Past, present, and future is the theme of architects’ 25th celebration
A 25th anniversary celebration for a renowned architects practice was attended by two very special guests who helped to tell the story behind the brand. The oldest and youngest attendees of the party, arranged to mark a quarter of a century for NJ Architects, Ipswich, “epitomised the past and present position” of the multi-award-winning firm, […]
Construction progressing well at new London Biggin Hill Hotel, The Landing
The general manager and members of the construction team have gathered together at London Biggin Hill Airport, to see first-hand how building work is progressing on its new on-site, 4-star boutique hotel, The Landing. When completed at the end of 2022, the 56-bedroom hotel, which is being built by Suffolk based, Barnes Construction, will have […]
New police station begins to take shape in Norwich
A brand-new specialist police station has started to take shape with the completion of the steel frame. Broadland Police Station, which is being built on Broadland Business Park will see a significant boost to policing in the area and be best-placed to serve its growing communities. Detective resources will be brought together under one roof, […]
R G Carter appointed to build £10.7m extension to Parkside Office Village
Work on the latest £10.7m phase of Parkside Office Village at the University of Essex will start early in 2022 after the appointment of R G Carter as the main contractor. The new four-storey landmark building will open in 2023 and will have a total floor area of 3,764 sq m of high-quality office space. […]
Bennett Homes shortlisted for House Builder of the Year award
A family-run housebuilding company is celebrating being included on the shortlist for one of the construction industry’s most prestigious awards. Bennett Homes, which is headquartered at Nowton near Bury St Edmunds, has been selected as a finalist in the House Builder of the Year category in the Construction Awards of Excellence, organised by the National […]
Lighthouse Lunch Raises £210,000 for Construction Community
It was a long anticipated event in the construction calendar and expectations were high as over 1000 guests were welcomed through the doors of the Westminster Park Plaza on Friday 3rd December for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s annual lunch in London. Former cricketer Chris Cowdrey was MC forr the day and opened proceedings with […]
CHEFFINS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PLANSURV
Cheffins, one of the largest professional services firms and auctioneers in East Anglia, today announces the acquisition of PlanSurv, an independent planning firm based in Ely. The deal was finalised on 1st December. Cheffins has a long history of providing professional advice to its clients and this acquisition will enable the firm to enhance the value […]
Lovell Homes building in green as standard
– Developer focusing on the environment and more eco-friendly homes – At a time when consumers are becoming more socially conscious about their lifestyles and individual impact on the environment, leading housing developer Lovell in East Anglia, is setting the standard for sustainable construction by adopting new green building practices. Part of the Morgan Sindall Group, Lovell […]
CEREMONY MARKS HANDOVER OF 11 AFFORDABLE HOMES IN SUFFOLK
A ceremony has marked the handover of 11 affordable homes in Suffolk – built by one of the country’s leading property developers. The Chilton Place redevelopment by Anderson will see 130 new traditional-style homes, with 45 of them designated as affordable homes delivered in partnership with Babergh District Council. The first 11 of these, handed over at a ceremony on Monday, November 15th, include five parish homes designated for local people. Timothy […]
Ingleton Wood up for national award after school sustainability work
East Anglia property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood has been recognised for its leading sustainability work within the education sector after being announced as a finalist at the H&V News Awards 2021. The Practice has been shortlisted alongside Engie in the Collaboration of the Year Award after achieving ‘Excellent’ BREEAM ratings for three new school […]
