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 […]
Suffolk apprentice scoops national bricklaying award
A Suffolk bricklaying apprentice has been recognised for their ‘outstanding’ talent at a national awards ceremony. Bailey Johnson, from Bury St Edmunds, was named the NHBC Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year (Level 2) at its annual graduation ceremony in March. The 18-year-old is currently plying his trade at Bloor Homes’ Thurston Grove development. Bailey praised […]
Construction underway on 18 home development in Charsfield
Work has started on the construction of 18 new homes in Charsfield in Suffolk – including four affordable homes. The homes are being built by family-run Bury St Edmunds contractor Hartog Hutton and will comprise a mix of three and four-bedroom homes, including five bungalows. Orwell Housing has agreed to purchase four of the homes, […]
Groundbreaking marks start of work on Suffolk high school expansion
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at Stowmarket High School in Suffolk to mark the start of work to expand the school by 300 students. The expansion will deliver a purpose-built, two-storey teaching block, increasing the school’s capacity from 900 to 1,200 students. The new block will include 11 classrooms, a group room, a new […]
Suffolk structural engineers undergo transatlantic merger
A Suffolk firm specialising in structural and civil engineering has undergone a merger with a multidisciplinary Canadian construction company which boasts strong links to the region. Ipswich-based Superstructures is now part of the Zenon Group, as the two organisations look to boost their presence across the UK. Superstructures’ directors, James Potter and Mark Hayward, have […]
How Women in Construction Anglia ‘opened doors’ for management trainee Morgan
A budding Suffolk construction professional said she would ‘never have known’ the exciting opportunities construction offers were it not for a local not-for-profit. Morgan Reddington said she found herself questioning her career options after an injury saw her professional footballing ambitions fall through – until she was introduced to Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) last […]
Sizewell C welcomes first engineering train to site
Sizewell C has welcomed the first engineering train to the site as part of the project’s commitment to move 60% of construction materials by rail or sea. The train rolled up to the site’s Ancillary Construction Area (ACA) on Monday, February 23, via the Sizewell Branch Line, which has been recently upgraded by Balfour Beatty. […]
