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SEH FRENCH

SEH French has been undertaking construction projects of the highest quality for over 40 years. Our work varies from highly complex design and build schemes through to educational facilities, public sector centres, industrial buildings or healthcare settings. We take immense pride in delivering projects to the highest standard in tight timeframes, while providing value for money.

Our team of experts construct award-winning buildings which are praised for their energy efficiency standards. We are committed to contributing to sustainable development by balancing business aims while considering the effect on the environment.

By delivering projects to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard, SEH French’s experience in this area has resulted in the company winning awards from RICS, LABC Building Excellence and the RIBA Sustainability Award.

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FEATURED

PROJECTS

St Mary’s Surgery 

Natures Menu

Construction of a brand-new factory headquarters

Newmarket Academy

Construction of an all-new library

Princes Street

Brand-new five storey office building
Home built during phase 2 of the Cockfield development

Cockfield

New housing development including 45 new dwellings
SEH (Vajrasana) Walsham LBC

Vajarasana Retreat Centre

Construction of a new Buddhist Retreat Centre
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We are so pleased that we chose SEH French for this challenging high-profile project. We feel entirely confident that thanks to this work, this building – once connected to a man who held the largest diamond in the world in his hands – will remain a gem in its own right

Nigel and Maureen Weir, owners of Ridley House | How we work →

OUR VALUES

COMMITMENTS

Our employees at SEH French are at the heart of what we do. We strive to continually invest in their training and development to ensure they can reach their full potential, while also providing a safe and friendly place to work. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

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Corporate social responibility

Our pledge

Our responsibility is to provide long-term prosperity to our stakeholders by balancing the social, economic and environmental choices we make.

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Health & Safety
at work

Our pledge

Our employees are at the heart of our success and everything that we do. We aim to create a healthy and safe work environment for our employees.

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BIM & MSA
processes

Our pledge

We are currently embedding BIM Level 2 across the organization to maximize efficiencies and benefits whilst increasing in house expertise to work towards Digitally Built Britain.

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Sustainable
responsibility

Our pledge

We are committed to reducing the impact of our activities on the environment, minimising risk and fulfilling our legal obligations.

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LATEST NEWS

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26 March 2026

Ribbon-cutting marks opening of new Ipswich SEND school

Representatives from SEH French were delighted to attend the official opening of a new Ipswich SEND unit following its successful

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11 February 2026

Paul’s journey from apprentice to director

‘I wouldn’t be where I am now without my apprenticeship’ – that is the message from our Director, Paul Rodwell,

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16 January 2026

Handover ceremony marks completion of 30 new affordable homes in Ipswich

The SEH French team are thrilled to have handed over 30 new affordable homes to Ipswich Borough Council – with

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