News

  • New-look tower block transforms Salford skyline

    28/09/2013

    A £3 million refurbishment project at an ageing Salford tower block has been completed. For the past 18 months social housing provider Salix Homes has been working alongside construction company Emanuel Whittaker to overhaul Floral Court in Higher Broughton. The 14 storey high rise building, which was built in 1964, has been completely rendered, cladded … [more]

  • Emanuel Whittaker staff raise £1,000 a month, every month for a year

    29/08/2013

    After a year of exhausting and imaginative fund-raising to celebrate its 175th anniversary, staff at Emanuel Whittaker have announced the total money raised in the period was £12,009.17.  That equates to a thousand pounds a month, every month for a year! Clive Newton, Managing Director said:  “With so many activities going on it has taken … [more]

  • Tottington duo help mend broken hearts

    19/08/2013

    With support from his partner, Lead  Resident Liaison Officer at Emanuel Whittaker,  Adam Berry, the two Tottington men set about raising money to support The British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) ” Mending Broken Hearts Appeal” which is raising awareness of heart failure and taking steps to find a cure through stem cell research. Recently, with the help and … [more]

  • A very sad and fond farewell to Peter

    22/07/2013

    It was another sad day for Emanuel Whittaker as another long standing member of staff retired. Site Manager, Peter Dransfield finally decided to hang up his hard hat and boots and retire after a remarkable 17 years with the company. Peter celebrated his 65th birthday in April, but has decided to spend some more time … [more]

  • Peter moves on to pastures new

    4/07/2013

    Friends and colleagues gave a fond farewell to Peter Houghton who left the company on Friday 28th June. After being employed with Emanuel Whittaker for 18 months as a Quantity Surveyor, Peter is moving to Bristol to be closer to his new wife’s family. Despite his short time with the company, Peter has made a … [more]