East of England needs extra 4,100 workers a year to meet demand, CITB report reveals
The construction sector workforce in the East of England needs to grow by more than 4,100 a year to meet demand, a report has revealed. The latest Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-2030 report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) shows that nationally, the construction sector needs to find an extra 206,000 workers within the next […]
Council gives green light for 272 new homes near Huntington
Planning approval has been granted for 272 new homes near Huntington – close to the former runway of RAF Alconbury. Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has been given the green light by Huntington District Council to build a mix of one to five-bedroom homes on land at Alconbury Weald. More than 12% of the homes will be […]
Mayor opens revamped play area in hometown in Norfolk
The Mayor of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has officially opened an upgraded play area at Memorial Fields in Downham Market. The revamped play area opened on Tuesday May 12 having received ‘significant investment’ to update the equipment and modernise the much-loved community space. The project was part-funded by the UK Government, with £50,000 from […]
Kier awarded ‘significant contract’ to build Sizewell C main entrance
Sizewell C has awarded Kier Group a ‘significant contract’ to build the power station’s main site entrance – creating around 70 jobs. Kier will deliver the North Plaza, a 15-hectare gateway which includes bus interchanges, a deliveries hub and personnel security facilities. Damian Leydon, Sizewell C’s Site Delivery Director, described the North Plaza as a […]
Women in Construction Anglia celebrates not-for-profit status
Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) has officially become a not-for-profit – and has held its launch board meeting. WICA was set up by Clare Friel in 2024 to champion women in the industry, supported by founding partners Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Anglia Ruskin University and West Suffolk College. The organisation aims to provide visible role […]
Help needed in DIY SOS-style project for Ipswich builder after cancer diagnosis
Helping hands are being sought to create the dream home for an Ipswich builder and his young family following his cancer diagnosis. Jay House, 49, began working on an extension to his family home in 2022 – although work was forced to halt two years later after he was diagnosed with a rare form of […]
EXCLUSIVE: East of England CTEC Director says status will ‘drive collaboration’ across construction industry
The Director of West Suffolk College’s new Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) says it will ‘drive forward collaboration across the industry’. Liv Bradley, who took on the role in February, is passionate about construction education – not only giving young people access to training and clear routes to competency but also helping those looking to […]
New housebuilder announces first development
A new partnership-led housebuilder has launched in the East of England – and has announced its first development. Ardena Homes will work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes. The company forms part of Phoenix Sustainable Investments, drawing on its expertise in sustainable development in housing, energy and […]
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 […]
