Northern Ireland construction firm Farrans has lent its support to a primary school challenge event in England.

The company served as co-sponsors to the ICE North East Inspire Finals Day which was held in Gateshead.

The challenge set out on the day involved six teams representing six primary schools from the North East of England.

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Each team was tasked with designing, planning and constructing an emergency relief shelter, to be built using sustainable and recyclable materials, including bamboo, recycled tarpaulin and corrugated cardboard.

Teams were set a budget and timescale, working collaboratively to ensure their shelter was safe, cost efficient, waterproof and aesthetically pleasing.

Farrans Section Engineer Farhan Iqbal was responsible for mentoring a team representing Consett Academy, who constructed a sturdy and almost waterproof structure within budget.

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