Veteran civil engineer joins Essex contractor
A veteran civil engineer has joined an Essex building contractor as Technical Director, bringing with him more than 40 years’ experience in the sector. Jim Rudd has seen in the New Year with new employer Rose Group, having previously worked across numerous senior roles at other local consultancies. As Technical Director, Jim will oversee design […]
Padel Ipswich aces planning committee test to secure expansion approval
A sports club in Ipswich has been successful in its efforts to sway the local council’s planning committee over plans for new padel courts. Padel Ipswich made its case to Ipswich Borough Council’s planning and development committee on Wednesday, January 7, after councillors had previously been recommended to refuse its plans to convert five warehouses […]
Architects delighted as work to restore East Anglia’s largest theatre is completed
A leading architects in Ipswich are celebrating as work is completed on the £3.5million revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre. KLH Architects were tasked with the restoration of the Regent Theatre, ensuring the redevelopment carefully maintained the historic character of the 1920s, Grade II-listed building. The revamp included redesigning the iconic canopy and foyer at the […]
Architects celebrate record-breaking charity year
An Ipswich architecture firm has celebrated a record-breaking year of fundraising in support of a local young people’s charity, raising more than £35,000. KLH Architects have raised an incredible £35,330 for Inspire in 2025, the highest amount its team has ever raised for its charity of the year. Its staff put on a host of […]
Aspen Build targets growth with new Construction Director appointment
An Ipswich contractor is targeting further growth after appointing a new Construction Director. Gary Rush, the new Construction Director at Aspen Build, said he hopes to “set the standard for excellence” in his new role following his promotion from Construction Manager in December. His promotion comes as he approaches his 10th anniversary with the company, […]
WATCH: Construction workers take on Supermarket Sweep-inspired Christmas challenge
Workers at a Norfolk-based construction firm filled their trolleys with festive treats in a Christmas challenge for foodbanks across the east. Six teams from R G Carter took part in the ‘Trolley Dash’, piling their carts high with almost a tonne of goods for six foodbanks operated by The Trussell Trust. Each team was joined […]
UK’s first Universal Studios theme park near Bedford gets planning go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for Universal Studios’ first theme park in the UK and Europe. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government approved the request for planning permission for the new theme park, at Kempston Hardwick near Bedford, by way of a Special Development Order (SDO). The park will include several themed ‘lands’, […]
House designer takes on role at sister company after 20-year stint
A house designer who spent 20 years with a major East Anglian housebuilder has joined its sister company ahead of the new year. Anthony Arnold, who previously worked as a Senior Designer at Hopkins Homes, has joined Denbury Homes – also part of the Hopkins Group – as Head of Design. His role will see […]
Father Christmas visits James Paget Hospital wards to spread festive cheer
Father Christmas made a surprise visit to the maternity and children’s wards at James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth. The visit was organised by London Diamond Drilling (LDD) and Morgan Sindall Construction, who have been working to maintain the hospital’s roof, which is constructed with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). As Father Christmas is currently […]
Sizewell C hires 100th apprentice
A Suffolk college student has been hired as the 100th apprentice at Sizewell C – as the under-construction power station continues to reach new milestones. Thomas Lee, a student at Suffolk New College from the village of Otley, has taken on the role as a Level 6 civil engineering apprentice. Working on the multi-billion-pound nuclear […]
