New partner at Daniel Connal Partnership
DCP has announced that John Read, based in its Norwich office, has been made a Partner. John has been with DCP for nearly 17 years, joining as a trainee building surveyor in 2003. A graduate of Royal Holloway and Anglia Ruskin, he was chartered as a building surveyor in 2010 and made an Associate of […]
Construction duo scoop national award
Two Barnes Construction employees started 2020 on a high after being recognised for their good work. Senior QS, Matt McLaughlin won the National Rising Star Award at the annual Interact lunch, where he was up against strong competition from other regional winners. Matt has successfully moved through the ranks at Barnes and is currently managing […]
JAYNIC and Aldi reveal plans for new store, innovation centre and retail kiosks
Developer JAYNIC and Aldi have announced plans to develop a new Aldi supermarket, innovation centre and retail kiosks on Suffolk Park, Bury St Edmunds. These will provide sustainable facilities for both Suffolk Park, the adjoining commercial occupiers, and the nearby residential areas, reducing traffic congestion that results from shoppers needing to go to other parts […]
Cement-free concrete trialled on A14 in Cambs
Mick George Concrete is taking a leading role in the supply of low-carbon alternatives to the East Anglia and East Midlands construction industry, having dedicated a 100-tonne silo at its Cambridgeshire based batching plant to Cemfree, a low-carbon sustainable cement. As concerns over carbon emissions and climate change escalate, Mick George Concrete has responded to […]
Winvic begins work on £36m Essex Ocado warehouse
Work on a new Ocado customer fulfilment centre in Purfleet starts this week. The 304,000 square-foot facility at the SEGRO Logistics Park Purfleet, undertaken by Winvic, will include a three-storey car park and offices. Winvic has worked with SERGO before but it is believed this is its first partnership with Ocado, which will include its […]
Pentaco Construction to begin revamp of Norwich Bus Station
Norwich-based Pentaco Construction will this week begin the revamp of the town’s bus station. The Transport for Norwich partnership is delivering a programme of improvement works at Norwich Bus Station to enhance the experience for passengers and improve the existing facilities. Work will include a full refurbishment of the toilets and waiting areas, with external […]
Barnes Construction digs in at new Colchester primary school
Representatives from Essex County Council, the academy trust and the construction team have taken part in a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate work starting on a new primary school in Stanway. Barnes Construction has been commissioned by Essex County Council to build the two-storey school, situated at Wagtail Mews on the Lakelands development southwest of Colchester. […]
Melton business park final construction phase begins
To mark the start of work on the third and final phase of Riduna Park, a purpose-built business park in Melton near Woodbridge, three Silver Birch trees growing on the land where construction is to take place, have been carefully dug up, moved and replanted. Over the next 10 months, Mixbrow Construction will be working […]
Kier to deliver Hethersett primary school extension
Kier has been selected to deliver a £3.4m extension at Hethersett Primary school by Norfolk County Council. It has been appointed to the works through the Norfolk County Council Framework. The project will consist of constructing a standalone eight classroom, single-storey teaching block, which includes a new Library space, Studio Hall and Group Rooms; together […]
Hopkins Homes and Flagship Group in new homes joint venture
Hopkins Homes and Flagship Group have announced a joint venture, working in partnership to deliver 300 homes at a new housing development in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Hopkins Homes, one of the largest independent house builders in East Anglia, is the lead developer at the site on land south of Union Road and will be building a […]
