Kier appointed to build new £20m Cambridgeshire primary school
A national contractor has been appointed to build a new £20million primary school in a Cambridgeshire town. Cambridgeshire County Council appointed Kier Group to build the new Deneia Primary Academy in Waterbeach New Town, a growing new community on the site of former army barracks. The new primary school will provide 630 places, alongside 78 […]
Four Castons employees promoted to associate to support business growth
A long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors has promoted four staff members of staff to associate. Castons, which was established more than 130 years ago, has promoted Adam Fuller, Shah Hussain, Brad Hines and Mark Smith in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the business. Adam has been at the company for ten years, having […]
Suffolk construction manager celebrates 10 years with developer
A long-serving Suffolk construction manager has celebrated his 10th year working at a regional housebuilder. James Wells, from Bucklesham, first joined Chelmsford-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes as an assistant site manager and has risen through the ranks ever since. Now 43, the former renewable energy specialist has won multiple industry awards, including NHBC Pride […]
Award-winning architects open second Suffolk office
A multi-award-winning Suffolk architectural practice has opened a second office for the first time in its history – signalling an exciting period of growth for the firm. KLH Architects, based in Sproughton, has opened its new satellite office in Clements Road, Melton as the firm targets further expansion into the high-end residential market. Ben Moore, […]
Ipswich plumbing apprentice named UK’s second best
A former painter and decorator who swapped her paintbrush for a plunger has been crowned one of the best apprentice plumbers in the country. Danni Lee earned a spot at this year’s HIP Female Skills Competition Grand Final in April after a second-place finish at the regional heats. It comes after the 30-year-old swapped her […]
Kier awarded ‘significant contract’ to build Sizewell C main entrance
Sizewell C has awarded Kier Group a ‘significant contract’ to build the power station’s main site entrance – creating around 70 jobs. Kier will deliver the North Plaza, a 15-hectare gateway which includes bus interchanges, a deliveries hub and personnel security facilities. Damian Leydon, Sizewell C’s Site Delivery Director, described the North Plaza as a […]
Women in Construction Anglia celebrates not-for-profit status
Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) has officially become a not-for-profit – and has held its launch board meeting. WICA was set up by Clare Friel in 2024 to champion women in the industry, supported by founding partners Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Anglia Ruskin University and West Suffolk College. The organisation aims to provide visible role […]
Help needed in DIY SOS-style project for Ipswich builder after cancer diagnosis
Helping hands are being sought to create the dream home for an Ipswich builder and his young family following his cancer diagnosis. Jay House, 49, began working on an extension to his family home in 2022 – although work was forced to halt two years later after he was diagnosed with a rare form of […]
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 […]
