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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for June 2019
28/06/2019
Limerick City and County Council is on the lookout for a contractor as it prepares to deliver a new 17-home development in the city. The development at Gough Place on Rosbrien Road will also involve some reorganising of the external space to the rear of Our Lady of Lourdes Community Centre. This w
28/06/2019
Northern Ireland firm GRAHAM has secured a major contract to refurbish a riverside office block in Leeds. Work has started on site in Sovereign Street to strip out and refurbish the former Sovereign House. The development will serve as the new head office of Leeds Building Society, bringing toget
28/06/2019
Offaly's Grand Canal Greenway is set to progress with further government funding of €2.35 million. This project was one of 10 across the country to secure funding under the government's latest greenway investment. The funds will allow work to take place to complete the Tullamore to Daingean stre
28/06/2019
NI Water is set to postpone its sewer improvement works in Ballykelly, L'Derry, as Northern Ireland prepares to host The Open Championship. Large crowds of around 190,000 are expected to attend the Portrush event from 14-21 July. To accommodate this, Ballykelly will reopen to two-way traffic fro
28/06/2019
Mayo construction firm Wills Bros has acquired five new articulated dump trucks from Komatsu to help meet its growing demand. The company is currently working on a number of major contracts, including the Bandon flood relief scheme, and is expected to win a number of high-profile others shortly.
28/06/2019
Construction industry workers are staging a protest at the National Children's Hospital today, Friday 28 June, to highlight bogus self-employment in the sector. SIPTU activists have joined with members in other construction industry unions to protest outside the site of the new National Children's
27/06/2019
A historic Ulster-Scots farmhouse in County Antrim has reopened following an extensive £250,000 restoration project. The Andrew Jackson Cottage in Boneybefore near Carrickfergus is a key tourist attraction in Northern Ireland, named after the 7th President of the United States. It is also where And
27/06/2019
A contractor is being sought to deliver a new road in County Dublin. Fingal County Council has launched a four-month tendering process, which will see a team appointed to deliver the Mayne Road/Hole in the Wall Road Junction Upgrade Scheme. This scheme involves the construction of a section of n
27/06/2019
Input from children across the Craigavon Borough Council area has helped shape a new play park for the region. The new £250,000 children's play park in Tannaghmore Gardens has officially been opened, bringing a state-of-the art facility to the area complete with a zip line, play tower, wheelchair
27/06/2019
Northern Ireland's party leaders met to discuss the future of plans for a medical school at Ulster University's Magee campus today, 27 June. The leaders agreed on the need for the medical school at Magee and for progress to be made quickly, while it was also acknowledged the decision on the school
27/06/2019
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has come under fire after it emerged Dublin City Council is yet to appoint additional staff to enforce new short term letting regulations. The new regulations, which are set to be launched on 01 July, will see planning laws implemented for short term lets. Labour S
27/06/2019
The Institute of Water conference has kicked off in Belfast. The international event was launched with the President's Dinner at Belfast City Hall last night, 26 June. Hosted by Sara Venning, NI Water CEO and Institute of Water President, the conference will take place at Titanic Belfast over th
27/06/2019
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is expected to see a surge in visitor numbers after a £20 million development project was completed at the attraction earlier this year. In response to the upcoming visitor spike, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Visitor Information Centre has also had a revamp.
27/06/2019
A machining manufacturer based in County Tyrone has pleaded guilty to health and safety failings following the death of an employee. Mr Steven McTeague sustained fatal injuries as a result of being crushed between two mobile stone crushing machines which were stored along with others in a stockyar
27/06/2019
Irish Water is set to invest almost €88 million in the Blanchardstown region to improve drainage. Work has commenced on the Regional Drainage Scheme, which aims to support development and safeguard the environment in the area. It will involve the construction of the underground storm water manag
27/06/2019
The Kingspan Insulated Panels KS1000TS Slate & Tile Support Roof System is an advanced insulated roof panel system designed to support either slates or tiles. Suitable for even low roof pitches, this versatile insulated roof panel system uses less slate and tiles than traditional methods of applyi
26/06/2019
A key cross-border project on water quality is set to move forward with €35 million of EU funding. The Shared Waters Enhancement & Loughs Legacy (SWELL) project, which was launched in L'Derry yesterday, 25 June, looks to enhance wastewater treatment in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle. This will
26/06/2019
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD has been named as the Honorary Patron for International Energy Agency's (IEA) new Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency. This Commission will examine how energy efficiency progress can be accelerated in the short term through new and stronger policy act
26/06/2019
The scene is being set for the 148th Open Championship in Portrush with a series of improvements to the town centre, including a new £5.6 million train station. As the tournament tees off in just a matter of weeks, many of the over 215,000 spectators will arrive through the state-of-the-art station
26/06/2019
Northern Ireland fit out business, Pure Fitout has expanded its operations with new premises in Belfast. The 25,000 square feet location allows the firm to invest in new machinery, increasing capacity and streamlining the fabrication process. As part of the investment, Pure Fitout has also brough
26/06/2019
Five beaches in the Causeway Coast and Glens council area have been enhanced with a host of new improvements. Ballycastle, Benone Strand, Castlerock, Runkerry and White Rocks benefitted from a range of new infrastructure. Ballycastle beach had an extensive boardwalk installed leading from the sea
26/06/2019
Work is set to move forward on a new mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, in a move which has been described as "years overdue". The hospital's current facility came under major pressure earlier this year when it was revealed bodies of the deceased were being stored on the floor. Funding o
26/06/2019
House prices have risen by 3.7% over the last year in Ireland, according to the latest Daft House Price Report. The report for Q2 of 2019 shows an increase in prices from the same quarter last year, with the average house price now at €263,000. The median price stands at €330,000. Sinn Féin Housi
26/06/2019
Around 600,000 people are living in poor housing conditions across the country, according to the latest Engineers Ireland report. The Engineers Ireland 'State of Ireland 2019' report looks at those living with leaks, damp or rot, and estimates almost 2 million homes will have to be retrofitted in
26/06/2019
The recent national greenway funding announcement is set to benefit areas across County Kerry. An investment of €6.5m will support the North Kerry Greenway, covering the sections from Tralee to Fenit and Listowel to County Bounds. The Extension of the Great Southern Greenway into Kerry and the i
26/06/2019
Water mains improvement works are moving forward in the coastal town of Bray, Co Wicklow. Irish Water is working to install 950 metres of new water mains along Vevay Road and new service connections from the new water main to customer's properties. The utility has since warned customers in the ar
25/06/2019
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been held to celebrate the official opening of Maghera's new walkway. The L'Derry town's new 600m route, 'Largantogher Walkway', connects the Walled Garden which is adjacent to the historic St Lurach's church with the town's Tobermore Road for the first time. It was
25/06/2019
The Oriel offshore wind farm project has reached a new milestone as investigation works were green lit off the coast of Dundalk. These surveys will record specific wind data of the offshore site and data on the seabed conditions of the future site, needed mainly for the engineering design of the f
25/06/2019
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been named as one of the three Northern Ireland local authorities to meet all statutory performance targets for planning in 2018/19. These speedy planning decisions have allowed for economic performance to help deliver not only construction jobs, but much
25/06/2019
Ballyclare-based property developer Hagan Homes is on track to raise £30,000 to make the dreams of life limited and terminally ill children come true. Five employees from the firm abseiled down the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Sunday 23 June in order to raise the money and offer a group of deserving
25/06/2019
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has warned the maintenance of the road network will be problematic amid concerns its allocation falls "well short" of meeting needs. Addressing Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council members on works in the area, Divisional Roads Manager Mr Kevin Monaghan reve
25/06/2019
A host of new changes to the definition of Affordable Housing are set to improve access to suitable homes across Northern Ireland. The Department for Communities has launched a public consultation on the proposed changes. The draft Programme for Government (PfG) 2016-2021 recognised that housing
25/06/2019
A series of play area refurbishments have been completed in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area, improving six parks in the district. The final two improved parks, Colby Park and Moat Park, were reopened yesterday, 24 June. More than £620,000 was spent upgrading each of the parks across the region, w
25/06/2019
CITB NI has launched a new textbook for GCSE students studying Construction and the Built Environment. The Construction and the Built Environment course provides pupils with a realistic understanding and experience of modern-day practices in the construction industry and helps develop their knowle
25/06/2019
A contractor has been appointed to deliver a new wastewater plant in Castlemaine, Co Kerry. Glan Agua will complete the €6.6 million project, which will include network improvements across the town. Additional associated infrastructure required to connect the new plant into the existing wastewater
25/06/2019
A Sinn Féin politician has hit out at the "systematic discrimination" against those on housing benefit accessing housing in the private rented sector. This follows the publication of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) 2018 annual report. Speaking on the report's findings, the p
24/06/2019
The home of the new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Belfast Regional Centre has been completed. The seven-storey Erskine House was built by contractor GRAHAM, beginning in late 2017. Located in Belfast city centre close to Great Victoria Street railway station, the new 104,052 sq ft building will a
24/06/2019
A new programme has been launched in County Limerick, giving small builders and developers the opportunity to kickstart developments across the region. The Turnkey programme will be available to these small companies who have sites with full planning permission that have yet to be activated. Curre
24/06/2019
A call has been issued for a new forestry policy for Ireland following the publication of an all-of-Government Climate Action Plan last week. This comes after forestry company Coillte introduced a new initiative, 'Coillte Nature', which will see nine commercial forests in the Dublin Mountains conv
24/06/2019
NI Water has secured a prestigious accolade at this year’s Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. The utility won the ‘Highly Commended’ award in the Right Place to Work category, which recognises a commitment to environmental issues, a strong sense of social responsibility and rewards those w
24/06/2019
A school in L'Derry has been recognised for its commitment to the environment with a prestigious sustainability award. St Colm's High School in Ballinascreen won the sustainable school prize at the Times Educational Supplement (TES) Awards 2019, celebrating its efforts to improve the environment at
24/06/2019
A road in the village of Derrygonnelly, Co Fermanagh, has closed for resurfacing work. The £120,000 scheme will see improvements delivered along a 880-metre section of the B81 Derrygonnelly Road. The route will be closed from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the works. A signed diversio
24/06/2019
Plans for a new 23km greenway in County Cork are moving forward after funding was allocated under the National and Regional Greenway Fund. Ministers Shane Ross and Brendan Griffin announced the funding on Friday, 21 June. The Midleton Youghal (MY) Greenway project secured €8 million, which will f
24/06/2019
A series of water main works are set to get underway in Roscommon Town, improving the supply for Irish Water customers in the area. Starting in early July, the scheme will see over 861 metres of aged cast iron water mains with high density plastic pipes. A total of 150 lead service connections wil
21/06/2019
A series of town hall meetings are set to take place across Ireland to help shape the government's Climate Action Plan. Published earlier this week, the Climate Action Plan sets out over 180 actions, together with hundreds of sub-actions, that need to be taken at a time when the warning signs are
21/06/2019
Mayo County Council has commenced its 2019 roadworks programme, which will see €18.8 million invested to improve surfaces across the region. The programme will be carried out over the next four months, and will see around 410km of regional and local roads treated. The finished surface on practical
21/06/2019
The Institute of Water conference is set to come to Northern Ireland later this month, welcoming industry leaders and businesses to Belfast for a two-day event. The key networking event will see local businesses and water companies meet at Titanic Belfast on 27 and 28 June, with a large focus on t
21/06/2019
Work is progressing at Dungannon Leisure Centre as the facility prepares for a £1.8 million refurbishment. The County Tyrone centre has been stripped out ahead of refurbishment, which will see its swimming pools, fitness suite, changing facilities and reception area upgraded. Renovations to the
21/06/2019
A series of water main improvement works has begun in Dundalk, Co Louth, as Irish Water looks to improve the supply for local customers. Approximately 700 metres of ageing mains on the Dublin Road will be replaced with high density plastic pipes. GMC Utilities is delivering the work between the j
21/06/2019
Architects and built environment stakeholders are expected to flock to Dublin this October for RIAI's Annual Conference. This year's event will focus on Climate Change, Housing and Placemaking, and feature guests like Danish architect and urbanist Jan Gehl, architect Lorcan O'Herlihy and Swedish a
21/06/2019
A 17th century country house in Cork's Doneraile Wildlife Park has been successfully refurbished. Cork County Council is preparing to host a street party this Saturday, 22 June, to celebrate the opening of the revitalised Doneraile Court. Welcoming the work, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Chr
21/06/2019
Newgate has formed a new distribution partnership with Clerk Fencing in Ireland. Clerk Fencing was established in 1986 as Clerk Engineering Ltd, a steel fabrication firm specialising in the manufacture and installation of a wide variety of steel products such as gates, railings, bollards, farm equi
20/06/2019
Plans to regenerate Bangor with new jobs, shops, offices and homes have entered a public consultation period. The £50 million development from joint venture Bangor Marine Ltd will focus on transforming the historic Queen's Parade area. Karl Group and Farrans are collaborating in the venture, whi
20/06/2019
A structural remediation programme has been launched on schools constructed by WBS across Ireland. These works will take place at 22 schools that were involved in the structural safety issues reported last autumn. Structural remediation will commence in 14 schools initially, when they close for t
20/06/2019
A new Bill has been introduced to alleviate the "burdensome" regulations surrounding solar panels. Sinn Féin's Solar Panel Bill would allow domestic dwellings, community buildings, schools and industrial buildings to install solar panels freely without planning permission where the panel does not
20/06/2019
A series of seabins have been installed at Carrickfergus Marina and Glenarm Marina as the region steps up its efforts to protect the coastline. A seabin is an innovative waste bin that removes garbage from the water of docks and marinas. Each bin can hold up to 12kg at full capacity, collecting th
20/06/2019
The number of planning applications submitted to Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure has fallen by 3%. A total of 12,541 planning applications were received during 2018/19, comprising 12,404 local and 137 major applications. Over the same period, 12,156 planning applications were dec
20/06/2019
Sinn Féin has issued a call for a "genuine" travel solution for homeless families across Ireland. This comes as the government prepares to run its 2019 Kids go Free scheme for the month of July, allowing all children under the age of 15 free Leap card travel. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy gave
20/06/2019
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has been urged to publish draft guidelines and seek public submissions for rural planning ahead of its final decision on a policy. These concerns come after the EU judgement called the Flemish Decree was introduced in 2017. Fianna Fáil TD Éamon Ó Cuív explained: "H
20/06/2019
A road in the village of Caherconlish, Co Limerick, is set to close for almost two months for resurfacing. The scheme will see a section of Main Street improved, approximately 145 metres from the Old Cemetery continuing to the southern end of the petrol station on the R513. This section of the ro
20/06/2019
A series of renewal works are set to take place on water mains in Mohill, Co Leitrim. These works will see approximately 1.3 kilometres of old and damaged water pipes on Glebe Street and Green Road replaced with new, high density polyethelene (plastic) pipes. This will form part of Irish Water's
20/06/2019
CITB NI is set to host a series of free workshops on emergency first aid across Northern Ireland. The company will provide One Day Emergency First Aid at Work Training Courses at 12 locations in the region. The first event will take place at CITB NI's training centre in Crumlin on Tuesday 16 Jul
19/06/2019
Kilkenny's Town Hall building is set to undergo a series of renovation and restructuring works. The proposed development will see the civic function of the Tholsel Building, as the seat of Local Government in the City, retained and enhanced, while greater public access to the building for locals an
19/06/2019
A call has been issued for local people in Mallow, Co Cork, to have a say on a major development plan for the area. Cork County Council is developing frameworks plans for the future development of the gardens and historic landscape at Mallow Castle together with the main public spaces at Mallow To
19/06/2019
A flooding alleviation scheme has been delivered in Lisburn, protecting three large commercial properties. The work, which was completed close to the main Belfast to Dublin railway line, also preserved critical infrastructure in the area. Northern Ireland firm FP McCann installed 290m of in-situ
19/06/2019
The Comber Road and Comber Road roundabout in Newtownards are set to close for resurfacing work this weekend. A 240-metre section of the road will be improved, taking in the roundabout. This £250,000 scheme will see the road and roundabout closed to traffic overnight from Sunday 23 June 2019 to
19/06/2019
A new play park has opened in east Belfast, bringing improved facilities for the children of the Orangefield area. The new £190,000 park includes equipment selected to make it as accessible as possible for everyone, comprising toddler-focused springers, cradle swings and a multi play unit, as well
19/06/2019
Irish Water is moving forward with plans to improve the wastewater infrastructure at Portmarnock Bridge in County Dublin. The utility has lodged a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to An Bord Pleanála for local lands to facilitate the project. The wastewater pumping station at Portmarnock Bridge c
18/06/2019
Consultation has been launched on plans for the Newry Southern Relief Road, a route which will connect A1/N1 Belfast and Eastern Seaboard Corridor with the A2 and Warrenpoint Harbour. The Department for Infrastructure will host events in Newry's Sean Hollywood Arts Centre between 10am and 9pm on We
18/06/2019
NI Water is making progress on a £5 million project in Belfast, which will significantly improve the sewerage infrastructure in the Ormeau area. This scheme includes work around Ormeau Avenue/Lower Ormeau Road, Dublin Road, Bruce Street, Sandy Row, Joy Street and sections of the lower Ormeau Road.
18/06/2019
A 1.99% increase in planning fees across Northern Ireland has came into effect. The higher fees were introduced yesterday, 17 June. This increase, which will be applied across all planning application fee categories, will cover the cost of processing applications. It will also assist councils an
18/06/2019
ScottishPower's parent company, Iberdrola, has announced its entry into the Irish domestic energy market with Iberdrola Ireland. Iberdrola's move into the Irish retail market comes as the company announced it plans to invest over €100million in new renewable energy and storage projects within the
18/06/2019
Northern Ireland construction firm FK Lowry has completed a €700,000 piling scheme in Dublin. The firm delivered a challenging project for new client the Mac-Group at IPC House on Shelbourne Road. This Secant Bored Pile Retaining Wall Scheme involved the design and installation of 183 linear met
18/06/2019
Construction work is set to begin on the N22 Baile Mhuirne-Macroom bypass in County Cork, despite concerns surrounding key road projects. This follows comments made from Fianna Fáil frontbench spokesperson Timmy Dooley to scrap these schemes. Speaking out against the comments, Agriculture Minist
17/06/2019
Contractors Lowry have installed new kitchens and bathrooms in social homes in L'Derry. The houses, owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), are in the Amelia Court and McCartney Park areas of Shantallow. Over £630,000 was invested in 64 homes to provide new kitchens and bathrooms,
17/06/2019
Newry, Mourne & Down Council is inviting the 'Lecale Lightkeepers' campaign group to discuss future plans of St Johns Point Lighthouse. Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said the time has come for the Commissioners for Irish Lights (CIL) to outline to the local community what progress, if any, has been ma
17/06/2019
The Department of Communities has approved funding of £700,000 to develop a new community centre in Galliagh, L'Derry, In total the project will cost £1.5m and the building will offer state of the art new facilities and a shared space for the local community. Council and other funders have pledged
17/06/2019
Civil engineering companies Graham and Farrans won the Employability and Jobs Award at Business in the Community’s 2019 Responsible Business Awards, held in the International Convention Centre in Belfast. More than 600 business people from across Northern Ireland attended the annual glittering gala
17/06/2019
A 101-year-old listed building in Belfast has been transformed into apartments. The restoration was part of a £3.3million housing scheme providing a total of 23 homes by Clanmil Housing. The development, which was part funded by the Department for Communities, has given the previously derelict lis
17/06/2019
Construction work is to start to upgrade and improve the existing storm sewerage system in Ballykelly, L'Derry. The project, which is taking place on Main Street, is being undertaken to address historical flooding issues in the area, and reduce the risk of 'out of sewer' flooding and environmental
17/06/2019
Sinn Fein has welcomed the announcement that Belfast City Council has given the go-ahead for the Waterside development on the former Sirocco site in east Belfast. East Belfast Representative Mairead O'Donnell said the site has "massive potential". She said: "The site formerly occupied by the Siroc
17/06/2019
A total of £800,000 has been invested by Warrenpoint Port in a new plant that will improve and enhance efficiency at Northern Ireland's second largest harbour. Authorities at the port have taken delivery of the first wave of the new fleet which will include seven forklift trucks. Eoin O'Mahony, He
17/06/2019
The Green Party has announced that the National Development Plan (NDP) is "not fit for purpose" and has welcomed the passing of a motion calling for it to be revised in line with Ireland's emissions targets. The Dáil recently passed a motion calling for the NDP to be revised. Green Party Leader Ea
17/06/2019
The Alliance Party has hit out at the DUP, UUP and SDLP after they refused to oppose the awarding of petroleum licenses in the South Lough Neagh area in Co Armagh. Alliance Councillor Peter Lavery brought a motion to the Governance Committee calling for ABC council to oppose the awarding of petrole
14/06/2019
A major new development, on the waterfront in east Belfast, has been green lit by Belfast City Council. The Belfast Waterside Scheme is to transform the site of the former Sirocco Works with a mixed use waterfront development made up of offices, apartments and a hotel, together with retail, hospit
14/06/2019
Plans to transform GAC grounds in L'Derry into new affordable housing are set to undergo an extensive public review. The proposal aims to deliver 100 new social and affordable homes, alongside extension and refurbishment of the existing club house facilities and provision of a new multi-use commun
14/06/2019
Road works are set to commence in north Belfast over the weekend. Alliance Avenue will be resurfaced between Ardoyne Road and Oldpark Road starting on Saturday 15 June. This £250,000 scheme will see lane closures implemented over 15-16 and 22-23 June from 8am to 5pm for preliminary work to repla
14/06/2019
A newly-designed public realm scheme for Maghera is set to be unveiled later this month. The £2.5 million scheme aims to transform the look of the town centre with new paving, lighting, planting and street furniture, as well as address traffic flow issues. It will extends the length of Main Street
14/06/2019
Sinn Féin has called on Transport Minister Shane Ross to make the new runway at Waterford Airport a "priority". This comes after Minister Ross announced €5 million funding for the project under the Regional Airports Programme. Local TD David Cullinane welcomed the funding but noted it is through
14/06/2019
Farrans Construction has commenced a series of water mains improvement works across County Sligo. On behalf of Irish Water, the contractor is replacing problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes in a number of places over the summer. The works will take place at Rinba
13/06/2019
Work is underway in County Antrim to restore Blackhead Path amid safety concerns. Contractor FP McCann, who is already on site, will carry out repair works in stages over the next year. AECOM has also been integral to the plans which include repairs along the coastal paths from the Old Castle Ro
13/06/2019
A productive meeting has taken place over plans for a Heathrow logistics hub at Ballykelly, Co L'Derry. The Ballykelly site is one of 18 locations competing to become an offsite hub to help deliver the airport's expansion plans. GRAHAM's Michelin Site in Silverwood Business Park, Co Antrim, is als
13/06/2019
A city centre road in Newry is set to close for resurfacing work next week. Work will begin on Stream Street on Monday 17 June, and run until Friday 05 July. This £95,000 scheme will see the surface improved from the Stream Street junction with Cowan Street to the junction with Church Street. The
13/06/2019
A new social housing scheme is moving forward in County Clare following a key appointment. Consultants have been named for the scheme on Doonaun Road in Tulla. The 22-unit development will comprise eight two bed 2 storey apartments, one four bed 2 storey unit, one four bed 1 storey unit (special
13/06/2019
The Housing Executive is set to close a number of district offices across Northern Ireland, according to reports. Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín was made aware of the closures, and has called for clarity from the Executive. Carál Ní Chuilín said: "The Housing Executive must provide clarity on t
13/06/2019
The small coastal town of Clifden in County Galway has been the latest community to benefit from Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme. Work took place to replace 350 metres of old cast iron water mains on Bridge Street and Hospital Road. This has led to a significant improvement in
12/06/2019
Planning permission has been granted for a new four-storey student accommodation development in Belfast. The purpose built managed student accommodation (PBMSA) building will include 253 bed spaces across five interlinked blocks. The development will be built on the raised platform above the rai
12/06/2019
Northern Ireland's £100 million Watermains Improvement Programme has seen huge success since its introduction in 2005, with enough pipe installed to stretch from Belfast to Frankfurt. The programme replaces water mains across the region, improving the quality, reliability and security of the water
12/06/2019
Northern Ireland has fallen behind the rest of the UK regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, new figures have revealed. DAERA's Greenhouse Gas statistical bulletin shows that NI has reduced emissions by less than England, Wales and Scotland. The region continued to have heavy emissi
12/06/2019
Wexford County Council has secured a deal for a sought after site in the northern region, with plans to deliver a range of developments. The St Waleran's House and 75 acres of adjoining zoned lands at Ballytegan, Gorey, will be redeveloped for affordable, social and private housing, together with
12/06/2019
TU Dublin's School of Architecture has hosted its End of Year show, recognising four students for academic excellence. The Architecture and Architectural Technology students were celebrated at the event on Friday 07 June. David Bell claimed the Architecture Scholarship, while Conor Kenny won the
12/06/2019
A planning application has been submitted to build office space on the Ebrington site in L'Derry. These plans form part of an overall project to transform the former military base. Welcoming the progress, Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion said: "The planned building of grade A office space at Ebring
11/06/2019
Leading GRAHAM employee Emer Murnaghan has been recognised with a major accolade at a recent Engineers Ireland event. The firm's Head of Responsible Sustainable Business was awarded a prestigious fellowship by Presidential Invitation from Engineers Ireland. At GRAHAM, Emer has ownership for ensur
11/06/2019
A Fine Gael TD has called for the introduction of more electric vehicle charging points to ensure a driver is never more than 35 kilometres from a public charger. Dublin North West representative, Noel Rock has identified the lack of public charging points as the biggest issue for potential EV driv
11/06/2019
Funding has been announced to help bring forward the extension of the runway at Waterford Airport. Transport Minister Shane Ross made the announcement today, 11 June, as he allocated funds to airports across the country under the Regional Airports Programme. The government's €5 million investmen
11/06/2019
Work is set to begin to upgrade the junction at Cranmore Road and Devins Drive in County Sligo. The project will involve the realignment of the junction and the introduction of traffic calming measures. Contractors Source Civil Ltd and Electric Skyline will deliver the work on behalf of Sligo Coun
11/06/2019
Remediation work is set to begin on a former landfill site in Gowran, Co Kilkenny. Priority Construction will deliver the €340,000 works in accordance with a previously agreed design. They will include the excavation of existing cap material, the placement of a gas collection system and the insta
11/06/2019
Resurfacing work on the Crawfordsburn Road in Newtownards, Co Down, has entered its final phase. The £200,000 scheme, which commenced in Monday 29 April, is delivering significant improvements to the route. This phase will see a 650 metre section resurfaced, including 280 metres of footway. Th
11/06/2019
Portglenone in County Antrim has been boosted with a series of improvement works under the Village Renewal Programme. The programme will see over £1.27 million invested in 17 villages across Mid and East Antrim. An outdoor gym and five floating jetties at the marina have been developed in Portglen
11/06/2019
A second-year student from TU Dublin has secured the inaugural 'Engineering Futures' bursary from Griffiths & Armour Insurance Brokers. The bursary, developed in partnership with Engineers Ireland and the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI), is available to support and inspire yo
10/06/2019
A new £5.6 million train station has been completed in Portrush as the town prepares to host this summer's major golf tournament, The Open Championship. The new station includes upgrades to the three platforms, extending the permanent way for Platforms 1 and 2 at the existing station. The station n
10/06/2019
International marine experts are descending upon Cork today as the county hosts the annual SeaFest and Our Ocean Wealth Summit. The 2019 event 'shared voices from small island nations' is focusing on the importance of protecting the world's oceans from the impacts of climate change, for island nat
10/06/2019
Sinn Féin has called for a review of co-living planning regulations to consider the impact of high-end student and co-living accommodation. Eoin Ó Broin TD said: "Minister Murphy amended the planning law to facilitate co-living and high-end student accommodation developments without thinking throu
10/06/2019
A €1.5 million piling scheme has been completed on a basement project in Dublin. FK Lowry completed the work on behalf of contractor Sisk, delivering the design and installation of 273 linear metres of Hard/Firm Secant Bored Pile Wall for a Double Storey Basement at a new Commercial Development.
10/06/2019
New guidelines have been published offering up advice on the development of Early Learning and Care centres across the country. The new publication, Universal Design Guidelines for Early Learning and Care (ELC), details guidance on the refurbishment, renovation and building of these centres. Wor
10/06/2019
Surveys are taking place on the existing sewer network in Monaghan town to determine condition and help prioritise future upgrades. Spearheaded by Irish Water, the works include CCTV surveys and the installation of rainfall, flow, depth and conductivity monitors and data collection of the sewer an
10/06/2019
Resurfacing work has commenced on the Queensway A1 in Lisburn. The £250,000 scheme will see a section of the road improved between Moss Road and Grand Street. A lane closure is in place during weekdays between 9.30 am and 4.00 pm to facilitate the project. A 30mph advisory speed limit is also in
10/06/2019
Irish Water is progressing work on its national Leakage Reduction Programme, with work set to begin in County Laois next week. Over 2.5km of ageing water mains will be replaced with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes in Ballyfin, starting on 17 June. These works will take place between L211
07/06/2019
A boys school in Limerick city has been voted the winner of the Public Choice Award at the RIAI Architecture Awards 2019. An Ríocht, Scoil Chríost Rí, Boys National School, Caherdavin, beat competition from 40 other projects to claim the prize. Each project was designed by RIAI-registered architec
07/06/2019
A study is set to be commissioned on ideas for the future development of Belfast City Centre. Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, the Department for Infrastructure and the Department for Communities have agreed to deliver the study, which will assess ways to improve pedes
07/06/2019
A new greenway route has been proposed in Fingal, providing stunning views along the north Dublin coastline. The 6km-long Broadmeadow Way will run between Malahide Demesne and Newbridge Demesne in Donabate, eventually connecting to the proposed Fingal Coastal Way, which runs via Donabate, Rush, Ske
07/06/2019
Over 400 delegates gathered at the Crowne Plaza Belfast today, Friday 07 June, for Northern Ireland's largest digital construction conference. Digital Construction Live, hosted by Building Information Modelling (BIM) Regions NI, is now in its third year and aims to raise awareness of digital const
07/06/2019
Developers and contractors are being urged to deliver proposals for new, turnkey social housing in South Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is calling for proposals for six areas in the region as a response to national housing needs. Expressions of Interest are being sought from private developers
07/06/2019
Irish Water is moving forward with its €500 million national Leakage Reduction Programme as it looks to deliver improvements across County Cork. The utility will be on hand in Montenotte on Monday 10 June to deliver water mains improvement works. A warning has been issued to local customers that t
06/06/2019
A one-off residential home in County Cork has been recognised as Ireland's best built and most energy efficient project at a national awards ceremony. 'The Fairways' project in Douglas claimed the 2019 Overall ISOVER Award, with Simply Architecture winning Designer of the Year 2019 for the same en
06/06/2019
Sinn Féin has thrown its support behind a new report from ESRI which reveals "poorer households will feel the burden of an increased carbon tax more than the richer households". The report also calls for the introduction of a well-designed, effectively managed system to redistribute that tax, supp
06/06/2019
Leading construction companies Farrans and GRAHAM have been recognised with a major Northern Ireland business award. The firms' joint venture claimed the Employability and Jobs Award at Business in the Community's 2019 Responsible Business Awards in Belfast last month, 30 May. More than 600 busi
06/06/2019
An investigation from RTÉ programme Prime Time has revealed some "deeply disturbing" details about oil leaks across Dublin City. ESB underground cables were found to have been leaking thousands of litres of oil across Dublin City for many years. Prime Time also discovered that the company failed
06/06/2019
The final water supply scheme on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL) in County Galway has been officially removed. The RAL identifies drinking water supplies that are 'at risk' of failing to consistently supply safe, clean drinking water. The Ballinasloe supply
06/06/2019
County Antrim business Kilwaughter Minerals has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. Gary Wilmott takes on the role from Simon McDowell, who is moving into a Non-Executive Director role on the Kilwaughter Board. In his new role, Gary will build on the company's track record and further devel
06/06/2019
An evening and overnight road closure is set to take place in Ballynahinch, Co Down, for key resurfacing work. The £170,000 scheme will see the surface improved on a 0.4km section from the Main Street and Harmony Road junction to the Windmill Street / High Street junction. Work will commence on M
06/06/2019
National forestry business Coillte has announced dates for its annual forest operational consultation meetings. The company will host 19 events across the country over the next month, inviting stakeholders to share their views and suggestions and also to receive information about Coillte's policies
05/06/2019
The lack of climate change legislation specific to Northern Ireland is "a stain" on the region's record, an SDLP MLA has said. Former Environment Minister and current Foyle MLA Mark Durkan issued a plea to introduce legislation to follow new targets set out by the UK Committee against Climate Chan
05/06/2019
Northern Ireland based contractor GRAHAM has secured a multi-million pound NHS project in Scotland. The firm has been appointed by NHS Fife to build an orthopaedic centre at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. The new centre will feature three operating theatres, 34 beds and an out-patient facility f
05/06/2019
A road in west Belfast is set to close next week for resurfacing work. The £220,000 scheme will take place on Upper Springfield Road, starting from the junction with Hannahstown Hill for approximately 950 metres in a city-bound direction. The project will begin on Monday 10 June, with a daily we
05/06/2019
IT Carlow has secured €260,000 in funding to support electrical and carpentry apprenticeships at the institution. The investment forms part of €7.5m government funding to support craft apprenticeship provision across Ireland. Local Sinn Féin TD, Deputy Kathleen Funchion has urged young people in
05/06/2019
A new support scheme has been announced which provides operational support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems. Irish BioEnergy Association (IrBEA) believes the initiative, which is part of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), will kick start the bioenergy industry
05/06/2019
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has announced its 2019/20 council. Six new members have joined the council for the upcoming year, including Ulster University's David Coyles and McGurk Architects' Fergal Rainey. Karen Crilly (Northern Ireland Prison Service), Trevor Leaker (AECOM),
04/06/2019
A new fund has been launched to support the reuse of historic buildings across Northern Ireland. Introduced by the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), the £300k social investment loan fund offers tailored loan finance for charities, social enterprises and community businesses seeking to acquire, re
04/06/2019
Applications have opened for the second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) as the government looks to decarbonise heat. The scheme will provide operational support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems. This round will support businesses and farms for up to
04/06/2019
Three beaches in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area have secured Blue Flag status. The Cranfield, Tyrella and Murlough beaches were celebrated at the 2019 Blue Flag and Seaside Awards on Thursday 30 May at The Marine Court Hotel, Bangor. The awards recognise coastal destinations wh
04/06/2019
Funding of more than €7.5 million has been announced to support craft apprenticeship provision across Ireland. The funds will be administered to nine Institutes of Technology and the Technological University (TU) Dublin to increase investment in higher and further education and training and to mod
04/06/2019
Work is set to begin to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in Enniskillen town centre, Co Fermanagh. The scheme will commence this month ahead of scheduled public realm work from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. NI Water has advanced a contract with Campbell Contracts to upgrade the water
04/06/2019
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has been called on to provide councils with more staff to help enforce short-term letting regulations which come into force next month. The rules, which will be introduced on 01 July, will see planning laws implemented for short term lets. If you are in a Rent Pres
04/06/2019
County Down based construction firm GRAHAM has launched a '100 Day Challenge' that requires staff to be physically active for at least 10 minutes each day. The challenge, as part of the company's health and wellbeing calendar, is helping 250 employees from across the UK to focus on getting fit for
04/06/2019
A water main has been repaired in Galway city after it burst over the weekend. The incident on Saturday, 01 June, caused 300 properties in the Roscam area to be affected by a water supply interruption. A project team from Irish Water was on hand to repair the main later that day, restoring the s
03/06/2019
A new state-of-the-art 3G football pitch and sports hub has opened for action in Greenisland, County Antrim. The facility follows an investment of £800,000 and will be open to the entire community as well as hosting Greenisland FC. The pitch features outdoor gym equipment and was jointly funded by
03/06/2019
The stonemasons who worked on the Mourne Wall Restoration Project have been praised for delivering award-winning work. The Mourne Wall scheme, which saw over 600 repairs delivered on the 22-mile structure, was named 'Project of the Year' at the RICS Awards, beating competition from a record 35 othe
03/06/2019
Ballyronan Marina in County L'Derry has secured its tenth consecutive Blue Flag award for its outstanding facilities and environmental management. The Blue Flag is an international award for beach excellence and is operating in Ireland by An Taisce. The award is presented to beaches and marinas wi
03/06/2019
An SDLP MLA has called on the government to intervene immediately to provide support for the local construction sector. This comes after it was announced Dixon's Contractors is set to be placed into administration, threatening almost 90 jobs. Sinead Bradley MLA said: "Our local construction secto
03/06/2019
A €27 million deal has been agreed to build four new wastewater treatment plants in County Cork. This new project will provide new plants in Coachford, Innishannon, Ballyvourney/Ballymakeera and Dripsey. Along with the plants, the project will also deliver additional associated infrastructure re
03/06/2019
Resurfacing work has commenced on the B7 Vale Road in Ballynahinch, Co Down. The £163,000 project will see a 1km stretch improved from the Vale Road/Ballynahinch Road junction to immediately beyond the Vale Road/Cahard Road junction. A daily weekday road closure has also been implemented to facil
03/06/2019
Plans for a new distillery in Ebrington, L'Derry have fallen through due to a disagreement over distribution rights. The Scottish developer and American drinks giant, Luxco, could not agree on the distribution rights for the product in the US. The 'Quiet Man' distillery at Ebrington Square was ex
03/06/2019
Work is moving forward on a major upgrade of the water main and wastewater networks in Bandon, Co Cork. The €14 million Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Project will see 10 kilometres of old water main replaced and the capacity of an existing trunk main increased. Additionally, 5km of sewers wi
03/06/2019
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has officially closed its Ask an Architect initiative. The programme sees architects across Northern Ireland volunteer their time to give professional advice to the public in return for a donation to help the fight against cancer. This year's initiati
03/06/2019
People living in County Mayo are being urged to submit responses to the council's draft Climate Adaptation Strategy – Climate Ready Mayo. The draft policy was launched last week, 29 May, at an event in Castlebar by Director of Services John Condon and Climate Action Officer Laura Dixon. Speaking a
