Major new Suffolk construction expo to launch at Wherstead Park
A new construction expo is launching in Suffolk – showcasing some of the biggest construction projects and business opportunities from across the region. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first BUILD Suffolk Expo at Wherstead Park on October 1. The event brings together organisations involved in delivering the region’s major construction, infrastructure and development […]
Historic port set for £22m upgrade
A multinational construction firm has been appointed the main contractor of a £21.8million regeneration project at a historic Essex port. Balfour Beatty will lead on the delivery of the Leigh Port Regeneration Project, modernising infrastructure at the port near Southend-on-Sea. Work will include the construction of a new 265m-long quay wall, improved drainage and upgraded […]
Norfolk football club has new £4m stadium plans approved
A Norfolk football club’s plans to build a brand new stadium and return to its former home after more than 40 years have been approved by councillors. Gorleston FC were granted planning permission for the £4million stadium by Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s Planning Committee on September 9. The new ground will be built on the […]
First glimpse of proposed new homes on former mustard factory site
An artist’s impression has shown a first glimpse of how hundreds of new homes could look on the site of a former mustard factory in Norfolk. Norwich City Council and Homes England have unveiled the image as the local authority looks to launch a public consultation on its vision for the former Colman’s mustard factory […]
Almost 4,000 new homes on outskirts of Cambridge get the go-ahead
Plans for almost 4,000 new homes in north west Cambridge have been given the green light. The outline planning application, from the University of Cambridge for 3,800 homes at Eddington, was given the go-ahead by the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service on September 16. Eddington is a new sustainable community on the outskirts of Cambridge, […]
Back to school for Essex builders in college campus redevelopment
A group of builders from a Colchester contractor returned to their former college to transform an aging teaching block into a new home for construction learners. The workers from Cadman Construction returned to Colchester Institute to turn the 1960s building into the college’s new Sustainable Construction Centre. The centre is home to three brickwork workshops, […]
Flat roofing company completes major refurbishment of UK headquarters in Ipswich
An Ipswich-based flat roofing company has been handed the keys to its newly refurbished headquarters in the town. An opening ceremony was held at Bauder Ltd’s revamped HQ in Landseer Road on Tuesday, September 15, attended by the town’s mayor. The refurbishment began ten months ago, delivered by Gipping Construction and designed by Ingleton Wood, […]
Company director jailed after construction worker’s death
A Suffolk company director has been jailed after admitting he was responsible for the death of an employee following a construction incident in Woodbridge. Peter Clifford, 63, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court, where he was sentenced to eight years and 10 months’ imprisonment and has been banned from acting as the director of a company […]
Suffolk construction charity facing ‘one of toughest years’ in its history
A Suffolk-based charity supporting construction workers nationwide with their mental health said it is facing one of the toughest years in its history as it launches an urgent fundraising appeal. Lighthouse Charity launched its Winter Appeal this month after seeing a significant increase in demand for its services this year, with the number of families […]
Workers make good progress on Norwich Costco store
Workers are making good progress on the construction of a new Costco store in Norwich – the American giant’s first foray into East Anglia. Contractors R G Carter have now completed all foundations on the 4.16hectare site, with steel erection works on the warehouse building underway and set to continue over the coming weeks. Work […]
