Sizewell C ‘opens eyes’ of first work experience students
Sizewell C has welcomed its first cohort of full-time work experience students – giving them a glimpse of work at one of the region’s largest infrastructure projects. A group of 16 to 19-year-olds from East Coast College in Lowestoft took part in a week-long programme of activities at the nuclear power station, gaining hands-on experience […]
Collaborative business hub opens in Suffolk contractor’s former headquarters
The former headquarters of a long-established Suffolk contractor has been repurposed into a new business premises in Ipswich. DPL Group, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has redeveloped its former office at Greenwich Business Park in Ipswich following its relocation to larger premises. A star-studded grand opening was held at the weekend, attended […]
Women in Construction Anglia takes its message of inclusivity to parliament
Women in Construction Anglia has hosted an event at the House of Commons – taking its message for a more inclusive construction sector to those in power. Building Better Futures, at the Thames Pavilion, attracted MPs and ministers, along with a host of construction and business leaders from across the region, to showcase the opportunities […]
Architects delighted as work to restore East Anglia’s largest theatre is completed
A leading architects in Ipswich are celebrating as work is completed on the £3.5million revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre. KLH Architects were tasked with the restoration of the Regent Theatre, ensuring the redevelopment carefully maintained the historic character of the 1920s, Grade II-listed building. The revamp included redesigning the iconic canopy and foyer at the […]
University event bridging gap between education and construction is hailed a ‘huge success’
A diverse range of speakers took to the stage at an event seeking to combat the growing construction skills gap through education and training – including former prisoners whose lives it has changed. Building Better Futures, held at King’s College College in Cambridge and organised by Constructed Pathways and Women in Construction Anglia, looked to […]
Prost! Ipswich architects to host ‘wunderbar’ Oktoberfest celebration
Hundreds of members of the local construction sector are set to come together for a charitable Bavarian bash to celebrate Oktoberfest. The KLH Architects’ event will see 400 people working across the construction industry and associated sectors come together at Inspire’s Dome in Lindbergh Road on Friday, October 24. It comes as part of KLH’s […]
How construction can lead the way in protecting the planet
Construction is one of the most polluting industries in the world, generating huge amounts of emissions developing sites and resourcing materials. Those choosing to stand up to the challenge can therefore have a massive impact, including those in East Anglia. One company which has had sustainability at its heart since its formation almost 80 years […]
How the region’s construction industry is tackling the skills shortage
The construction industry faces a long-running shortage of skilled workers – particularly in the east of England where demand is among the highest in the UK. There are a host of large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as high targets for housebuilding, which will need a large, skilled workforce to make a reality. However, despite the […]
Trailblazing female crane operator inspires the next generation of women in construction
A trailblazing crane operator – the first woman to qualify in the UK – took centre stage at the latest Women in Construction Anglia Lunch this week. The sold-out event at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, on Wednesday April 30, was attended by almost 100 people and showcased the vast diversity of roles in the […]
