New Crocus homes development ‘topped out’ by local brewery
Crocus Homes’ new development in Bawdsey, Suffolk has been ‘topped out’ with a bottle of local beer poured over the completed roof of one of the properties in the presence of invited local VIPs. Foresters Glade is a new development of 13 contemporary houses by Crocus Homes. The development includes nine open market two, three […]
Norfolk construction worker wins national award for ‘defying the odds’
Joanna Szczechowicz, a Buyer for Lovell in East Anglia, has been recognised with a national award for achieving success and shining in the face of adversity. The annual Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) Awards were held on Thursday 20th October 2022 at The Copthorne in Newcastle with Joanna beating off strong competition to win the ‘defying the odds’ category. […]
The official opening marks the completion of a new school in Stowmarket
Orwell Multi-Academy Trust are celebrating the official opening of Grace Cook Primary and Nursery in Stowmarket. In April 2021, Suffolk County Council received planning permission to build the new school, which is located within Northfield View housing development, previously known as Chilton Leys. The official opening of the school took place with representatives from the […]
New Council flats on Fore Hamlet set to move forward
Next week’s Ipswich Borough Council Planning Committee will consider an application from Handford Homes and Barefoot & Gilles architects to develop the site of the former Hope Church on Fore Hamlet into new Council housing. Handford Homes, the Council’s house building arm welcomed the officer recommendation for approval. The scheme is for 30 flats – […]
Ingleton Wood strengthens leadership team in their Billericay office with Associate Architect appointment
Property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood has expanded its Billericay team with the appointment of Marta Holton as the office’s lead Architect. Marta joins as an Associate Architect and will be heading up the Architectural Team, overseeing and managing projects while mentoring her colleagues including new recruits and apprentices. She joins with 17 years of […]
New unit for retail giant The Range gets go-ahead at Gateway 14, Stowmarket, and will create 1,650 jobs
Detailed planning consent has been given for the first unit at Gateway 14, Stowmarket, to be occupied by home, garden and leisure products retailer The Range – creating an estimated 1,650 jobs. Mid Suffolk District Council’s planning committee approved reserved matters for the highly sustainable logistics unit – approaching 1.2m sq ft in size – […]
Hannah Jarman wins Plant Operator of the Year
Earlier this month Hannah Jarman was recognised as the best construction plant operator in the UK. She won the award at the UK Plant Operators Magazine’s competition held in Hertfordshire. She was up against 37 other competitors including her Dad Mark, who finished second and her Brother Lewis. The competition involved various skills tests whilst […]
Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd appoints Robert Hull as Non-Executive Director
Colchester Amphora Energy Limited (CAEL) is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Hull, as a new Non-Executive Director to the CAEL Board.CAEL, a company wholly owned by Colchester Borough Council, is responsible for the promotion and delivery of low-carbon energy projects and provides technical expertise on renewable energy to the council.As an independent consultant, Robert Hull […]
Lovell and West Norfolk Council to hold 24-hour charity challenge in memory of colleague
Leading housing developer, Lovell, has joined forces with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk to host a 24-hour track challenge event at Alive Lynnsport in King’s Lynn to raise funds for charity. Starting at 1pm on Friday 23rd September and finishing at 1pm on Saturday 24th September 2022, team members from Lovell and the Borough Council of King’s Lynn […]
R G Carter Reach Prestigious National Finals for Digi-Tech Factory Build
R G Carter has reached the national finals of the prestigious Constructing Excellence Awards for its build of the striking and innovative Digi-Tech Factory at City College Norwich. R G Carter was selected through a regional awards programme before being named a finalist. They will attend the national finals on Friday 18th November 2022, at the […]