Work starts on new community hub in Blofield in Norfolk
Work is underway transforming a former primary school site in Blofield near Norwich into a new community hub. The Blofield Community Hub has been designed as a modern, energy-efficient facility to provide a welcoming focal point to the growing community, funded with £650,000 from the Greater Norwich Growth Board. Broadland District Council has also agreed […]
Stowmarket High School expansion hits new milestone
The expansion of Stowmarket High School has hit a new milestone – with the new two-storey teaching block now watertight. A topping out ceremony was held to mark the installation of the roof at the Suffolk high school, bringing together students, school representatives, local councillors and members of the project team. With wetter conditions on […]
Stretch of Peterborough’s River Nene to close for Cygnet Bridge construction
Part of the River Nene in Peterborough will close temporarily as work continues on construction of the Cygnet Bridge. Restrictions will be placed on part of the river from Monday, November 16 until Thursday, December 24 so construction work on the pedestrian bridge can take place. The Environment Agency has issued a formal notice advertising […]
Work begins on affordable homes at former Van Dal shoe factory in Norwich
Work has started on the redevelopment of the former Van Dal shoe factory site in Norwich – which will be transformed into 48 flats for social rent. Norwich City Council Leader Lucy Galvin and Councillor Denise Carlo, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, joined Flagship Homes and principal contractor Lovell Partnerships to mark the start […]
‘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 […]
