Over 100 local suppliers join forces to grow Suffolk supply chain
Last week, over 100 local suppliers participated in a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Endeavour House, hosted by Concertus, a company within the Vertas Group. The event was the second one that has been organised since the launch of the Suffolk County Council Construction and Building Services Framework in the summer of 2023. The framework, […]
Work starts on £1.5 million Thorney Bay Pavilion in Canvey Island, Essex
Spades struck the ground for the first time on Thursday 14 March as local dignitaries welcomed the start of work to build a new £1.5million pavilion at Thorney Bay in Canvey Island, Essex. The project will see the construction of a new build pavilion, associated external works, and car park extension improvements. The project forms […]
Barnes Constructions announces four promotions to its senior management team
As a result of its continued growth, Ipswich-based Barnes Construction has promoted four members of its team to Associate Divisional Directors. In their newly created positions, Damien Kerry, Dan Mackenzie, Daniel Sheldrake, and Matthew Ramplin, have now been appointed as members of the Barnes Construction Divisional Senior Management Team, and alongside the existing board, they will play […]
Independent games retailer set to open new HQ at Goodman’s London Brentwood Commercial Park as construction starts on Phase 2
Goodman’s London Brentwood Commercial Park is set to become the new headquarters for Wayland Games, Europe’s largest independent retailer for tabletop hobbies, with construction underway for 50,000 sq ft of high-quality warehouse space. The start on site was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony as Goodman and construction partner, Magrock, launched the development’s second phase. Located […]
Ipswich Unveils Ambitious Plans for a New Aquatics Centre and Masterplan for Portman Road area
Ipswich Borough Council propose a transformative development that promises to rejuvenate the town and support a more connected, vibrant community. Next week, the Executive will consider this newly unveiled masterplan for the area around Portman Road, with the Aquatics Centre at its core, and poised to become a shining example of community-focused development. In collaboration […]
Allison Homes East appoints new Planning Director
Housebuilder Allison Homes East has welcomed Georgina McCrae to the team as Planning Director, to help its growth across the region. Georgina McCrae joins the company with over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry. After graduating with a degree in Geography from Newcastle University, Georgina began her career at housing association Home Group, and […]
Planning application submitted for new 44,000 sq ft distribution hub at Gateway 14, Stowmarket
A planning application has been submitted to Mid-Suffolk District Council to construct a 44,000 sq ft distribution hub at Gateway 14, Stowmarket, for a major supplier of eco-friendly construction materials. The unit will be delivered via a freehold development agreement by property developer Jaynic, acting as developer partner for Gateway 14 Ltd – a wholly […]
“I thought construction was just for boys” – Lovell celebrates Women in Construction Week and hopes to inspire more women into construction with work placements
3rd to 9th March 2024 is Women in Construction Week, which promotes the role of women in the construction industry, and leading housebuilder Lovell is highlighting the range of opportunities available to women seeking a career in construction through work placements and apprenticeships. Lovell in East Anglia are co-sponsors of the Women into Construction (WiC) East Anglia Employment Programme, alongside The Hill […]
Empowering Women in Construction: Hopkins Homes’ Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
In celebration of Women in Construction Week, East Anglian housebuilder Hopkins Homes proudly shares its commitment to investing in and supporting its female workforce. With a firm belief in gender diversity and inclusion, the housebuilder not only recognises the valuable contributions of women in the construction industry but actively works to create opportunities for their […]
Morgan Sindall Construction hands over new leisure centre expansion swimmingly
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Essex business has successfully delivered a swimming pool extension at Eversley Leisure Centre, meeting the community’s demand for swimming facilities. Completed works have seen the delivery of an 864 sq. ft extension to the Basildon-based leisure centre and feeds into a wider programme of mainly education projects in the Essex region to […]
