Climbing the career ladder: top tips from a regional bricklayer apprentice
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, a Barratt Homes apprentice in Suffolk has imparted his words of wisdom for those looking to begin a career in construction. Andrew Waddingham, 21, is doing his Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, whilst on block release at Barratt Homes’ Knight’s Park development in […]
School expansion win for Morgan Sindall Construction
Morgan Sindall Construction has started work on a project to expand and refurbish East Point Academy in Lowestoft, Suffolk. East Point Academy is part of the Inspiration Trust family of schools in East Anglia, and the scheme will be delivered for the Department for Education (DfE) via the DfE framework. The project includes the development […]
JAYNIC makes British Chamber chair Sarah Howard non-exec director
JAYNIC, the property developer behind Suffolk Park in Bury St Edmunds and the Haverhill Research Park has appointed Sarah Howard MBE as a non-executive director to help expand its business. Howard is the Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the immediate past President of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, and in 2015 […]
Housebuilder donates £1,000 to help families living with Down’s Syndrome
Cambridgeshire’s Albie’s 11 Days of Christmas has benefitted from a £1,000 donation after leading developer David Wilson Homes chose the fundraiser for its Community Fund scheme. Emilee Johnson’s son, Albie was born with Down’s Syndrome and double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), as a result, he had to have open-heart surgery […]
Construction giants work with college to pave the way for pioneering project
There is rapid progress on West Suffolk College’s pioneering Milburn Innovation Park project after construction giant Terrasite Ltd, part of the Breheny Group, stepped in to work on the groundworks. The Milburn Innovation Park will see college students construct ten different training pods as part of their learning. Each pod will have a unique style, […]
Customer engagement provides structure for improved business performance
Ipswich-based Superstructures has used client feedback to enhance the delivery of its services. James Potter, MD of the 13-strong structural engineering and design business explained: “We recently undertook a client survey with an aim to discover ways we could improve. “We want to be the best we can be and in order to do that, […]
New groundworks and scaffolding training centre announced in Essex
Backed by local employers, a new groundworks and scaffolding training centre is being built at Colchester Institute. The £250,000 project is now fully funded and will meet demand for skills in the local construction trade, and create 36 apprenticeship places each year. Funding is being split between Essex County Council via the South East Local […]
Help to buy event to get buyers on or up the property ladder
Lovell Homes is encouraging property seekers to visit an upcoming help to buy event at its Dewside development in King’s Lynn. The event takes place this Saturday 1st February from 10am to 5pm, and is aimed at first and second-time buyers. It will provide information on how the Government-backed initiative can help them make a move […]
Brickmaker introduces industry to local school group
A recent visit from the plant manager of Kings Dyke Brickworks in Whittlesey to a nearby primary school has proved a success after bringing the curriculum and the local area to life. Paul Fitzjohn, who manages Kings Dyke – part of building products manufacturer Forterra and exclusive producer of the iconic London Brick – visited […]
Moving made easy with David Wilson Homes at Clements Gate
Homebuilder David Wilson Homes is encouraging Norfolk house hunters looking to upsize to consider a property at its Clements Gate development in Poringland. At Clements Gate, there is a range of four and five-bedroom homes that are perfect for those wanting more space, perhaps to accommodate a growing family. With the moving schemes offered by […]
