A regional contractor is celebrating a landmark achievement with its latest intake and has marked the occasion with a photograph spanning nearly five decades of talent development. Barnes Construction has reached a major milestone in its long-running Management Trainee Programme with the appointment of its 100th management trainee. The Ipswich-headquartered regional building contractor, based at…
MISTREE, a new large-scale architectural cooling installation designed in Suffolk for public spaces and high temperature urban environments, is now being introduced to architects, developers, and public realm designers. Combining ultra-fine evaporative misting with programmable DMX lighting, the stainless-steel structure has been developed to create cooler, more engaging outdoor spaces while establishing a striking sculptural…
Superstructures in Ipswich, a regional provider of structural and civil engineering services, has merged to become a core part of Zenon Group, the internationally recognised multidisciplinary construction group, delivering enhanced value to customers through expanded capabilities, deeper expertise, and a broader UK presence. This merger will help to strengthen and grow the two businesses in the UK;…
Working in partnership with Lofty Heights CIC, a leading regional building contractor has sponsored a construction multi-skills academy course in the Lowestoft region. Taking place at Inspire Colville House on School Road in Lowestoft, the Barnes Construction Multi Skills Academy Course is now two weeks into its six-week duration, giving young people attending an opportunity…
Two architects at Kirby Architecture based in Metfield near Halesworth, have been recognised for the quality and innovation of their work. Charlotte Gales and Sam Prabhakaran were each shortlisted for industry awards, celebrating the exceptional quality of their design work. Charlotte, a Part 1 architectural assistant for Kirby Architecture was nominated for the Architects Journal…
East Anglia-based, Barnes Construction has been appointed by St Elizabeth Hospice to build a new community hospice facility in Gorleston. The news follows on from St Elizabeth Hospice’s planning application submission, in June 2025, for the construction of a hospice featuring an outpatient and community hub that will support day care patients and provide therapy…
A Suffolk-based, family-run kitchen and bathroom business has appointed a new showroom manager to help meet growing customer demand amidst the company’s continued expansion. Anderson Kitchens and Bathrooms, which is headquartered in Ashbocking just six miles north of Ipswich, has welcomed Ian Walker into the business as a showroom manager to help sustain business growth. …
Suffolk-based consultancy JMS Engineers has launched a dedicated new website offering specialist structural inspections and surveys carried out by qualified structural engineers. The launch comes in direct response to rising demand for reliable structural assessments across the county, as Suffolk experiences a steady increase in housing development and property transactions. Structural surveys designed for Suffolk…