Works starts on new Bungay SEND school
A 1930s middle school in Bungay is being transformed into an all-new school for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by an Ipswich-based design and build collaboration. Suffolk County Council has commissioned designers and consultants, Concertus, to convert the existing school building in Hillside Road, Bungay, into a permanent 80-place […]
GBS Builders and SEH French begin refurbishing former middle school
GBS Builders has commenced demolition works at Bungay Middle School, Suffolk with a new SEND C&I provision school standing in its place. Previously Bungay Middle School, the new school will be named Castle EAST School, part of the East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST). Upon completion, it will accommodate around 80 children with special educational needs […]
SEH French bolsters workforce in face of pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic sent a wrecking ball through the plans of businesses nationwide when lockdown began in March. But as building paused for SEH French Construction, production levels hit new heights as the company prepared for the future by recruiting talent from a generation whose career plans might have been curbed by COVID-19. SEH French […]
Major works completed at Bildeston Primary School
Over the last 12 months, Bildeston Primary School has been transformed into a bright, modern-looking school for students. The school has had its roof renewed which included stripping back the existing roof, new cut to falls insulation and new roof lights. The removal of a tank room in part also improved the external look of […]
SEH French Building appoints new director
A respected director with more than 25 years of experience has been appointed to take the helm at an Ipswich-based construction firm. Bob Page has joined SEH French Building, part of One Group Construction, as a director alongside Matthew Welham. He joins from Robert Norman Construction, known for transforming high-end properties, where he spent nine […]
SEH French wins contract for college refurbishment
A Suffolk-based construction company is celebrating after securing a new contract for a prestigious educational establishment. SEH French, based in Ipswich, has been awarded a refurbishment project at Fitzwilliam College – part of the University of Cambridge. The work will feature the renovation of existing dormitories and is due to get underway in early July. […]
SEH French excited to join Essex Construction Framework
Suffolk construction company SEH French says it is excited to be named as part of Essex County Council’s newly-announced Essex Construction Framework. Simon Girling, director of SEH French, said: “This is very exciting news for the team and means we are now among the favoured partners to work in conjunction with the council on schemes […]
SEH French receives environmental accreditation
A local construction company is celebrating being accredited for its dedication to the environment. Following a rigorous three-day audit, Ipswich-based SEH French has achieved the revised ISO 14001:2015 certification. The standard was updated in 2018 and aims to minimise how a company’s operations negatively affect the environment while making sure they comply with applicable laws, […]
Enterprise Adviser Network lands students their dream jobs
Two former students at One Sixth Form College (One) in Ipswich have got their first foot on the career ladder after landing top jobs with Superstructures and SEH French, after linking with the New Anglia Enterprise Adviser Network. James Potter, MD of Superstructures, joined One Sixth Form as an Enterprise Adviser through the New Anglia […]
