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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for June 2018
29/06/2018
University College Dublin (UCD) has revealed six potential design proposals for its new €48 million Centre for Creative Design campus. A number of architectural teams have put forward their plans for the scheme, which will see a new 8,000m2 building created that foregrounds a 335,000m² entrance to
29/06/2018
Graham Group has reported strong growth and a record order book in its results for the year ending 31 March 2018. With revenue rising 36% to £767.6m (2017: £565m) and growth recorded across all divisions, pre-tax profits dipped from £16m last year to £13.1m, following increased investment in the bu
29/06/2018
Plans have been unveiled for a major new multi-million pound mixed-use project in the Smithfield area of Belfast. Bywater Properties and Ashmour are proposing to develop the 235,000 sq ft scheme at a one-and-a-quarter acre site between Gresham Street and Winetavern Street, which is currently being
29/06/2018
Irish homebuilder Glenveagh Properties has acquired four new land sites in Cork and Dublin for €120 million. In a trading statement, the company revealed the sites are capable of delivering 2,780 units, subject to planning approval; • A 4.6-hectare site in Cork's Docklands – could potentially deli
29/06/2018
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has announced NI Water are asking all businesses and organisations to use water wisely in light of the recent hot weather. Firms are being asked to consider and act on how they could reduce their water consumption at this time, as in recent days NI water
29/06/2018
Electric Ireland has revealed it is increasing its energy prices this summer. From 01 August, residential electricity prices will rise by 6.2% while residential gas prices will increase by 8%. Overall, the increase will add add an average of €56 to electricity customers' annual bills and €55 for ga
29/06/2018
New figures have revealed the number of people living in emergency accommodation has now risen to 9,846, including 3,826 children. The latest May Homelessness Report shows an increase 57 adults, 12 families and 137 dependents nationally over the past month, a 2% rise compared with April. Fianna Fá
29/06/2018
An Bord Pleanála (ABP) has admitted it made an error in its decision to approve plans for a large-scale housing development at St Anne's Park in Raheny. Earlier this year, the planning body granted permission for the over 500-unit scheme to go ahead at the North Dublin site. However, ABP has now t
28/06/2018
Irish construction firms are capitalising on cheaper UK materials by more than tripling their spending on imports from the UK when compared to pre-referendum levels. New analysis of more than 2,100 transactions made through foreign exchange specialist, Fexco Corporate Payments, reveals firms spent
28/06/2018
Northern Ireland has the capability and the capacity "to play a big part" in building Heathrow's £14 billion third runway, according to Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Councillor Lindsay Millar. Ms Millar made her comments after MPs voted in the House of Commons 415 to 119 in favour of building a thir
28/06/2018
A new €31 million library has been officially opened at the University of Limerick. The new UL Glucksman Library, built by BAM, has doubled the size and capacity of the original building, with an extra 7,600m2 of space. Featuring 2,200 study spaces, it includes a range of world class innovations i
28/06/2018
The Thurles Inner Relief Road project will not be progressed until at least after 2021, according to Transport Minister Shane Ross. Tipperary Fianna Fáil TD, Jackie Cahill, hit out at the Minister after he revealed during a special topical debate that the scheme would not be progressed in the near
28/06/2018
Work on a road resurfacing and reconstruction scheme in L'Derry is now complete. FP McCann carried out the works on the A2 Strand Road between the Pennyburn Roundabout and Meadowbank Avenue. Beginning on 27 May, the scheme included laying asphalt surface course and raising carriageway iron work. T
28/06/2018
More than 40 new homes are to be built in Loughlinstown, Dún Laoghaire. At a local area meeting on Wednesday, the majority of Councillors backed plans to dispose land to Cooperative Housing Ireland for the construction of 42 social and cooperative houses. However, Labour candidate for Dun Laoghair
28/06/2018
Work is to start on a £435,000 road improvement project on the A26 Moira Road in Glenavy. The scheme will include raising the headroom clearance on the footbridge to improve safety for pedestrians and a resurfacing scheme along a 1.1km stretch of the road. Approximately £175,000 will be spent on re
28/06/2018
A Dublin man has been prosecuted for carrying out illegal gas work at a house in Clonsilla. Frank Byrne, of Royal Canal Way, Ashtown, Dublin 15, has been fined €100 with €1,500 in costs for illegally undertaking gas works at the property in December 2016 while not being a Registered Gas Installer (
28/06/2018
APA Facade Systems have been awarded the contract for the supply of our aluminium facade systems for Winvic Constructions latest project at Vaughan Way in Leicester. Vaughan Way is a private rental development which consists of 298 high-quality apartments with additional amenities including a roof
28/06/2018
NI-based Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) has expanded in the USA by launching its new office in Washington. As the company's first entity in the US, the decision to open an American office follows numerous successful contracts in the themed entertainment industry in North America. The company
27/06/2018
A new report has warned of an impending skills shortage for Ireland's construction and property sector, despite a rise in the amount of students enrolling in property and construction courses. A study by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Lecturer, Dr Róisín Murphy, states how Ireland is expected
27/06/2018
The Irish Government has confirmed plans to carry out a feasibility study into developing a high-speed rail link between Belfast and Dublin. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin Seanadóir Niall Ó Donnghaile said the strengthening of the rail and road links between Ireland's two main cities "makes economic
27/06/2018
Work is continuing on a new £35 million leisure centre in Craigavon. Farrans Construction is delivering the new South Lake Leisure Centre and construction is estimated to last until 2020. Once finished, the facility will feature an eight-lane, 50-metre swimming pool, a teaching pool, fun pool and
27/06/2018
FP McCann has been appointed to deliver the next phase of the Lisburn City Centre Public Realm improvement scheme. The contractor will deliver the Lisburn Linkages project, which involves upgrading pavements in Castle Street, Railway Street, Bachelors Walk, Antrim Street, Bridge Street and Seymour
27/06/2018
Contractor John Madden & Sons has started road improvement works on the N84 between Ballindooley & Castlegar. The five-day scheme will involve a number of works, including; • Plane out the existing road surface • Road Surface to be reinstated • Road marking • Access and accommodation works, anc
27/06/2018
Transport Minister Shane Ross has unveiled details of a new tolling incentive scheme for electric vehicles (EV). The EV Tolling Scheme will bring a discount in toll fares for drivers, with a 50% discount for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and a 25% toll discount for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs
27/06/2018
More than 40 construction companies have entered into examinership or liquidation since the beginning of this year, it has been revealed. With a total of 42 companies having failed so far in 2018, there has also been a 50% increase in the amount of firms leaving the Construction Industry Federation
27/06/2018
Residents in Cork city are being invited to find out more information about a planned water mains replacement project in the city centre. Approximately 4km of old water mains will be decommissioned and replaced by contractor Coffey Northumbrian to provide a secure and reliable water supply for the
27/06/2018
Work is continuing on a refurbishment project at Moneymore Recreation Centre. With the scheme nearing completion, local school children from Moneymore Primary School and St. Patrick's Primary Moneymore were given an advance tour of the refurbished facility, ahead of its opening in September. Featu
27/06/2018
The Department of Infrastructure has updated the Causeway Coast and Glens Council on works being carried out in the area for 2018/19. Divisional Roads Manager David Porter said with the Department having been allocated a budget of £75 million for the year, the increased capital allocation "will all
26/06/2018
A house at Belfast's Silent Valley reservoir has reopened following a refurbishment. Watertown House was officially opened at a special ceremony in the Watertown area. The area was previously used to accommodate the engineer and labourers building the reservoir in the 1920s. Welcoming the house
26/06/2018
Woodvale Construction has secured a contract to complete work on six schools left unfinished following the collapse of Carillion. Schools in Carlow, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow were left unfinished in January after the collapse of the UK company. Woodvale will take over the work with plans to com
26/06/2018
Construction work is to begin to resurface and reconstruct U1540 Richill Park and Cricklewood Park in L'Derry. The £307,000 project will also resurface footways and replace associated kerbs. Work will begin on 02 July and is expected to be completed by the end of August. A full road closure wi
26/06/2018
Moorefield Group has unveiled its plans to invest £10 million into regenerating Ann Street in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. The developer revealed the proposals at a council meeting, which included plans to build a new hotel and major retail and office space. If approved, the project will create 80 cons
26/06/2018
SDLP Cllr Noreen McClelland has spoken out in support of the NoArc21 campaign against the proposed Incinerator Waste plant in Mallusk, Co Antrim. The Councillor for Glengormley Urban DEA said: "Credit must be paid to NoArc21 who have campaigned relentlessly against the incinerator, and who now wait
26/06/2018
Construction work has begun on several footpath and pedestrian crossing upgrades in Trim, Co Meath. Works include upgrades to an existing 330m footpath on the Dublin Road, and the construction of a new 75m footpath and raised ramp zebra crossing with belisha beacons. The project also involves roa
26/06/2018
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has launched a new public consultation on its Local Development Plan 2030. The Local Development Plan 2030: Preferred Options Paper (POP) will be the first of three public consultation documents on the scheme and will run for a 12-week period. The Mayor of
26/06/2018
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has urged the Housing Minister to publish the May homeless report this week without manipulating the figures. He said: "I hope for the third month in a row the Minister will not manipulate the figures without providing us with any evidence as to why
26/06/2018
Farrans Construction is to begin work to renew old water mains in Ballinlough, Co Roscommon. Approximately 1.55km of old and damaged pipes are to be replaced with modern, heavy plastic pipes. Network Regional Lead, Dave Murphy, said: "The works will involve the decommissioning and replacement of
26/06/2018
Mayor of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley, has called for an investment in Cork roads during a meeting with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross. Mayor Hurley said: "While I welcome the opportunity Minister Ross and acknowledge the 22% increase in funding secured after our meeting las
25/06/2018
FORRME has completed a five-month redevelopment of a Lidl store in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry. The existing Lidl store was demolished and replaced with a brand new 2,068m2 space. It now includes a range of purpose-built areas for staff and customers to enjoy, including a sizeable sales area, warehouse
25/06/2018
Glasgevin Contracts has won Education Project of the Year 2018 at the Irish Construction Industry Awards. The prize was awarded for the €9 million construction of Le Cheile Secondary School, Tyrellstown, Dublin. Glasgevin Contracts was the main contractor on the project. The award was presented
25/06/2018
Construction work has begun on the development of two 16-classroom schools in Belmayne, Dublin. The schools are for St Francis of Assisi and Belmayne ETNS and will be located on a shared campus on Belmayne Avenue. Over €11.6m has been invested in the projects, with construction expected to be co
25/06/2018
Pulse Smart Hub is to roll out 19 new intelligent kiosks across Belfast City Centre, which will offer a host of services. The £3 million project will have 19 smart hubs installed with further plans to extend to 30. They will provide a variety of free services, including: • free public WiFi so pe
25/06/2018
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) have developed a short online course on construction safety. 'An Introduction to Construction Safety for Small Contractors and the Self-Employed' is a short 30-minute online course that aims to provide relevant he
25/06/2018
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has announced the finalists of the 2018 Construction Excellence Awards. Finalists across the 13 categories include Hugh J O'Boyle, Gilbert-Ash, GRAHAM and Farrans Construction. They are separated into categories like the Fit-Out Award, Health & Safety
25/06/2018
A new Educate Together primary school is to be established on the site of a former Technical school in Fermoy, Co Cork. The Department of Education worked alongside Cork Education and Training Board to secure the site. Education Minister Richard Bruton welcomed the news and congratulated the new
25/06/2018
McLaughlin & Harvey has scooped a prize at the Schüco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation 2018 for a project in Omagh. The company won in the Health Project category for its design and installation of Schüco systems on the Omagh Hospital & Primary Care project. The Omagh complex is a two
25/06/2018
Work has commenced on the next phase of the €9 million Swords water main replacement project. A 3.2km section of mains has been successfully replaced from Forrest Road to the intersection at the Lord Mayors Pub on Main Street, Co Dublin. The next phase will replace mains on Main Street from the j
25/06/2018
Resurfacing work has begun on the A28 Newry Road in Armagh. The £360,000 project will strengthen and resurface a mile of the carriageway from Friary Road to Cavanacaw Road. New drainage systems will also be constructed where necessary. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August. (
22/06/2018
Thomas Kelly & Sons has secured a €5.5 million contract to develop 38 new homes in Cavan, Co Kilkenny. The social housing scheme will develop 11 one-bed homes, 11 two-bed homes, 14 three-bed homes and two four-bed homes in Bolton, Cavan. The houses will also be built to an A energy rating. The sc
22/06/2018
Wexford County Council has commenced repairs to a deteriorating decking area at Wexford Quayfront. A portion of the quay walkway between Wexford Bridge and Custom House Quay is being repaired. The wooden decking and supporting timbers in this area are being removed, to be replaced with a tarmac bas
22/06/2018
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has urged the government to double its capital spending on housing to deliver a sufficient supply of social and affordable homes. He also called on Fianna Fáil to outline their spend on housing in Budget 2019. Deputy Ó Broin said: "Fianna Fáil have
22/06/2018
Fianna Fáil's Darragh O'Brien has called for more school accommodation to be built in Fingal to combat the growing shortage of primary school places. The Dublin Fingal TD said: "There has never been a greater need to develop more school accommodation in our county, especially as the population is s
22/06/2018
Cumnor Construction is to commence work on the repair and rehabilitation of St Patrick's Bridge in Cork city. The €1.2 million project will include the resurfacing of the footpaths and carriageway. New road markings will also be put in place along with upgrades to existing traffic lights, elevation
22/06/2018
A number of public information events are to be held in the coming weeks on the upcoming L'Derry carriageway scheme. The £220 million project involves building a high standard dual carriageway between Drumahoe and Dungiven, including a bypass of Dungiven, with roundabouts connecting the scheme to
21/06/2018
Six Northern Ireland sites have been assessed by Heathrow Airport representatives as part of its expansion. The sites were shortlisted to become Heathrow Logistic Hubs, where parts would be pre-assembled before being transported to London for the airport expansion. The proposed sites include three
21/06/2018
The Department for Infrastructure has revealed an annual decrease in planning activity throughout Northern Ireland. The Department released the annual Northern Ireland Planning Statistics 2017/18 Annual Statistical Bulletin. The number of Northern Ireland planning applications decided in 2017/18
21/06/2018
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has criticised the Housing Minister over his failure to explain the recent alleged miscategorisation of homeless figures. It was revealed in early May that Minister Eoghan Murphy asked Councils to remove individuals from their March Homeless Report. Mini
21/06/2018
Manufacturing expert Peter Marsh has delivered a keynote address at an Northern Ireland engineering seminar, as part of a two-day visit to Mid Ulster. The keynote focused on the need to prepare for the digitisation of manufacturing as the "4th industrial revolution" approaches. Mr Marsh was join
21/06/2018
Construction work is to begin on the replacement of water mains in Slane Village, Co Meath. The old water mains are to be decommissioned and replaced with new pipes. It will improve the water pressure, security of supply and water quality. Work will take place on the project during weekends, sta
21/06/2018
Action Renewables has launched its most recent policy document, 'Proposal for a Renewable Future'. The document highlights a number of areas of opportunity for growth for renewable energy in Northern Ireland. It focuses on issues including energy efficiency, green gas, renewable transport, securit
21/06/2018
Brendan Loughran & Sons has begun construction on the development of a £2.6 million social housing scheme in Monkstown, Co Antrim. The Devenish Drive scheme, launched by Choice Housing, will deliver 20 new homes with the latest energy saving, design and security features. The homes will consist of
21/06/2018
Irish building materials company CRH has completed a $3.5 billion (approximately €3bn) deal to acquire leading US manufacturer Ash Grove Cement. The US Federal Trade Commission issued its consent order for the transaction last week. The transaction has officially closed. An agreement was reached
21/06/2018
Irish Water has submitted a planning application to build a new wastewater treatment plant in Spiddal, Co Galway. The application includes a new below-ground pumping station including pumps, mechanical plant and a storm water storage tank located in the green area in front of the Craft Village wit
21/06/2018
Fianna Fáil's Frank O'Rourke has called for a review of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) to address homeless people's difficulty affording rental homes. The Kildare North TD asked the Housing Minister to ensure "substantial" rental deposits do not prevent homeless people from finding accommoda
20/06/2018
Kenny Civils & Plant has installed a new pedestrian bridge in Kilmallock, Co Limerick. The 28-metre structure was lifted into place last week, downstream of the existing road bridge on the R512 Limerick/Bruff road. Containing a two-metre wide hardwood timber deck, the steelworks and decking were
20/06/2018
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has been granted the power to inspect all emergency homeless accommodation with the introduction of a new bill. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin revealed the Emergency Homeless Accommodation and Direct Provision Independent Inspection
20/06/2018
Engineers Ireland is welcoming all entries for its ninth annual Excellence Awards, set to take place this November. The Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards recognise the achievements of exceptional engineering work and skills. As well as identifying leaders within the engineering industry, the awa
20/06/2018
Sinn Féin's Dessie Ellis has proposed the development of a Construction Management Plan to minimise the impact of construction on the Metro North project. The Dublin project aims to develop a running underground from St Stephen's Green through Ballymun, under Dublin Airport and on to Swords. Depu
20/06/2018
Newry-based Mac Group has secured €90 million worth of contracts across the UK and Ireland, creating 50 new jobs. With offices in Newry, Dublin, London and Birmingham, the company currently employs 140 people. Mac Group is currently undergoing a 110,000sq ft office space development on Shelbourne
20/06/2018
A seminar has took place in L'Derry to raise awareness on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The 'Opportunity to Save Energy' seminar was led by Derry City and Strabane District Council, with support from the Smarter Energy Communities in Northern and Arctic Regions (SECURE) Project. The even
20/06/2018
Water mains are to be installed along the L7143 and L7144 road in Roscommon. Starting on 06 July, the works are part of of the Mid-Roscommon Group Water Scheme Upgrade Contract. Both roads will be closed throughout the duration of the project. Traffic diversions and signage will also be in plac
20/06/2018
Construction work is to begin to deliver Navan's first ever cantilevered bridge next week, 18 June. A new four-metre wide cycle/pedestrian structural steel bridge will be cantilevered from the existing "New Bridge" masonry stone arch bridge, resulting in the appearance of a boardwalk spanning over
20/06/2018
Construction is underway on a £1.8 community hub development in North Belfast. The hub is being built at gaelic club Naomh Éanna CLG in Glengormley, Co Antrim. Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast, Gerry Kelly, welcomed the news: "The five years of hard work by volunteers of Croi Éanna, Naomh Éanna a
20/06/2018
Irish Water has proposed a new wastewater treatment facility in the townland of Clonsaugh to serve the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The facility is part of a planning application that will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) project. The application also outlines
19/06/2018
A total of £140 million has been allocated to the construction of the new Strule Shared Education Campus (SSEC) in Omagh. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, made the announcement yesterday, 18 June, during a visit to the SSEC site. The Strule Project will b
19/06/2018
The HMS Caroline pedestrian bridge forms a finalising part of the iconic HMS Caroline visitor attraction in the Titanic Quarter Belfast. Completed in early 2018 by Woodburn Engineering of Carrickfergus. The bridge blends into the surrounding buildings and Pump House, an aesthetic entrance route ac
19/06/2018
Northern Ireland housing association Co-Ownership has unveiled a new series of digital enhancements for its offering. Co-Ownership made the announcement at a conference for industry and government partners in Belfast to celebrate its 40th anniversary in business. The enhancements include: • mov
19/06/2018
An Garda Síochána and The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) have joined forces to launch a campaign to prevent theft in the construction industry. The 'Secure It, Keep It' campaign was announced today, 19 June, in Kinsale. Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan said: "The main objective of the 'S
19/06/2018
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has expanded the availability of its Deep Retrofit grant by offering it to more modern builds. SEAI removed the requirement for a house to be built before 2006 to qualify for the grant, making it available for all Irish homes. The announcement w
19/06/2018
Construction work is to begin to install a new roof in the great tower of Carrickfergus Castle in Co Antrim. The £1 million project will replace the existing 80-year-old roof. The new roof will be in line with the late-medieval architecture of the Castle and will be made from Irish Oak used 'gre
19/06/2018
Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council have announced consultation events for Route 1 of the Donegal-L'Derry greenway project. When complete, the €18 million project will connect both counties with a 46.5km cross-border greenway. Following successful consultations for
19/06/2018
Irish architectural design company APA Facade Systems has been contracted to supply its TB50 facade system for phase 2 of the Rushden Lakes retail and leisure development in Northamptonshire, England. Speedclad contracted APA for the project. Phase 2 will feature a 14-screen multiplex cinema and
19/06/2018
A new Amazon building has opened on Burlington Road in Dublin and around 1,000 high tech jobs are to be created over the next two years. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomed the news: "We believe the advent of cloud computing, matched with our investment in high speed broadband, will bring about the
19/06/2018
Ambar Systems has launched the Danalock V3, a smartlock that uses the most advanced encryption method for transferring data. Danalock uses AES256 for data transfers and offers cross platform interoperability. It is equipped with a special TPM chip to handle all security aspects. The chip stores
18/06/2018
Northern Ireland developer and contractor McAleer & Rushe has scooped the prize for 'International Project of the Year' at the Irish Construction Industry Awards. The NI company won the award at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin for delivering a Global Student Accommodation scheme in Portsmouth. McAl
18/06/2018
Fianna Fáil Education spokesperson Thomas Byrne TD has hit out at the Education Minister over the lack of progress on the €500 million school building plan. Minister Richard Bruton revealed plans to build 42 new schools over the next four years earlier this year. Deputy Bryne said: "Minister Brut
18/06/2018
Murphy Process Engineering has commenced work to replace the Staleen pipeline across Drogheda, south Louth and east Meath. The 2.3km pipeline brings water from the River Boyne to the Staleen Water Treatment Plant (WTP) where it is treated and pumped to the Donore Reservoir. The pipeline is over 5
18/06/2018
GMC has secured a €1 million contract to survey, assess and upgrade the sewers in Limerick city centre. The initial phase of the project will begin in early July. The conditions of the existing old culvert sewers on O'Connell Street and the surrounding areas will be assessed and surveyed. New pr
18/06/2018
The Port of Cork has launched its €80 million project to build a cargo container terminal at Ringaskiddy. The Cork Container Terminal will replace the Cork Dockland sites at Tivoli. A 360-metre quay with 13 metre depth will be built, allowing for larger ships to berth in Ringaskiddy. The project
18/06/2018
Irish Water has proposed a series of improvement works in Clogh and Castlecomer, Kilkenny, to help address the discolouration of the water supply. The works will involve refurbishing key elements of the Clogh Water Treatment Plant; implementing a reservoir cleaning programme in the area; and carry
18/06/2018
A Dutch ready mix concrete supplier has taken delivery of a track mobile screen from Northern Ireland machining manufacturer Powerscreen. Powerscreen dealer in the Netherlands, Van der Spek Vianen B.V. delivered the H6203 to its customer A. Jansen B.V. The H6203 horizontal screen has a 48-tonne
18/06/2018
Construction work is to start to resurface the B75 Kilrea Road in Upperlands, L'Derry. The £220,000 project will resurface a 2km section of the road from its junction with Tamlaght Road to its junction with Drumnacanon Road. Work is to begin on 25 June and is expected to be completed by 07 July.
18/06/2018
A new €20 million McArdle Skeath facility has opened in Hollystown, Dublin, and around 100 jobs are to be created over the next year. The supply chain facility will serve the nutritional and bio-tech sectors. Attending the opening ceremony, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said: "The opening of this impre
18/06/2018
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has urged the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to target 70% for renewable energy by 2030. This comes after a legal agreement was reached on an EU-wide target of 32 per cent for renewable energy by 2030. IWEA welcomed the deal,
15/06/2018
Newry Leisure Centre has won in the Regeneration category at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards. The £19 million Newry, Mourne and Down District Council project received an award at a ceremony held in Belfast on 24 May. Building contractors Felix O'Hare & Co completed work
15/06/2018
Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams has urged the government to acquire vacant homes through compulsory purchase orders in order to combat homelessness. The Louth TD spoke in the Dáil earlier this week, saying: "In my constituency, Louth County Council has rightly acquired vacant homes through compulsory purc
15/06/2018
The restored Tenement Museum in Dublin has scooped two major awards at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Architecture Awards. The Henrietta street building was awarded Best Conversation and Restoration Project and Best Overall Project with a Special RIAI Jury Award. In 2008
15/06/2018
The Irish Human Rights Commission and ESRI are to publish a report detailing the groups facing the highest levels of discrimination when accessing housing. The report show is to show that lone parents, young people and people with a disability are most likely to be discriminated against in terms o
15/06/2018
Rent prices in Louth have had the second highest increase across the state year-on-year, according to a new report. A report from the Residential Tenancies Board and the Economic and Social Research Institute showed a 9.3% increase in the county. Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams has hit out at the govern
15/06/2018
The DRS Building Opportunities Roadshow is to conclude in Cork with a final event set to take place this evening, 15 June. It will take place in The Clayton Hotel from 5.30pm-10pm. The two-week roadshow is an opportunity for the local Irish construction sector to find out more about surety bonds
15/06/2018
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has criticised the "chronically low" housing supply after new figures were published from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The new CSO Report on New Dwelling Completions shows that 14,446 dwellings were completed in 2017. According to Deputy Ó Broin
15/06/2018
Irish building materials company CRH has agreed a $3.5 billion (approximately €3bn) deal to acquire leading US cement manufacturer Ash Grove Cement. The US Federal Trade Commission has now issued its consent order for the transaction. Ash Grove Cement is currently headquartered in Overland Park,
15/06/2018
Remedial work is to take place at Ballyearl Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, following an electrical failure. No temporary electrical supply will be provided. The centre will be closed while the contractor completes the work. It is expected to reopen next week. (CM/MH)
15/06/2018
Coffey Northumbrian is continuing work on a water mains installation in Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny. Works involves the replacement of 2.9km of old, leaking mains with modern HDPE pipes. It will be carried out on a 2.2km stretch between Ballykeoghan and Lacey's Cross in Dangan and along a 700m stretch i
14/06/2018
Sinn Féin representatives have met with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) urging it to approve the proposed Casement Park development. The GAA project, estimated to cost £72 million, has already had planning agreed by the Executive and was in the Programme for Government. West Belfast MP Pa
14/06/2018
Home Building Finance Ireland (HFBI) is to publish a new bill which outlines a €750 million investment in residential development. The 2018 Bill, which received cabinet approval on Tuesday, 12 June, will ensure HFBI obtain increased funding from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF). The f
14/06/2018
David Walsh Civil Engineering is to install water mains in Mooncoin, Kilkenny, starting on 29 June. The project will take place on the L7417 Dournane Road, which will be closed throughout the duration of the work. Alternative routes will be signposted. Work is expected to be completed by the en
14/06/2018
Dawson MAM and MPS have completed work on a £1.2 million improvement project at Bridge Street Wastewater Pumping Station, located off O'Nolan Park in Strabane. A modern new pumping station was constructed to replace the 40 year old existing station. Other works included the construction of new tan
14/06/2018
A total of 3,526 new dwellings have been built in the first quarter of 2018 in Ireland according to a new report. The report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on New Dwelling Completions (NDC) revealed a steady increase. Since 2013 the number of new dwellings built has increased each year
14/06/2018
Sinn Fein's Imelda Munster has called on the government to outline a "proper" social and affordable housing programme and introduce rent controls. The Louth and East Meath TD spoke out against Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. She said: "After seven and a half years in government we're still given
14/06/2018
HG Construction is to begin construction work on nine residential units on a derelict brownfield site at Cúirt na Silíní in Cherryvale, Cork. The €2.4 million scheme will include a mix of two- and three-bedroom two storey houses. DJF Engineeering Services and Coughlan DeKeyser Architects brough
14/06/2018
Sinn Féin's Peadar Tóibín has hit out at the government over its failure to convert vacant buildings into new homes. The West Meath TD said: "In the middle of the most grievous housing crisis in generations this government itself is one of the largest owners of vacant buildings, homes and land in
14/06/2018
Longford County Council is seeking project proposals under the government's new Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2018. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, recently launched the €12 million scheme which aims to provide funding for the development of new outdoo
14/06/2018
The Rubi Ergonomic Seat has now been made available from AccurA Diamond Tools, as part of the ongoing commitment to safety solutions in the construction industry. Many tasks that are completed by construction professionals require long periods of time kneeling on the floor completing repetitive mo
13/06/2018
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) second annual National Deep Retrofit Conference is to take place later this week, 14 June, in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. This year's conference will continue to develop the landscape for the decade or more of deep retrofitting ahead. It will a
13/06/2018
Dawson MAM is continuing work on NI Water's £5 million sewerage improvement project in the Ormeau Avenue, Bruce Street and Sandy Row areas of Belfast. Tunnelling is currently underway in the city centre as part of the project. Work is also progressing at the new Wastewater Pumping Station site o
13/06/2018
The rate of national rent inflation has slowed down to 0.4% according to a new report published by the Residential Tenancies Board. The Rent Index Report was published yesterday, 12 June, in conjunction with the Economic and Social Research Institute. It is based on the actual rents being paid in
13/06/2018
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a new campaign targeting safe working within the construction industry. Inspections will take place in construction sites across Ireland in the coming weeks. Due to recent accidents in the past five years, HSA will focus on work around excavatio
13/06/2018
Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Carál Ní Chuilín has urged the Housing Executive to help support Russell Court tenants being evacuated from their homes. Fire Prevention experts commissioned reports detailing fire safety concerns for homes in the Belfast estate. The North Belfast MLA Ní Chuilín cal
13/06/2018
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has revealed that its 2018/19 structural maintenance capital budget is £75 million. Speaking to members of Mid & East Antrim council, Divisional Roads Manager David Porter said: "This budget will allow us to deliver a significantly increased number of both T
13/06/2018
Farrans has begun construction work to install new modern pipes in Carraroe, Co Galway. The old, damaged pipes are to be replaced with new plastic piping. The first section of the work is taking place in Muckinagh and will be completed by September. The next stage will begin before the Ross Isla
13/06/2018
Construction work is to begin to improve the sewerage infrastructure in the Antrim Street area of Lisburn. The £500,000 project will upgrade existing sewers on Antrim Street and Antrim Road, and the relocation and upgrade of an existing Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) from Antrim Street into the Ant
13/06/2018
Farrans is to begin renovation works on two play parks in Loughbrickland and Magheralin, Down. The upgrades will provide high quality physical, creative and social play opportunities for children of all abilities. Equipment such as an inclusive roundabout will be installed along with a range of se
13/06/2018
Coffey Northumbrian is to carry out water mains upgrades in the Tullow Street area of Carlow town. The works, which begin on Monday 18 June, will replace approximately 600 metres of old mains along Tullow Street to ensure better water quality and pressure. Further replacement work will also take
12/06/2018
Northern Ireland manufacturer Rapid International has recently supplied CEMEX UK with its second Rapidmix 600CW mobile continuous concrete mixing plant. The plant will be utilised for the production of cementitious mixes including Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) and Cement Bound Granular Material
12/06/2018
Warrenpoint Port has continued its major 25-year growth plan in trade with a new £3 million crane investment. The Northern Ireland port has purchased a new crane and will refurbish two further cranes. Clare Guinness, CEO, Warrenpoint Port said: "We are delighted to announce this major investment
12/06/2018
Redmond Construction has completed work on a 5,000 sq ft Hatch Lab development in Gorey, Co Wexford. Located on the M11 Business Campus, the site offers incubation and co-working facilities for fledgling micro-enterprises within the innovation and technology sector. It offers services such as hot-
12/06/2018
Fianna Fáil's Michael McGrath has urged the government to prioritise the number of residential placements in the disability sector across Cork. His comments come after alarming figures confirmed 252 adults and children were on a waiting list for a residential placement in Cork. Speaking in the D
12/06/2018
A Northern Ireland wastewater treatment project has been awarded an 'excellent' CEEQUAL accolade for its engineering and environmental work. The Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) completed a complex 2,000m sq extension build into the Irish Sea within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
12/06/2018
A newly expanded and upgraded cycle parking facility has officially opened in Drury Street Car Park, Dublin. The facility now has a capacity for 332 bicycles, almost double the original capacity. New lighting and CCTV security cameras were also installed as part of the project, along with upgrad
12/06/2018
Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has hit out at the Housing Minister over the current housing policy. Speaking at the launch of a mobile billboard to mark Minister Eoghan Murphy's first year in office, he said: "Under Minister Murphy the housing crisis is getting worse. The central probl
12/06/2018
Fianna Fáil Cllr Joe Flaherty has called for the government to begin work on the Longford town Garda station refurbishment. The €500,000 funding for the project was first approved in May last year. Cllr Flaherty hit out at the delay following a recent Joint Policing Committee meeting where it wa
12/06/2018
Fianna Fáil's Éamon Ó Cuív has hit out at the government over a "critical shortage" of housing in Galway city. A total of 14 houses are due to be completed by Galway City Council this year. The TD for Galway West has called for around 3,000 new units in the city to meet the current demand. He
12/06/2018
Approval has been granted for the refurbishment of six bays on a halting site in Glenview, Co Sligo. The six derelict bays are part of an eight bay development. Sligo County Council is continuing discussions regarding the remaining bays. As part of the Sligo County Council Traveller Accommodati
11/06/2018
Hagan Homes has made significant progress on a major £3.25 million refurbishment project at The Rocks in Portrush. The development involves the refurbishment of 24 homes in Varren Park and approximately 20 construction jobs have been created. The first phase of six homes will be completed by Sept
11/06/2018
Capital funding of €8 million has been secured for 10 Institutes of Technology nationwide to help increase the number of new trade apprentices. Education Minister Richard Bruton also committed to double the number of new apprentices to 9,000 by 2020. Budget 2018 allocated €122m for apprenticeshi
11/06/2018
Sinn Fein's Jonathan O'Brien TD has urged the government to publish an "ambitious" capital plan to combat the current housing crisis. The junior spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform also criticised the government for "a decade of under-investment in public and capital stock". Teachta O'B
11/06/2018
Farrans Construction is to begin mains renewal works in Corraleehan, Co Leitrim, in the coming weeks. Works will include replacing 4.7km of old, damaged pipes with heavy plastic pipes. Network Regional Lead Declan Cawley said: "The works will involve the decommissioning and replacement of water
11/06/2018
A three month consultation period has begun on proposals to redevelop Springfield Dam and Park in Belfast. Belfast City Council opened consultations on the plan today, 11 June. The project, known as the Springfield Dam Park Masterplan, is part of the council's PEACE IV plan. "The redevelopment
11/06/2018
WSP has been appointed as a consultant on Greenlink's €400 million electricity interconnector project linking Ireland and Wales. The 500MW 200km high voltage direct current (HVDC) link is due to start construction in 2020. WSP will support Greenlink through the final cost and technical assessment
11/06/2018
Work has been completed on a new expanded headquarters for energy services company Crowley Carbon in Wicklow. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially opened the Powerscourt House facility. The expansion, along with Crowley Carbon's new centre in Kilkenny, will create 187 jobs in engineering, projec
11/06/2018
WDR & RT Taggart has been named as the lead consultant of a regeneration project at the Walled Garden in St Columb's Park, L'Derry. The project includes the development of the historic path network and the rebuilding part of the walled garden enclosure. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District C
11/06/2018
Construction work has commenced to resurface Kiln Road and Lough Road in Lurgan today, 11 June. The £340,000 scheme will resurface both roads with extra large scale patching works also taking place on Kiln Road. A 1.3km section of the Lough Road will be resurfaced from its junction with Albert S
11/06/2018
Resurfacing works are to begin on the B46 Moylagh Road in Omagh next week, 18 June. Work will take place on 3.6km stretch from the A5 Curr Road to the 30mph signs at Beragh. The £380,000 scheme will improve the structural condition of the road. A full road closure will be in operation during t
08/06/2018
Newry-based firm CGDM Construction is to invest over £500,000 in the development of new office premises at Carnabane Business Park. The new development will create 10 jobs and is part of the company's plans to grow its business. Invest NI is supporting the project and has offered £74,000 towards
08/06/2018
Retrofit Design has secured a €6.2 million contract to perform deep energy retrofit works in Cork City. The works will be carried out on 129 apartments in 14 social housing blocks across the city. The project will improve the fabric of the buildings and include the installation of renewable ener
08/06/2018
Farrans Construction is to commence leakage investigation and repair works in Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. District Metering Areas across the town will be surveyed in conjunction with Irish Water's Find and Fix Scheme and delivery of the First Fix Free Scheme. Leakage Reduction Programme Regiona
08/06/2018
A new medical education building in Dublin has been named Ireland's favourite building at the Irish Architecture Awards 2018. The €80 million campus for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland was awarded the Public Choice prize. The No. 26 York Street site beat off competition from 32 other pro
08/06/2018
Glan Agua has begun work to deliver a €10 million sewerage scheme in Courtmacsherry and Timoleague, Co Cork. The works will include the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant at Courtmacsherry, a new pumping station at Timoleague, and the associated sewer network. Minister of State, Jim
08/06/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin on the A42 Galgorm Road in Ballymena. The £406,000 scheme will improve the structural integrity and surface of the road. Work will start on 11 June. Work will be carried out from the Galgorm roundabout for approximately 2km to Kilane Road. Road closures and diversion
07/06/2018
Hagan Homes has been named 'Small Business of the Year' at a prestigious NI awards ceremony. The recent Business Eye First Trust Bank Small Business Awards recognised the Ballyclare-based company with its top accolade. The award is aimed at Northern Ireland-based small business enterprise with 5
07/06/2018
A number of Cork infrastructure projects have received a massive development boost following the progress of the Local Government Bill 2018. The General Scheme of the Bill has now been brought to Cabinet by John Paul Phelan TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Electoral Reform. The Bil
07/06/2018
A £70,000 rainwater garden in Bangor has scooped an AECOM "Inspire" UK & Ireland Excellence award. The garden was officially opened in January 2018 at Clandeboye Primary School in Bangor. The project, completed by BSG Civil Engineering, helps reduce the risk of flooding in the school grounds and
07/06/2018
A €280 million project to redevelop Waterford City's North Quays has been given the green light after two objections to the project were withdrawn. An Bord Pleanála was due to hold public meetings regarding the objections. Full planning permission will now be granted by October and works are due
07/06/2018
Lisburn company Ad-Vance Engineering has reported its biggest period of growth with a 25% increase in turnover. Most of the turnover has been driven by export sales. The company is known for its bespoke injection moulding tools for the plastics manufacturing industry worldwide. Speaking at a r
07/06/2018
The government has launched a plan for the development of data centres across the nation. In a Policy Statement released this morning, 07 June, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation committed to a plan-led development. The statement addressed four main aims: • drive Ireland's a
07/06/2018
Significant progress has been made on the Comber Greenway project in Belfast with final works to take place in the coming weeks. The greenway has been widened to four metres along key parts of the route. Department for Infrastructure Permanent Secretary Peter May said: "It is clear many more peopl
07/06/2018
Coffey Northumbrian is to begin work upgrading old water mains in the Kilmacow area of Kilkenny. The work will replace 2.9km of old, leaking mains with modern HDPE pipes. It will be carried out on a 2.2km stretch between Ballykeoghan and Lacey's Cross in Dangan and along a 700m stretch in Arderra.
07/06/2018
Siac Construction is to begin pavement remedial works in the Sarsfield Road Roundabout area, Cork, on Friday, 07 June. Work will include the full excavation and replacement of the existing pavement layers. It will be carried out on a section of the slip road from the Sarsfield Road South westwards
07/06/2018
Additional funding has been secured for a number of flood relief schemes in Donegal. Projects in Burnfoot, Castlefinn and Lifford have been approved and a total of €8m is to be invested. Sinn Féin Donegal TD Pearse Doherty said: "I warmly welcome this announcement especially the plans for Castlef
06/06/2018
Active Maintenance Solutions has completed work on a new visitor information building in Rathmullan, Donegal. The building, developed on the site of the Old Potato Store, includes an information hub, public conveniences and changing rooms. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Gerry McMon
06/06/2018
Talks have been held to discuss a proposed new Enterprise Hub development in Omagh which could create 180 jobs. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley and her party colleague Catherine Kelly MLA visited the former Health Centre site to discuss plans with the CEO of Omagh Enterprise, Nick O'Sheil. Ms Be
06/06/2018
Repair works are underway at Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin following a burst process water pipe. Irish Water is working with Fingal County Council to carry out the works. An odour is expected from the plant in the coming days due to the pipe's impact on the treatment process. The
06/06/2018
A new €45 million Enniscorthy Flood Defence scheme has been unveiled by Wexford County Council. The project has been developed by design consultants Mott McDonald and Roughan & O'Donovan. Amendments have been made to the scheme since its public consultation in 2009 and public display in 2012. It
06/06/2018
Seanad Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee has hit out at the government for its "unnecessary delays" in reopening Rush Garda Station in Dublin. Seven months ago Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy confirmed to the Public Accounts Committee that the station would be one of six Garda stations to be re
06/06/2018
Construction work on the Connagh to Knockalisheen Road development in Limerick has made significant progress. The upgrades will provide an improved connection between nearby areas. Other works in the scheme include a new link road to Moyross, and a new 3km urban style dual carriageway between th
06/06/2018
Irish Water is to bring forward a new upgrade proposal for Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin today, 06 June. A planning application will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála seeking approval for works required to facilitate the use of innovative Aerobic Granular Sludge technology; to omit
06/06/2018
A number of school projects are in doubt following the liquidation of building company Sammon Group. The firm is currently developing two post primary schools in Maynooth, Co Kildare. Fianna Fáil's Thomas Bryne called for the Education Minister to set out a detailed plan following the collapse.
06/06/2018
Construction work has been completed to improve the B8 Newry Road near Mayobridge in Down. The £300,000 scheme improved the road alignment and forward visibility on the B8 between Mayobridge and Hilltown. It is also expected to enhance visibility for traffic exiting the Ballydoo and Edentrumly j
06/06/2018
A new toucan crossing has been installed on the Monaghan Road in Armagh. The £55,000 project near Cregagh Gardens is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. It allows for both groups to cross the road at the same time. Works were completed in a couple of months. The toucan
05/06/2018
Heathrow delegates have landed in Northern Ireland this week to assess a number of areas shortlisted for its pioneering Logistic Hubs. The chosen sites will help build Heathrow's proposed third runway, creating up to 5,000 local jobs. The airport representatives will visit three sites in Co Antr
05/06/2018
SIS Pitches has completed restoration work on the tennis facilities at Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown, Fermanagh. The £250,000 works included the installation of new foundations, drainage, new carpeted playing surfaces and a flood lighting upgrade. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council funded £13
05/06/2018
Farrans has completed construction on a new £75,000 play park in Poyntzpass, Armagh. The new park caters for all children up to the age of 14 with toddler and junior swings, an inclusive basket swing, see-saw, inclusive roundabout, play panels and multi-play climbing units. A range of seating has
05/06/2018
Development work has been completed on three Limerick town loops as part of the multi-million pound Great Southern Greenway Limerick redevelopment. The town loops will integrate Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Rathkeale to the greenway. Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan officially opened the de
05/06/2018
A new two year €23 million Community Involvement Grant Programme for regional and local roads has been launched. The programme was announced by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross, who had previously secured funding of €10 million for the projects back in January. He said: "In v
05/06/2018
Water supply is to return to all areas of east Meath following repairs to a problematic pipe. The supply was restored from the Cairns reservoir on Monday night, 04 June. Areas including Ardcath, Clonalvey, Duleek, Donore, Ashbourne and Ratoath now have a fully restored water supply. The outage
05/06/2018
Design work has commenced on 11 new Institute of Technology buildings as part of the government's Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme for the higher education sector. The buildings will provide over 8,000 new student places and 75,000sq metres of teaching and learning space. They will have
05/06/2018
Northern Ireland company FP McCann has provided three precast concrete structural elements for the extension of Tunnock's biscuit factory in Uddingston, Scotland. The £2.9 million project involved a three storey extension to the existing bakery, complete with a 4.5 tonnes capacity goods lift and t
04/06/2018
Northern Ireland's Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has appointed a new president. Joan McCoy has replaced former president Paul Crowe in the role. The appointment was announced at RSUA's AGM at the Titanic Hotel in Belfast. Ms McCoy has been hired on a two-year term. RSUA Director Cia
04/06/2018
Funding has been secured to build a leisure facility development on a 13km section of the Ulster Canal from Upper Lough Erne to Clones. The Government signed off on a new water sports and leisure facility at Clones and re-committed to developing a 13km cross-border stretch under the Project Irelan
04/06/2018
Construction work has commenced on Butler Gallery in Kilkenny. Junior Tourism Minister Brendan Griffin turned the first sod at the Evans Home site. The gallery will support a range of art forms including the Butler Permanent Collection, the Tony O'Malley Collection, and a gallery for major tempor
04/06/2018
Fianna Fáil Housing spokesperson Darragh O'Brien TD has urged the government to prioritise capital investment in housing after new private sector housing statistics were discovered last week. Deputy O'Brien found information which revealed that the State has spent almost €4bn on private sector hou
04/06/2018
Virgin Media is to carry out improvement works in Ennis, Clare, this week, 06 June. The works will occur on Parnell Street, Old Friary Lane and on the footpath in Parnell street carpark. They will include drainage improvements, installing new bollards and conducting maintenance work. The proje
04/06/2018
Areas in Meath and Louth are still suffering from water outages after a problematic pipe burst in Staleen Water Plant in Donore last week. Ardcath, Clonalvy, Kentstown, Danestown, Boolies, Riverstown, Cushinstown, Davidstown and surrounding areas are all affected. Water levels in East Meath rese
04/06/2018
A new £115,000 playpark has opened in Clabby, Fermanagh, with state of the art facilities for children of all ages. The playpark, located in the village centre, is also suitable for wheelchair users. Chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Stephen McCann, was joined by membe
04/06/2018
Irish Water has carried out repair works on a burst pipe in the Kilbeggan area, Westmeath. The water supply is expected to return later today, 04 June. A water tanker is in place at The Green, Kilbeggan, while the supply is being full restored. Irish Water completed the work in conjunction wit
01/06/2018
Contractors John Sisk & Son are continuing work to build Ireland's first Center Parcs forest resort in Longford. A total of 700 workers are now on site according to Center Parcs Chief Executive Officer, Martin Dalby. Images released online show an aerial view of the €233 million site in its curren
01/06/2018
A €27 million project to build a new Air Traffic Visual Control (ATVC) tower at Dublin Airport has significantly progressed, following the installation of a 106 tonne steel ring. BAM Ireland completed the work by using a crane to hoist the ring into place on the 24-storey tower. A team of speciali
01/06/2018
The Department of Education has identified a potential site for a proposed secondary school in Dublin Rathdown. Minister Josepha Madigan, TD for Dublin Rathdown, said: "I am very pleased that the Department of Education has identified a suitable potential site for the Stepaside Educate Together Se
01/06/2018
Irish Water is to carry out extensive mapping and surveying work on Cork's sewers as part of its €11 million Drainage Area Plans. Works will involve using CCTV to survey and assess the condition of over 135km of sewers, mapping an estimated 8,000 manholes, and monitoring the wastewater and rainwat
01/06/2018
Architectural glass company Topglass has joined Mivan and MJM Group in a multi-million pound deal. The Antrim-based company was started as a part-time business in 1984 by founder and owner James O'Kane. Mr O'Kane then established Topglass as a provider of specialist glass solutions in the constr
01/06/2018
Coffey Northumbrian have started upgrade works on four wastewater treatment plants in Sligo. The €16 million project will provide improvements for the Grange, Strandhill, Tubbercurry and Ballinafad plants. Their ageing infrastructures will be replaced with new treatment systems to improve water qu
01/06/2018
Fianna Fáil's Housing spokesperson, Darragh O’Brien TD, has called for an independent assessment of the homeless figures. New figures for April, published yesterday, 31 May, shows that almost 10,000 people are homeless, including a record high of 3,689 children. A total of 297 people were also rem
01/06/2018
Construction work has been completed on a new primary school building in Kildare. The new Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha building is a two storey facility that houses eight classrooms, a general purpose hall, support learning and ancillary accommodation. Over €4 million was invested in the project. The bui
