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 […]
National housebuilder helps Suffolk construction charity get on the road with van donation
A national housebuilder has backed a Suffolk-based construction company with its mental health campaign by donating a new van. Taylor Wimpey has donated the new Renault Trafic van to the Lighthouse Charity as part of its national #MakeItVisible campaign. The campaign sees the charity visit construction sites nationwide to share the lived experiences of its […]
Essex leisure centre set for major £25m revamp
A popular leisure centre in Essex is set for a £25million redevelopment after modernisation plans were given the green light. The plans for Brentwood Centre, submitted by Brentwood Borough Council, will see parts of the complex demolished, extended and refurbished to create a flagship new sport and community hub. That includes the partial demolition of […]
Major new Suffolk construction expo to launch at Wherstead Park
A new construction expo is launching in Suffolk – showcasing some of the biggest construction projects and business opportunities from across the region. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first BUILD Suffolk Expo at Wherstead Park on October 1. The event brings together organisations involved in delivering the region’s major construction, infrastructure and development […]
Historic port set for £22m upgrade
A multinational construction firm has been appointed the main contractor of a £21.8million regeneration project at a historic Essex port. Balfour Beatty will lead on the delivery of the Leigh Port Regeneration Project, modernising infrastructure at the port near Southend-on-Sea. Work will include the construction of a new 265m-long quay wall, improved drainage and upgraded […]
