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 […]
Sizewell C welcomes first rail freight arrival
Sizewell C has welcomed the first freight train to arrive on-site – signalling the start of a reduction in lorries arriving at the under- construction nuclear power station. The train arrived at the project’s Temporary Construction Area via the new Green Rail Route, connecting the power station to the East Suffolk Line between Ipswich and […]
New £4m community centre handed over to council
A new £4million community centre has been handed over to an Essex council following its successful construction. Councillors and representatives from construction company SEH French and design consultancy Ingleton Wood marked the completion of the project with a tour of the new facility, located in Haygreen Road, on Friday, September 4. The purpose-built community centre […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: How one conversation with a construction worker can save a life
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day – a global reminder of the importance of reaching out and supporting one another with their mental health to prevent suicide. Here, Sarah Bolton, CEO of Suffolk-based Lighthouse Charity, shares how one conversation between construction workers could help save a life. For those that follow our charity news, […]
Sizewell C facilities management contract to create up to 400 jobs
Sizewell C has awarded a major facilities management contract to a multinational firm – creating up to 400 jobs, most of which will be in Suffolk. G4S is expanding its existing role at the nuclear power station project, where it already delivers security and medical services. The new ten-year agreement will begin later this year, […]
