But how many of these scenes do you remember as brand new buildings – and major projects – took shape.
We have views of colleges, sports centres, houses and a health centre in this picture spread.
So take a look and see how many of these scenes bring back happy memories.
1. Holy Trinity School at Seaton Carew
Building work on the addition to Holy Trinity School Seaton Carew in 2015. Photo: FRANK REID
2. The site of the Headland Fire Station
Building work underway at the site of the Headland Fire Station in 2014. Does this bring back memories? Photo: FRANK REID
3. Construction at Tees Bay Retail Park two years ago
Construction underway at Tees Bay Retail Park at the site of a Lidl store in 2018. Remember this? Photo: Frank Reid
4. Hartlepool Sixth Form College in 2010
Principal Rick Wells outside Hartlepool Sixth Form College's new section under construction in 2010. Photo: TC