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Family roofing firm is on the up A n established Durham roofing and building company is expanding its expert services into commercial and corporate properties. Family firm J&C’s Roofing and Building Services specialise in all areas of flat roofing, from complete re-roof projects, repairs and rooflines to roof conversions, establishing their reputation as reliable contractors to domestic clients, property management companies and private landlords in the Durham area. Brothers Jamie and Cresswell Welch set up the company at Glenburn House in Sherburn Road, Durham, nearly five years ago and the duo, who now have more than 55 years combined knowledge, have largely concentrated their services on domestic households, including renewable energy projects in solar power. Now, with eight staff and a new fleet of vehicles, J&C’s are aiming to extend their wealth of expertise to cover commercial properties. A new-look website and social media platforms have also been launched. With record rainfall levels across the country already in winter 2019-20, roofing renovations and repairs are becoming an increasing headache for businesses and this Durham firm have already worked on major corporate contracts. The first North-East roofing company to use the Resitrix SK flat roofing system, which provides state of the art waterproofing without the need for a full roof replacement, J&C’s have recently completed large projects using the product at Henderson Doors factory in Bowburn, Self-Store in the Durham Business Centre, Meadowfield and Avara Foods plant near Lincoln. Director Jamie Welch said: “With our experience and expertise, we have already carried out significant commercial contracts and we can undertake major projects and there is scope for us to expand and offer our services and good solutions to the business community. “We will always be happy to help with roofing services across Durham and the North-East.” J&C’s Roofing and Building Services 0191 384 2364 | 07792591426 | [email protected] Facebook and Instagram Free digital skills training for people in County Durham A new project being offered by Teesside University provides fully funded digital taster sessions and short accredited courses to employed individuals working in County Durham (excluding Darlington). The project is open to individuals from any sector and size of company, including teaching and public sector staff, to help them improve their digital knowledge, allowing them to transform their role, business and career. The university is hosting quarterly digital roadshows throughout County Durham The roadshows provide the perfect platform to sample digital technology, with an option for a fully funded short course for those who want to learn more. Short course titles include: • Let’s Get Coding - Python Style • See The Story Within Your Data • CyberSecurity • How Can Machine Learning Transform Your Business? • Think Like A Hacker To Defend Your Business • Digital Marketing, Good, Bad, Ugly • Animation • Making Sense of Your Digital Business Siobhan Fenton, associate dean of enterprise and business engagement at Teesside University, said: “The Digital taster sessions are Digital Skills for taking place across Durham. Growth projects offer a fantastic opportunity people can make sure that the course they for people to future-proof their digital skills. sign up for is exactly what they need. We also “The courses are all fully-funded so have a team of ambassadors who will work represent no cost to the individual. with learners to support them through every “By attending the digital roadshows, stage.” For more information email digitalskillsforgrowth@tees. ac.uk or call 01642 738701. For registration information and future roadshow details, visit tees.ac.uk/sections/business/training/digital_skills.cfm