Skip to content

Handover of the final homes for social rent at Ravenswood

This week saw the handover of the final homes for social rent at Ravenswood, Ipswich, where we have constructed 96 properties for Handford Homes Ipswich, on behalf of Ipswich Borough Council

Construction of the development, which commenced in January 2023, primarily consists of social housing and market rent homes, all designed for sustainable living and to support IBC’s environmental commitments.

The project was developed within the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and we scored an impressive ‘Excellent’ in all three areas: Respect for the community, Care for the environment and Value of our workforce.

The site and our team have won a number of awards – in 2023 the site won the LABC Bricks award for ‘Best Small Social Housing Development’, and was also awarded The Bricks Site Recognition Award for August from LABC Warranty – The Bricks Warranty for consistent quality of workmanship and site management.

The 21 remaining homes will be handed over next month.

Pictured, L – R: Tim Hearne FCABE C.BuildE MCIAT MCIOB FRSA MAPM MFPWS AssocRICS TechIOSH CMaPS. (Handford Homes), Gipping Site Manager, Dale Gregory, Richard Mays (Hyams), Gipping Site Manager, Michael Newman, Gipping Contract Manager, Peter Flatt, Gipping Project Manager, Lee Walsom and Tony Osbourn (Eastern Square).

News

Last Thursday was handover day for Building One at our Hadleigh site for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils. The redevelopment of the former Babergh Council offices includes refurbishment of five listed buildings, demolition of a former industrial building and parts of a 1970s office complex. Listed buildings include a brick fronted, timber framed building, […]

Read more...

Hadleigh Handover Day!

Just in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend, we handed over the final phase of works at The Long Shop Museum, Leiston. The project involved an extensive and sympathetic refurbishment of this nineteenth century work house, including repairs to brickwork, major roof timber repairs, strip-off and re-tiling of the main roof, new roof lanterns […]

Read more...

Long Shop Museum handed over

We managed to arrange for brilliant blue skies and 29 degrees for students from Lofty Heights CIC visiting our busy Hawke Road, Ipswich site this morning! ☀️ 🌞 The five students, all 16-24 years of age, have just started a Multi-skills course at Lofty Heights and would like to follow a career in construction. After […]

Read more...

Lofty Heights visit Hawke Road

To facilitate the demolition of the existing Lift shaft/water tower at Muntons Plc, Stowmarket, we were tasked with replacing the current gravity-fed water system with a boosted water supply. This presented some challenges: 🔎 The new Booster sets are located in an existing pump room, situated approximately 60m from the main building. 📹 The route […]

Read more...

Directional Drilling at Muntons

We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to undertake works at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, working with Cowper Griffith Architects LLP, Structural Engineers, Buro Happold and Quantity Surveyors, Gill Associates. The project, which commences in May, includes the removal of existing roof lights and green roof together with all […]

Read more...

Exciting New Project at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge

A new coach depot for Sanders Coaches is under development on their existing site in Bessemer Road, Norwich. The project includes partial demolition and the construction of a new portal frame with cladding for the front elevation. Additionally, a new roof with solar panels has been installed, and the internal office space is being refurbished […]

Read more...

Sanders Coach depot transformed!

What Our Clients Say

  • “Peter was outstanding when it came to communications and implementing changes and fixes that were required by the building work supplier. Very happy to recommend Gipping's services to others.”

    Oliver Squirrell, Old Jet Airspace Programme

  • “I just wanted to thank you again for pretty much everything! I absolutely love our home and it was totally worth the wait. There isn’t a single thing I’d change, it really is perfect. The landscapers have been now too and it’s totally transformed the outside space, it just looks incredible. I feel super lucky to live here, every time I pull up back home I smile and feel so grateful and lucky.  All the workmen have been incredibly lovely and gone above and beyond too, you have such a great team of people, they are extremely lovely and that makes a huge difference. I wish you well in all that you do creating beautiful homes for people. Thank you so so much.”

    Kayleigh Williams: Wix

  • “As a team, Gipping met every expectation throughout the project. Steve James provided the exact role and attitude required for a project of this nature. The way he managed the works on site, given the difficult “live” environment was a credit to the firm. The overall management and support for Steve from Steve Offord and Joe was also a large factor in the smooth running of the scheme. All involved should be commended and are a credit to Gipping. Thank you for your part in a very successful scheme.”

    Ben Mitchell, The Design partnership: Walden Place

  • “Carl, and the team, were fantastic during this phase of the project. Carl kept us updated with how the work was going and always had time to check with us if he thought things would impact on the running of the school. The site was always clean and tidy. The project was delivered slightly ahead of schedule, which made the transition into the build much easier for us! Thank you!”

    Hannah Brookman, Tollgate Primary School Phase I

  • “It was a pleasure working with Gipping and we are very happy with our new home. Shaun Whiting was an exceptional Site Manager and remained professional, approachable and friendly throughout the entire build. The site was always tidy, well-managed and busy. We felt as if the entire Gipping team took our project seriously and truly cared about getting the build right. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is considering building a home.”

    Elizabeth Goodrich, Amento