Council executive to discuss Portman Road multi-storey plans for a second time
Proposals for a new multi-storey car park at Portman Road in Ipswich are returning to the town’s borough council at the end of the month for further deliberations. The council’s executive last met to discuss the proposals, which are a key component of the wider Portman Road Masterplan, on September 30 – and are now […]
Suffolk construction firm appoints new Contracts Director
An Ipswich-based construction company has appointed a new Contracts Director as it continues to target further growth. Simon Hubert has worked at SEH French for the past 16 years, most recently as the company’s Contracts Manager, with his accomplishments including working on the firm’s biggest project to date. He said he is excited to take […]
Residents to have their say on 1,300 homes proposal near Ipswich
Residents have until the end of the month to have their say on plans for up to 1,300 homes on the outskirts of Ipswich. Bloor Homes have proposed plans for a new neighbourhood on Foxhall Road near Kesgrave, opposite the recycling centre, which will include a ‘significant proportion’ of affordable housing. Plans also include a […]
University event bridging gap between education and construction is hailed a ‘huge success’
A diverse range of speakers took to the stage at an event seeking to combat the growing construction skills gap through education and training – including former prisoners whose lives it has changed. Building Better Futures, held at King’s College College in Cambridge and organised by Constructed Pathways and Women in Construction Anglia, looked to […]
Hundreds celebrate opening of Cambridge’s new Central Park
Huge crowds gathered in Cambridge to celebrate the opening of the city’s new Central Park. The 15-acre park, at Darwin Green, was officially opened by the Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Dinah Pounds, on Saturday August 23. It boasts a range of facilities for residents and families to enjoy, including tennis and basketball courts, a sports […]
£2m Ipswich marina revamp set to be completed by the end of summer
Work on revamping Ipswich Beacon Marina is well underway – with project organisers saying it’s on track for a summer completion. The project will see 14 new, fully-serviced berths created on the northern side of the marina (formerly Neptune Marina), replacing the aging infrastructure that had reached the end of its usable life. The project […]
Suffolk architects move to new office in Hadleigh
A long-established Suffolk architectural practice has moved to new offices to better support its growing team. Wincer Kievenaar, which has been based in Hadleigh for almost 45 years, has moved to a new office in the town – Atelier House, a former telephone exchange located in Magdalen Road. Craig Western, Director at Wincer Kievenaar, said […]
Women in Construction Anglia and Suffolk Chamber back construction jobs boost
Women in Construction Anglia and Suffolk’s Chamber of Commerce are backing the government’s plans to boost construction worker numbers by 100,000 a year. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner last week attended the first Construction Skills Mission Board along with industry CEOs, launching an industry commitment to support the […]
Essex company set to showcase new AI low bridge detection system for HGVs
An Essex company is set to reveal its new AI low bridge detection system, helping HGVs navigate the region’s roads and safely deliver their vital supplies. Durite, based in Dovercourt, will showcase the new technology at this year’s Road Transport Expo Show in Stoneleigh, which begins on June 24. Low bridges are a bane of […]
How construction can lead the way in protecting the planet
Construction is one of the most polluting industries in the world, generating huge amounts of emissions developing sites and resourcing materials. Those choosing to stand up to the challenge can therefore have a massive impact, including those in East Anglia. One company which has had sustainability at its heart since its formation almost 80 years […]
