New state-of-the-art nursery opens in Chelmsford
A new state-of-the-art nursery in Essex has welcomed its first cohort of children. Channels Nursery in Chelmsford, which is operated by Seymour House, provides 72 places for children in the area, with dedicated classrooms, staff facilities and a first-floor play terrace overlooking a landscaped play area. The building was designed by Suffolk architects Wincer Kievenaar, […]
Construction leaders have their say on upcoming Budget
We are set for one of the most anticipated autumn Budgets in years – with concerns growing over whether the chancellor will be able to keep her pledge not to raise taxes. It will be a big Budget for the construction sector once again, with the industry viewed as one of the UK’s key drivers […]
Sizewell C to reuse 15,000 tonnes of recycled concrete
Sizewell C is set to reuse more than 15,000 tonnes of recycled concrete from Sizewell A’s demolished turbine hall. The turbine hall was demolished as part of the site’s decommissioning, led by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), and the concrete has now undergone rigorous safety tests. The recycled concrete will be used as sub-bases for various […]
MP visits Ipswich construction firm to discuss importance of skilled workforce
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has visited one of the town’s longest-running chartered surveyors to speak about the vital role apprenticeships play in the construction sector’s regional workforce. Castons, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, hosted the MP as he toured its offices on Friday, November 14, meeting with some of the people who had […]
Town near Ipswich needs hundreds of new homes, report says
A community survey has claimed the town of Kesgrave near Ipswich could require almost 500 new affordable homes to meet a rising demand. The survey, conducted by arc4 on behalf of Kesgrave Town Council, shines a light on the need for affordable homes in the area, using information from a household survey, housing registry data […]
Former prisoner building new career in construction thanks to bricklaying training scheme
A former prisoner is embarking on an exciting new career in construction after training as a bricklayer while serving her time. Maria Sara, who had been having a difficult time in her life, was jailed for an assault in 2024 and was sent to HMP Peterborough. Eager to stay busy, she started working in the […]
Castledon SEN school celebrates opening of state-of-the-art extension
A state-of-the-art extension to a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Wickford has been handed over to Essex County Council by Morgan Sindall Construction. To celebrate the project’s completion, the Morgan Sindall project team were joined by Cllr Tony Ball, MP Mark Francois, other Essex County Council representatives, and families at Castledon School for speeches, […]
Work to begin on multi-million pound expansion of Hertfordshire Education Support Centre
Work is set to start on a multi-million pound expansion of an Education Support Centre in Hertfordshire. A new two-storey teaching centre is being constructed at The North Herts Education Support Support Centre, (NHESC) in Briars Patch Lane in Letchworth, by Ashe Construction on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council. The school, which is rated Outstanding […]
East Anglia’s first net zero school marks construction milestone
The construction of the region’s first net zero school has marked a major milestone. A ceremonial steel signing event has been held at Lakenheath Primary School, with local councillors, members of the project team and the school gathering to mark the occasion. Cllr Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Suffolk County Council, […]
Construction quiz raises almost £15,000 for charity as event marks 30th anniversary
A construction charity quiz celebrating its 30th anniversary has raised almost £15,000 for three East Anglian charities. Morgan Sindall Construction’s Egghead Quiz took place at the Grand Hall in Ipswich on Tuesday October 21, putting teams of five to the test. The quiz was first held in 1995, and has since become a mainstay of […]
