MGL Demolition Wins Global Recognition for Pilgrim’s Quarter Project

MGL Demolition is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Best Project of the Year by a New Entrant at the World Demolition Awards for our work on Pilgrim’s Quarter.

This prestigious international award recognises our team’s dedication to excellence and innovation. They successfully delivered a complex demolition and remediation project in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

Our role involved demolishing and remediating the 13,500 sq. m site, clearing the way for redevelopment. The project’s challenging location, surrounded by busy roads and with the Tyne and Wear Metro vent shaft and tunnel underneath, added complexity to our work. Additionally, working near a live hospitality venue required detailed planning and collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure success.

We demolished Dex Car Park, Commercial Union House, and Bamburgh House and partially demolished Carliol House while retaining its 3,150-sq-m Grade II-listed façade. The four structures, ranging from seven to eleven storeys, required various demolition methodologies, including floor-by-floor techniques, high-reach demolition, remote-controlled demolition robots, and extensive soft strip and asbestos removal.

Prioritising safety, sustainability, and social value throughout the project, we completed the demolition, earthworks, and remediation strategy on time and within budget, undertaking over 100,000 operative hours with no major incidents. Up to 99% of demolition waste was diverted from landfill, showcasing our dedication to the environment and the safety of our workers and the community. The project generated over £8 million in local spend, with 90% of the contract value spent locally.

Winning this award is an honour, and we are proud to represent the North East and the UK on a global stage. We look forward to continuing our journey of driving positive change and making a lasting impact on our local community.

This incredible achievement is a testament to our entire team’s hard work and dedication. We’re incredibly proud of Team MGL’s commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success.