5 steps to reduce fire risk and slow spread amid empty building concerns
East of England construction experts have raised concerns over a growing number of buildings left empty due to Covid-19 and have issued fresh advice to help reduce the risk of fires and slow the spread of any incidents. The pandemic has left many buildings empty, resulting in a higher risk of undetected fires, says property […]
Warden scheme receives £3,367 funding from Hopkins Homes’ charitable fund
The Age UK Community Warden Service scheme has received a boost for its vital support for the elderly in Ely, thanks to a £3,367 donation from Hopkins Homes. The team involved with the Community Warden Scheme helps people aged 60 and over across Cambridgeshire to live in their own homes with support, providing daily contact, […]
Lovell awarded In-house Gold award for customer satisfaction
Norwich-based partnerships developer Lovell has been awarded the In-house Gold award for 98% customer satisfaction across the region. Run by specialist market research company In-house Research, the awards are wholly independent and based purely on customer satisfaction. Every customer is given the chance to complete the survey, giving them a fair and equal opportunity to […]
Larkfleet Group sets ambitious target to increase housing sales as new CEO takes charge
The Bourne-based housebuilder, with sites across the Eastern region, has set itself the target of more than doubling its sales in the next financial year, amidst the start of a new era under CEO, John Anderson. The ambition to triple the size of the business over the next five years is part of the Group’s […]
Work starts at Stane Retail Park
The Churchmanor Estates company plc is pleased to confirm that construction has now commenced on the £60m Stane Retail Park in Tollgate Colchester, with completion set for September 2021. As part of the construction works, Churchmanor is spending £2.6million onimprovements to the Eight Ash Green A12 roundabout with a new four-way traffic signal junction and […]
Edge Consult releases new webinar date to support construction industry
Edge Consult is offering a free webinar to sub-contractors who wish to improve their understanding of sub-contract orders and their associated terms and conditions. The webinar will cover: What sub-contract documents should be incorporated in your order. Identifying those terms and conditions that could significantly impact on your profitability and cash flow. Negotiating improved terms and conditions […]
Ipswich Winerack wins top industry award as Ingleton Wood celebrates hat-trick
The Winerack residential development on Ipswich waterfront has won a prestigious award while Ingleton Wood, which project managed the £30m scheme, is celebrating a hat-trick of titles. In a major endorsement of the region’s growing reputation for quality architecture, The Winerack won the Best High Volume New Housing Development Award at the virtual Local Authority […]
Consultation begins over new business park
A public consultation has started to brief and inform stakeholders and neighbours of a new Business Park near Wymondham. The project is planned by the Goff Group and will be based at their premises near the existing Hethel Innovation Centre, Norwich. The consultation is a key step in the process to obtain feedback from neighbours […]
Lovell appoints new health, safety and environmental manager
Norwich-based housing developer Lovell has appointed a new health, safety and environmental manager to its growing team. Adrian Boulter recently joined the leading housebuilder with 17 years’ experience in health, safety and environment, working daily to ensure that health, safety and environment standards are both maintained and improved. Norwich-born Adrian said: “My role involves liaising […]
Office ventilation concerns over COVID-19 ahead of mass return of workers
Modern ventilation systems found in most offices could impact the spread of coronavirus this winter, East of England property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood is highlighting. With more workplaces expected to reach higher capacity as schools reopen and lockdown eases, the Practice is encouraging office managers to review their ventilation setups and “consider all necessary […]
