A NORTH-EAST building firm is poised to sweep the boards in a national competition for the third year running.

Landscape, building and drainage materials manufacturer Marshalls, at Eaglescliffe, Teesside, has been shortlisted in the 2000 Brick Awards.

Bricks produced by Marshalls were used in buildings nominated in the best commercial building, best public house, best public building and best craftsmanship categories.

The company hopes the nominations can help it win the Supreme Award a third time.

The winners will be announced at a London ceremony on Tuesday, November 28