Under construction NHS centre receives £13m funding boost
An NHS community diagnostic centre in Ipswich set to open next year has been granted an additional £13million in government funding. Works to convert 12 Museum Street into the new facility (CDC) have been ongoing since the project received planning permission last November. It has now been selected as one of six CDCs in the […]
Industry celebrates rise in female construction apprentices
Construction leaders have celebrated new figures revealing a huge rise in the number of women taking on construction apprenticeships. The fresh figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) show the number of women starting construction apprentices jumped from 1,450 to 2,410 between 2018 and 2025 – while the number to complete their courses increased […]
EXCLUSIVE: East of England CTEC Director says status will ‘drive collaboration’ across construction industry
The Director of West Suffolk College’s new Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) says it will ‘drive forward collaboration across the industry’. Liv Bradley, who took on the role in February, is passionate about construction education – not only giving young people access to training and clear routes to competency but also helping those looking to […]
Council adopts masterplan for Newmarket neighbourhood transformation
A ‘once in a generation’ vision to transform a Newmarket neighbourhood – including the replacement of 263 homes – has been adopted by West Suffolk Council. The revised plans for the Rowley Drive estate were laid out to the council by affordable housing provider Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) at its committee meeting on April 14. […]
Movers and Shakers: The big personnel news from early 2026
Movers and Shakers: The big personnel news from early 2026 The first quarter of 2026 saw big names making moves in the East of England construction industry. Here, in our latest instalment of Movers and Shakers, we take a look at some of the headline acquisitions and promotions from the start of the year. New […]
Plans approved for new Cambridgeshire air ambulance base
Plans to build a new air ambulance base near Cambridge have been approved ahead of the closure of the city’s airport. The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) submitted plans for their £8.2m new Cambridgeshire base in November last year, with Cambridge Airport – home to one of its two bases – set to close in […]
New housebuilder announces first development
A new partnership-led housebuilder has launched in the East of England – and has announced its first development. Ardena Homes will work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes. The company forms part of Phoenix Sustainable Investments, drawing on its expertise in sustainable development in housing, energy and […]
Sizewell C to host first-ever women in construction jobs fair
Sizewell C is set to host its first-ever women in construction jobs fair in an effort to attract more women into the sector. More than 30 contractors from across the project’s supply chain will attend the event at Sizewell Sports and Social Club in Leiston on April 15 – showcasing the career paths, training routes […]
Search launched for East of England’s best female construction role models
A search has been launched for the East of England’s next female construction role models who will champion the sector for women. Suffolk-based non-profit Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) has launched its first ever WICA Champions initiative as it looks to further its impact across the eastern region. Those chosen will have the opportunity to […]
Construction of new faculty building at Tyndale House reaches milestone
Construction of a state-of-the-art facility at Tyndale House in Cambridge has reached a milestone stage. The new faculty house will eventually be home to the most significant collection of biblical studies material in the country. Excavation of the basement to the new building, which will sit beside the Christian charity and research institute, is almost […]
