Construction of £18m Stowmarket Innovation Gateway complete
Construction of a ‘transformational’ £18 million, state-of-the-art skills and innovation centre in Stowmarket has been completed – and is ready to open this summer. The Innovation Gateway, at Gateway 14, will offer a range of office spaces for high growth start-ups, collaboration and innovation areas, meeting rooms, a café and high-quality training spaces. The project, […]
Topping out ceremony held for new Norfolk country park visitor centre
The construction of a new visitor centre and café at Broadland County Park in Norfolk has marked a major milestone. The project, led by Broadland District Council and delivered by Munnings Construction, was spurred on in direct response to visitor feedback, which identified public toilets and refreshments as the most requested improvements to the park. […]
Mayor opens revamped play area in hometown in Norfolk
The Mayor of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has officially opened an upgraded play area at Memorial Fields in Downham Market. The revamped play area opened on Tuesday May 12 having received ‘significant investment’ to update the equipment and modernise the much-loved community space. The project was part-funded by the UK Government, with £50,000 from […]
Norfolk health and safety consultancy scoops top award
A Norfolk health and safety consultancy is celebrating winning the Start-Up Business Award for the East of England at the Small Business Growth Awards. Immerse Safety, which was founded in March 2024 by Director Carly Hughes, now go through to the national finals, which take place in London in June. “Winning this award is an […]
Four Castons employees promoted to associate to support business growth
A long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors has promoted four staff members of staff to associate. Castons, which was established more than 130 years ago, has promoted Adam Fuller, Shah Hussain, Brad Hines and Mark Smith in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the business. Adam has been at the company for ten years, having […]
Kier awarded ‘significant contract’ to build Sizewell C main entrance
Sizewell C has awarded Kier Group a ‘significant contract’ to build the power station’s main site entrance – creating around 70 jobs. Kier will deliver the North Plaza, a 15-hectare gateway which includes bus interchanges, a deliveries hub and personnel security facilities. Damian Leydon, Sizewell C’s Site Delivery Director, described the North Plaza as a […]
Women in Construction Anglia celebrates not-for-profit status
Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) has officially become a not-for-profit – and has held its launch board meeting. WICA was set up by Clare Friel in 2024 to champion women in the industry, supported by founding partners Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Anglia Ruskin University and West Suffolk College. The organisation aims to provide visible role […]
Help needed in DIY SOS-style project for Ipswich builder after cancer diagnosis
Helping hands are being sought to create the dream home for an Ipswich builder and his young family following his cancer diagnosis. Jay House, 49, began working on an extension to his family home in 2022 – although work was forced to halt two years later after he was diagnosed with a rare form of […]
EXCLUSIVE: East of England CTEC Director says status will ‘drive collaboration’ across construction industry
The Director of West Suffolk College’s new Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) says it will ‘drive forward collaboration across the industry’. Liv Bradley, who took on the role in February, is passionate about construction education – not only giving young people access to training and clear routes to competency but also helping those looking to […]
New housebuilder announces first development
A new partnership-led housebuilder has launched in the East of England – and has announced its first development. Ardena Homes will work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes. The company forms part of Phoenix Sustainable Investments, drawing on its expertise in sustainable development in housing, energy and […]
