Coffee overtakes tea as builders’ favourite brew, survey reveals
A survey of a construction company’s staff has revealed coffee has overtaken tea as its builders’ favourite choice of hot drink – with chocolate Hobnobs being their first choice to dunk. To mark National Tea Day, on April 21, Barratt and David Wilson Homes asked more than 200 of their construction staff across East Anglia […]
Bronze Age settlement discovered during Ipswich construction works
A 3,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement has been uncovered during works to build a new link road in Ipswich. Archaeologists made the incredible discovery while developing the new road at the end of Europa Way in the west of the town, connecting Sproughton Road to Bramford Road. Discoveries included the postholes of two roundhouses, numerous four […]
British sugar cut ribbon at grand opening of new £4.2 million front of house building
A ribbon cutting ceremony has marked the opening of British Sugar’s new front of house facility in Bury St Edmunds – as the sugar factory celebrates its 100th anniversary. The 800 square meter, two-storey building was officially opened on Friday April 11, with the ribbon cut by the sugar factory’s longest serving member of staff, […]
Superstructures brings civil engineering services in-house
East Anglian structural engineering business Superstructures has added civil engineering design to its portfolio of services. The move brings civil engineering design in-house alongside the company’s existing services, as the business looks to enter a new phase of growth. James Potter, Managing Director of Superstructures, said: “This is an exciting move for us as a […]
Land sold at Horkesley Manor for 100-home residential development
Hopkins Homes have purchased a 23-acre plot of land at Horksley Manor in Essex – with the plan to build 100 new homes on the site. The development will include 30 affordable homes and more than five hectares of public open space, including a new community allotment and a Scouts and Guides hut. Duncan Jackson, […]
‘Amazing’ construction dog Merida to embark on therapy training
A popular pooch who has become a familiar face on Suffolk building sites is set to become a certified therapy dog thanks to two local construction firms. Merida the fox red Labrador has joined her owner Steve on building sites across the county since 2023, quickly becoming popular with both site workers and the public. […]
UK’s largest theme park set to create 20,000 construction jobs
Nearly 20,000 construction jobs are set to be created in the region after a deal to build the UK’s largest theme park was agreed by the Government. The multi-billion-pound new theme park, owned by global entertainment giants Universal, is set to open in Bedford in 2031 following an agreement with both national and local government. […]
Denbury Homes appoint Lee Barnard as housebuilder’s new CEO
Denbury Homes has appointed a familiar face as its new CEO as the regional housebuilder looks to expand its operations. Lee Barnard had worked with Denbury’s executive chairman James Hopkins for 23 years, leading the Hopkins Group before the sale of Hopkins Homes. Denbury Homes evolved from Hopkins Homes’ former sister company Hopkins and Moore. […]
First Esports facility in East Anglia to be built at University of Suffolk
The first Esports facility in the region is set to be built at the University of Suffolk – with work set to begin this month. The university has partnered with Concertus to deliver the £1.65 million facility at its Ipswich Campus, with Barnes Construction as the contractor. The project will transform the Long Street building […]
Construction begins at new Barley Homes site in Rougham
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for a 13-home development in Rougham in Suffolk. The new site at Kingshall Street, a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, which is being delivered by Barley Homes, will also include four affordable homes. Suffolk business Seamans Building is developing the site following a robust tendering process. […]
