Colchester Institute Chief Executive, Alison Andreas, speaking at the launch of the new Construction Training Centre in Colchester

Colchester Institute and L Lynch Launch New Construction Training Centre in Colchester

Colchester Institute and leading plant hire and infrastructure specialist L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage have officially launched a new Construction Training Centre in Colchester designed to support the significant and growing demand for skilled plant operatives across major infrastructure projects in the East of England, including Sizewell C, National Grid and the Lower Thames Crossing.

The launch of this new training centre marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration that will help connect individuals with training opportunities, leading to long-term careers in the construction industry.

Find out more: https://www.colchester.ac.uk/2026/06/11/l-lynch-launch-construction-training-centre/

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Digi Forum awards

Colchester’s new Digital Forum wins two construction awards

The Digital Forum on Queen Street has picked up two awards at the Constructing Excellence Essex Club Awards.

The team behind the development were recognised with Building Project of the Year and Conservation & Regeneration winner .

Horizon Construction Group and Inkpen Downie Architects and the Daniel Connal Partnership, all based around Colchester, played key roles in the project which has transformed a complex historic site into an ultra-modern business hub for the digital companies and freelancers.

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Read more: Colchester Digital Forum in Essex wins two national awards | Gazette

 

Western Awarded a £10M Contract for New Colchester Hospital Building

Western has been appointed preferred construction partner on a major new hospital project in Colchester. The new facility will provide Day Surgery Endoscopy procedures which include gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, and other specialised procedures to the largest NHS organisation in the region.

Western Awarded a £10M Contract for New Colchester Hospital Building