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At Thomas Armstrong we are take pride in the work we undertake every day. This section highlights the work we successfully complete as well as recognising our achievements, awards and community work. Click on the 'Read More' link to view and read the article in full.

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Thomas Armstrong Construction Awarded New Project for Westfield Housing Association

Thomas Armstrong Construction is thrilled to commence the second phase of the Westfield development, building seven new bungalows in Workington.

New Truck dedicated to Aggregates Director

Thomas Armstrong (Aggregates) Ltd, have recently added a new DAF XF106 heavy haulage tractor unit to their already privately owned large fleet of 70 modern heavy goods vehicles.

January 13, 2025

Introducing Britain’s First Foamed Glass Aggregate Manufacturing Facility

The Thomas Armstrong Ltd group is proud to announce the opening of Britain’s first-ever, and the world’s largest, foamed glass aggregate manufacturing facility in North Yorkshire – Foamed Glass UK Limited.

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Doing our bit for the coronavirus fight...

Last week Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd. answered the call from Cumbria County Council/NHS to turn the previously disused Brackenthwaite Nursing Home in Whitehaven into a make shift hospital.

IN THE NEWS: Commercial Motor Magazine Play to your Strengths

Thomas Armstrong Article featured in the 18th March issue of the Commercial Motor Magazine Play to your Strengths. An article outlining the investment in new DAF trucks and the history behind the company.

December 10, 2020

Employees take part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning

We are truly proud of our fabulous employees at Thomas Armstrong for raising £300.00 towards the Macmillan Cancer Support.

PROJECT UPDATE: Buzz Station Whitehaven Feb-Mar 2020

Check out the latest time-lapse footage taken from the Buzz Station project in Whitehaven between February 2020 and March 2020.

January 15, 2020

School Visit Inspires Pupils in Construction Poster Competition

Following a 'safety on site' assembly at Brunswick Road Primary School about the rules, safety and dangers on a building site, including a visit from the loadall machine, all the pupils were then invited to take part in a construction themed poster competition.

February 12, 2020

PROJECT UPDATE: Buzz Station Whitehaven 2019-2020

Take a look at this time-lapse footage taken from the Buzz Station project in Whitehaven showing the construction from September 2019 to January 2020.

January 18, 2021

IN THE NEWS: Redevelopment continues at iconic Keswick Pencil Factory site

A £1.9million contract was awarded to Cumbrian firm Thomas Armstrong for this work, which is Phase One of the major revamp of the iconic former factory.

September 9, 2020

Butterfields Development Wins Prestigious Construction Award

A new Washington Homes development in Brigham has been named among a shortlist of sites in England and Wales to win an award for high standards of construction and site management.

Project through to the Grand Final of LABC Buildings Excellence Awards 2018

We are celebrating our success in winning the Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Home category at the regional LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018 for our Lakeland Farmhouse project. We are now through to the Grand Finals in November. Congratulations team.