World Mental Health Day: Charity shares advice for construction workers
A charity has reminded construction workers the importance of looking out for the wellbeing of their colleagues this World Mental Health Day. Suffolk Mind shared the advice ahead of the global awareness day on October 10 with the hopes of creating a more supportive sector both in the county and beyond. Ellie Winch, Engagement Manager […]
WATCH: Ipswich Town unveils new £30million training complex
Premier League side Ipswich Town has unveiled its state-of-the-art £30million training complex in a new video tour. The video, shared by the club, shows the scale of the complex at Playford Road – as well as the high-tech features throughout the building. That includes a retina scan entry system, a bone density scanner and even […]
Concertus launches new £1bn construction framework
Suffolk-based design and build consultancy Concertus has opened procurement for a new £1bn framework. The Link14 Construction and Building Services Framework launched in October, aimed at delivering projects across seven geographic lots across England over four years. The framework will run from June 2027 to May 3031 and builds on the success of the existing […]
Willmott Dixon and Milligan appointed £100m Essex shopping centre regeneration project
Two national developers have been appointed to deliver the £100m transformation of an Essex shopping centre into a new stand-out leisure destination. Willmott Dixon Developments and Milligan have been appointed for the Baytree Shopping Centre transformation, a key part of Brentwood Borough Council’s vision for a new leisure quarter in the town. It will be anchored […]
Construction advocacy forum looks ahead to its biggest event
Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) is hosting its annual dinner this week – a ‘highlight of the year’ for the organisation. The SJCC, which was established in 1954, champions the county’s building industry, representing everyone from architects and quantity surveyors to contractors and building control. It acts as a forum for the industry in Suffolk, […]
WATCH: Hundreds attend first BUILD Suffolk expo in Ipswich
Construction leaders from across the region gathered at Wherstead Park for the inaugural BUILD Suffolk expo. The event, organised by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, brought together organisations delivering the biggest construction and infrastructure projects from across the county to celebrate the industry’s successes, make connections and explore opportunities for future projects. The expo included keynote […]
Long-running charity golf day takes total raised over the years to more than £80k
An Ipswich chartered surveyors’ charity golf day which has been running for more than 40 years has raised another £1,500 for good causes. Castons’ charity golf day has been a regular summer event at the company for decades – raising more than £80,000 for a variety of charities over the years. This year’s event took […]
Company’s contracts director says ‘education is key to bridging skills gap’
A director at a Suffolk construction company says changing young people’s perception of the industry is crucial to bridging the industry’s skills gap. Simon Hubert, Contracts Director at Ipswich-based SEH French, said the skills gap was a ‘big concern’ for the industry and needs short and long-term solutions to find a solution. He said: “The […]
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 […]
