WATCH: See plans for ‘once-in-a-generation’ £3billion expansion to Cambridge Biomedical Campus come to life
A world-leading biomedical research site in Cambridge is set for a £3bn expansion thanks to a partnership between the county council and a developer. Cambridgeshire County Council has put forward 67 acres of land in a new deal with its development partner Prologis, paving the way for two new phases of expansion to Cambridge Biomedical […]
Holmes & Hills strengthens construction offering with new Associate appointment
Holmes & Hills Solicitors has strengthened its construction law offering with the appointment of Associate Sophie Bennett, as part of a strategic expansion of its non-contentious construction services. Based at the firm’s A12 Commercial Hub in Marks Tey, Sophie joins the growing Construction team with six years’ experience in the construction industry, including advising on […]
Construction firm hails successes of apprentice academy
A long-established East Anglian building contractor is celebrating the successes of its internal academy scheme this National Apprenticeship Week. The R G Carter Academy has formed a central part of the Norwich-based contractor of the same name for more than 60 years, placing apprentices at the heart of the business. In 25 years alone, it […]
From apprentice to director: Paul Rodwell’s journey
The director of one of Suffolk’s largest construction firms said he would not be where he is today were it not for the apprenticeship he took on as a teenager. Paul Rodwell, Director of SEH French, took his first steps into the industry in 1978, having left school at 16 with the aim of starting […]
Vision for 1,300 new council homes proposed in Cambridge
Ambitions to build 1,300 council homes in Cambridge have been proposed by the city council, subject to government funding. The vision – with a target date of 2036 – was unveiled in Cambridge City Council’s latest Budget Setting Report for 2026-27, published in late January. The homes would be delivered through a strategic partnership with […]
Movers and Shakers: The big name construction switches in late 2025
In the first instalment of our new Movers and Shakers series, we look at the big names in our region’s construction industry that made moves or rose the ranks in late 2025. The final quarter of 2025 brought with it numerous high profile stories of recruitments and promotions as firms prepped for the New Year. […]
Plans unveiled for new Sizewell C bus depot in Ipswich
Plans for a major new bus depot in Ipswich to maintain Sizewell C’s fleet of 150 buses have been unveiled. The proposed depot at Ransomes Europark would help create up to 400 jobs, while providing a base for buses ferrying the thousands of workers to Sizewell C from its two park and ride sites in […]
Works to rebuild region’s crumbling hospitals years behind schedule, report says
Work to rebuild or upgrade eight hospitals in the East of England – including four built with crumbling RAAC concrete – are years behind schedule, according to an independent government watchdog. A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has predicted works on the eight hospitals, which form part of the New Hospital Programme […]
Works start on 51 new affordable homes in Norfolk
Work has begun on a new development of more than 50 affordable homes in a Norfolk market town. Not-for-profit housing provider Flagship Homes is delivering the new Carter’s Green development in Swaffham with the support of Long Stratton-based principal contractor Abode Construction. It will feature 51 affordable homes, 31 of which allocated for affordable rent, […]
Veteran civil engineer joins Essex contractor
A veteran civil engineer has joined an Essex building contractor as Technical Director, bringing with him more than 40 years’ experience in the sector. Jim Rudd has seen in the New Year with new employer Rose Group, having previously worked across numerous senior roles at other local consultancies. As Technical Director, Jim will oversee design […]
