Basildon For Business - I-Construct: help to access the construction sector

Construction is set to be a growth industry

Construction is set to be a growth industry in the coming years. A huge amount of infrastructure and housing development is planned.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SME), with their specialist knowledge and innovative products and services, could benefit from accessing new business opportunities in this growth market.

I-Construct is here to help local businesses be part of that growth

I-Construct is a supply chain development project specially set up by the Haven Gateway Partnership to help local companies from right across Essex access the construction market.

I-Construct will introduce companies to new ways of doing business, offering expertise and influence in areas as diverse as offsite construction, renewable energy, digital technology, zero-carbon targets, business development, robotics, and more.

I-Construct will help small businesses join local supply chains, access bidding opportunities, explore new client groups or business models, tap into technology, and launch products or services.

I-Construct offers support and funding

• Up to 9 hours of free 1:1 business mentoring and advice from industry experts worth £1,200;
• 30% Grant funding between £1,000 and £20,000 to part-fund the development and launch of a new product or service; this is for consultancy, to upgrade or purchase a new system, associated hardware and a new employee;
• Access to webinar and events programme, meet new clients and industry experts

I-Construct is looking for suitable clients now

• SMEs in the construction and built environment sector.
• Entrepreneurs wanting to enter the sector.
• Companies wanting to join the sector's supply chain.
• Companies from other sectors, that are already in the construction and built environment supply chain.
• I-Construct also works with larger companies and organisations to help develop their supply chains by connecting them with local SMEs through its network.

For further information and enquiries

To find out more about how I-Construct could help your business:

• Email: i-construct@haven-gateway.org (opens new window)

Alternatively, please contact our Economic Development team, see contact details below...

• Request a call back from Basildon Council's Economic Development Team