Stowmarket High School expansion hits new milestone
The expansion of Stowmarket High School has hit a new milestone – with the new two-storey teaching block now watertight. A topping out ceremony was held to mark the installation of the roof at the Suffolk high school, bringing together students, school representatives, local councillors and members of the project team. With wetter conditions on […]
Stretch of Peterborough’s River Nene to close for Cygnet Bridge construction
Part of the River Nene in Peterborough will close temporarily as work continues on construction of the Cygnet Bridge. Restrictions will be placed on part of the river from Monday, November 16 until Thursday, December 24 so construction work on the pedestrian bridge can take place. The Environment Agency has issued a formal notice advertising […]
Plans to restore boating lake at Castle Park in Colchester move one step closer
Plans to restore the boating lake at Colchester’s Castle Park are moving ahead – with the city council now preparing to go to tender for a contractor. The council aims to complete the project by spring next year, with the next stage including a detailed condition survey to confirm the work required and final costs. […]
Construction ambassador programme seeks to encourage young women into sector
A new ambassador programme has been launched in Suffolk to inspire more young women to pursue careers in construction. The scheme, spearheaded by Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA) in collaboration with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), aims to develop young women’s confidence and connect them with opportunities in the sector. The programme will work with […]
New recruitment manager says kickstarting careers is a ‘privilege’
The new national recruitment manager of a nationwide hire company working extensively across Suffolk and with a depot in Needham Market says it’s a ‘privilege’ to help kickstart so many people’s careers in construction. Jasmine Simpson has been appointed to lead L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage’s recruitment across the UK, having started at the […]
Princess of Wales tours The Treehouse expansion project
The Princess of Wales donned a hard hat as she was shown around the construction site of an expanding Ipswich children’s hospice in Suffolk. Catherine received a guided tour of the new extension to The Treehouse, run by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), when she visited Ipswich on October 22. The Princess also met with […]
WATCH: WiCA recruits ‘champions’ to encourage more women into construction
Women from across the region’s construction industry have made a pledge to champion and support women seeking to enter the sector. A Champions Lunch was held at West Suffolk College on October 13, organised by Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA), bringing together women from all areas of the industry. Following a delicious lunch, prepared by […]
Suffolk construction sector celebrates industry success at annual SJCC Awards
Suffolk’s construction sector has come together to celebrate its successes at the Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) Annual Dinner and Awards. The evening welcomed hundreds of construction professionals to Trinity Park on October 7 to shine a light on the incredible work going on in the county’s construction sector. The event highlighted outstanding craftsmanship, architectural […]
Construction advocacy forum looks ahead to its biggest event
Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) is hosting its annual dinner this week – a ‘highlight of the year’ for the organisation. The SJCC, which was established in 1954, champions the county’s building industry, representing everyone from architects and quantity surveyors to contractors and building control. It acts as a forum for the industry in Suffolk, […]
Long-running charity golf day takes total raised over the years to more than £80k
An Ipswich chartered surveyors’ charity golf day which has been running for more than 40 years has raised another £1,500 for good causes. Castons’ charity golf day has been a regular summer event at the company for decades – raising more than £80,000 for a variety of charities over the years. This year’s event took […]
