A charity is celebrating a major milestone in its latest building project to create 15 almshouses for the over 55s and a new office for its own operations. Girton Town Charity (GTC) in Cambridgeshire joined with Suffolk contractor Barnes Construction, Mole Architects and Northmores Project Managers to mark a key stage in the building programme…
The general manager and members of the construction team have gathered together at London Biggin Hill Airport, to see first-hand how building work is progressing on its new on-site, 4-star boutique hotel, The Landing. When completed at the end of 2022, the 56-bedroom hotel, which is being built by Suffolk based, Barnes Construction, will have…
As part of ongoing investment in Felixstowe’s South Seafront, the development of a new iconic café is entering the final phase. Barnes Constructions started work on the landmark building in August last year and are now entering the final phases of the development, estimated to be completed late this summer. Once completed, the café will…
Work on a new iconic café in the heart of Felixstowe’s South Seafront is continuing thanks to exemptions to the new Covid-19 restrictions which allow construction work to continue. Work started on the new landmark building in August and is estimated to be completed in summer 2021, offering indoor and outdoor dining with unspoilt…
A temporary bridge has been installed over the River Cam to enable construction work to start on the restoration and extension of the River Wing and North Passage at Clare College in Cambridge. The 57-metre long bridge, which was built and craned into place by Mabey, now sits between the Garret Hostel Bridge and Clare…
Two Barnes Construction employees started 2020 on a high after being recognised for their good work. Senior QS, Matt Mclaughlin won the National Rising Star Award at the annual Interact lunch, where he was up against strong competition from other regional winners. Matt has successfully moved through the ranks at Barnes and is currently managing…
The Bursar, Deborah Griffin OBE, has taken part in a topping out event with a difference at the construction of a new accommodation and auditorium wing at Homerton College. ‘Topping Out’ marks the building becoming watertight and construction work moving to focus on the internal fit-out. The event is normally marked by the fixing of…
Construction of a new music practice and performance space for Trinity Hall in Cambridge has reached a pivotal stage with the installation of the granite and stone walls. Founded in 1350, Trinity Hall is the fifth oldest college at the University of Cambridge and can boast alumni such as Professor Stephen Hawking, Andrew Marr and…