the public.

The completed project:
🔹 Restored the façade while respecting its Grade II listed status
🔹 Replaced 1 million+ tiles
🔹 Improved public safety and reduced the risk of water ingress
🔹 Reduced the risk of service delivery disruption
🔹 Delivered £10k+ annual savings against the maintenance budget

Key Performance and Social Value Activity
✅ 100% Client Satisfaction
♻️ 100% Waste Diverted
💷 100% Fair Payments
👷 91% Local Labour within 20 miles
📍 61% Local Spend within 20 miles
🤝 100% SME Spend

“This project, required a sensitive approach. G F Tomlinson worked alongside the Council and Conservation Officer, understanding our concerns and incorporating the constraints we imposed whilst providing sensible solutions to ensure we had budget available to deliver the work. Their knowledge of the local area added great value to the project, not least when working with the NET Team who managed the adjacent tram services. The project was delivered on time and under budget during an unprecedented pandemic that presented challenges in its own right.” Helen Wallace, Senior Project Manager Nottingham City Council

17/08/2026

We’re pleased to share the latest progress on The Priory Shopping Centre in Worksop, being delivered on behalf of Bassetlaw District Council and procured through the Pagabo Medium Framework.

Works are continuing across the site, with several key milestones recently achieved:

🔹Leisure Building
Excavation around the completed piles has now been carried out, with the pile caps and ring beam foundations installed. Concrete works to these foundations are now complete, marking another important milestone for the build.
This week, we’ll be commencing the steel frame for the leisure building, taking the project into the next stage of construction.

🔹Bridge Works
Piles have been installed to both sides of the bridge, with Pile cap and foundation works ongoing, which will be followed by the er****on of the bridge and ramps.

🔹Internal Demolition & Strip Out
Demolition works within the existing building have continued at pace. The staircase in Unit 16 has been demolished and the floor removed, with works now progressing into Units 19, 20A, 20B and 20C.

Once these areas are complete, the team will move on to the strip out and demolition of the toilet block. Following this phase, we’ll progress into the fitting-out stage of the building.

It’s great to see continued progress across the project, which will bring a lasting and positive change for Worksop Town Centre. We look forward to sharing further updates as construction continues.

12/08/2026

We are pleased to see progress taking shape at the Forest Sports Zone project.

Procured via the Scape Regional Construction framework, works comprise a two-storey extension to the existing facility, along with fire compartmentation upgrades.

Currently:
• The first-floor masonry is complete,
• Concrete planks installed to the first floor,
• Structural alterations complete

Forthcoming works include:
• Masonry to the truss level commencing and complete for 24th August,
• Trusses to be installed on 25th August,
• Roofing works to commence at the end of the month,
• M&E 1st fix commencing imminently

Brilliant work team!

My Nottingham
Brook and Mayo Limited

11/08/2026

Back in 2023, we were awarded three major school projects for Staffordshire County Council, in partnership with Entrust Education and procured through the Constructing West Midlands Framework. Today, we’re proud to reflect on their successful completion and the positive impact they’re making in their communities.

⭐ Beaconfields Primary School & Nursery, Stafford
Delivered for Creative Learning Partnership Trust, this 1,492m² two-storey school provides places for 210 primary pupils and 26 nursery children. Facilities include nine classrooms, a library and catering facilities, school hall and extensive outdoor play space.

⭐ Dunstall Park Primary School & Nursery, Tamworth
Delivered for Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), this 1,400m² school provides 210 primary and 26 nursery places, alongside dedicated nursery facilities, seven classrooms, a school hall, multi-use games area and playing field. The design also allows for future expansion to accommodate up to 315 pupils.

⭐ Garden Village Primary School & Nursery, Tamworth
Delivered for Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, this 1,700m² school provides 210 primary and 26 nursery places, with nine classrooms, a school hall, outdoor play areas and landscaping.

All three schools were developed in response to increased demand for pupil places created by new housing developments — providing modern, high-quality learning environments.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/M9fb50Ttqxq

07/08/2026

We're pleased to share an update on the Queen Elizabeth Academy project, that G F Tomlinson are delivering on behalf of Academy Transformation Trust, funded by Warwickshire County Council.

The building and all external works are now complete. Achieving this milestone is a testament to the hard work, collaboration, and commitment shown by everyone involved throughout the project.

Our focus has now shifted to the final phase of the works. The team are progressing with the removal of the site compound, access road and temporary fencing, before completing the remaining soil preparation and seeding to fully reinstate the site.

We're on track for project completion in September and look forward to showcasing the new facility.

06/08/2026

We are pleased to show the fantastic progress being made on site at our Pearl Hyde primary school project for Coventry procured via the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) Framework.

The current works include:
• Internal works nearing completion
• M&E test and commissioning is ongoing
• Final snagging is taking place
• External works around the new building are progressing

Once complete, the new facility will accommodate engaging learning and play spaces, a dedicated outdoor area, and two new offices. The current reception classroom is also being transformed into a bespoke SEND provision space with a connected sensory room to support a wider range of pupil needs.

Brilliant work team! 👏🏻

GSSArchitecture
Pearl Hyde Community Primary School

31/07/2026

Another cause for celebration! 🎉

Congratulations to our Technical Apprentices, Sam, Josh and Theo, on achieving Distinctions in their BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Civil Engineering at Derby College.

Following their BTEC qualification, they have progressed onto a HNC in Construction Site Supervision at Nottingham Trent University.

Congratulations to you all. We look forward to seeing your progress in the future👏

29/07/2026

New Starter Announcement 📢

We are delighted to welcome Glenn Slater to G F Tomlinson as our new Business Development Manager.

With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, including 20 years in senior leadership roles, Glenn brings extensive expertise in business development, bid management, framework management and marketing.

Having spent his entire career working across the East Midlands, Glenn was drawn to G F Tomlinson's reputation for exceptional customer service, quality, sustainability and positive community impact.

Looking ahead, Glenn is keen to use his experience to strengthen our presence across the Midlands and Yorkshire & Humber, support both public and private sector growth, and help deliver social value initiatives that inspire the next generation to pursue careers in construction.

"I am passionate about early contractor engagement and collaborative approaches to delivering construction projects. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with the public sector frameworks that G F Tomlinson partners on, including Scape, Pagabo and Procure Partnerships, to help deliver the best outcomes for our clients." – Glenn Slater

We're thrilled to have Glenn on board and look forward to the expertise and enthusiasm he'll bring to the team.

Please join us in giving Glenn a warm welcome to G F Tomlinson!

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