Proposals put forward to expand north Hertfordshire town – including building 1,400 new homes
A property developer is seeking an allocation of land to expand the town of Royston in Hertfordshire – which could potentially see up to 1,400 new homes constructed. Wilson Bowden, the commercial development division of Barratt Redrow, has identified a patch of land, known as Prospects Royston, that could be developed into new homes. It […]
Construction underway on 18 home development in Charsfield
Work has started on the construction of 18 new homes in Charsfield in Suffolk – including four affordable homes. The homes are being built by family-run Bury St Edmunds contractor Hartog Hutton and will comprise a mix of three and four-bedroom homes, including five bungalows. Orwell Housing has agreed to purchase four of the homes, […]
Groundbreaking marks start of work at major £136m development in Luton
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held marking the start of work on a £136 million mixed-use development in Luton. Once built, The Stage, a project led by Luton Council, will deliver 292 apartments, including 84 affordable rental units, commercial space, a 600-capacity performance venue and a public garden square. Constructed at the town’s former bus […]
Women in construction ‘breaking down barriers’ ahead of International Women’s Day
Two women in construction say they feel they are “breaking down barriers within the industry”, with one setting her eyes on making history. Hollie-Jayne Bennett, Assistant Site Manager, and Rhianna Darling, Trainee Assistant Site Manager, who work at Taylor Wimpey East Anglia, both say they love the sector and the opportunities they have had to […]
Sizewell C welcomes first engineering train to site
Sizewell C has welcomed the first engineering train to the site as part of the project’s commitment to move 60% of construction materials by rail or sea. The train rolled up to the site’s Ancillary Construction Area (ACA) on Monday, February 23, via the Sizewell Branch Line, which has been recently upgraded by Balfour Beatty. […]
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 […]
BNG Update 2026: How new 0.2 hectare exemption brings major relief for small developers
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is a hot topic in construction – how the sector can protect and promote biodiversity while driving ahead with building new homes and infrastructure. In accordance with the 2021 Environment Act, developers of homes, businesses and infrastructure in England are required to deliver a minimum 10% increase in biodiversity compared to […]
Greenlit plans for SEND school and hub a ‘first for Suffolk’
Plans for a new special school and SEND centre for excellence in Suffolk have been given the go-ahead in a ‘first’ for the county. The school in Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds – which will be run by Eastern Education Group and funded by the Department for Education – will provide 90 places for students […]
Region’s main London commuter station to receive £1.2billion transformation
East Anglia’s main commuter station in London is set for a £1.2billion redevelopment. Plans have been approved for the transformation of Liverpool Street Station, having last been redeveloped in 1991. Since then, customer numbers at the station have tripled, connecting around 118 million people every year, serving as the main link to the capital from […]
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 […]
