SEH French bolsters workforce in face of pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic sent a wrecking ball through the plans of businesses nationwide when lockdown began in March. But as building paused for SEH French Construction, production levels hit new heights as the company prepared for the future by recruiting talent from a generation whose career plans might have been curbed by COVID-19. SEH French […]
Lovell and Clarion Housing Group to provide affordable homes in Ely
Partnership housing specialist Lovell will develop 45 new affordable homes in Witchford, Ely for Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest provider of affordable housing. Clarion has worked with Lovell for many years on projects including Beck Row in Suffolk and its popular Wensum Grange development in Fakenham. Located on Sutton Road, the new site at […]
Hopkins & Moore to unveil stunning new development in Lavenham
Hopkins & Moore, part of award-winning Hopkins Group, is set to unveil a brand new development in Lavenham (CO10 9SR) on Saturday 31st October. The development, Indigo Fields, is an exclusive collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes situated in the beautiful Suffolk village of Lavenham, near Sudbury. At the launch event, potential homebuyers will […]
Rose blossoms in Housebuilder Awards
Rose has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious 2020 Housebuilder Awards. The Manningtree-headquartered company has been announced as a finalist in the best design for three storeys or fewer category for their Queens Drive development in Woodbridge. Alex Leader, head of sales and marketing at Rose, comments; ‘We are delighted to be shortlisted […]
Lovell helps King’s Lynn community in need during pandemic
Leading developer Lovell continues to support the local community in King’s Lynn by donating £1,000 to the West Norfolk food hub. The food hub supports residents with food, medication deliveries and emotional and practical support, and was set up in direct response to the lockdown measures that were put in place in March. These restrictions […]
Temporary bridge installed over the River Cam in the heart of Cambridge
A temporary bridge has been installed over the River Cam to enable construction work to start on the restoration and extension of the River Wing and North Passage at Clare College in Cambridge. The 57-metre long bridge, which was built and craned into place by Mabey, now sits between the Garret Hostel Bridge and Clare […]
Lovell puts its best foot forward for virtual Run Norwich
Leading partnership homes developer Lovell put its best foot forward as 13 of its employees prepared to take part in this year’s virtual Run Norwich, after many picked up the hobby during lockdown. The award-winning 10km road race, organised by the Norwich City FC’s official charity partner; the Community Sports Foundation, took place over the […]
Suffolk engineers begin project for the Matt Hampson Foundation
Engineering firm JMS Group has teamed up with Davidsons Homes to build two new accommodation units at Matt Hampson Foundation’s Get Busy Living Centre.People affected by life-changing injuries can make use of the centre’s rehabilitation facilities, meet fellow beneficiaries and relax in peaceful surroundings. The project is set to be completed Spring/Summer 2021. The foundation, […]
Investors in People shortlist twice as nice for East Anglia region of Lovell
Norwich-based partnership homes developer Lovell has been announced as a finalist in two different categories at this years’ Investors in People Awards. Lovell Partnerships has been shortlisted for ‘The Learning and Development Award (250+)’, and Construction Manager, Michael Saunders, has been named a finalist in the ‘Leader of the Year (250+)’ category. Investors in People […]
Understanding construction contract issues during the pandemic
From site closures and project delays to supply shortages and staff sickness, coronavirus has proved to be a rough ride for the construction sector. But in the continuing fallout, what contractors are now focusing on is where the associated time and cost risks sit under the agreed contractual terms. Here PETER BLAKE, partner at Ipswich law […]
