Ipswich Hospital seeks £98m for new maternity block
The NHS trust in charge of Ipswich Hospital has applied for £98million in funding to enable the construction of a new maternity block. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is set to hear the outcome of its application to the NHS England Estates Safety Fund later this month. If successful, the trust […]
Chartered surveyors hosts big award win celebration as firm’s 130th year comes to a close
An award-winning Suffolk chartered surveyors has toasted its 130th year in style with a big celebration party. Castons, which is based in Ipswich, invited clients and contractors to raise a glass to their successes, which recently included being crowned Construction Consultancy of the Year at the annual Construction News Awards. To celebrate the hard work […]
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 […]
New SEND unit opens at Lowestoft school
A new SEND unit has opened at an east Suffolk school as part of a wider £55m investment in the county’s provision. The new unit at Dell Primary School in Lowestoft, called The Orchard, officially opened in October, having started welcoming children at the beginning of the autumn term. It has created 12 spaces for […]
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 […]
Company’s contracts director says ‘education is key to bridging skills gap’
A director at a Suffolk construction company says changing young people’s perception of the industry is crucial to bridging the industry’s skills gap. Simon Hubert, Contracts Director at Ipswich-based SEH French, said the skills gap was a ‘big concern’ for the industry and needs short and long-term solutions to find a solution. He said: “The […]
National housebuilder helps Suffolk construction charity get on the road with van donation
A national housebuilder has backed a Suffolk-based construction company with its mental health campaign by donating a new van. Taylor Wimpey has donated the new Renault Trafic van to the Lighthouse Charity as part of its national #MakeItVisible campaign. The campaign sees the charity visit construction sites nationwide to share the lived experiences of its […]
Major new Suffolk construction expo to launch at Wherstead Park
A new construction expo is launching in Suffolk – showcasing some of the biggest construction projects and business opportunities from across the region. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first BUILD Suffolk Expo at Wherstead Park on October 1. The event brings together organisations involved in delivering the region’s major construction, infrastructure and development […]
