A record number of students took part in the North East Hub 2025 Student Challenge in March.
Thirteen teams entered the competition, taking on a project assignment designed by North East Hub committee member Shaun Henderson MCIOB and his employer TSA Riley.
Teams from Hartlepool College, Gateshead College, Middlesbrough College and New College Durham were required to create a client feasibility presentation as the appointed consultant team for a proposed community leisure centre in Morpeth.
The assignment emphasised design principles, budget and viability, construction management principles and sustainability. Construction professionals were on hand to act as mentors.
Students delivered a 15-minute presentation, with awards available for the overall Team Winner and Best Innovative Idea, and an individual award for Best Leader.
The winning team was from Middlesbrough College, consisting of Bilal Al Khaled, Vishal Pakeerathan, Alfie Hale, Leo Tyler and Mason Henderson. Gateshead College won the trophy for Best Innovative Idea and Harry Linsley of Middlesbrough College won Best Leader.
Sponsors were Storm Tempest, T Manners and Inprova.
