Bronze Age settlement discovered during Ipswich construction works
A 3,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement has been uncovered during works to build a new link road in Ipswich. Archaeologists made the incredible discovery while developing the new road at the end of Europa Way in the west of the town, connecting Sproughton Road to Bramford Road. Discoveries included the postholes of two roundhouses, numerous four […]
‘Amazing’ construction dog Merida to embark on therapy training
A popular pooch who has become a familiar face on Suffolk building sites is set to become a certified therapy dog thanks to two local construction firms. Merida the fox red Labrador has joined her owner Steve on building sites across the county since 2023, quickly becoming popular with both site workers and the public. […]
UK’s largest theme park set to create 20,000 construction jobs
Nearly 20,000 construction jobs are set to be created in the region after a deal to build the UK’s largest theme park was agreed by the Government. The multi-billion-pound new theme park, owned by global entertainment giants Universal, is set to open in Bedford in 2031 following an agreement with both national and local government. […]
Specialist Spotlight: Simon Girling from SEH French
There is no better place to work in construction than the East of England, says SEH French Director Simon Girling. Our reporter Oliver Sullivan spoke to him in the first of our specialist spotlight series… While a career in construction was never what a teenage Simon Girling had in mind, swapping out his football boots […]
Entries open for CITB Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Awards
Inspiring and influential women working in the construction industry are being encouraged to enter a prestigious national awards competition. Entries are now open for this year’s CITB Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards, celebrating the women and non-binary people making their mark on the traditionally male-dominated sector. Women make up just 13.6% of […]
Construction recruitment firm expands into new markets with opening of Cambridge office
A leading East Anglian recruitment firm is expanding into the Home Counties and East Midlands markets with the opening of a new Cambridge office. ARC Group, which has built a strong reputation in Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk since 2008, has opened its new office in the city – led by new Regional Manager Jayne Docherty. […]
Ipswich business owner honoured at House of Lords Awards Ceremony
An Ipswich business owner has been named among the most influential women working in STEM and construction at a gala awards ceremony at the House of Lords. Clare Friel, owner of local marketing agency Friel, was among the recipients of an Inspirational Businesswomen in STEM and Construction Award on Friday, March 7. The event, hosted […]
Founder of multi-award-winning Ipswich architects moves to trustee role
A founding Director of a multi-award-winning Ipswich architecture firm has looked back on more than 30 fantastic years as he steps down from his role. Robert Keeble set up KLH Architects in 1988 together with friends Graham Lambert and Alan Howard – but is now saying goodbye to his day-to-day role as he moves to […]
‘The opportunities are endless’, says trainee housebuilder Amelia
An Essex trainee assistant site manager said she believes the opportunities for women in construction are ‘endless’ and has called on more to consider careers in the sector. Amelia Coker, 23, has joined the team at Barratt Homes’ Languard View development in Dovercourt – following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather who also […]
