Castons’ director reflects on firm’s future as 130th year comes to a close
The director of an Ipswich chartered surveyors has reflected on the firm’s recent milestones and its exciting plans for the future as the business’ 130th year comes to an end. Castons was established in 1895 and has grown into one of the top property and construction consultants in the east. It’s been a busy year […]
Costain awarded new Norfolk road contract which could unlock delivery of 4,000 new homes
A contractor has been appointed to build a Norfolk road which could pave the way for the delivery of 4,000 new homes. Costain has been awarded the contract to build the new West Winch Housing Access Road near King’s Lynn after the £122m scheme received planning permission last autumn. The road forms part of a […]
Women in Construction Anglia up for national inclusivity award
A Suffolk non-profit aiming to encourage more women into the construction industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA) has been named a finalist in the Women’s Network of the Year category at the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards. The social enterprise, founded in 2024, helps raise […]
Milestone reached in development of 61 Extra Care homes in Norfolk
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark a major milestone in the construction of 61 new Extra Care homes in Stalham, Norfolk. The development’s name, Albion Gardens, was chosen following a competition at Stalham High School, where students were tasked with coming up with suggestions for the new scheme. The project will comprise […]
WATCH: How new Essex plant training centre aims to be ‘transformative’ for region
More than 100 industry guests attended the official launch of Colchester’s new CPCS-certified training centre. The new training centre, at Colchester Institute, will provide students the opportunity to gain education and hands-on experience with the latest plant machinery models through fast-track programmes. It is hoped the centre will help tackle the skills shortage while providing […]
Council gives green light for 272 new homes near Huntington
Planning approval has been granted for 272 new homes near Huntington – close to the former runway of RAF Alconbury. Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has been given the green light by Huntington District Council to build a mix of one to five-bedroom homes on land at Alconbury Weald. More than 12% of the homes will be […]
Government to invest £1.3bn to support Europe’s first Universal theme park
The UK Government has announced it will invest £1.3bn in infrastructure to support the development of Europe’s first Universal theme park in Bedfordshire. The theme park and resort, which will be called the Universal United Kingdom Resort, will create nearly 20,000 jobs during its construction, with a further 8,000 when it opens in 2031. Comcast […]
Housebuilder’s new finance director anticipates ‘significant shift’ in market activity
A regional housebuilder’s new finance director said the housing market will see a ‘significant shift’ in activity should a ‘huge opportunity’ to improve affordability be unlocked. Alex Mayhew has been promoted to Group Finance Director at Allison Homes after joining the firm in 2022, having previously worked in finance for fashion retailer Joules for eight […]
East Anglian housebuilders to take on 24-hour charity challenge
Staff at a national housebuilder are embarking on a 24-hour running challenge to support the work of two homeless charities in Norfolk. A team of East Anglia-based staff at Lovell, part of the Morgan Sindall Group, will run or walk their way around Lynnsport’s Olympic-sized running track in King’s Lynn during the grueling round-the-clock challenge. […]
East Anglia’s first Costco to be built in Norwich
A new Costco store is set to be built in Norwich, the American wholesale giant has confirmed. Construction is due to begin shortly on the new 13,300sqm store at Broadland Business Park – with local business R G Carter appointed as contractor. The site will house the store – referred to as a ‘warehouse’ – […]
