Construction of £18m Stowmarket Innovation Gateway complete
Construction of a ‘transformational’ £18 million, state-of-the-art skills and innovation centre in Stowmarket has been completed – and is ready to open this summer. The Innovation Gateway, at Gateway 14, will offer a range of office spaces for high growth start-ups, collaboration and innovation areas, meeting rooms, a café and high-quality training spaces. The project, […]
Award-winning Ipswich firm reopens revered apprenticeship scheme
An Ipswich contractor is once again opening up its revered apprenticeship scheme, giving the next generation of Suffolk workers a great start to their careers. Mechanical and electrical contractor DPL Group – which also includes sister companies Protect & Detect and Green Technology Solutions (GTS) – has made a call-out for its next batch of […]
Four Castons employees promoted to associate to support business growth
A long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors has promoted four staff members of staff to associate. Castons, which was established more than 130 years ago, has promoted Adam Fuller, Shah Hussain, Brad Hines and Mark Smith in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the business. Adam has been at the company for ten years, having […]
Suffolk construction manager celebrates 10 years with developer
A long-serving Suffolk construction manager has celebrated his 10th year working at a regional housebuilder. James Wells, from Bucklesham, first joined Chelmsford-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes as an assistant site manager and has risen through the ranks ever since. Now 43, the former renewable energy specialist has won multiple industry awards, including NHBC Pride […]
Award-winning architects open second Suffolk office
A multi-award-winning Suffolk architectural practice has opened a second office for the first time in its history – signalling an exciting period of growth for the firm. KLH Architects, based in Sproughton, has opened its new satellite office in Clements Road, Melton as the firm targets further expansion into the high-end residential market. Ben Moore, […]
Help needed in DIY SOS-style project for Ipswich builder after cancer diagnosis
Helping hands are being sought to create the dream home for an Ipswich builder and his young family following his cancer diagnosis. Jay House, 49, began working on an extension to his family home in 2022 – although work was forced to halt two years later after he was diagnosed with a rare form of […]
EXCLUSIVE: East of England CTEC Director says status will ‘drive collaboration’ across construction industry
The Director of West Suffolk College’s new Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) says it will ‘drive forward collaboration across the industry’. Liv Bradley, who took on the role in February, is passionate about construction education – not only giving young people access to training and clear routes to competency but also helping those looking to […]
Council adopts masterplan for Newmarket neighbourhood transformation
A ‘once in a generation’ vision to transform a Newmarket neighbourhood – including the replacement of 263 homes – has been adopted by West Suffolk Council. The revised plans for the Rowley Drive estate were laid out to the council by affordable housing provider Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) at its committee meeting on April 14. […]
Movers and Shakers: The big personnel news from early 2026
Movers and Shakers: The big personnel news from early 2026 The first quarter of 2026 saw big names making moves in the East of England construction industry. Here, in our latest instalment of Movers and Shakers, we take a look at some of the headline acquisitions and promotions from the start of the year. New […]
Sizewell C to host first-ever women in construction jobs fair
Sizewell C is set to host its first-ever women in construction jobs fair in an effort to attract more women into the sector. More than 30 contractors from across the project’s supply chain will attend the event at Sizewell Sports and Social Club in Leiston on April 15 – showcasing the career paths, training routes […]
