WATCH: WiCA recruits ‘champions’ to encourage more women into construction
Women from across the region’s construction industry have made a pledge to champion and support women seeking to enter the sector. A Champions Lunch was held at West Suffolk College on October 13, organised by Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA), bringing together women from all areas of the industry. Following a delicious lunch, prepared by […]
Suffolk construction sector celebrates industry success at annual SJCC Awards
Suffolk’s construction sector has come together to celebrate its successes at the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) Annual Dinner and Awards. The evening welcomed hundreds of construction professionals to Trinity Park on October 7 to shine a light on the incredible work going on in the county’s construction sector. The event highlighted outstanding craftsmanship, architectural […]
New SEND unit opens at Lowestoft school
A new SEND unit has opened at an east Suffolk school as part of a wider £55m investment in the county’s provision. The new unit at Dell Primary School in Lowestoft, called The Orchard, officially opened in October, having started welcoming children at the beginning of the autumn term. It has created 12 spaces for […]
Former Shredded Wheat factory to become vibrant mixed-use development
The former Shredded Wheat factory in Welwyn Garden City is set to become the home of a vibrant new mixed-use development after plans passed the final hurdle. Plans to convert the site into the “Wheat Quarter” have formally been granted approval by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC). It comes after the council’s planning committee gave […]
Proposals to redevelop Ekin Road council estate get the go-ahead
Plans to replace an aging, post-war council housing estate in Cambridge with 134 new homes have been approved by Cambridge City Council. Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), a joint venture between Cambridge City Council and The Hill Group, sought planning permission to redevelop the Ekin Road estate. The plans were unanimously given the green light at […]
World Mental Health Day: Charity shares advice for construction workers
A charity has reminded construction workers the importance of looking out for the wellbeing of their colleagues this World Mental Health Day. Suffolk Mind shared the advice ahead of the global awareness day on October 10 with the hopes of creating a more supportive sector both in the county and beyond. Ellie Winch, Engagement Manager […]
WATCH: Ipswich Town unveils new £30million training complex
Premier League side Ipswich Town has unveiled its state-of-the-art £30million training complex in a new video tour. The video, shared by the club, shows the scale of the complex at Playford Road – as well as the high-tech features throughout the building. That includes a retina scan entry system, a bone density scanner and even […]
Concertus launches new £1bn construction framework
Suffolk-based design and build consultancy Concertus has opened procurement for a new £1bn framework. The Link14 Construction and Building Services Framework launched in October, aimed at delivering projects across seven geographic lots across England over four years. The framework will run from June 2027 to May 3031 and builds on the success of the existing […]
Willmott Dixon and Milligan appointed £100m Essex shopping centre regeneration project
Two national developers have been appointed to deliver the £100m transformation of an Essex shopping centre into a new stand-out leisure destination. Willmott Dixon Developments and Milligan have been appointed for the Baytree Shopping Centre transformation, a key part of Brentwood Borough Council’s vision for a new leisure quarter in the town. It will be anchored […]
Construction advocacy forum looks ahead to its biggest event
Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) is hosting its annual dinner this week – a ‘highlight of the year’ for the organisation. The SJCC, which was established in 1954, champions the county’s building industry, representing everyone from architects and quantity surveyors to contractors and building control. It acts as a forum for the industry in Suffolk, […]
