Father Christmas visits James Paget Hospital wards to spread festive cheer
Father Christmas made a surprise visit to the maternity and children’s wards at James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth. The visit was organised by London Diamond Drilling (LDD) and Morgan Sindall Construction, who have been working to maintain the hospital’s roof, which is constructed with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). As Father Christmas is currently […]
Work on £18 million Stowmarket Innovation Gateway hits major milestone
Construction of a ‘transformational’ £18 million skills and innovation centre in Suffolk has reached a major milestone. A topping out ceremony has taken place at the centre at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket, which is set to open in June next year. Mid Suffolk District Council’s Stowmarket Innovation Gateway looks to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, […]
West Suffolk councillors visit new Barley Homes development in Rougham
Councillors from West Suffolk Council have visited a new housing development in Rougham. The Kingshall Place development, a mix of new detached and semi-detached homes, is being constructed by Thurston-based Seamans Building on behalf of Barley Homes, West Suffolk Council’s housing company. The development will provide 13 homes to the area, four of which will […]
£1.92m investment set to transform The Baths in Ipswich into creative hub
A £1.92 million Towns Fund investment is set to transform one of Ipswich’s much–loved landmarks into a creative powerhouse. The grant funding has been awarded by Ipswich Borough Council to Brighten the Corners to transform the first-floor space at The Baths into a cutting-edge Creative Digital Skills Lab. The lab will provide space for video […]
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 […]
