From army engineer to site manager trainee with Hopkins Homes
Ex-army engineer, Evans Osifo-Doe has progressed through the ranks at Hopkins Homes to become an accomplished site manager trainee. Evans was a mechanic with the British Army Engineers (REME) a role that involved ensuring all vehicles were ready for operation. When he left the military, Evans needed to consider a change in career and was […]
Waste vegetable oil used to further reduce windfarm emissions
ScottishPower Renewables has launched an innovative pilot project to reduce its carbon emissions by using waste vegetable oil to help power crew transfer vessels working on its flagship East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm. Supporting the company’s commitment to Net Zero, the renewable vessel fuel, HVO30 – made from 30% hydrogenated vegetable oil and a marine […]
£1 million rescue saves cliff from risk of collapse near homes
A cliff at risk of collapse in a built-up area of Greenhithe has been saved following a £1million rescue operation headed by property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood. Safety concerns over the towering chalk cliff in Eagles Road were reported in Christmas 2019 – this follows previous works to stabilise another cliff in Eagles Road […]
R G Carter celebrates handover of multi-million Mildenhall community hub
Work on the new multi-million-pound public services hub in Mildenhall – combining education, health, leisure, and community facilities on one site – has now reached a significant phase in its journey. The construction of this unique community vision is now complete, enabling the continuing phased opening of the facility to the public. The construction and […]
Hopkins Homes support for East Anglian charities showcased on new website
Award-winning East Anglian developer, Hopkins Homes has invested in a new look for its website to showcase the incredible work of the Hopkins Charitable Fund. The website offers rich information and imagery on charities and organisations that Hopkins Homes has supported since the Fund was set up in 2017. Through small grants and major projects, […]
Contractor secures £11m of work thanks to building boom
A leading contractor and property developer has secured £12million of new work contracts as house building increases post-pandemic. Anderson, which has its headquarters in Chelmsford but works on projects throughout the East of England, has won work as part of a building boom set to spearhead the national recovery from the pandemic, boost the economy […]
Barratt builds construction workshop for ex-forces students
Students at Colchester Institute recently took part in a workshop led by a representative from leading developer Barratt Homes, about getting into the construction industry. In a bid to support local communities and encourage a wider talent pool, the homebuilder teamed up with military charity Building Heroes – who provides a gateway for service leavers […]
Donation of building material keeps The Locks Inn on track
It’s been a long road to reopening for The Locks Inn in Geldeston but at least the path is now smoother thanks to a donation of 80 tonnes of hardcore building material from Hopkins Homes. Famed for its riverside location and the Big Dog ferry that delivers customers to a nearby jetty, The Locks is […]
Landmark development in Felixstowe enters final phase
As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café is entering the final phase. Barnes Constructions started work on the landmark building in August last year and are now entering the final phases of the development, estimated to be completed late this summer. Once completed, the café will […]
Construction boss urges industry to ‘swap swagger for sympathy’ to tackle mental health problems
A leading construction company is tackling masculine stereotypes, offsetting stigmas and starting conversations about mental health as part of a new initiative to combat industry-wide mental health problems. Ipswich-based SEH French Building, part of One Group Construction, sent all company directors and managers, including contracts and site managers, on a two-day training course to improve […]
