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 […]
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 […]
