University event bridging gap between education and construction is hailed a ‘huge success’
A diverse range of speakers took to the stage at an event seeking to combat the growing construction skills gap through education and training – including former prisoners whose lives it has changed. Building Better Futures, held at King’s College College in Cambridge and organised by Constructed Pathways and Women in Construction Anglia, looked to […]
Public consultation launched on new Clacton neighbourhood proposals
Proposals to build a new 1,700 home neighbourhood in Clacton are up for scrutiny after the local council launched a public consultation. The proposed Hartley Gardens development would see the homes built north of St John’s Road, near Brook Retail Park, over the next 20 years. It would also include a new school, childcare provision […]
Sizewell C signs landmark turbine contract
Sizewell C will be powered by the world’s largest steam turbines thanks to a new deal with a leading global manufacturer. The two complete turbine islands will be provided by Arabelle Solutions, a part of the EDF Group which is currently installing the first of two turbine islands at Hinkley Point C. Each will feature […]
Lignacite makes history this Recycle Week with first-ever concrete block recycled content verification
Lignacite has become the first concrete block manufacturer to have the recycled content in its products independently verified by sustainability consultancy Blue Marble. The verification covers over 90% of its range – including the Lignacite ECO, Lignacite GP and Lignacite dense blocks – and confirms the percentage of recycled material used in each. The milestone comes […]
Future of Ipswich to be discussed at national town shaping conference
The UK’s leading town planners and urban designers are set to discuss the future of Ipswich among other key topics at an upcoming national conference. A network of developers, housebuilders and local authority staff will join experts from the Urban Design Group (UDG) for its two-day annual conference in the Suffolk town from Thursday, October […]
Castons becomes Suffolk Chamber Patron
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Castons Artelia, a respected property and construction consultancy, as its latest Patron. This partnership brings together two organisations with strong Suffolk ties and a shared commitment to supporting the county’s long-term economic success. Established in 1895 and now part of the Artelia Group, Castons provides expert advice […]
400 homes floated in draft Newmarket regeneration masterplan
Up to 400 new homes have been proposed in a draft masterplan to regenerate the Rowley Drive area of Newmarket. The draft plans, proposed by Bromford Flagship, include the construction of the new homes alongside the rebuilding of existing apartment blocks and the creation of better green spaces. The affordable housing provider is now seeking […]
University event to showcase opportunities to tackle growing construction skills gap
A trailblazing construction training company is hosting an event at the University of Cambridge to help tackle the sector’s soaring skills gap. According to latest figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), more than 250,000 extra construction workers are needed by 2028 to meet demand, as the government aims to build 1.5 million more […]
Suffolk Consultants shorlisted for national healthcare construction award
An Ipswich-based construction consultancy is in the running for a national award for its work in delivering the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Newmarket Hospital. Castons Artelia has earned a place on the shortlist in the New Build Project of the Year category at the Healthcare Estates Awards’ after project managing and quantity surveying […]
Hundreds celebrate opening of Cambridge’s new Central Park
Huge crowds gathered in Cambridge to celebrate the opening of the city’s new Central Park. The 15-acre park, at Darwin Green, was officially opened by the Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Dinah Pounds, on Saturday August 23. It boasts a range of facilities for residents and families to enjoy, including tennis and basketball courts, a sports […]
