Derbyshire builder to take on role of Project Manager in iconic TV build series - DIY SOS
A Derbyshire building-firm boss is set to work with Nick Knowles and the Big Build team in the forthcoming series of BBC One’s flagship show DIY SOS: The Big Build.
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Ian Hodgkinson, from Ilkeston, is the founder and managing director of Pride Park-based Hodgkinson Builders, and will be the new Project Manager on the popular show, which has been running for more than 20 years.
Working alongside familiar faces – including Chris Frediani, Billy Byrne and designer Gabrielle Blackman – Ian will be responsible for managing onsite tradespeople and overseeing new projects.
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