Movers and Shakers: Who made a pre-summer switch-up in 2026?
The football transfer market might have slowed with the World Cup – but that didn’t stop big names making moves in the East of England construction industry in recent months. Here’s our rundown of some of the Movers and Shakers you might have missed in the second quarter of 2026. Allisons Homes appoints new CEO […]
Construction well underway on West Stand upgrades at Ipswich Town’s Portman Road
Work to upgrade Ipswich Town’s famous Portman Road football ground is well underway as the club prepares for an exciting return to the Premier League. In May, Ipswich Town unveiled plans for the major upgrades, which will see significant improvements to the West Stand and Fanzone. The work will see turnstiles 42 to 47, along […]
Consultation launched on draft 500 homes masterplan
A public consultation has launched on a draft masterplan to deliver around 500 homes on the edge of Bury St Edmunds. Developers Crest Nicholson have drawn up their draft vision for the 63-hectare site north of Rougham Tower Avenue, which was highlighted in last year’s West Suffolk Local Plan. The development is hoped to include […]
Sizewell C’s plans for College on the Coast get the go-ahead
Sizewell C’s plans to build a post-16 college on the Suffolk coast have been given the green light by East Suffolk Council. The College on the Coast and Apprentice Hub will provide space for 150 students, 20-full time staff and drop in space for 50 apprentices. The two-storey college, facing King George’s Avenue in Leiston, […]
Ipswich Town player opens new Early Years building at Suffolk primary school
Melton Primary School has celebrated the official opening of its new Early Years building – with an Ipswich Town football player visiting to cut the red ribbon. Pupils, staff and project partners were joined by ITFC player Fin Barbrook at the opening ceremony, as the school looks forward to welcoming its first cohort to the […]
Suffolk chartered surveyors scoop top national construction award
A Suffolk construction consultancy and chartered surveying firm has scooped the prestigious Construction Consultancy of the Year 2026 award at the 30th annual Construction News Awards. Castons Artelia, which recently celebrated its 130th anniversary, was praised by judges for its “exceptional regional impact, innovation and commitment to community-focused delivery”, describing it as “a business delivering […]
Architects celebrate trio of major milestones with garden party
A successful Suffolk architecture practice has celebrated three major milestones for the firm and its directors. Hadleigh-based Wincer Kievenaar celebrated its 45th anniversary earlier in July, tying in with the 10th anniversaries of directors Philip Branton and Craig Western. Employees and guests enjoyed a party at Nedging Hall to mark the occasion alongside special guests […]
Construction begins on new multi-million pound care home in Ipswich
Construction has started on a new multi-million pound care home in Ipswich – which features its own cinema, café and hair salon. Once completed, the Care UK home in Kettlebaston Way will provide residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to up to 70 older people, creating 65 jobs. The project will be delivered by developers […]
‘Steel signing’ marks major milestone in construction of Suffolk high school’s new teaching block
The construction of a new teaching block at Stowmarket High School has hit a major milestone – celebrated with a ‘steel signing’ event. Since breaking ground in March, the project has progressed with pace thanks to a warm, dry period of weather across Suffolk. The project team welcomed local councillors and school representatives for the […]
Multi-million pound manufacturing plant opens at Gateway 14
A £45 million manufacturing facility has opened at the newly-built Gateway 14 in Stowmarket, Suffolk – creating 105 skilled jobs. The business, innovation and logistics park, which is part of Freeport East, is now home to Assan Panel, part of international industrial group Kibar Holding. The factory, the company’s first manufacturing facility in the UK, […]
