Freeport East attracts a £45m investment, boosting jobs and the sustainable building sector
Freeport East attracts £45m boost for East of England’s sustainable building sector. Assan Panel, a major affiliate of Kibar Holding, a renowned name in Turkey’s industrial sector, has confirmed its plans to locate its first UK manufacturing facility at Gateway 14, part of Freeport East. The firm produces sustainable building materials and is one of […]
Denbury Homes joins Homes England’s Dynamic Purchasing System, gaining access to more land
Regional housebuilder joins scheme giving them greater access to Homes England land. East Anglian house builder Denbury Homes has been approved by Homes England, the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, as part of its Delivery Partner, Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Joining the Delivery Partner DPS involves a rigorous assessment process; now approved, Denbury Homes will […]
New Pupil Referral Unit wins Project of the Year
The new Fairview Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Basildon has been recognised by winning ‘Building Project of the Year’ at the Constructing Excellence Awards for Essex – outstanding work from the team involved. Essex County Council appointed Barnes Construction as the main contractor for the new PRU and work started in July 2022 on the […]
Avant Tecno’s HQ facility marks major milestone
The construction of a state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound company headquarters facility for Avant Tecno UK has reached a significant milestone with its topping out ceremony. Since late last year, local firm SEH French has been diligently crafting the 32,200sq ft facility, set to become the hub for Avant Tecno’s UK operations. Representatives from Avant Tecno, led by […]
Lovell wins Residential Project of the Year
Lovell has won the Residential Project of the Year for its Bowlers Green development at Hopton-on-Sea, built in partnership with Repton Property Developments, in the Norfolk Constructing Excellence Awards. Held at Epic Studios on Wednesday 17th April 2024, the Norfolk Constructing Excellence Awards celebrates the best of the construction industry in Norfolk. The Residential Project of the Year category […]
A Norwich construction worker aims for global recognition as he prepares to break a world record
Adam Lopez, from Taverham working at David Wilson Homes, is hoping to break the record and become the fastest man on the planet to run one mile in a swimming pool. The 37-year-old is preparing to take on the challenge at the Nuffield Health swimming pool, in Barrack Street, on April 23. Adam explained: “I started […]
Decarbonisation restoration project completes on WWII Hangars at Cranfield University
A major restoration on two former ‘Type C’ pre-WWII RAF hangars at Cranfield University has now been completed by East of England construction company, R G Carter, reducing energy usage by 75% and helping to decrease carbon footprint. The 4,200 m2 hangars were built in 1936, in preparation for WWII and are today occupied by Cranfield University […]
Housing Developer commits to eco-friendly living in Suffolk
David Wilson Homes is providing an insight into how it will ensure its Henley Gate development in Ipswich will support the surrounding environment. Located on Oxlip Boulevard, the development is being constructed with an aim to introduce modern living to the community but also to preserve local wildlife. A major part of David Wilson Homes’ […]
Andy Starkings promoted to Commercial Director at Lovell
Andy Starkings has been promoted to commercial director at Lovell. Andy has worked for the housebuilder for 19 years, first joining as a quantity surveyor and working up to his most recent position as commercial manager. Based at the Lovell office at Broadland Business Park, Norwich, Andy is responsible for the commercial team in the East […]
Hopkins Homes Announces Suffolk’s First Zero Bills Homes with Octopus Energy
In a move to meet the growing demand for sustainable living, regional housebuilder Hopkins Homes has partnered with Octopus Energy to offer the first-ever Zero Bills homes in Suffolk. This pilot scheme will be available exclusively at Hopkins Homes’ Church View development in Bramford. ‘Zero Bills’ is a world-first smart tariff that allows customers to move […]
