Ribbon cut as Colchester Institute’s new Sustainable Construction Centre officially opens
Colchester Institute has officially opened its new Sustainable Construction Centre – the new greenest building on campus. The state-of-the-art training centre will support more than 250 learners and includes a large painting and decorating suite, three multi-purpose workshops and classrooms for theory and learning. The building was originally constructed in the 1960s but has been […]
Museum shares latest update on multi-million-pound redevelopment
The multi-million-pound redevelopment of Ipswich Museum has entered a new stage following the completion of all major internal and external construction works. The museum announced the redevelopment was reaching its final stages in May following the completion of all structural improvements, roofworks and a new staircase and lift. Two new specialist contractors – Huf Build […]
National housebuilder helps Suffolk construction charity get on the road with van donation
A national housebuilder has backed a Suffolk-based construction company with its mental health campaign by donating a new van. Taylor Wimpey has donated the new Renault Trafic van to the Lighthouse Charity as part of its national #MakeItVisible campaign. The campaign sees the charity visit construction sites nationwide to share the lived experiences of its […]
Essex leisure centre set for major £25m revamp
A popular leisure centre in Essex is set for a £25million redevelopment after modernisation plans were given the green light. The plans for Brentwood Centre, submitted by Brentwood Borough Council, will see parts of the complex demolished, extended and refurbished to create a flagship new sport and community hub. That includes the partial demolition of […]
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, […]
