Construction cost inflation in 2021/2022 is unprecedented, after decades of price stability in the supply of materials, labour and plant, construction costs have skyrocketed together with shortages of all resources. So, the question is, can a fixed price contract be renegotiated?

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve just been awarded gold accreditation from Investors in People. Here’s how we did it.

Welcome to the first episode in our new series! This week, James & Mark examine our own perceptions of why things happen in our lives, whether we think we can control them, and how it informs our behaviour. With a focus on the well-known psychological theory ‘Locus of Control’

With a raft of business and economic data showing rising inflation, now expected to reach 7% later this year, massive increases in input costs most notably base raw materials, energy prices and upwards pressure on wages, and interest rates now creeping up, business owners could be forgiven for thinking that they are being squeezed on all sides with margins and cash flows under increasing strain.

Construction is officially underway at Gateway 14 – the multi-million-pound business, innovation and logistics development in Stowmarket.

Here at Billie Box, we pride ourselves on being a family-run company, which is why we are delighted to welcome Clare Hazelwood into our team. Clare is Jane’s sister and brings with her a wealth of expertise in the industry, including that of converting shipping containers into other uses.

Developer Jaynic has broken ground this week on the third unit within phase three of its warehouse development at Suffolk Park, Bury St Edmunds, to be built by contractor Parkway.

Headway Suffolk is running a new Understanding Brain Injury programme for adults living with brain injury, stroke or neurological conditions in May and June.

Headway Suffolk's Spring/Summer Newsletter is out. Inside there's updates on the brain injury charity's Covid Awards, Neuro Conference preview, drama group videos, Brainy Dogs, dementia groups and fundraising.