‘I trusted these traders with my life savings’ – fraudster builders sentenced after homeowner left with unsafe renovation
Two fraudster builders have received significant sentences after a homeowner was left facing a large financial loss and extensive remedial works following a £128,000 renovation of their home. An investigation conducted by Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards Service led to the prosecution of Sai Manideep Chadaram, 28, of Talbot Avenue, Slough, and Razvan Andrei Hlihor, […]
Celebrating seven years of Construction Anglia – and our big plans for the future
Construction Anglia burst on the scene seven years ago, bringing you all the latest industry news and updates from across the region. Launched by Clare Friel after identifying a need for a news hub for local construction news, the website and its readership has grown rapidly each year since. Its social media following in particular […]
Demolition begins ahead of £9m ScottishPower Renewables base build
Demolition works have begun ahead of the construction of a new £9m base for ScottishPower Renewables in Lowestoft. Ipswich-based Tru Demolition have been contracted with demolishing the former TJ Pryce building in Trinity Road, which will make way for the almost 6,000m2 base for ScottishPower Renewables’ offshore wind operations. Norfolk contractor R G Carter has […]
Plans to restore boating lake at Castle Park in Colchester move one step closer
Plans to restore the boating lake at Colchester’s Castle Park are moving ahead – with the city council now preparing to go to tender for a contractor. The council aims to complete the project by spring next year, with the next stage including a detailed condition survey to confirm the work required and final costs. […]
Daisy, 18, becomes Sizewell C’s 150th apprentice
A Suffolk teenager has been appointed as the 150th apprentice at Sizewell C – marking a major milestone in its recruitment and training commitments. Daisy Rayment, 18, has started working on the new nuclear power station as part of a Project Management apprenticeship with the University of Suffolk. The former Farlingaye High School pupil from […]
What to expect as region’s industry travels to the capital for London Build 2026
Construction industry leaders from across the East of England are set to descend on the capital next month – but what can guests expect from the London Build 2026? More than 25,000 people are set to attend this year’s expo at Excel London on November 25 and 26, with more than 600 speakers set to […]
Henry, 4, returns home from cancer treatment thanks to volunteer builders
Dozens of tradespeople have rallied around the family of a four-year-old boy from Cambridgeshire and his family to help him return home from cancer treatment. Band of Builders called out for volunteers to help transform the home of Ely youngster Henry Sargent, who was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in June. His father, Robert, had been […]
Movers and Shakers: The big personnel news from summer 2026
The scorching hot summer might now be behind us – but the season of record temperatures didn’t stop the East of England construction world from enjoying a bit of moving and shaking. In the latest instalment of our Movers and Shakers series, we look back at Q3 of 2026 and all the big personnel news […]
Construction ambassador programme seeks to encourage young women into sector
A new ambassador programme has been launched in Suffolk to inspire more young women to pursue careers in construction. The scheme, spearheaded by Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA) in collaboration with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), aims to develop young women’s confidence and connect them with opportunities in the sector. The programme will work with […]
What do construction leaders want to see in the autumn budget?
Financial clarity, a review of stamp duty and more investment in education are among the top items on construction leaders’ budget wishlist, as they await tomorrow’s announcement from the Chancellor. This autumn budget, the first under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is a particularly important one, with business leaders in various sectors eager to see […]
