Bedford school praises ‘game-changer’ £12m eco extension
A £12m eco extension at a Bedford school has been praised by its headteacher – paving the way for a significant increase in student numbers. The new two-storey building at Bedford Academy includes 16 state-of-the-art classrooms, a dining area and modern changing facilities. In all, the changes will enable the school to accommodate an extra […]
Public consultation launched on new Clacton neighbourhood proposals
Proposals to build a new 1,700 home neighbourhood in Clacton are up for scrutiny after the local council launched a public consultation. The proposed Hartley Gardens development would see the homes built north of St John’s Road, near Brook Retail Park, over the next 20 years. It would also include a new school, childcare provision […]
Sizewell C signs landmark turbine contract
Sizewell C will be powered by the world’s largest steam turbines thanks to a new deal with a leading global manufacturer. The two complete turbine islands will be provided by Arabelle Solutions, a part of the EDF Group which is currently installing the first of two turbine islands at Hinkley Point C. Each will feature […]
Lignacite makes history this Recycle Week with first-ever concrete block recycled content verification
Lignacite has become the first concrete block manufacturer to have the recycled content in its products independently verified by sustainability consultancy Blue Marble. The verification covers over 90% of its range – including the Lignacite ECO, Lignacite GP and Lignacite dense blocks – and confirms the percentage of recycled material used in each. The milestone comes […]
Future of Ipswich to be discussed at national town shaping conference
The UK’s leading town planners and urban designers are set to discuss the future of Ipswich among other key topics at an upcoming national conference. A network of developers, housebuilders and local authority staff will join experts from the Urban Design Group (UDG) for its two-day annual conference in the Suffolk town from Thursday, October […]
400 homes floated in draft Newmarket regeneration masterplan
Up to 400 new homes have been proposed in a draft masterplan to regenerate the Rowley Drive area of Newmarket. The draft plans, proposed by Bromford Flagship, include the construction of the new homes alongside the rebuilding of existing apartment blocks and the creation of better green spaces. The affordable housing provider is now seeking […]
Construction of £40m Suffolk brewery begins after council ‘Greene’ light
Work to build a £40million state-of-the-art brewery for Bury St Edmunds beer giant Greene King is now underway. Members of the brewery board were joined by local MP Peter Prinsley and West Suffolk Council leaders at the site on Suffolk Business Park to mark the start of works on August 21. It comes after plans […]
Seven site managers across East Anglia scoop housebuilding ‘Oscars’
Seven site managers working for Taylor Wimpey across East Anglia have been named among the best in the country at an event dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of housebuilding. The heptad scooped Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Awards from the National House Building Council (NHBC) in recognition of their dedication to high standards and best practice, […]
Suffolk construction sector raises thousands at charity golf day
Construction workers from across Suffolk swapped their high-vis for polo shirts at a golfing fundraiser that raised thousands for a local women’s charity. Ipswich-based structural and civil engineering firm Superstructures hosted its sixth annual golf day at Fynn Valley Golf Club in July, with 92 players taking to the green at the sell-out event. Together […]
Ipswich contractor joins ‘East Anglian alliance’ to deliver new Norfolk hospice
An Ipswich-based building contractor has joined an ‘East Anglian alliance’ appointed to build a new St Elizabeth Hospice facility in Norfolk. Barnes Construction will help the charity to deliver the new hospice on a seven-acre site off Sidegate Road in Gorleston, should plans get the green light from Great Yarmouth Borough Council. The 450sqm facility […]
