MP visits Ipswich construction firm to discuss importance of skilled workforce
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has visited one of the town’s longest-running chartered surveyors to speak about the vital role apprenticeships play in the construction sector’s regional workforce. Castons, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, hosted the MP as he toured its offices on Friday, November 14, meeting with some of the people who had […]
Town near Ipswich needs hundreds of new homes, report says
A community survey has claimed the town of Kesgrave near Ipswich could require almost 500 new affordable homes to meet a rising demand. The survey, conducted by arc4 on behalf of Kesgrave Town Council, shines a light on the need for affordable homes in the area, using information from a household survey, housing registry data […]
Construction set to start on new Suffolk nursery
A Suffolk construction firm has been appointed to deliver a state-of-the-art new nursery as a village school looks to expand. Thurston-based Seamans Building has been given the go-ahead to build the new early years centre at Melton Primary School, creating 30 new places at the school near Woodbridge. The single-storey building will be built using […]
Sizewell C secures £5.5bn to achieve financial close
Sizewell C has officially reached financial close after securing a further £5.5bn in funding – paving the way for the nuclear power plant’s full-scale construction. The new financial package is made up of £5bn in debts, secured through the BpifranceAE export credit facility, alongside £500m sourced via a working capital facility and a National Wealth […]
Former prisoner building new career in construction thanks to bricklaying training scheme
A former prisoner is embarking on an exciting new career in construction after training as a bricklayer while serving her time. Maria Sara, who had been having a difficult time in her life, was jailed for an assault in 2024 and was sent to HMP Peterborough. Eager to stay busy, she started working in the […]
Castledon SEN school celebrates opening of state-of-the-art extension
A state-of-the-art extension to a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Wickford has been handed over to Essex County Council by Morgan Sindall Construction. To celebrate the project’s completion, the Morgan Sindall project team were joined by Cllr Tony Ball, MP Mark Francois, other Essex County Council representatives, and families at Castledon School for speeches, […]
Work to begin on multi-million pound expansion of Hertfordshire Education Support Centre
Work is set to start on a multi-million pound expansion of an Education Support Centre in Hertfordshire. A new two-storey teaching centre is being constructed at The North Herts Education Support Support Centre, (NHESC) in Briars Patch Lane in Letchworth, by Ashe Construction on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council. The school, which is rated Outstanding […]
Allison Homes names new Group Head of Technical
A Peterborough-based housebuilder has named its new Group Head of Technical to lead a series of new major initiatives in the business. Ross Constant has taken on the role at Allison Homes, having risen through the ranks since joining the business as Technical Coordinator in 2020. His new role will see him work alongside Group […]
East Anglia’s first net zero school marks construction milestone
The construction of the region’s first net zero school has marked a major milestone. A ceremonial steel signing event has been held at Lakenheath Primary School, with local councillors, members of the project team and the school gathering to mark the occasion. Cllr Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Suffolk County Council, […]
Bidding opens for £250m Sizewell C earthworks contract
Bidding has opened for firms looking to secure a contract for up to £250m of earthworks during the construction of Sizewell C. The two-year bulk earthworks contract covers the excavation, transportation and discharge of more than 3,200,000m³ of made ground, crag sand, alluvial deposits on site, enabling the construction of units 1 and 2 of […]
