Suffolk chartered surveyors scoop top national construction award
A Suffolk construction consultancy and chartered surveying firm has scooped the prestigious Construction Consultancy of the Year 2026 award at the 30th annual Construction News Awards. Castons Artelia, which recently celebrated its 130th anniversary, was praised by judges for its “exceptional regional impact, innovation and commitment to community-focused delivery”, describing it as “a business delivering […]
Castons’ director reflects on firm’s future as 130th year comes to a close
The director of an Ipswich chartered surveyors has reflected on the firm’s recent milestones and its exciting plans for the future as the business’ 130th year comes to an end. Castons was established in 1895 and has grown into one of the top property and construction consultants in the east. It’s been a busy year […]
Four Castons employees promoted to associate to support business growth
A long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors has promoted four staff members of staff to associate. Castons, which was established more than 130 years ago, has promoted Adam Fuller, Shah Hussain, Brad Hines and Mark Smith in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the business. Adam has been at the company for ten years, having […]
Construction of new faculty building at Tyndale House reaches milestone
Construction of a state-of-the-art facility at Tyndale House in Cambridge has reached a milestone stage. The new faculty house will eventually be home to the most significant collection of biblical studies material in the country. Excavation of the basement to the new building, which will sit beside the Christian charity and research institute, is almost […]
Ipswich construction company shortlisted for prestigious national award
A longstanding Ipswich chartered surveyancy practice is in the running for a prestigious national construction award. Castons, which celebrated its 130th birthday last year, has been shortlisted in the Construction Consultancy of the Year category at this year’s Construction News Awards. It shares a position on the shortlist with some of the UK’s biggest and […]
Long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors welcomes two new team members
An Ipswich chartered surveyors – which this year celebrates its 130th anniversary – has welcomed two new staff members to its growing team. Stuart Blakey and Lee Forbes joined the firm three months ago having both worked at Concertus. Stuart joined the firm as a quantity surveyor having previously worked on a wide variety of […]
Construction apprentice enthusiastically recommends career path to other young people
An apprentice at a long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors has enthusiastically recommended apprenticeships as a way to kickstart a successful career in construction. Castons, which marks its 130th anniversary this year, has a long history of championing apprenticeships, with many on its team coming through their graduate apprenticeship scheme. Among them is 21-year-old Harry Norman, who […]
Construction leaders have their say on upcoming Budget
We are set for one of the most anticipated autumn Budgets in years – with concerns growing over whether the chancellor will be able to keep her pledge not to raise taxes. It will be a big Budget for the construction sector once again, with the industry viewed as one of the UK’s key drivers […]
MP visits Ipswich construction firm to discuss importance of skilled workforce
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has visited one of the town’s longest-running chartered surveyors to speak about the vital role apprenticeships play in the construction sector’s regional workforce. Castons, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, hosted the MP as he toured its offices on Friday, November 14, meeting with some of the people who had […]
Suffolk construction sector raises thousands at charity golf day
Construction workers from across Suffolk swapped their high-vis for polo shirts at a golfing fundraiser that raised thousands for a local women’s charity. Ipswich-based structural and civil engineering firm Superstructures hosted its sixth annual golf day at Fynn Valley Golf Club in July, with 92 players taking to the green at the sell-out event. Together […]
