Burnley-based construction company Ring Stones has been praised for the standard of ethical work being carried out on two developments in the town.

The firm, part of the Calico Group, has been building schemes at Dovestone Gardens and Kinross Street.

Its work has been rated ‘excellent’ by the Considerate Constructors Scheme which aims to raising standards within the building industry.

Achieving a score 44 (out of a possible 45) on both developments, the ratings achieved are Ring Stones’ highest rating to date.

Ring Stones received full marks in the categories of respecting the community and valuing the workforce at Dovestone Gardens.

The Kinross Street development received full marks for community work and care for the environment.

Being built by Ring Stones on behalf of Calico Homes with Syncora Care providing care and support services, Dovestone Gardens is the first extra care development in Burnley

Construction is well underway on the 93 units of accommodation.

The Kinross project will see 61 new timber-framed homes built in South-West Burnley.

They will be environmentally-friendly and affordable properties for. Calico Homes.

James Macaree, managing director of Ring Stones, said: ‘We’re delighted to have been recognised for our team’s hard work on our developments across Burnley.

"The delivery teams on site with the support of our supply chains are always looking to improve how we work within our communities."