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 […]
constructXR programme launches in Norwich
The Future of Construction is Here: Innovative Mixed Reality Technology Programme ‘constructXR’ Launched in Time for National Construction Week One of Norwich’s leading design firms, XLWerks, has officially launched its brand new research and development programme ‘constructXR’; bringing the latest Mixed Reality holographic technology to local construction sites in East Anglia. The technology allows workers […]
Community groups benefit from Hopkins Plunkett Communities Scheme
Community organisations in Suffolk are emerging in to a brighter future amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 thanks to the vital help and support of the Hopkins Plunkett Communities Scheme. Those to receive a timely boost from the scheme include the Lavenham Community Hub in Lavenham, the Cross Keys pub in Redgrave, and The Racehorse pub […]
Superstructures recruits another degree apprentice from One
As a direct result of its work with One sixth-form college, Ipswich-based structural engineering business, Superstructures, has taken on a second degree apprentice. Having undertaken a week of work experience prior to lockdown in March, Lee Allender joined Superstructures as a Degree Apprentice in September, after finishing his BTEC Engineering course at One. He has […]
