About Us

Construction Anglia is a news and networking hub – a place to discover the latest news in construction across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Featuring breaking news, in-depth features, project launches and completions, interviews with industry experts and more, Construction Anglia is the place to go for the region’s latest news and updates from the sector.

Construction Anglia was founded by Clare Friel and the team at Friel, based at the Waterfront in Ipswich. Clare specialises in marketing and business development, especially in the construction sector, and is determined to give the region’s construction industry the voice it richly deserves.

She is also founder of Women in Construction Anglia, championing opportunities, breaking barriers, and building brighter futures for women in the construction industry.

If you have a story or feature to submit to Construction Anglia, or would like to promote an event or discuss advertising opportunities, please contact us.

Meet Our Journalists

Adam Howlett

Adam is an experienced journalist who has written for a host of national and regional newspapers across the UK.

Since moving into PR and marketing he has developed a passion for construction and shining a light on all aspects of our flourishing regional sector. 

He has interviewed industry leaders from various disciplines and seen his work published in leading national industry titles, placing his clients at the heart of the construction conversation. 

Adam leads the editorial team at Construction Anglia and is responsible for ensuring all content published on our website is both factually and legally sound and of a genuine interest to our readers.

Oliver Sullivan

Oliver is a former journalist turned PR professional who is well-versed in all things construction.

While working for a regional daily newspaper he covered large-scale construction projects across Suffolk and north Essex, before turning his hand to PR and helping firms make a splash in both local and trade titles. 

His writing has helped construction clients scoop numerous industry awards, garnering further coverage and recognition. 

He specialises in long-form content and is interested in hearing about the latest developments in the local industry – from new projects to movers and shakers.