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Commerce House Shortlisted for Two Awards

Commerce House, a Grade II listed building in the heart of the historic quarter of Middlesbrough that has been successfully redeveloped into a thriving business community, has been shortlisted for two awards.

The renovation project was completed in 2018 by the owners of Commerce House, Commerce Chambers Ltd, and is now nearly at full capacity. Next stages of the project should be underway later this year, including a coffee shop, an apartment for business rental and more office space.

Rare Earth Holdings Ltd and Space ID were appointed by Commerce Chambers Ltd, to oversee the works. And now, the building is shortlisted in two categories at the Northern LABC Building Excellence Awards 2019. The categories Commerce House could win are Best Small Commercial Project and Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion.

David Redhead, director of Commerce Chambers Ltd, said:

“It is very satisfying to be nominated and shortlisted for such an award – Commerce House is a stunning building and we are proud of what we have achieved in a very short time.

“The investment totaled £1.2million and you can see the quality in every room, on every floor. I shall be delighted if the shortlisting turns into a win, as it is very much deserved for all the team who worked so hard on the entire project.”

The awards are being held on Friday 5th July at the Gateshead Hilton by the LABC and will be a night of celebrating the best building initiatives in the North.

Christine Huntington, facilities manager at Commerce House, said:

“This is such good news and very deserved – as soon as anyone walks in to Commerce House they comment on the quality, the style and the natural way it has lent itself to becoming a business community. The real reward is seeing the tenants thriving here every day, but to get further recognition is the icing on the cake.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Anna Toms .