"I am writing to express my satisfaction now that the regeneration work is nearing completion in my area...the Hobson & Porter staff have been helpful...I would particularly like to thank Dave who was very good at communicating, his skills have been commented on by other neighbours. Often it just takes a few words of reassurance to offset worries and concerns when things aren\'t going exactly to plan...the Hobson & Porter team went above and beyond to rectify problems by replacing the original pelmets and curtain rails..."

Resident - Gateway Pathfinder Newington & St Andrews

"Hobson & Porter has successfully and satisfactorily completed all 3 phases of the Gipsyville Community Regeneration Project. Hobson & Porter has set a yardstick in quality and performance which has been used to measure other builders currently working on the Association\'s ADP Programme... we will consider using them on future initiatives under a Partnering Agreement... finally on a personal note it has been a great privilege working with this particular builder."

Michael Balliston - Project Co-ordinator - Habinteg Housing Association

"I would take this opportunity to express our thanks for the hard work and dedication of all your team engaged on the project in producing an excellent development, on time and within budget which is a credit to your company. I would mention, in particular, the efforts of your Site Agent, who led the construction team and organised the works with a positive, professional and courteous manner to ensure the smooth progress and completion of the project to a high standard of workmanship."

Browne Smith Baker Architects - Hull Churches Housing Association - Gipsyville

"I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the team from Hobson and Porter, and especially your site manager, who worked so hard to make the project a success."

North British Housing - Gipsyville

"May I thank your company for the excellent product delivered - high quality, within budget and on time... please pass on my thanks to your site staff... I look forward to working together in the near future."

Gammond Evans Crichton Architects - Pickering & Ferens Homes - Gipsyville

"I'd say the low level of tenant's complaints passed to us by elected members is a fair indication that we got a good result at Gipsyville."

Robert Bates - Corporate Procurement Manager - Hull City Council

"The Octagon was created to be a bold and explicit statement about the aspirations of a whole community. It had to avoid the 'breezeblock and wiggly tin' solution that is so often fostered on inner city communities. The Octagon is definitely none of these things. It is an innovative and striking building that has challenged our partners to rethink the way they deal with communities such as ours and to realise the true long term value of investing in them."

Peter McGurn, Chief Executive of Goodwin Development Trust

"It's a fantastic building and a fantastic space. This whole project is about using the driving power of social conscience to change things. It just shows what faith-based organisations can do."

Ed Milliband - Government Minister - Bradbury Community House

"The result is something we are really proud of."

Tony Anson - Gelder & Kitchen Architects - Bradbury Community House

"Looking at the Fenchurch St centre now it is hard to realise that it has taken 4 long years to get to this point, however the last year has been exciting as we boarded the rollercoaster which was the last part of the journey. From the beginning your site manager Dave Taylor was a steady, patient and very helpful hand on the tiller. He brought a common sense approach to the building programme and managed us all extremely well when we were having one of our many whacky ideas. I have to say the site meetings were the highlight of my week at times! Now the building is finished we look back on a process which was thoroughly enjoyable, finished on time, within budget and produced a building of the highest quality. We all miss Dave and his merry men who were courteous, helpful and patient particularly towards the end when we wanted to show parents, board members and colleagues the building at the most inconvenient times!"

Jackie Wright - Programme Manager - Fenchurch Street Centre