Landmark development in Felixstowe enters final phase
As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café is entering the final phase. Barnes Constructions started work on the landmark building in August last year and are now entering the final phases of the development, estimated to be completed late this summer. Once completed, the café will […]
Construction work progressing to extend Essex primary school
In an aim to double pupil capacity, construction work on extending Lawford Church of England Primary School is continuing apace. Commissioned by Essex County Council, Barnes Construction started work in January to build a new two-storey classroom block which will enable pupil capacity at the school to be increased by a further 210 places to […]
Tower crane changes Bury St Edmunds skyline
A milestone in the redevelopment of the former Post Office on Bury St Edmunds Cornhill has taken place this week with the installation of an 18-metre-high tower crane. St Andrews Street South between Woolhall Street and Brentgovel Street was shut for 48 hours to allow the tower crane to be delivered to the site in […]
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance gets keys to new airbase
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Barnes Construction has handed over on time, a brand-new purpose-built airbase to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT). Project managed by quantity surveyors Castons and designed by architects Hurley Porte and Duell and structural engineer specialists Superstructures, construction started on the new airbase at the North Weald Airfield in […]
Work on iconic new seafront café continues
Work on a new iconic café in the heart of Felixstowe’s South Seafront is continuing thanks to exemptions to the new Covid-19 restrictions which allow construction work to continue. Work started on the new landmark building in August and is estimated to be completed in summer 2021, offering indoor and outdoor dining with unspoilt […]
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 […]
Handover of new hospice marked with time capsule
After 65 weeks, construction of Southend’s only adult hospice has finished and been marked with the laying of a time capsule in the grounds at Priory Crescent in Prittlewell. The new £17.2 million facility was officially handed over to Chief Executive of Havens Hospices, Steve Smith at an event attended by members of the construction […]
Barnes Construction adds time capsule to education project
Work by Barnes Construction on a £6.3 million extension at an academy in Essex has been marked with the burying of a time capsule, under what will be the ground floor corridor in the new building. The event at the Marshalls Park Academy in Romford, Essex saw representatives from the Academy, the local council, and […]
Construction duo scoop national award
Two Barnes Construction employees started 2020 on a high after being recognised for their good work. Senior QS, Matt McLaughlin won the National Rising Star Award at the annual Interact lunch, where he was up against strong competition from other regional winners. Matt has successfully moved through the ranks at Barnes and is currently managing […]
Barnes Construction digs in at new Colchester primary school
Representatives from Essex County Council, the academy trust and the construction team have taken part in a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate work starting on a new primary school in Stanway. Barnes Construction has been commissioned by Essex County Council to build the two-storey school, situated at Wagtail Mews on the Lakelands development southwest of Colchester. […]
