DPL Group founders step down after 25 years
The founders of a Suffolk mechanical and electrical contractor are retiring after 25 successful years at the helm. Gary and Fran Dinsdale are stepping down as managing directors of DPL Group, based in Ipswich, having launched the company in 2001. The firm has seen consistent, fast-paced growth over that time upgrading its offices multiple times, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Construction leaders have their say on upcoming Budget
We are set for one of the most anticipated autumn Budgets in years – with concerns growing over whether the chancellor will be able to keep her pledge not to raise taxes. It will be a big Budget for the construction sector once again, with the industry viewed as one of the UK’s key drivers […]
Specialist Spotlight: Sam Brown from Rose Homes for Life
Few in construction can boast having helped build their first home before they were a teenager, but for Rose Homes for Life’s new Managing Director Sam Brown, housebuilding truly is in his blood. Our features writer Oliver Sullivan spoke to him about how he built his path to the top. While Sam Brown doesn’t share […]
How construction can lead the way in protecting the planet
Construction is one of the most polluting industries in the world, generating huge amounts of emissions developing sites and resourcing materials. Those choosing to stand up to the challenge can therefore have a massive impact, including those in East Anglia. One company which has had sustainability at its heart since its formation almost 80 years […]
How the region’s construction industry is tackling the skills shortage
The construction industry faces a long-running shortage of skilled workers – particularly in the east of England where demand is among the highest in the UK. There are a host of large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as high targets for housebuilding, which will need a large, skilled workforce to make a reality. However, despite the […]
Construction leaders share wishlist for spring statement
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to present her spring statement, Construction Anglia has asked construction experts in the East what they would like to see included in her speech. Speeding up the planning process is top of their list of priorities, with releasing more housing seen as key to promoting growth in the sector. Stability […]
Commercial Director and Lighthouse charity Trustee speaks about how to encourage more women into sector
Women in Construction Week celebrates the role of women in the industry, shining a light on their achievements and showcasing the role models inspiring the next generation. One such business leader is Joanna Mulcahy, Commercial Director at Murphy, a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company. She is also a trustee at the Suffolk-based Lighthouse […]
Women in construction share views on how to help more women into the industry
Female construction leaders from across East Anglia have been sharing their views on how to inspire the next generation of women to join the sector. To mark Women in Construction Week, Construction Anglia has spoken with women in a variety of roles in the industry, asking them about how they got started, their journey through […]
