Chartered surveyors hosts big award win celebration as firm’s 130th year comes to a close
An award-winning Suffolk chartered surveyors has toasted its 130th year in style with a big celebration party. Castons, which is based in Ipswich, invited clients and contractors to raise a glass to their successes, which recently included being crowned Construction Consultancy of the Year at the annual Construction News Awards. To celebrate the hard work […]
WATCH: WiCA recruits ‘champions’ to encourage more women into construction
Women from across the region’s construction industry have made a pledge to champion and support women seeking to enter the sector. A Champions Lunch was held at West Suffolk College on October 13, organised by Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA), bringing together women from all areas of the industry. Following a delicious lunch, prepared by […]
Construction advocacy forum looks ahead to its biggest event
Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) is hosting its annual dinner this week – a ‘highlight of the year’ for the organisation. The SJCC, which was established in 1954, champions the county’s building industry, representing everyone from architects and quantity surveyors to contractors and building control. It acts as a forum for the industry in Suffolk, […]
Long-running charity golf day takes total raised over the years to more than £80k
An Ipswich chartered surveyors’ charity golf day which has been running for more than 40 years has raised another £1,500 for good causes. Castons’ charity golf day has been a regular summer event at the company for decades – raising more than £80,000 for a variety of charities over the years. This year’s event took […]
Company’s contracts director says ‘education is key to bridging skills gap’
A director at a Suffolk construction company says changing young people’s perception of the industry is crucial to bridging the industry’s skills gap. Simon Hubert, Contracts Director at Ipswich-based SEH French, said the skills gap was a ‘big concern’ for the industry and needs short and long-term solutions to find a solution. He said: “The […]
Major new Suffolk construction expo to launch at Wherstead Park
A new construction expo is launching in Suffolk – showcasing some of the biggest construction projects and business opportunities from across the region. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first BUILD Suffolk Expo at Wherstead Park on October 1. The event brings together organisations involved in delivering the region’s major construction, infrastructure and development […]
Construction social enterprise to mark major milestone with seaside event
A Suffolk non-profit working to create a more inclusive construction industry in the East of England is marking a major milestone with a seaside event. Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA), is hosting its first ever Summer Social at SeaYou Cafe & Restaurant in Felixstowe this September – bringing together big names from across the region’s […]
Suffolk shipping container supplier sees rise in cabin container sales
An Ipswich shipping container business has seen significant growth in its line of pre-fabricated cabin containers. The containers, which can be modified to suit a host of uses, can provide useful temporary space for use as construction site offices, kitchens, cloakrooms or even classrooms for schools. Here, Adaptainer Account Manager James Curtis looks into this […]
Architects celebrate trio of major milestones with garden party
A successful Suffolk architecture practice has celebrated three major milestones for the firm and its directors. Hadleigh-based Wincer Kievenaar celebrated its 45th anniversary earlier in July, tying in with the 10th anniversaries of directors Philip Branton and Craig Western. Employees and guests enjoyed a party at Nedging Hall to mark the occasion alongside special guests […]
Holmes & Hills strengthens construction offering with new Associate appointment
Holmes & Hills Solicitors has strengthened its construction law offering with the appointment of Associate Sophie Bennett, as part of a strategic expansion of its non-contentious construction services. Based at the firm’s A12 Commercial Hub in Marks Tey, Sophie joins the growing Construction team with six years’ experience in the construction industry, including advising on […]
