Barnes Construction building new music rehearsal and recital space for Trinity Hall
Construction of a new music practice and performance space for Trinity Hall in Cambridge has reached a pivotal stage with the installation of the granite and stone walls. Founded in 1350, Trinity Hall is the fifth oldest college at the University of Cambridge and can boast alumni such as Professor Stephen Hawking, Andrew Marr and […]
Resilience training in the construction industry
With the construction sector the largest contributor to business insolvencies each year in the UK, Mixbrow Construction’s Claire Foreman has undertaken the National Federation of Builders’ BeResilient organisational resilience leadership course, funded by the Construction Industry Training Board. Claire explained: “Having worked at Mixbrow Construction for 16 years my role has changed drastically; I’ve become […]
UK Power Network selects Sackers for scrap metal and cabling recycling
Sackers has secured a contract with UK Power Networks for removal and recycling of scrap metal and cable from London and the South East. The team delivering the project has over 30 years’ experience in the utility and energy sector and is, therefore, able to comply with rigorous requirements. Sackers will process and recycle metal […]
Enterprise Adviser Network lands students their dream jobs
Two former students at One Sixth Form College (One) in Ipswich have got their first foot on the career ladder after landing top jobs with Superstructures and SEH French, after linking with the New Anglia Enterprise Adviser Network. James Potter, MD of Superstructures, joined One Sixth Form as an Enterprise Adviser through the New Anglia […]
Mixbrow Construction achieves a first in ISO accreditation
Mixbrow Construction is thought to be the first Suffolk-based construction company to achieve certification against all three major international standards for its business management system (BMS). In recent years, the pre-requisite for businesses has been achieving international accreditation under ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. As there was no international […]
Barhale to fight the tide in Norfolk
Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has been appointed to upgrade vital flood defence measures at Downham Market, Norfolk. The contract, awarded by Downham and Stow Bardolph Internal Drainage Board, will reduce the risk of flooding for 450 homes in the area and will help to protect approximately 3000 hectares of agricultural land. A key […]
Construction world urged to play part in conservation
Business leaders in construction and land development have been urged to embrace their important role in conservation across Suffolk. Landowners, council representatives and housing businesses were among those who attended a special event at Riduna Park, in Melton, to hear a rallying call from CIC Greener Growth. The event saw Greener Growth’s founder, Joannah Metcalfe, […]
