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Ireland Construction News Archive for August 2011
31/08/2011
Buyers for an exclusive Limerick estate are being sought in the interest of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), receivers and local authorities. The unfinished Castleroy housing estate, Evanwood, is being estimated at needing a number of years for completion. This same housing estate was o
31/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction of an extension of a hospital. Canavan Construction Ltd has already started work on the three-storey extension of Lurgan Hospital, Co Armagh. Awarded by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust the scheme is estimated to cost £425K. Th
31/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction and improvement of roads in Waterford. According to
31/08/2011
A housing development, of 64 houses in Kildare, has been given the green light. The development will go ahead despite a third party appeal that was submitted against the plans by Springwood Estates Ltd for the construction of the housing development. Springwood Estates Ltd will be dealing private
31/08/2011
Down - based contractors, Graham Projects Ltd, have been awarded the main contract for the construction of a public transport bridge. According to CIS the construction company will commence work on the bridge, at Marlborough Street, Dublin, in late September. Designed by Dublin-based Architects, S
31/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction of a new three-storey school. According to
30/08/2011
A high-powered corporation may be set up to oversee the regeneration of the former St Patrick's Barracks site. Promoted by the office of the First Minster and Deputy First Minister it is believed that if the projects goes ahead it could shape how Ballymena town centre develops over the next 20 year
30/08/2011
Planning permission for an extension to a Dublin Hotel has been sought. According to
30/08/2011
Latest figures from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland show that construction tender prices have stabilised. While tender prices have fallen dramatically over the last four years – down 33% from its peak in 2007 – the latest Index shows that prices have remained unchanged from the second ha
30/08/2011
The decision to refuse a school extension has been overturned on appeal. The Limerick County Council previously refused Castleroy school, Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh, permission to convert storage sheds into an assembly hall. Earlier this year the school submitted the plans for the conversion on
30/08/2011
The International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD) has announced that Dublin will host their 59th International Congress taking place in November 2011. This Roofing event will be hosted by the Roofing and Cladding Contractors Association (RCCA) and will take place in the Shelbourne Hotel Dub
30/08/2011
A new phase of the €15m restoration on St. Mel's Cathedral, Longford, has commenced. According to
30/08/2011
Cork-based contractor, MDM Construction, has commenced work on a €500k school extension. According to
26/08/2011
Rural villages across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's Rural Wastewater Investment Programme. Announced this week, this further investment in environmental improvements is the latest of four years of development in its Rural Wastewater Investment Programme. The ad
26/08/2011
According to recent figures, home extensions are now outstripping the construction of new houses in Ireland. Research carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that more people are opting to extend their home rather than build a new one. Damien McKay, self-build expert, archi
26/08/2011
The Department of Education & Skills has lodged planning permission for the development of a 2,479 sq.m. sixteen classroom school development at Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Griffeen Road, Lucan Co. Dublin. Designed by Derry based architects, Mullarkey Pedersen, the development will incorporate staff ro
26/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction of a multi use games and play area in Lisburn. T and A Kernoghan Limited are the main contractors with the development being promoted by Lisburn City Council. According to the website,
26/08/2011
Cork-based contractors, John Ronan & Company Limited have started initial works on the extension and alterations to Kilbehenny Community Centre in Kilbehenny Co. Limerick. Designed by Denis Creedon Consulting Engineers, the project will include a new side extension and alterations to the existing c
26/08/2011
Meath-based civil contractors, Jon Civil Engineering Company Limited have commenced work on a €3 million Thurles Link Road Bridge crossing the Cork to Dublin rail line in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The works on the project will include site clearance, fencing, excavation for roadworks, drainage and as
25/08/2011
A major contract for east Belfast that promises a picturesque, riverside linear park as well as enhanced flood protection is on track for completion - despite fears being expressed earlier this week over a dispute between the contractors and one of the sponsors. Yesterday, a 'flood of problems' thr
25/08/2011
Cork-based contractors, Surebond Limited have commenced work on the alternations and extensions to the existing Supervalue supermarket at Courthouse Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The project will include alterations and extensions to existing supermarket to include new build extension, change of use of
25/08/2011
Belfast City Council is currently recruiting for its innovative Construction Sales Growth Programme with a limited number of places left. The business initiative targets 50 small companies working in the construction industry in the city in a range of areas from mechanical and electrical engineer
25/08/2011
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to Londonderry from Coleraine has again been assured. The NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has visited Londonderry to reassure people in the North West of his commitment to the rail line. The Ulster Unionist Minister has m
25/08/2011
An Bord Pleanala has approved planning permission for a €150 million County Clare wind farm development at Mount Callan in west Clare. West Clare Renewable Energy Limited is behind the proposed development which will comprise 29 wind turbines with hub height of 80 m. and rotor diameter of 90 m., s
25/08/2011
A number of properties in and around the city centre have been decorated with banners and displays containing quotes from some of Belfast's leading authors and poets. Authors such as Glenn Patterson and Robert McLiam Wilson and poets like Michael Longley and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney are among t
24/08/2011
A main contractor has been identified for this project, but official contracts have yet to be signed for the construction of a part single/part two-storey sports facility to the rear of the site at St. Conleths VEC School, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The development, designed by Kildare-b
24/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction of an extension to the one-storey Focas Institute Building at Dublin Institute of Technology. The works by Midland Construction generally comprise the addition of a 3rd floor office space to the roof of the existing building at the Focas
24/08/2011
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new boss of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Northern Ireland. Michael Hannaway said that chartered surveyors are centrally involved in key issues such as NAMA and the ma
24/08/2011
Donegal County Council has approved planning permission for the construction of a 792 sq.m. school extension at East Rock, Carrickboy Townland, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Designed by Donegal-based architects, McGinley Doherty & Deery, the development will include the demolition of the water tower,
24/08/2011
While main construction commenced in May, the electrical sub-contractor has now been appointed for the extension to Thompson House hostel on the Antrim Road, Belfast. According to the website
24/08/2011
There's a flood of problems today threatening to swamp an imaginative plan to build a £21m linear park in east Belfast - with local politicians keen to see a deal done to sort them out. It is being built to follow the course of the Knock, Connswater and Loop rivers and is backed by two Stormont Dep
23/08/2011
Wexford-based contractor, Anthony Neville & Sons Development Limited has begun work on the construction of 69 houses replacing 116 as approved in Swiftbrook, Saggart, Co. Dublin. Designed by Dublin-based architects, Anthony Reddy and Associates, the development will include 12 two-storey terraced h
23/08/2011
The Asda store in Coleraine, Co Londonderry, is set to benefit from a £1.6m makeover which according to the company will transform the supermarket into a more comfortable and convenient shopping location. The investment comprises a refurbishment of the cafe, checkouts and aisles. Additionally t
23/08/2011
Galway County Council has approved planning permission for a mixed use retail and restaurant development for Townparks, Co. Galway. Designed by GHS Consultancy, the development will include an anchor retail unit of 4,300 sq.m. gross floor area, together with alcohol sales area, hot deli counter are
23/08/2011
The man in charge of on an exclusive development by Patton Homes has been awarded a prestigious NHBC 'Pride in the Job' Award. David Watterson, who managed the luxury development of superior homes at McCormick Brae on the Moyarget Road just outside Ballycastle, has been singled out as one of the To
23/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the works involved in the re-surfacing of car park and synthetic carpet on hockey pitch at the Joey Dunlop leisure centre, Ballymoney. The work by Crawford Contracts Group Ltd at the Car Park involves planning of the existing Bitmac car park surface and
23/08/2011
Developers were this week being urged to play their part in helping secure the future of ther otter population. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched a new information booklet, 'Otters and Development', promoting the protection of otters through sensitive development. Otters
22/08/2011
A major construction institute has revealed findings that over half of all construction tenders are coming in below cost, leading to the collapse of major projects. The survey, carried out by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, shows below cost tenders are approximately 17% below realistic
22/08/2011
Northern Ireland company Patton Heritage (part of the Patton Group) has won a Green Apple Environment Award for its restoration project at Lowther Castle, Cumbria, in the Lake District. The Ballymena-based company has been selected from over 500 nominations in the national campaign to find Britain'
22/08/2011
FP McCann has been directly involved as a main supplier of aggregate based products to joint-venture contractors BSG Civil Engineering Ltd & Williams Industrial Services, on the upgrade of the Water Wastewater Treatment Works at Killynesse Road, Magherafelt on behalf of their client Northern Ireland
22/08/2011
John's Square, one of Limerick's most historic areas, is set to be upgraded. According to the city council the area, built around 1750, will receive a €10m renewal. Work consists of repaving the square in granite sets, new lighting, and street furniture. A one-way traffic flow from Garryowen to t
22/08/2011
Mayo contractors Shareridge Limited has been appointed by Galway City Council to undertake work on the second phase of the Galway City Water Conservation Phase 2. The project incorporates the advancing of the Galway City Water Conservation Scheme throughout the city with a view to managing leakage
22/08/2011
An Armagh-based company Concrete Batching Systems Ltd has secured a £100,000 contract in Nigeria with support from Invest Northern Ireland - also creating six new jobs in the process. Concrete Batching Systems Ltd, established in 2010, specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of turn
19/08/2011
The construction firm behind the acclaimed rebuilding of south Belfast's iconic Lyric Theatre, Gilbert Ash, has been filing its accounts. And while the Belfast-based construction firm Gilbert has reported pre-tax profits of nearly £700,000 for 2010 on a turnover of £94m, when compared to the previo
19/08/2011
The skills of chartered surveyors are more important to the local economy than ever before, according to the new chairman of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Northern Ireland. Michael Hannaway says that chartered surveyors are centrally involved in key issues such as NAMA and the man
19/08/2011
Kerry-based contractors Evans and Kelleher have begun work on the extension to Spa National School in Tralee. Designed by local architects O’Sullivan Campbell, the project consists of alternations and additions to the existing school building, including removal of 3 demountable classrooms, togethe
19/08/2011
A range of highly specialised lighting products manufactured by Belfast based AM Light has been delivered to Kuwait after the company secured a major export contract with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Over 3,000 metres of AM Light's cold cathode lighting product will be used throughout the
19/08/2011
Mayo-based contractor John Madden & Sons have been appointed by Galway City Council to undertake the first phase of road improvement works on the N6. The contract includes the excavation of 63 slit trenches on roads, footways, cycleways, verges, green areas and roundabout central islands along app
19/08/2011
Galway-based builders, the JSL Group have begun work on the refurbishment of the existing 1927, 1979 and 1992 buildings at St. Mary’s CBS in Tralee, County Kerry. The project includes the partial re-roofing, internal re-organisation and upgrading of existing structures, together with a new 2,351 s
18/08/2011
Over £1m in investment work is scheduled to start next week on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy announced that work will start on a £1.3m investment to repair and strengthen the Belfast bridge on Monday 22 August. The Minister said: "This current work is the first
18/08/2011
Education Minister Ruairí Quinn has given the green light to Co. Monaghan Vocational Education Committee to proceed to the next stage in the construction of a €35 million education campus. Following a tender process, the VEC will commence construction on the new campus. This is one of the first D
18/08/2011
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy and Translink Group Chief Executive Catherine Mason, has marked the official opening of the newly extended Carrickfergus Train Station Park and Ride. Danny Kennedy said: "This investment of around £800,000 extends the Carrickfergus Train Station Park and Ride facili
18/08/2011
Construction work is expected to commence next week, week beginning the 22nd of August on the construction of a new school for Benekerry National School in County Carlow. The overall project consists of the part demolition of the existing school and change of use of 450 sq.m. of the existing school
18/08/2011
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have given the green light for a new residential development proposed for the Dublin Road in Shankill, in South County Dublin. The development proposed by Construction Industry Federation President Matt Gallagher’s Ravenshall Limited development company calls
17/08/2011
Tenders are expected to be sought imminently, from suitably qualified contractors in the coming weeks to undertake construction of a hospital extension in Stranorlar, County Donegal. The extension, designed by Tracey Associates, consists of the construction of a single-storey extension to the exis
17/08/2011
A world-first Kährs Walnut Activity floor has been installed at the University of Ulster, in Northern Ireland. The installation forms part of a major refurbishment of the Diamond Hall, on the Coleraine Campus - a project, designed by Architects, Samuel Stevenson & Sons, that has been shortlist
17/08/2011
County Down-based contractors Glasgiven Contracts have commenced work on the construction of a new 16 classroom two-storey school and ancillary associates spaces in Enfield County Meath. The new school designed by Kilkenny-based architects, Anthony Reddy Associates calls for the demolition of the
17/08/2011
A complete refurbishment of the track between the up-and-coming City Of Culture, Londonderry and the town of Coleraine has also been put back for at least five years. However, transport holding company, Translink said it was committed to developing the route - said to be one of the most scenic in t
17/08/2011
Tughans have entered an 18-strong team in this year's Million Makers Competition which is run by and in support of youth charity, The Prince's Trust. The team is made up of both solicitors and support staff. The competition required Tughans to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas to a panel of three b
17/08/2011
Car drivers are to be 'downgraded' as new traffic arrangements in Belfast city centre are set to give higher priority to public transport, pedestrians and cyclists. The new initiative, that also includes the provision of two new bus services - the 26 and 26b - to Belfast's Titanic Quarter, is also
16/08/2011
The NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. The new school which will be able to accommodate up to 175 pupils, will be built on a site on the Sixtowns Road adjacent to where the current school is situated. Speaking a
16/08/2011
A main contractor has been appointed, however the company details have yet to be officially disclosed, for the change of use of existing auditorium and ancillary rooms totalling spread over five floors into a place of worship with ancillary teaching and meeting rooms, all accessed through the existi
16/08/2011
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed additional money to help get NI firmly on the Internet highway - but has also said that it falls short of the level of help expected. The DUP Minister said: "I welcome today's announcement by Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media
16/08/2011
The proposed regeneration of the derelict O’Devaney Gardens flat complex in Dublin has been approved by Án Bord Pleánala. In early August this year, the project was approved with conditions as a strategic infrastructure development application. The project calls for the demolition of 276 local a
16/08/2011
Carlow-based contractors Quinn Reddin Limited has commenced construction work on the demolition of the existing buildings on site and the construction of a single-storey discount foodstore to include off licence use in Newtownbarry in County Wexford. The development, designed by Cork-based archite
16/08/2011
New items of high-quality used plant and equipment are being added each day ahead of the next online auction at
15/08/2011
Tenders are expected to be sought from a select list of contractors in Q4 2011 to look after the construction of a new cinema complex for Galway City. Solas Galway Picture Palace Teoranta intend to award a single contract for the demolition of an existing dwelling on the corner Merchants Road, Gal
15/08/2011
A Coleraine site remediation specialist has won a £300,000 contract central Glasgow. The contract for ATG Services, is the latest in a series of business successes in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for the company, which has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland. ATG is clearing a c
15/08/2011
Dublin-based contractors John Sisk and Son has been appointed to undertake construction work on the a new education campus at the former Army barracks on the Armagh Road in Knockaconny in County Monaghan. The project, designed by Dublin–based architects, Oppermann and Associates for Monaghan Count
15/08/2011
Ulster Unionist Roy Beggs Jnr has welcomed news that safety features are to be added to the A8. Speaking after a meeting with Roads Service and PSNI Traffic personnel he said: "I have had a series of meetings and correspondence with police and Roads Service management about roads safety between Red
15/08/2011
Belfast City Council is asking the public to vote for their favourite city park or open space to win a prestigious award. Seven Belfast parks and open spaces recently won a coveted Green Flag, the national excellence standard for parks management. Now the council is asking the public to vote for o
15/08/2011
A Co Down town is to get a major boost with news that the NI Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £400,000 for the completion of a public realm scheme in Rathfriland Street in Banbridge. The Rathfriland Street scheme will enhance a busy commercial area, which
12/08/2011
The cost of renting a home in and around Belfast edged up in the last year - but is still good value when compared with the rest of the UK. Still bolstered by a pick-up in demand from first-time buyers shunned by mortgage lenders and by those keeping well clear of the property ladder because of wo
12/08/2011
Plans have been lodged with Fingal County Council by Regents Park Developments Limited for the construction of 400 dwelling units. The development comprises 49 three-storey five-bed houses (25 with study at 223-260 sq.m. and 24 at 218-258 sq.m.), 7 three-storey four-bed live/work units (at 205-2
12/08/2011
The Irish Conservation and Heritage Group is to appeal to An Bord Pleanála over a decision by Cork City Council to grant conditional planning permission to transform the former Beamish and Crawford brewery site in the city into a multimillion-euro events centre. The Dutch contractor Bam Group recei
12/08/2011
South Dublin County Council has given their recommendation to grant planning permission to Torcross Limited for the construction of a single-storey paediatric clinic. The new clinic will be 5.5 metres high accommodating 18 consulting suites and associated ancillary accommodation, the reorganisatio
12/08/2011
Farrans have been awarded the prestigious £51m contract to construct a new quay wall and deep water berth at D1 Belfast Harbour. The Project will consist of a 480m long new quay structure and deep water berth located in the Port of Belfast and associated works. Farrans are said to be "delighted t
12/08/2011
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 that it has awarded Portaferry in Co. Down a £1.2 million grant through its Townscape Heritage Initiative, which supports the regeneration of conservation areas. The funding will go towards bringing rundown buildings a facelift
11/08/2011
Some of NI's most picturesque areas are to be given an economic fillip with news this week that the local offices of the international firm, URS Scott Wilson has been successful in winning a Government commission to prepare a masterplan for the South East Coast of Northern Ireland scheme. This incl
11/08/2011
Detailed plans were submitted to South Dublin Council by Citywest Ltd recently for the demolition of an existing two storey dwelling and associated outbuildings at Old Naas Road, Brownsbarn, Co. Dublin. These works will allow for the construction of a housing development. The development will consi
11/08/2011
A strategic plan for the regeneration of three picturesque towns on Northern Ireland's south east coast has been unveiled. A well-known consultancy, URS Scott Wilson, has been chosen to produce the plan that will take around 12 months to produce. The Stormont Department for Social Development (DSD
11/08/2011
The main contractor has now been appointed for the construction of a new two-storey extension at Baile an Ghóilín, Dingle, Co. Kerry. The development work to be carried out by Ned O'Shea & Sons Construction Ltd comprises of the demolition of the existing single-storey classroom building, alteratio
11/08/2011
The new Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre in Northern Ireland has achieved an 'excellent' rating of 74% in accordance with the UK's BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method). Engineering specialists from global consultancy WYG were commissioned by the National Trust to provide advice on the redeve
11/08/2011
Tenders are expected to be sought by Derry City Council from a select list of civil contractors in September 2011 for the restoration of Culmore Landfill in Derry. The quarry located on a 30 hectare site was last used as a landfill four years ago. It is expected that work will commence in Q1 2012
10/08/2011
The Northern Bank's losses have reached £90m in the last six months - mostly due to bad debt in the property sector. The loss is due to 'impairment charges' the bank has to pay on bad property debts as it had made a profit of £27.5m, but the charges of £112 has balanced this out as a negative figur
10/08/2011
Renowned architects Terry Farrell & Partners have been appointed to lead a team of planning experts, civil and structural engineers, cost consultants/quantity surveyors, transport consultants, environmental-related consultants, archaeologists and property consultants to develop over the next six mon
10/08/2011
Expressions of interest tenders are currently being sought for a £440k extension to St. Killian’s College in Carnlough in County Antrim. The project being managed by Belfast-based Gregory Architects calls for a new mobile classroom accommodation for the school. The deadline for expressions of in
10/08/2011
Tenders are currently being sought by Monaghan County Council for various contractors required to work on the new sports scheme proposed by Monaghan County Council and the Clones Community Forum. The Clones Erne East Sports Project consists of the construction of a 1,285 sq.m. sports building. The
10/08/2011
Construction is expected to start on a multi-million pound hospital in Omagh in 2013, and while this part of the building is expected to be completed in 2016, a business case is being developed for a less certain second phase of the building, which is tipped to include day case surgery, palliative c
10/08/2011
A Co Antrim engineering firm is in focus this week with news that Ballymena-based Crawford Contracts Group has secured over £800,000 worth of new business in Scotland with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Crawford Contracts Group is a civil engineering company, which specialises in the design,
09/08/2011
Work has got underway on the construction of a new community recreational building incorporating sports hall, meeting room, kitchen, 40 x 20 handball alley, changing rooms, public toilets, storage rooms, viewing balcony, circulation areas and ancillary works in Fearbranagh, Multyfarnham in County We
09/08/2011
Kerry-based contractor, Danny McElligott has commenced construction work on the extension to Lixnaw Community Centre with ancillary site works at Clogher in Lixnaw in County Kerry. The project which was designed by Tralee-based architect Brendan O’Connell is expected to take in the region of four
09/08/2011
A unique partnership between Larne Borough Council and ChainHR, a community based social enterprise has been launched to provide quality assured environmental safety training for businesses and organisations throughout Northern Ireland. The 'Safe People - Safe Places' suite of courses are accredit
09/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the works involved in the construction of a new Coast Guard Station in Crosshaven, Co Cork. The development contract awarded to Cumnor Construction consists of the construction of a two storey building (591 sq to) to facilitate the Irish Coast Guard Ser
09/08/2011
Planning permission has been refused by Donegal County Council to Paul McAuley recently for the construction of a petrol station at Rossgier, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal. The plans detailed the following: (1) A petrol filling station and canopy, incorporating a shop with deli area, storage and st
09/08/2011
Famously visited by William of Orange (King Billy) after he rode across the strand from the harbour at Carrickergus where he had landed on route to the historic Battle of the Boyne, Newtownabbey's White House remains the oldest and most historic building in the borough, (pictured here duing the reco
08/08/2011
Offaly County Council are hopeful of having a main contractor appointed in the coming months to look after the extension and refurbishment of Tullamore Library at O’Connor Square in the town. The development, designed by local architectural firm Kenny Lyons Associates, will consist of the alterati
08/08/2011
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA has formally opened a Garden of Remembrance for past residents of the House in the Wells in Derry. ‘The House’ provides structured support services and accommodation for 25 homeless men over the age of 18 with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. It i
08/08/2011
Dublin-based contractors Weslin Construction have started construction work on an extension to Harold’s Cross National School in Dublin 6. The project designed by Dublin-based Quinn Barnwall Buggy Architects will comprise the construction of proposed single-storey extension to existing primary sch
08/08/2011
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has condemned attacks on homes at East Belfast interfaces. The Minister visited East Belfast earlier this week and was able to see for himself the problems residents living across the interfaces have had to endure in terms of repeated attacks on their property. M
08/08/2011
Wexford-based contractors, Mythen Construction have started work on the construction of an extension to the existing school at St. Patrick’s National School at Crossabeg in Wexford. The development designed by Sheridan and Tierney Architects provides for five additional classrooms, a general purpos
05/08/2011
The most comprehensive survey of residential property in Northern Ireland has produced evidence of a slight growth in demand within the local housing market in the second quarter of 2011. However, it also showed that overall price levels remain subdued. The latest University of Ulster Quarterly Ho
05/08/2011
Detailed plans were approved by Mayo County Council to Erris Homes Ltd recently for the construction of a housing development at Atticonaun, Belmullet. The development will comprise 30 two-storey dwelling houses. All associated site development and external works and connection to utilities will b
05/08/2011
The Stormont Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland has welcomed community representatives to the official opening of the recently extended Omagh Community House. The community building received almost £300,000 from the Department for Social Development's (DSD) Modernisation Fund Capit
05/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction of a new Coast Guard Station in Crosshaven, Co Cork. The development by Cumnor Construction Ltd consists of the construction of a two storey building (591 sq to) to facilitate the Irish Coast Guard Service with extensive site works inclu
05/08/2011
The publication of a new fast-tracked de facto Irish Standard for Carbon Monoxide alarms has been welcomed by Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte. This Standard is the result of urgent work over the past year by a number of gas industry experts under the auspices of the Gas Technical Standards Committee o
05/08/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the works involved in the construction of access roads and paths at Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast. The development by FP McCann will comprise the construction of access paths and roadways, drainage, improvements to existing entrance and other related works at
04/08/2011
The divergence in performance between the construction sector in Northern Ireland and in other parts of the UK grew further in the second quarter of the year. This is according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Market Survey for the second quarter of 2011. London an
04/08/2011
Cavan-based contractors, Aidan Elliott Construction have begun construction work on a single-storey extension to the side of Saint Vincent's special school on a site to the west boundary of Saint Vincent's Centre on the Navan Road in Dublin. The project, designed by Dublin-based architects Eoghan
04/08/2011
Cork-based contractors BAM Building Limited has commenced ground Investigation Works on the N22 Tralee Bypass/Tralee to Bealgrellagh Road Improvement scheme. The scheme has two main components, namely the N22 Tralee Bypass and the N22 Access Route (Tralee to Bealagrellagh). The N22 Tralee Bypass w
04/08/2011
The NI Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland and the Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy are seeking to appoint a 'preferred developer' for a major development site on the Mall in Armagh City centre. The development site consists of part of the existing multi-storey car park, adja
04/08/2011
Limerick City Council is to carry out extensive water mains rehabilitation works in the City at an estimated cost of €5.5 million. The Council intends to carry out work to replace 7.168km of watermain at an estimated cost of €5.5 million. The works will also facilitate the decommissioning of 19.4km
04/08/2011
The Irish construction sector is set to have full access to the latest range of STYROFOAM products - known as STYROFOAM-A - to help meet environmental targets. STYROFOAM extruded polystyrene has been used for decades to insulate floors, basement walls and roofs in commercial, residential and agric
03/08/2011
Reports that large sums of money are being spent on 'paper exercises' in planning for schools that may never be built due to budget cuts, have prompted the current Stormont Education Minister to review the expenditure. Sinn Fein's John O'Dowd, has this morning responded to reports on the level of c
03/08/2011
Detailed plans were submitted to Kildare County Council by Brendan Cantwell PP on Friday, July 29, 2011 for the construction of a community facility at Castledermot National School, Abbey Street, Castledermot. Plans comprise the change of use of the currently vacant national school from educationa
03/08/2011
A major drive that saved energy has just earned a Co Down company the prestigious Energy Management Standard BS EN 16001. The B/E Aerospace plant in Kilkeel has been putting its 'energies into energy saving' with a focus on the demands of future legislation that will affect its global market. Impo
03/08/2011
Tipperary-based contractors, Clancy Construction has commenced work on the construction of two single storey extensions to accommodate 30 bedrooms and ancillary accommodation. The scheme, designed by Tipperary-based architects WO Morrisey & Son also calls for alterations to the existing building w
03/08/2011
Dungannon-based Geda Construction have recently commenced construction work on the demolition of part of the existing hall, refurbishment, re-roofing and the extension to the existing halls, site works and car parking at the parochial halls at Bangor Abbey in County Down. The project, designed by
03/08/2011
Morecambe Bay, the Glens of Antrim and the Lomond Hills are among spectacular UK landscapes earmarked for financial support. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced that £18.3 million has been set aside for the schemes through its Landscape Partnerships programme. The eleven applicants who have
02/08/2011
Phil Hogan, Ireland's Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government today announced plans to begin a pilot website,
02/08/2011
Detail plans have been submitted to Derry Council's own Planning Department by Derry City Council itself for works to The Harbour Museum, Harbour Square, Londonderry. These works include Interior and exterior fabric restoration of the Harbour Museum including stonework, roof windows and a new acce
02/08/2011
Brites wood pellets, manufactured by Ireland's leading wood pellet manufacturer Balcas in Co Fermanagh, are the first in Ireland to receive certification under ENplus, the new standard for premium quality wood pellets across Europe. The new ENplus certification is the first of its kind and the A
02/08/2011
Funding has been awarded to remove bad bends on the N78 at Damerstown/Julianstown. €750,000 has been approved by the National Roads Authority to facilitate the removal whist speed limits and anti skid surfaces have been put in place in the meantime. The N78 realignment will commence from Damerstow
02/08/2011
One of the world's most recognisable brands has reduced its carbon footprint in Northern Ireland by signing up for renewable power supply with Airtricity. McDonald's who operate 26 restaurants across Northern Ireland employing 1,500 people will be using Airtricity's renewable energy to prepare and
02/08/2011
New European legislation designed to mitigate against future financial crises is likely to further reduce lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Ireland and across the UK, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The global professional accountancy b
01/08/2011
An extensive €7m restoration programme for Killarney House, Pleasure Grounds and Gardens will begin in the near future - with a major boost for builders as a result. The project is being undertaken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of Minister Jimmy Deenihan's Department. In recogn
01/08/2011
Cork based Insulation company, Insulex has recently secured the contract to install external insulation and replace all doors and windows at two schools, St Colmans College in Fermoy, Cork and Scoil na Deise in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Insulex was successful in its bid to install external insulatio
01/08/2011
The cost of buying a new home in Northern Ireland has fallen by over 7% since last year. The latest NI Housing Bulletin, just published, said that with year-on comparisons the average selling price of National House Building Council (NHBC)-registered new houses sold was £157,300, a decrease of £13,
01/08/2011
Irish firm, Kent Stainless has secured some major export orders for 2011. The company's first venture to the Middle East has resulted in a multi-million euro deal for stainless steel products fabricated in Wexford. Having been approached in October 2010 to discuss helping with the design and supp
01/08/2011
Debt management for NI mortgage payers was in focus today as the Stormont Housing Minister Nelson McCausland announced over £500,000 funding for the Mortgage Debt Advice Service. The funding will ensure the continuation of the advice service delivered by Housing Rights Service, until March 2015, wh
01/08/2011
A company that specialises in the manufacture of eco-friendly structurally insulated panels (SIPs) for the construction industry is to expand operations, and take on new staff. SipFit Ltd from Warrenpoint has set a target of achieving £3 million worth of new export business over the next three year
