Suffolk Chamber of Commerce partners with Women in Construction Anglia to help bridge industry-education gap
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with Women in Construction Anglia to help bridge the gap between the industry and education, and encourage more women into construction roles. The new partnership comes as the government commits £600 million to address the construction sector’s skills shortage, with the aim of ensuring Suffolk leads the way […]
Pupil’s dream bedroom brought to life in Denbury Homes’ show home challenge
A Suffolk prep-school pupil has had her dream bedroom brought to life following an interior design challenge at Denbury Homes’ new flagship development in Bury St Edmunds. A total of 45 children from South Lee Prep School and Nursery took part in a competition to design a child’s bedroom at St Edmunds Gate, with Denbury […]
Construction leaders share wishlist for spring statement
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to present her spring statement, Construction Anglia has asked construction experts in the East what they would like to see included in her speech. Speeding up the planning process is top of their list of priorities, with releasing more housing seen as key to promoting growth in the sector. Stability […]
Steel signing marks ‘significant milestone’ for relocated SEND school
A significant milestone has been marked in the expansion and relocation of a Norfolk SEND school as pupils visited the site for a ceremonial steel signing. Fred Nicholson School is moving from its current location in Dereham to a new site on Lynn Road, Swaffham, to better accommodate its growing number of pupils. Fred Nicholson […]
Clean energy cluster on horizon as work complete on Nexus development
An innovative new commercial development has opened its doors in the heart of Lowestoft’s PowerPark energy hub. Delivered by East Suffolk Council, The Nexus is home to 16 modern business units for office and light industrial uses – positioned at the forefront of the region’s renewable energy sector. Work began on redeveloping the Newcombe Road […]
Adam Knight Appointed as Managing Director for Allison Homes, Eastern Region
Allison Homes has appointed Adam Knight as the new Managing Director for its Eastern Region. Adam brings over 22 years of experience in the housing sector to the role, joining Allison Homes at an exciting time of growth and expansion. Throughout his career, Adam has held Technical Director and Managing Director positions across the East […]
‘Huge milestone’ at Suffolk school as it officially opens new Year 6 block
A Suffolk primary school has officially opened its new Year 6 classroom block following a major redevelopment of the site. The £750,000 project at Martlesham Primary Academy, funded by Suffolk County Council, has seen a range of improvements to the school. These include the construction of a new Year 6 block, with cloakroom and toilet […]
Students praised for hosting ‘brilliant’ Women in Construction Anglia event
Students at West Suffolk College have hosted their first Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) event. Inspired by the huge success of previous WICA events, students took the plunge to host their own at the college’s University and Professional Development Centre on March 14, with more than 150 people attending. Hosted by Bethany Holroyd, multi-award-winning Director […]
Plans for Ipswich Town’s £30 million redevelopment of training ground are approved
Ipswich Town Football Club has announced plans for the £30 million redevelopment of its Playford Road training ground have been approved. The project is set to take around 14 months to complete and includes the creation of a state-of-the-art first-team building, along with a refurbished and extended building for the Academy and Women’s teams. Work […]
Norfolk health and safety firm celebrates first anniversary
A health and safety consultancy business in Norfolk has celebrated a hugely successful first year. Immerse Safety, in Great Yarmouth, was set up by Carly Hughes from a laptop in a spare bedroom in March 2024 and has now grown to have more than 20 clients across the UK. The businesses’ milestone is further highlighted […]
