New Ipswich affordable homes handed over to council
More than 20 affordable homes in east Ipswich have been handed over to the borough council following completion. The 26 homes in Hawke Road were delivered by Handford Homes – Ipswich Borough Council’s housing arm – alongside Gipping Construction and local architects Barefoot & Gilles. The development is built on the site of the former […]
Young women in construction industry say there are ‘so many more opportunities than you realise’
Four women at an Ipswich-based housing provider say there’s never been a better time to join the sector. East Anglian quartet Isabel Bateman (28), Steffi Moore (23), Eva Burton (21), and Layla Rayner (27), work at Flagship Homes and have urged more women to join the sector, as the industry celebrates Women in Construction Week. […]
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 […]
DPL Group founders step down after 25 years
The founders of a Suffolk mechanical and electrical contractor are retiring after 25 successful years at the helm. Gary and Fran Dinsdale are stepping down as managing directors of DPL Group, based in Ipswich, having launched the company in 2001. The firm has seen consistent, fast-paced growth over that time upgrading its offices multiple times, […]
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 […]
Padel Ipswich aces planning committee test to secure expansion approval
A sports club in Ipswich has been successful in its efforts to sway the local council’s planning committee over plans for new padel courts. Padel Ipswich made its case to Ipswich Borough Council’s planning and development committee on Wednesday, January 7, after councillors had previously been recommended to refuse its plans to convert five warehouses […]
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 […]
Architects celebrate record-breaking charity year
An Ipswich architecture firm has celebrated a record-breaking year of fundraising in support of a local young people’s charity, raising more than £35,000. KLH Architects have raised an incredible £35,330 for Inspire in 2025, the highest amount its team has ever raised for its charity of the year. Its staff put on a host of […]
Aspen Build targets growth with new Construction Director appointment
An Ipswich contractor is targeting further growth after appointing a new Construction Director. Gary Rush, the new Construction Director at Aspen Build, said he hopes to “set the standard for excellence” in his new role following his promotion from Construction Manager in December. His promotion comes as he approaches his 10th anniversary with the company, […]
£1.92m investment set to transform The Baths in Ipswich into creative hub
A £1.92 million Towns Fund investment is set to transform one of Ipswich’s much–loved landmarks into a creative powerhouse. The grant funding has been awarded by Ipswich Borough Council to Brighten the Corners to transform the first-floor space at The Baths into a cutting-edge Creative Digital Skills Lab. The lab will provide space for video […]
