A major milestone in an important Bury St Edmunds town centre redevelopment, has been celebrated as the project begins its countdown to completion. West Suffolk Council is behind the redevelopment of the former Post Office. The building work being carried out by Barnes Construction, is scheduled for completion this summer. Once finished, it will: protect … Continued
Construction progressing well at new London Biggin Hill Hotel, The Landing 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 … Continued
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 … Continued
According to Government figures, construction generates almost £90 billion annually to the UK economy and employs around 2.9 million people, the equivalent of about 10% of all jobs in the UK. The industry faces several challenges as it looks to the future, but arguably the most urgent is plugging the skills gap. … Continued
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Barnes Construction has handed over on time, a brand-new purpose-built airbase to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT). Project managed by quantity surveyors Castons and designed by architects Hurley Porte and Duell and structural engineer specialists Superstructures, construction started on the new airbase at the North Weald Airfield in … Continued
The rallying cry from Boris Johnson to ‘build, build, build’ sent out the message that the Government is putting jobs and infrastructure at the centre of its economic growth strategy. Yet how will this be achieved when the construction industry already faces challenges with skills shortages and reduced productivity levels due to the COVID-19 … Continued
Superstructures MD James Potter explains about how having the right consultancy team in place at the start of a project can reap rewards in the long run. Most building projects are financed through borrowing money and the larger the development, the greater the risk. It doesn’t matter whether it is a house extension or … Continued
The Superstructures team enjoyed a well earned day out after a busy summer period. The day started on the battlefield, where we all had the opportunity to settle any office politics, shoot the boss, shoot the new boy etc… Then off to the pub to re hydrate. Congratulations to team camo, who somehow scraped a … Continued
Two former students at One Sixth Form College (One) in Ipswich have got their first foot on the career ladder after landing top jobs with Superstructures and SEH French, after linking with the New Anglia Enterprise Adviser Network. James Potter, MD of Superstructures, joined One Sixth Form as an Enterprise Adviser through the New … Continued
WORK PROGRESSING WELL ON CONVERSION OF OLD CUSTOM HOUSE IN DOVERCOURT A project to convert an office block formerly occupied by HM Customs and Excise into residential units in Dovercourt is progressing well. The £2.7 million scheme is being carried out by Colchester-based Horizon Construction and when completed in August, Old Custom House on Main … Continued
