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 […]
Ribbon-cutting celebration marks reopening of fire-hit Suffolk primary school
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the reopening of Otley Primary School following a fire in the school’s toilets just before Christmas. The fire, on Monday December 9, started in the ground floor and spread to the roof, requiring 11 engines from across Suffolk to extinguish the blaze. Following the fire, pupils were […]
Housebuilder lends helping paw to Norfolk cat rescue charity
An East Anglian housebuilder has donated £1,500 to an animal rescue charity to help support its work rehabilitating and rehoming cats and kittens. Norwich-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia made the donation to Venture Farm Cat Rescue to cover the costs of food, veterinary care and general upkeep of the charity’s shelter in Mattishall. […]
Artist’s impression of £8million Norwich park revamp released
Plans for a multi-million-pound revamp of Sloughbottom Park in Norwich – including a new pavilion, sports hub and all-weather football pitch – have been revealed. Norwich City Council has released an artist’s impression of what the park will look like after its £8million refurbishment and confirmed details of what is included in the plans. Councillor […]
Major milestone in construction of 26 council homes at former industrial site
A major milestone in the construction of 26 new homes at a former industrial site in Ipswich has been marked with a topping out ceremony as the project nears completion. The Hawke Road development, a mix of one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom houses, is being built by Gipping Construction Ltd on behalf of Ipswich Borough Council’s […]
Student shares experiences working on Women in Construction campaign
Work experience student Keziah has spent the week at Friel, helping the agency identify new ways to promote careers in construction for women nationwide. Keziah Webbe spent her week at the agency learning how to use Canva to craft and design a social media campaign for the ongoing Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) initiative. Before […]
Celebrations mark official opening of The Elm Sports Centre
A ribbon cutting ceremony has been held at Simon Balle All-Through School in Hertford, to mark the official grand opening of The Elm Sports Centre. The grand opening of the centre, built by East of England construction company R G Carter, took place on April 30, with co-headteachers Rachel Kirk and Michael Moss gathering at […]
