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Opportunities for construction and property businesses in Norwich and Norfolk are ample, with North Norfolk listed as a top 10 property growth hotspot. We have a large and diverse property development sector, specialising in Passivhaus and sustainable design.

Our strong economy and location for housing has driven economic success in the sector, with significant levels of employment across all related industries – employing approximately 70,000 people and supporting over 10,000 companies.

Norwich also has a thriving architecture sector with a mix of well-established firms and innovative new practices specialising in everything from historic conservation to cutting-edge sustainable design.

The architecture scene is supported by organisations like the Norfolk Association of Architects, which fosters collaboration and professional development.

There is a local organisation, Building Growth, which exists to drive sustainable economic growth in the industry, uniting a range of organisations and businesses in the area, including architects, builders and local authorities. Your business could benefit from attending their regular meet-ups to discuss innovative solutions and develop ideas.

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Hudson Architects, Cavendish House, NUA, Norwich University of the Arts. Norwich, Norfolk, UK, Winter 2016.Photographer Joakim Borén,

Recruitment in Norwich

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  • Winner of the 2019 Stirling Prize, Goldsmith Street Passivhaus social housing development.
  • Home to the UK’s largest Passivhaus certified residential scheme.
  • The City College’s new Advanced Construction and Engineering (ACE) Centre opened, following a £3.1m upgrade funded by the Norwich Town Deal.

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