LOCAL FIRM DCP SECURES PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING FRAMEWORK PLACE
Consultancy firm Daniel Connal Partnership (DCP) has started 2022 with its best foot forward, having secured a place on the LHC Procurement Framework for public sector buildings and homes until 2028. Worth £500 million over six years to suppliers listed on the Framework, firms will support public sector organisations across two divisions of the UK […]
ESSEX DEVELOPER RECRUITS BUILDING BUDDIES FOR SCHOOL AWARD SCHEME
Leading Essex developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes is engaging local school pupils in the construction process with its specially designed award programme in Hullbridge. Now in its fourth year, the developer’s Building Buddies Award aims to get children interested in the industry and raise awareness of the variety of roles available in construction. The […]
Planning submitted for 71 new homes in Peterborough village
Housebuilder Allison Homes has submitted planning to build 71 new homes for the second phase of its popular Abbey Park development in Thorney, Peterborough. Abbey Park, situated off Sandpit Road, is a stunning collection of three, four and five bedroom homes, offering homeowners the perfect mix of a countryside residence near city facilities and services. […]
Lighthouse SOS -It might be Blue Monday but help is always available if you’re in construction
This year sees Blue Monday fall on 17th January and it’s meant to be the most depressing day of the year. Analysts have put this down to a multitude of factors, including everything from the distance from Christmas, debt levels, failed New Year’s resolutions and the wintery weather. But the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity wants […]
Lovell Partnerships selected as joint venture preferred bidder by Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council has agreed to join forces with Lovell Partnerships to form a property development alliance to build nearly 3,000 much-needed homes. The joint venture will deliver new housing-led developments to be built on council land. Lovell Partnerships were identified as the preferred bidder following a nine-month procurement process. Contracts are expected to be […]
Excitement in Thurston as local bishop and Right Reverend join in on celebrating the opening of Thurston CEVC Primary Academy & Thurston Pre-School
Headteacher, John Bayes, was joined by the local bishop, Right Reverend Mike Harrison, to celebrate the official opening of Thurston CEVC (Church of England Voluntary Controlled) Primary Academy and Thurston Pre-School. School Governors, members of Thedwastre Education Trust, Suffolk County Council and the construction and design teams gathered on site to mark the occasion which […]
Charity futureproofs village housing with Passivhaus homes
A Cambridgeshire charity is celebrating a major milestone in its latest building project to create 15 almshouses for the over 55s and a new office for its own operations. Girton Town Charity (GTC) joined with contractor Barnes Construction, Mole Architects and Northmores Project Managers to mark a key stage in the building programme at Dovehouse […]
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, […]
