Opening up the world of work
Jackson hosted a visit from a group of young people to its head office in Ipswich this week. They took part in some engineering activities, and heard about the projects Jackson is involved in and the kind of jobs we offer. They even had time to sit in Ray, our resident excavator that welcomes visitors […]
Fowlea Brook scheme brings benefits
A ceremony to mark the operational completion of the Fowlea Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme took place last Friday. Jackson is lead contractor on the £12.6m scheme in the centre of Stoke-on-Trent, working on behalf of the Environment Agency. The Fowlea Brook runs through the heart of the Staffordshire city and quickly fills up during […]
Thousands raised for hospices
Jackson Civil Engineering has helped raise thousands of pounds for hospice services this Christmas. Each year Jackson is the Suffolk sponsor of the East Anglian Children’s Hospice (EACH) Christmas tree recycling initiative. Householders pledge money to have their old Christmas tree picked up from their home and recycled responsibly. The funds go to EACH and […]
CanalWorks 3D inspires engineering students
A dozen students from Kirklees College in Huddersfield have stepped into the world of civil engineering with a hands-on project led by Jackson Civil Engineering. Using 3D printing, they have recreated a section of the Huddersfield Broad Canal towpath, complete with a working lock mechanism. A team from Jackson is working in the area to […]
Team making good progress at Folkestone
A Jackson team is making good progress on a town centre regeneration scheme in Folkestone, working on behalf of Kent County Council. Thanks to a successful Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) bid to government, the project will use up to £20 million of funding to transform the heart of the coastal town. The Folkestone […]