Constructing Conversations: Meet the editor and our new website
A new month is here – and so is our bright, new website as we continue an ever exciting 2026 for Construction Anglia and our network. We’re thrilled to unveil our new-look website – a one-stop shop for all things news, opinion and events in the East of England construction industry. We definitely didn’t write […]
Castons becomes Suffolk Chamber Patron
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Castons Artelia, a respected property and construction consultancy, as its latest Patron. This partnership brings together two organisations with strong Suffolk ties and a shared commitment to supporting the county’s long-term economic success. Established in 1895 and now part of the Artelia Group, Castons provides expert advice […]
University event to showcase opportunities to tackle growing construction skills gap
A trailblazing construction training company is hosting an event at the University of Cambridge to help tackle the sector’s soaring skills gap. According to latest figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), more than 250,000 extra construction workers are needed by 2028 to meet demand, as the government aims to build 1.5 million more […]
Suffolk Consultants shorlisted for national healthcare construction award
An Ipswich-based construction consultancy is in the running for a national award for its work in delivering the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Newmarket Hospital. Castons Artelia has earned a place on the shortlist in the New Build Project of the Year category at the Healthcare Estates Awards’ after project managing and quantity surveying […]
Essex construction careers programme for young people celebrates successful first year
A programme helping young people to enter the construction industry in Essex has celebrated a successful first year. The Building a Lasting Legacy Programme (BaLL), which is expected to run for five years, involves three schools across Chelmsford with the goal of inspiring young talent to join the sector. To celebrate the achievements made during […]
West Suffolk College to become one of ten Technical Excellence Colleges
West Suffolk College is set to become one of ten Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTEC) created across England thanks to a £100 million investment by the government. The specialist colleges will be set up in every region of England to deliver the workforce needed to turbocharge the construction of new homes, schools and hospitals. The […]
Gateway to new era for Bauder
International manufacturer Bauder Ltd is celebrating the start of a new era with the handover of its 44,000sq ft distribution centre at Gateway 14, Stowmarket. The new facility at the region’s largest business, innovation and logistics park is set to strengthen Bauder’s presence in Suffolk and support its growth across the UK. The firm – […]
Norwich forkie banks £1million on National Lottery scratchcard
Builder raced home to tell his mum and make the life-changing call to claim his prize A builder from Norwich couldn’t believe his eyes when he revealed the winning £1M symbols on a Scratchcard from The National Lottery and confesses the call to claim his prize was ‘the best call I’ve ever made!’ Adam Lopez, […]
Government commits £14.2 billion investment in Sizewell C as project gets the green light
The government has announced a £14.2 billion investment to build Sizewell C – which will create 10,000 jobs and 1,500 apprenticeships during its construction. The announcement comes as part of the government’s spending review, with the Energy Secretary vowing a ‘golden age’ of nuclear power to boost the UK’s energy security. Sizewell C has already […]
Construction begins at 23-home boost for coastal Norfolk village
A village on the picturesque North Norfolk coast is set to get a huge boost with work beginning on a brand-new housing development, with 23 homes to further develop the local community. Flagship Homes, part of Bromford Flagship, is developing the site on Ostend Road in Walcott, to be called The Sandpipers. Marfleet & Blyth […]
