Homeworking, practical and policy advice
Natasha Wales-Dixon, of Suffolk-based S.H.E. Advises, offers some timely advice about the practicalities (and policies) or working from home. Understandably companies are looking to reduce the spread of Coronavirus by asking staff to work from home or giving them the option to. There has been a lot of guidance put out from a range of […]
How to double down on your marketing while navigating the current crisis
The construction industry continues to work on sites and projects across East Anglia. Despite the current climate, there are still a lot of positive things for the sector to share. Here at Construction Anglia, we promise to publish all your positive industry news stories to help your marketing messages and success stories get out there. […]
Military engineers rise to road design and construction challenge
A team of trainee military engineers was tasked with completing a fast road design construction challenge with an innovative Suffolk company. Roland Plastics invited an instructor and 12 trainee engineers from the Royal School of Military Engineers in Chatham, to carry out an installation as part of their syllabus work. The team, whose current studies […]
Engineering trainees see EpiCentre building rise up
Five engineering trainees at civil, structural and geotechnical engineers Richard Jackson Limited have been given first-hand experience of construction in action with a visit to developer Jaynic’s EpiCentre scheme at Haverhill Research Park in Haverhill, Suffolk. Richard Jackson who is the engineer on the EpiCentre project was able to show the trainees (that included four […]
UK’s first Electric Forecourt under construction
GRIDSERVE has announced the first of a nationwide network of over 100 Electric Forecourts® is now under construction and will open this summer, offering convenient, ultra-fast, low-cost charging. The Electric Forecourt® near Braintree, Essex, can charge 24 electric vehicles at once with superchargers that can deliver up to 350kW of charging power, enabling people to […]
U Plastics acquired by Brickability Group
Suffolk facia, soffits and guttering, external cladding and associated products merchant U Plastics has been acquired by Brickability Group for £6 million. U Plastics serves customers across East Anglia and beyond from its bases in Newmarket and Ipswich. Founded in 2004, its management team will remain in place. The £6 million deal, which came after […]
School enjoys magical World Book Day thanks to local brickworks
Students at Park Lane Primary School in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire were left spellbound following a morning of magical storytelling sessions to mark World Book Day. The day was supported by staff at leading building products manufacturer Forterra’s local Kings Dyke brickworks. The company invited professional storyteller Marion Leeper, a member of the Society for Storytelling, to […]
Norwich sports charity receives over £18,000 from developer
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated over £18,000 to the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, its Charity of the Year for 2019. As part of its efforts to support the communities close to its developments, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has made the £18,387.50 contribution towards the Foundation’s community hub, The Nest. Located on […]
Hopkins Homes appoints new customer care manager with platinum ambition
Hopkins Homes has appointed Sue Gates as its new customer care manager. Sue brings a wealth of experience to the role and is responsible for ensuring the award-winning housebuilding company continues to provide the highest standard of service possible to its customers. Heading up a team of 12 based at Hopkins Homes’ head office in […]
Support the Lighthouse Construction Industry’s Peaky Climbers
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is throwing a challenge out to the construction industry to complete an epic 4 Peaks Challenge. It is the only charity providing financial and emotional support to the construction community and their families who have suffered an injury, long term illness or just need some extra support. Last year it […]
