Decarbonisation restoration project completes on WWII Hangars at Cranfield University
A major restoration on two former ‘Type C’ pre-WWII RAF hangars at Cranfield University has now been completed by East of England construction company, R G Carter, reducing energy usage by 75% and helping to decrease carbon footprint. The 4,200 m2 hangars were built in 1936, in preparation for WWII and are today occupied by Cranfield University […]
Housing Developer commits to eco-friendly living in Suffolk
David Wilson Homes is providing an insight into how it will ensure its Henley Gate development in Ipswich will support the surrounding environment. Located on Oxlip Boulevard, the development is being constructed with an aim to introduce modern living to the community but also to preserve local wildlife. A major part of David Wilson Homes’ […]
Andy Starkings promoted to Commercial Director at Lovell
Andy Starkings has been promoted to commercial director at Lovell. Andy has worked for the housebuilder for 19 years, first joining as a quantity surveyor and working up to his most recent position as commercial manager. Based at the Lovell office at Broadland Business Park, Norwich, Andy is responsible for the commercial team in the East […]
Hopkins Homes Announces Suffolk’s First Zero Bills Homes with Octopus Energy
In a move to meet the growing demand for sustainable living, regional housebuilder Hopkins Homes has partnered with Octopus Energy to offer the first-ever Zero Bills homes in Suffolk. This pilot scheme will be available exclusively at Hopkins Homes’ Church View development in Bramford. ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first smart tariff that allows customers to move […]
Denbury Homes delivers over 120 Easter eggs to local foodbank
East Anglian housebuilder, Denbury Homes has collected more than 120 chocolate eggs and treats to help families in need this Easter. The team at Denbury Homes rallied together to donate the eggs to Gatehouse Food Bank in Bury St Edmunds which is close to the company’s head office in Westley. Staff donations were matched by […]
Allison Homes welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
Regional housebuilder Allison Homes, which operates across the Midlands, East of England and South West, has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer. Ian Trinder is a Chartered Accountant who began his career with Ernst and Young, where he audited a wide range of companies across the North East. Ian then transferred into the Corporate Finance […]
Top 15 European consultancy, Artelia, fuses expertise with acquisition of East of England cost, project and building surveying specialists, Castons, to capitalise on regional development opportunities
International project management, engineering and consultancy business, Artelia, has expanded into the East of England to power a new phase in its UK project consultancy based around global capabilities in new energies, infrastructure and the built environment. Already working in the region on projects such as the restoration of Norwich Castle, Artelia has acquired leading […]
Lovell partners with MOBIE and local architects to bring construction event to Arden Grove students
Leading homes developer Lovell partnered with the Ministry of Building Innovation and Education (MOBIE) and a local architect and architectural designer to inspire students about the future of housing and showcase how important they are in shaping the future of our homes and communities. Sasha Bainbridge, partnerships director at Lovell East Anglia, and Gerry Ruffles, head of […]
New Centre for Dental Development shortlisted for regional award
A new Centre for Dental Development at the University of Suffolk has been shortlisted for a Public Sector award by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The RICS regional awards recognise inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. The regional award winners, who will be announced throughout May and June, […]
Barnes picks up a raft of awards for its work in Cambridge
Barnes Construction is riding high after being recognised for its work at the Greater Cambridge Design & Construction Awards, presented by the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service (GCSPS) and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI). The team proudly took home several prestigious awards at the ceremony, which took place at The Auditorium at […]