Celebrations mark official opening of The Elm Sports Centre
A ribbon cutting ceremony has been held at Simon Balle All-Through School in Hertford, to mark the official grand opening of The Elm Sports Centre. The grand opening of the centre, built by East of England construction company R G Carter, took place on April 30, with co-headteachers Rachel Kirk and Michael Moss gathering at […]
Ipswich degree apprentice celebrates professional achievement
An Ipswich-based Structural Engineer is celebrating after achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status from the Engineering Council just five years after leaving sixth form. Liam Swann, 24, joined structural engineering design business, Superstructures, in 2019 from One Sixth Form College in Ipswich. The company’s first apprentice, while working for the business he attended Anglia Ruskin University […]
Topping out ceremony marks milestone for Fore Hamlet development
The topping out ceremony for new Council housing on Fore Hamlet was celebrated today (Tuesday 13 May 2025) by Ipswich Borough Council and its house building company Handford Homes. The 30 flats which are being built at the former Hope Church site by SEH French include eight one-bedroom apartments, 20 two-bedroom apartments and two disabled […]
New chapter for Ipswich architects as firm embraces leadership transition
A multi-award-winning Ipswich architecture practice has entered a new chapter in its history after promoting three employees to its new-look board following a decade-long succession plan. The three new Directors at KLH Architects share more than 40 years experience at the business, with two – Stuart Edgar and Ben Moore – having joined the firm […]
Plans submitted for new cafe franchise at former Grimwades store in Ipswich
A planning application for a new cafe franchise has been submitted for the long-empty former Grimwades building in Ipswich. Ipswich Borough Council bought the building on the Cornhill in April after it had been left vacant for the last 13 years. Jamaica Blue, a casual dining cafe franchise, has now submitted a planning application for […]
Work starts on revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre
The Regent Theatre in Ipswich has shut its doors as work on its £3.45 million makeover gets underway. The project, led by Ipswich Borough Council, will see the Grade II-listed venue upgraded and modernised, improving the front of house facilities. Customers with accessibility needs will have better access to the building through the new entrance, […]
Portman Road aquatics centre plans get the go-ahead
Plans for a state-of-the-art aquatics centre in Portman Road in Ipswich have been given the green light. Ipswich Borough Council’s planning and development committee unanimously rubber stamped the plans at a meeting on Tuesday, April 30. The council’s ambitious proposal, supported by Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Town Football Club, looks to rejuvenate the area, […]
Trailblazing female crane operator inspires the next generation of women in construction
A trailblazing crane operator – the first woman to qualify in the UK – took centre stage at the latest Women in Construction Anglia Lunch this week. The sold-out event at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, on Wednesday April 30, was attended by almost 100 people and showcased the vast diversity of roles in the […]
New block in town: Suffolk-based Lignacite launches carbon-cutting ECO Range to power sustainable construction
A multi-award-winning Suffolk-based masonry supplier has unveiled its new range of eco-friendly blocks to sustainably power a British building boom. The new Lignacite ECO Range initially features concrete blocks made of 50% and 70% recycled materials – the Lignacite ECO 50 and Lignacite ECO 70. These lower-carbon blocks harness the power of recycled sand and […]
Suffolk college signs first-ever deal with county’s leading construction forum
A first-ever partnership between a Suffolk college and the county’s leading construction forum is hoped to inspire more young people to embark on a career in the sector. The new memorandum of understanding between the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) and Suffolk New College will see SJCC members work closely with the college to create […]
