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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for March 2024
28/03/2024
SSE and Bord na Móna have announced a new 50:50 joint venture to target the delivery of up to 800MW of new renewable onshore wind energy for Ireland. The new partnership marks one of the largest onshore renewable energy joint ventures in the history of the state. More than €1 billion could be inves
28/03/2024
Funding of more than €4 million has been announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, to develop and enhance over 150 outdoor recreation projects across Ireland. The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), will be key to enhanci
28/03/2024
Government departments and public bodies are 32.5% more energy efficient than in 2009, saving an estimated €2.5 billion in energy spending, according to the latest Annual Report on Public Sector Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Performance for the year 2022. The 345 public bodies and 3,015 sch
28/03/2024
Almost 12,000 new social homes were delivered in 2023, a significant increase on 2022 which in itself was the best year of delivery since the mid-1970s, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD has announced. The Minister also reported that over 4,000 affordable homes
28/03/2024
A new £16.3 million state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) is to be established at Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast. Back by the investment of Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy, the Centre will focus on increasin
28/03/2024
Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Louth County Council for a project to upgrade the wastewater network at The Dale, Lagavoreen, to support existing and future growth and development, while ensuring the protection of the local environment. This project is being delivered as part of Uisce
28/03/2024
Leitrim County Council has announced that four key projects have secured funding from the Government's Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). It follows an announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of almost €4.1m to develop and enhance over
28/03/2024
Building contractor Maurice Flynn and Sons has begun work on a new £900,000 flood protection scheme on the River Lagan. The works will see the replacement of gates at the Hilden and Lambeg river control structures on the River Lagan. Welcoming the start of the works, Infrastructure Minister John O
28/03/2024
The Department for the Economy has announced the 2024 winners of their annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards. Speaking at the awards ceremony in Titanic Belfast, Ian Snowden, Permanent Secretary at the Department for the Economy, said: "The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards are an oppo
28/03/2024
The Executive has committed to "taking the necessary action to protect and better manage" Lough Neagh. First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said that the protection of Lough Neagh and the surrounding environment is a key priority for the Executive. Speakin
27/03/2024
Sisk has been appointed to a deliver a €300m pharmaceutical facility on the IDA's greenfield site at the Kerry Technology Park in in Tralee, Co. Kerry. The project will create 600 construction jobs over the course of the build, with a view to having the first phase of the development operational by
27/03/2024
Ulster Bank, as part of NatWest Group, has announced plans to increase its lending to the social housing sector in Northern Ireland. The bank has a depth of local experience and expertise supporting the sector – including recently providing £70million of lending to Choice Housing to support the deve
27/03/2024
Uisce Éireann has reaffirmed its commitment to the elimination of trihalomethanes (THMs) from public water supplies through a proactive campaign of targeting, testing and remediating supplies. The utility firm has also said that they are committed to keeping the public informed about the presence
27/03/2024
Kildare County Council has announced the launch of the 2024 Community Recognition Fund, valued at more than €830,000. The Community Recognition Fund 2024 aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities for the entire community in recognition of the contribution being made
27/03/2024
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council has welcomed a series of community engagement activities as part of the concept design for a play space in Finsbury Park, Dundrum and Kilcross, Sandyford. The council undertook a dedicated consultation sessions and workshops for community members, local g
27/03/2024
A staple trader in Carlow Town Centre, Shaws, has launched a major refurbishment of its Lower Tullow Street premises. Established in 1949, Shaws invested €13 million to develop its current 32,000sqft store in 2005. Attending a special preview of developments which will officially open during April
27/03/2024
South Eastern Regional College's (SERC) Engineering Education Team have been shortlisted for a prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award as Further Education (FE) Team of the Year 2024. The 30-strong team of full-time and part-time lecturing staff bring industry specific qualifications and experi
27/03/2024
The All-Ireland Sustainability Summit has hailed 2024 as their most attended sustainability and green practices event to date. Organisers of the event welcomed more than 275 individuals from across the island of Ireland and beyond gathered to the La Mon Hotel & Country Club in Belfast on March 21st
27/03/2024
Belfast entrepreneurs, b4b Group, have acquired a majority stake of local renewable energy solutions company, Daly Renewables (Daly), with plans to create 20 new jobs over the next two years. Dominic Kearns and Tommy O'Hagan have made names for themselves in Northern Ireland in the last decade, wit
27/03/2024
Sinn Féin has called on the Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, to "come clean" on developer lobbying on the Planning Bill. The call was made as the Ditch website revealed legal advice from the Attorney General to the Minister that appears to contradict information provided by the Minister to th
26/03/2024
NI Water has announced a nine week public consultation on its draft Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan. The draft Plan outlines how NI Water will manage and develop water resources to make sure there is enough water to meet future supply needs. The draft Plan takes into account changes in pop
26/03/2024
A series of Master Plans for three areas within the Clane Maynooth Municipal District have been published by Kildare County Council. Members of the Clane Maynooth District were joined by members of the Kildare County Council executive team to launch the plans for the future development of Derrintur
26/03/2024
DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir, and Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, have partnered wth Northern Ireland's five Gas Network Operators – Phoenix Energy, firmus energy, Evolve, GNI (UK) and Mutual Energy – to support the production of biomethane using organic and agricultural waste streams. The Minister
26/03/2024
ESB Networks has announced that their latest electrical apprenticeship intake programme is now open for applications. Open to applicants born on or before June 1, 2008, the four-year paid programme combines college-based learning and hands-on experience within the organisation. Upon completion, app
26/03/2024
Cork County Council has announced the successful completion of major restoration works on Camden Fort Meagher. Closed to the public for the 2023 season to facilitate essential repair work to safeguard the structural integrity and futureproof the historic fort. Camden Fort Meagher is internationall
26/03/2024
Funding of more than €4.3 million has been awarded for the delivery of Cavan PEACEPLUS Programme, provided by the Special EU Programmes Body. The Cavan PEACEPLUS plan was developed after extensive consultation using the co-design process to address needs within the Council area and in particular ho
26/03/2024
Carlow County Council has been awarded €30,000 to complete the Muinebheag Town Centre First Plan. In February 2024 the Council made an application under Measure 2 of the Town Centre First Suite of Supports 2024 and have said that they are "delighted" that Muinebheag was one of 26 towns to receive t
26/03/2024
Donegal County Council has announced the publication of its inaugural Local Authority Climate Action Plan 2024 – 2029. The Plan sets out how the Council will take climate action by improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and embedding climate resilience across the organisati
26/03/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough (ANB) Council has granted planning approval for the development of a new £6 million thermal recovery facility. McQuillan Company has been granted approval to transform an existing waste transfer building into a new 3MW combined heat and power plant alongside external
26/03/2024
Renewable energy industry body, RenewableNI, has anounced the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair, who will deliver leadership and expertise for the renewable energy sector. Tamasin Fraser, founder and Managing Director of renewable energy development and advisory company Omnipower Renewabl
25/03/2024
Tipperary County Council is seeking feedback to inform the development of a proposed Draft Town Centre First Plan for Newport Town. The Plan has been prepared in line with the new National Policy 'Town Centre First – A Policy Approach for Irish Towns' and is a regeneration and renewal focused plan
25/03/2024
Additional funding of £150 million over the next three years has been announced by the Executive for the delivery of the new Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh. The Strule Campus is a pioneering project that will provide a state-of-the-art shared centre of learning. It will bring together six
25/03/2024
Eligible organisations in Northern Ireland have been urged to apply to the new €50million Rural Regeneration and Social Inclusion investment area, under the new PEACEPLUS programme. The Programme aims to create a more cohesive society through an increased provision of shared space and services in r
25/03/2024
A new £430,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the A3 Northway and Mill Avenue in Portadown has been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. With work starting today, Monday 25 March, the resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 0.5 kilometre stretch of the A3 Nort
25/03/2024
Twenty one built heritage projects across Louth are to benefit from new conservation and restoration funding. Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that a total of 676 heritage projects across every county will benefit from €9
25/03/2024
Limerick City and County Council has announced the establishment of a new team and enhanced resources to clean, repair and maintain the public realm in the central area. In addition to collaborating with the Council's existing cleansing and public realm teams, the freshly assembled City Centre Main
25/03/2024
The Infrastructure and Finance Ministers have outlined their joint commitment to delivering projects that will bring social and economic benefits for communities across the north. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd and Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald made the commitment during a visit to the si
25/03/2024
Cork County Council has been awarded investment funding of more than €524,000 from the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and Historic Structures Fund (HSF) – two heritage funding schemes run by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Under the BHIS for Cork County, 16 projec
25/03/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced the successful completion of repair works following an interruption at the Mullenbawn Water Treatment Plant. The interruption and subsequent works impacted the water supply in Fethard Town and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann has said that it may take some time for wa
25/03/2024
A team of volunteers from PJ Hegarty has supported the Stepping Stones Forests project to plant 8,000 trees and shrubs in Tymon Park last weekend. The ambitious two-day planting event saw our volunteers work alongside John Kiberd of Stepping Stone Forest, Dodder Action, Cairde Pháirce Thigh Mothái
22/03/2024
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have welcomed An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant planning permission for the development of Sheskin South Wind Farm in County Mayo. The onshore wind project, which has received consent for 18 turbines reaching a maximum tip height of 200 metres, is situated
22/03/2024
A transmission licence application has been submitted in Northern Ireland for a proposed new electricity interconnector, which will connect Northern Ireland to Scotland by the end of the decade. The initiative, funded through private investment, aims to reduce the likelihood of power outages by imp
22/03/2024
Errigal Group has submitted a formal planning application for the £150 million extension and redevelopment of the Enkalon Business Park in Antrim. After an effective consultation process involving active participation from local stakeholders, the planning application for over 900,000 square feet of
22/03/2024
CITB NI has opened applications for the All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme. A total of seven bursaries are available for people studying or working in stonemasonry, carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, blacksmithing, plastering, thatching, roofing, tiling, painting and decorating. The All-Ireland H
22/03/2024
The July Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey has revealed that house prices in Northern Ireland are continuing to rise but at the slowest rate. In the most recent survey, 16 per cent more respondents from Northern Ireland observed a rise in hous
22/03/2024
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has announced a further Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at South West College (SWC). Accepted candidates will participate in an intensive six-week training programme conducted by SWC at their specialised training facility in Cookstown. During this time,
22/03/2024
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has spoken to prominent business figures in the renewable wind energy sector at the WindEurope Annual Event 2024 in Bilbao. With over 12,000 attendees, the three-day conference is Europe's largest annual renewable wind energ
22/03/2024
ESB and the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), have launched their joint international conference, ACCELERATE: The Transition to a Net Zero Future. The event which will take place on 26 April at Dublin Royal Convention Centre will explore Ireland's journey towards a clean ener
22/03/2024
NI Water has announced that sewer connection works will begin at the junction of the Upper Newtownards Road and the North Road in Belfast for a new housing development. The works which will take place on 23 and 24 March are expected to take two further weekends to complete. However, over the Easter
22/03/2024
Belfast City Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to create a new walking trail at the foot of Black Mountain. The project which aims to connect Ballygomartin Road with the Upper Whiterock Road will include new seated areas, visitor information signs and stockproof fencing to enc
21/03/2024
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has outlined his priorities for housing which includes offering more affordable housing options and more social homes. Minister Lyons delivered an address at the Northern Ireland Housing Conference in the Europa Hotel, which brings together organisations from acr
21/03/2024
Plans proposed by McQuillan Company to transform an existing waste transfer building into a thermal recovery facility have been approved. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council granted planning permission to the project which is valued at around £6 million. This project will include a 3MW combined
21/03/2024
A £265,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B75 Kilrea Road in Upperlands has been announced. The works which will commence on 25 March will extend from Culnady Road to Ampertaine Road. A road closure will be in place between 8.00am and 5.30pm from 25 March until 6 April 2024. During these t
21/03/2024
Belfast City Council has published strategic plans to support the most vulnerable in Belfast while growing the economy, regenerating neighbourhoods and achieving climate targets. The initial release of The Belfast Agenda occurred in 2017, outlining a shared vision for the city's development until 2
21/03/2024
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has hit out at the government's housing policy for causing rises in house prices and rents. The Dublin Mid West TD, responding to the latest CSO property price index, added that rising house prices continue to lock an entire generation out of af
21/03/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has given plans to extend the Mayfield Garden Village housing development in Mallusk the go-ahead. Submitted by South Bank Square the plans include a substantial investment of £15 million and is intended to create approximately 100 jobs during the constructio
21/03/2024
Veolia Water has commenced works on the long-awaited upgrade of Ballyjamesduff Wastewater Treatment Plant. In Ballyjamesduff, construction has commenced to improve the current treatment facility, guaranteeing wastewater treatment meets stringent environmental standards. This modernisation initiativ
21/03/2024
Kildare County Council has announced that four projects will receive funding from the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and 15 will be funded through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS). Together, these Kildare projects will receive over €324,000 in funding. This funding comes after an announc
21/03/2024
County Down headquartered GRAHAM has completed works on the Goldsmiths showroom in the Trafford Centre. The works were completed on the showroom in the Trafford Centre in just 17 weeks, transforming it into three times its original size. The new showroom takes centre stage on the sales floor and i
21/03/2024
The Government has made a pledge to support the European Union's three billion trees initiative by planting five million native trees. This initial commitment for Ireland relies on the number of indigenous trees planted through the Department's afforestation programs since 20 May 2020. Minister of
20/03/2024
County Down headquartered, GRAHAM has highlighted the works that are set to take place on the M25 junction 28 Improvements Scheme in the coming months. In April the final bridge beam lift will take place on the project for the new Duckwood Bridge which will stretch over Weald Brook once craned into
20/03/2024
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved plans for major residential developments and a clinical research facility. At the former Belvoir Park Hospital site in south Belfast the green light has been given for 33 dwellings which will enable the restoration of three dilapidated listed f
20/03/2024
Waterford has received €506,693 in funding for Built Heritage projects through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024 and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024. Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Malcolm Noona
20/03/2024
NI Water has announced that it will increase non-domestic water and sewerage charges by 4.7 per cent on average from 1 April 2024. Measured bills are set to rise by 4.1 per cent whilst unmeasured and trade effluent bills will rise by 5.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent respectively. NI Water Director
20/03/2024
A £350,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the A27 Newry Road in Poyntzpass has been announced. The works which will begin on 25 March 2024 will extend for approximately 1,300 metres from north of junction of the Demoan Road to north of the junction with the Gambles Road. In order to support th
20/03/2024
Veolia Water Ireland Limited has completed works on Omeath's wastewater infrastructure on behalf of Uisce Éireann. In collaboration with Louth County Council, Uisce Éireann has recently finished a substantial improvement of Omeath's wastewater infrastructure. This project guarantees proper treatmen
20/03/2024
Kildare County Council has published Master Plans for two areas in the Celbridge Leixlip Municipal District. The two plans are a Rural Settlement Renewal Master Plan for Ardclough and a Renewal Master Plan for Leixlip Town. Officials from the Celbridge Leixlip Municipal District collaborated with
20/03/2024
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced that a major programme of works is set to get underway at the Swimming Pool at Newry Leisure Centre. Work on resolving issues with the hydraulic system of the pool's movable floor and replacing pool tiles will now begin. During this time, the po
20/03/2024
Haffey Sports Grounds Ltd have commenced works at Banbridge High School on a new £1.8 million 3G sports pitch for students and the local community. The initiative includes a full-scale 3G synthetic pitch equipped with floodlighting, fencing and a changing pavilion. It will operate in collaboration
20/03/2024
Waterford City & County Council has sought expressions of interest from towns and villages for funding under the 2024 Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme which is funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development under Project Ireland 2040 is a key initiative of 'Our Rural Future', Ir
19/03/2024
Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver more than 65 new homes on local authority-owned sites in Loughrea and Tuam. The council plans to develop two new housing projects, one on a brownfield site at High Street in Tuam and another on a 3.3-hectare greenfield site at Cosmona, Loughrea.
19/03/2024
Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has urged the government to come clean on their housing targets. The call by the Dublin Mid West TD was made in response to a Department of Finance memo which stated that 'the official completions target of 33,000 units per annum is significantly b
19/03/2024
The Department for Communities (DfC) has welcomed the launch of the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme for the third year. Developed by The King's Foundation, the Heritage Council, and Northern Ireland's Department for Communities, this programme invites seven aspiring craftspeople keen on heri
19/03/2024
FP McCann, a precast concrete supply and install partner to Morgan Sindall, has exhibited at the company's "Embracing the Digital Frontier" event. The event which hosted over 100 suppliers offered an opportunity for members of the group's procurement teams and a number of partnering sub-contract
19/03/2024
Works have commenced on a £453,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A24 Saintfield Road, Castlereagh in Belfast. The resurfacing project, stretching from the Beechill Road junction to 350 metres past the Primrose Hill development, will deliver significant benefits for both residents and commuters.
19/03/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that Coffey Construction Ltd have commenced works to install over 3.5 kilometres of watermains in Mayglass, South Wexford. The installation of the new water mains will address existing supply constraints in the region. This initiative aims to improve water supply capaci
19/03/2024
SAP calculations are mandatory under the Building Regulations for newly constructed dwellings in Northern Ireland. A SAP Rating has been obligatory for new homes under Part F1 of the Technical Booklet of the Northern Ireland building
19/03/2024
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has announced that works have commenced at the play parks in Hunters Crescent and Mullaghmore in Omagh. The projects are part of the Council's ten-year Play Park Strategy, currently in its third year of implementation. The works will include the upgrade of exist
19/03/2024
The Housing Executive (HE) has hosted its annual Health and Safety Contractor conference at the Glenavon Hotel in Cookstown. More than 150 individuals travelled to hear from health and safety experts from various sectors who provided updates on current regulations and best practices. Representative
19/03/2024
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council has invited the businesses and other non-domestic properties to apply for a Flooding Hardship Scheme. The scheme which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE) will provide support to businesses and some other n
15/03/2024
The Government's approval to advance initiatives to promote careers in construction has been welcomed by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD. A sum of €750,000 has been designated to support the implementation of the newly released Career
15/03/2024
A report published by the CSO has revealed that in 2023 there was an annual increase of almost 21 per cent in the total number of planning permissions approved for new homes in Ireland. In 2023 41,225 homes were approved planning permission compared to 34,177 in 2022. In Q4 2023, the total number o
15/03/2024
The Government has launched the Community Recognition Fund 2024, announcing a further €50 million in funding. In the 2023 allocation, €50 million was approved to support approximately 900 projects in cities, towns, and villages across the nation, benefiting communities that have embraced individual
15/03/2024
Waterford based, dhbArchitects, have been shortlisted in a national competition for its town centre project in Tramore. The competition, 'Building and Architect of the Year', will be held in the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin on 12 April 2024. After securing a €5.1 million investment from the Urban R
15/03/2024
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is set to begin a major watermain replacement project on the South Quay. The company who has been appointed by Uisce Éireann and Cork City Council will replace over 4.2 kilometres of old cast iron watermains with modern pipes. These watermains which date back to the
15/03/2024
Clare County Council has launched the third public consultation on Section One of the West Clare Railway Greenway project between Kilrush and Kilkee. The consultation will provide an update on the Options Assessment Process and to present the Stage Three Emerging Preferred Route Corridor. The publ
15/03/2024
Clare County Council's Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 has been officially launched by Cathaoirleach Cllr Joe Cooney and Chief Executive Pat Dowling. The Plan is set to position County Clare as a national leader in climate action and strengthen the delivery of effective climate action at local and co
15/03/2024
Newry, Mourne and Down (NMD) District Council has encouraged businesses and non-domestic premises to apply for a Flooding Hardship Scheme. The scheme which is part of a package of funding from the Department for Economy (DfE) aims to support non-domestic properties affected by the flooding in Octob
14/03/2024
Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has announced that it will invest £55 million in energy efficiency measures for their homes over the next year. The investment was announced at NIHE's annual Sustainability Symposium and will include a £9 million scheme involving the low-carbon retrofitting
14/03/2024
The Government has announced that €9 million of funding will be allocated to 676 heritage projects across every county. The funding will be provided through the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) for 2024. Both schemes facilitate the preservation of hist
14/03/2024
Galway County Council has signed contracts for the construction of two new housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe. A multi-disciplinary Design Team, led by OBFA Architects has been appointed by the Local Authority, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Herita
14/03/2024
The latest RICS and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey has revealed that firm demand from homebuyers has led to stronger expectations for sales in Northern Ireland's housing market. In February relative to January, a net balance of 28 per cent of respondents based in Northern Ireland said that t
14/03/2024
Sinn Féin has urged the Government to reform the retrofit scheme and to adopt the party's measures to target supports at solid fuel homes. The party's spokesperson on Climate Action and the Environment, Darren O'Rourke TD, commented on new research published by the Journal of Energy Research and So
14/03/2024
Kildare County Council has published a Master Plan for the future development of Castledermot. This plan has received funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The plan aims to renew Castledermot sustainably over the next 20 year
14/03/2024
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has delivered two projects in Garvagh and Rasharkin as part of the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme. In Garvagh, the scheme included the creation of a new all ability cycle/walking path at Clyde Park in the town. This will provide resi
14/03/2024
Two applications for funding for Minor Flood Mitigation works from Limerick City and County Council has been approved by the Office of Public Works. Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O'Donovan, T.D announced the approval under the OPW's Minor Fl
14/03/2024
Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore the water supply to customers in Kilbehenny Village and Mitchelstown North after Galtees Water Treatment shutdowns due to heavy rainfall. Whilst works are ongoing customers may experience low pressure and/or interruptions to their water supply. Dedicated w
14/03/2024
Gerald Hughes founder of GH Décor, a leading decorating company based in Antrim, has won the prestigious Dulux Connect Project Award. GH Décor was recognised for his work on the £16 million refurbishment of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel. The award celebrates his contribution to the field of deco
13/03/2024
ESB has opened its new High-Powered Charging Hub at the Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin which will be beneficial to all electric vehicle (EV) drivers. As the biggest hub in Dublin it includes four 200kW high-powered chargers which can charge eight EVs simultaneously and can provide 1
13/03/2024
GRAHAM has completed works on a £6-million Ilford Medical Centre which is located across two floors in the Ilford Exchange Shopping Centre. The centre covers approximately 17,000 square foot, the bright and spacious centre accommodates the work of a health care centre. It offers GP and NHS services
13/03/2024
A £560,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the B7 Crossgar Road in Ballynahinch has been announced by the Department for Infrastructure. The works which will commence on Monday 25 March 2024 will include the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.9 kilometre stretch of the Crossgar Road from the Ballylone R
13/03/2024
Groundforce Shorco has delivered a bespoke support system for a major excavation in Dublin city centre. A eight storey campus is being built by Contractor Bennett Construction in the city for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Due to two of the building's eight storeys being below gro
13/03/2024
Irish Green Building Council has welcomed the passing of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) which could reduce the carbon footprint of Ireland's buildings. The directive will require member states to regulate the embodied carbon of buildings for the first time. Embodied carbon is
13/03/2024
Donegal County Council has announced that progress is being made to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Letterkenny Town Centre. Four million euros of funding has been provided to Donegal County Council under Call Three of the Urban Regeneration & Development Fund (URDF) to tackle long term vacancy
13/03/2024
Farrans has released a video which shows the final section of the Gull Wing Bridge in Lowestoft being installed. The bascule span is 39.5 metres long, 22 metres wide and 35 metres tall and will weigh approximately 1120 tonnes when positioned. Made up of 750 tonnes of permanent structural steelwork
13/03/2024
Contractors are set to begin a £400,000 road resurfacing scheme on the A55 Belvoir Road in Belfast. The works which will commence on Tuesday 26 March 2024 will include the resurfacing and replacement of high friction surfacing on the East Bound section of the road from Milltown Road to the traffic
13/03/2024
The DUP has called on Northern Ireland to pass the Building Safety Act which will protect people such as the residents of the Victoria Square apartments in Belfast. East Belfast MP, Gavin Robinson, made the call saying that the Victoria Square apartments have been "blighted by significant structura
13/03/2024
Alliance has welcomed new recycling and waste management proposals which will benefit the environment. The party's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson, John Blair MLA, made comments on the proposals after the Alliance DAERA Minister launched a 12-week consultation entitled 'Rethinking Our Reso
12/03/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced a £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the A2 Coast Road in Cushendall. The works which will begin on 19 March 2024 will extend from Ballyeamon Road to 120 metres south of Gortaclee Road. To facilitate the works a road closure will be impl
12/03/2024
Mivan has announced an additional Apprentice Open Day following the overwhelming support for the first two dates. The apprentice open days will provide an opportunity to to explore the world of specialist and bespoke joinery. This event is tailored to inspire and inform whether you're a school leav
12/03/2024
Leading Irish electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, Weev has been recognised as 'Charge Point Operator of the Year' at the Ireland-wide 2024 Electric Vehicle Awards. The judges acknowledged Weev for its rapid growth in building a robust network whilst demonstrating its exceptional service a
12/03/2024
Bank of Ireland has announced that it is investing over £600,000 to retrofit energy-efficient LED lighting in its 13 Northern Ireland branches and wider office estate across Belfast and Bristol. The works will enable the bank to reduce its carbon footprint, contribute to a more efficient and sustai
12/03/2024
Phase One of the Midleton to Youghal (MY) Greenway and Cobh's newest Safe Route to School in County Cork have been officially opened. The first phase of the MY Greenway is an eight kilometre stretch from Midleton Train Station to Mogeely. It's the beginning of a plan to create a 23 kilometre networ
12/03/2024
Irwin Electrical has supplied and installed a new three-storey lift in Belfast's Harberton School North on behalf of the Education Authority NI. The team at Irwin Electrical carried out the electrical works including the power for the lift, lights and sockets. Three lift lobbies were created, for w
12/03/2024
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced that the Joint National Housing Conference is currently taking place in Waterford. This year's conference called Diversifying and Expanding our Housing Delivery, was opened yesterday by RIAI and the Department of Housing, Local G
12/03/2024
Galway City Council has sought the public's views on the proposed new Clifden Railway Bridge Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. The planned bridge will repurpose the abutments of the former Clifden Railway Bridge, still standing in the River Corrib, to connect the Dyke Road area with the University of Ga
12/03/2024
Contractors have commenced work on a £245,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the C298 Mealough Road in Carryduff. Extending 300 metres from the junction of A24 Saintfield Road to 350 metres beyond the junction of the Upper Mealough Road, the resurfacing scheme will bring significant benefits for
12/03/2024
The Government has launched a public consultation on the first World Heritage Strategy for Ireland. The '2024-2034 Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland' will set out a vision for the preservation and management of World Heritage sites in Ireland, aligning closely with the principles of the 1972 U
11/03/2024
GRAHAM has announced that steelwork is now underway at a new education facility on the Strangford Road in Downpatrick. The new £33 million state-of-the art campus is currently being built and is expected to be handed over in Spring 2025. This new campus will be able to cater to 950 pupils and will
11/03/2024
Works have commenced on a £500,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on the C56 Fenaghy Road in Ballymena. The works which are expected to be completed by 11 May will extend from Galgorm Roundabout to Corbally Road junction. In order to facilitate the works a lane closure will be in place
11/03/2024
A new report by Engineers Ireland has revealed that 6,000 engineering jobs are projected to be created in Ireland in 2024. The report 'Engineering 2024: A Barometer of the Profession in Ireland' was launched as part of Engineers Week 2024. Although surveyed employers indicated that there are skill
11/03/2024
Two of Ireland's leading energy providers, ESB and Bord na Móna have officially launched Oweninny Wind Farm in North Mayo. By merging the two phases of the Oweninny Wind Farm project, the 50:50 joint venture joint between the organisations, has established Ireland's largest onshore wind farm. With
11/03/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced a £250,000 road improvement scheme for the A2 Tillysburn junction in Belfast. The scheme which will begin on 19 March will resurface and replace high friction surfacing on the Belfast bound section of this busy junction. In order to facilitate th
11/03/2024
Waterford City & County Council has announced that Mount Congreve Gardens was recognised as a winner at the Irish Building and Design Awards (IBDA) in the Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Project of the year category. The newly refurbished house and gardens opened in March 2023 after a €7.2 million
11/03/2024
The Housing Executive (HE) has announced that Hetherington Contractors have completed thermal upgrade works on 23 HE properties in Dunloy, Rasharkin and Ballymoney. Works carried out included bathroom and kitchen refurbishments, rewiring, insulation, roof repairs and replacement of cladding. Geral
11/03/2024
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD, has launched Powering Prosperity which is Ireland's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy and the first of its kind for Ireland. The strategy aims to establish a successful offshore wind energy (OWE) sector by the end of the decade, foster
11/03/2024
Galway City Council has launched a public consultation on the instalment of Pedestrian and Cycling (Toucan) Crossings at Browne Roundabout. The Browne Roundabout is a five-arm roundabout located at the junction of the N6, N59, R338 Seamus Quirke Road and the University Hospital Galway access road.
11/03/2024
AG, a leading company specialising in paving and building products in the UK and Ireland, has appointed James Jack as its first-ever GB Sales Director. James, who has been promoted from his role as Head of Sales for Scotland, brings over two decades of experience in the construction sector. He has
08/03/2024
Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the Government's publication of Ireland's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy. The Strategy published by Minister Simon Coveney sets out how the Government will support the development of a thriving offshore wind industry in Ireland. Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy
08/03/2024
Coffey Water Ltd has completed works on the Ahascragh Sewerage Scheme which will put an end to the discharge of raw sewage into the Bunowen (Ahascragh) River. The company completed the €3.5m investment on behalf of Uisce Éireann on time and under budget. Works involved the construction of a new w
08/03/2024
Mivan, the luxury fit out and bespoke joinery specialists, has celebrated International Women's Day by hosting The Goddess Empowerment Course. The event which was led by makeup artist, Ciara Daly, combined mindfulness with makeup techniques to deliver an empowering experience. A mocktail-making cla
08/03/2024
RenewableNI has warned that the latest clean electricity figures which were published by the Department for Economy (DfE) highlight a dip in renewable generation. In the DfE's Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year Ending December 2023 report, it was revealed tha
08/03/2024
Northern Ireland's private and public sectors have targeted Republic of Ireland (ROI) investors with dual market access and 'golden' commercial property market. During an event in Dublin, the sectors presented the region's robust business proposition following the return of the Northern Ireland Exe
08/03/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has outlined the next steps for the A29 Cookstown Bypass scheme as the draft Statutory Orders and the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is set to be published in April. Minister O'Dowd said the Bypass will "reduce traffic congestion within Cookstow
08/03/2024
Waterford City & County Council has sought expressions of interest for the provision of affordable housing through advance purchase turnkey acquisition. During this call, home builders and housing developers are urged to consider providing properties with planning permission to local authorities th
08/03/2024
Clare County Council has launched a new online application portal for those who are qualified and eligible for Social Housing and would like to apply for Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). The Council believes that the new online portal will make the application process more efficient and easier for
08/03/2024
Waterford City and County Council has launched the Local Area Climate Action Plan for Waterford 2024–2029. The plan outlines the work that the Council will undertake over the next five years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations and in the wider city and county. The plan also p
08/03/2024
Budget Energy has partnered with the Millennium Forum as its new Corporate Box Sponsor. This new partnership will help the company to push its branding to over 300,000 annual theatre customers whilst also expanding their staff engagement and corporate entertaining at some of the city's biggest even
07/03/2024
Two major planning applications to redevelop the upper section of the former Ebrington barracks site has been approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee. One application includes the provision of four mixed use buildings including Grade A Commercial offices, a multi-s
07/03/2024
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens and local DUP politicians have welcomed the UK Government's announcement that the Towns Fund will be extended to cover L'Derry and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. Over a ten year period, £2 million per year will be allocated to each location to address deprivati
07/03/2024
Nicholl Oils has been awarded the Green Energy Certificate by Power NI in recognition of its Green Energy efforts. Alongside being supplied by 100 per cent Green Energy, the Nicholl's fleet is powered by HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) which is a form of renewable diesel that reduces 90 per cent o
07/03/2024
A new study has found that Lisburn is the city in the UK that is most interested in moving house. Moving platform
07/03/2024
Wind Energy's monthly report has highlighted that wind energy provided 41 per cent of Ireland's electricity in February 2024. These latest figures show that the amount of power generated by wind farms was four per cent more compared to last February. The country's demand for electricity last month
07/03/2024
MCB Civils Ltd has commenced demolition work on the former ESB site at the Port Road in Letterkenny. The company has been appointed to undertake demolition works and site clearance to prepare this 1.1 hectare Strategic Urban Regeneration Site for a future mixed-use development. The project will tak
07/03/2024
GMC Utilities have completed construction works on Clonburris' essential wastewater infrastructure. The new pumping station and over 600 meters of added pipeline will meet current and future wastewater needs. This will support growth and development in Clonburris and nearby areas. GMC Utilities com
07/03/2024
Mivan has congratulated its apprentices who have achieved top honours at the recent joinery qualifier intercampus events across Northern Ireland's regional colleges. Mivan takes the spotlight as three of its apprentices took the top position not only in one, but in three out of five college regions
07/03/2024
Derry City and Strabane's District Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to replace a coal fired boiler plant in the Maydown area. The existing plant and associated infrastructure will be replaced with a cleaner gas-powered turbine system at Maydown Works on Clooney Road. The existing coa
07/03/2024
Clare County Council has welcomed the news that Kilrush will be included in the Town Centre First programme which supports the social and economic revival of towns across the country. The West Clare town is one of 26 urban centres in Ireland getting Phase 2 funding to complete a masterplan for thei
06/03/2024
Firmus Energy has announced a reduction of 15.6 per cent on gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns and the Greater Belfast network area. The annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter in the Ten Towns network, will be reduced by around £213 and a Firm
06/03/2024
Bennett Construction has announced that it will be Gold Sponsors of the CIF International Women's Day (IWD) Event. The event will take place in the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin on 7 March 2024. During the day members of the Bennett team will be in attendance and the company's HR Manager, Helena Kier
06/03/2024
Dublin City Council has approved the local authority climate action plan Climate Neutral Dublin 2030. The climate plan was approved as required under Section 16 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021. The Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 plan outlines Dublin City Council
06/03/2024
Work has commenced on a £800,000 pedestrian and cycling improvement scheme on the O'Neill Road in Newtownabbey. A 240 metre shared footway will be constructed on the four legs of the O'Neill Road roundabout and installation of four toucan crossings to improve pedestrian priority and safety around t
06/03/2024
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has welcomed the public to share their views on the plans for a new leisure, health and wellbeing centre based at the St Patrick's Regeneration site on 7 March. The public consultation day will be held at Seven Towers Leisure Centre in Ballymena from 12 noon to 7
06/03/2024
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has approved plans to improve the park and ride facilities in Moira. Gravis Planning, one of Northern Ireland's leading planning consultancies submitted the planning application on behalf of Translink. As part of its proposals, Translink intend to provide a secur
06/03/2024
Mid and East Antrim (MEA) Borough Council has launched its Net Zero Business project (MEANZ Business) which will support local businesses in 'delivering sustainable futures'. Stakeholders and local business owners attended the lunch to hear how the Council will deliver a series of activities to sup
06/03/2024
Cork County Council has announced that Kanturk will be one of the next 26 towns to benefit from a Town Centre First Plan. The Council has received funding of €30,000 for the development of the plan as part of the Government's national Town Centre First Policy initiative. This policy aims to tackl
06/03/2024
Farrans has announced that Belfast Grand Central Station has launched The Grand Recycling Plan which will introduce refill stations and recycling points onsite. The aim is to collect 2,000 plus bottles to build picnic benches for local schools, using 100 per cent recycled plastic. Each recycled bot
06/03/2024
Suir Engineering has confirmed that it is the official sponsor of Waterford GAA's county teams in both hurling and football. As part of a three-year sponsorship deal covering both codes at Senior, U20's and Minor grades. The new county jersey and leisurewear will have the Suir Engineering logo. B
05/03/2024
Building warranty and building control provider, ICW Group, has announced the first set of winners from the UK construction sector in its ICW Showcase Awards. The awards identify and reward excellence in projects that are being developed by ICW registered builders and developers across the regions.
05/03/2024
A £415,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B16 Kilraughts Road in Ballymoney has been announced by Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd. The works which will begin on 11 March until the 22 March 2024 will extend Larchfield Farm to just before Pharis Road junction. In order to facilitate the
05/03/2024
Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as the principal contractor on the project at the Crown Bar which is owned by the National Trust. The company is carrying out maintenance works at the 'back of house' area and to parts of the exterior and roof however, the work inside the bar itself is being carried o
05/03/2024
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has celebrated the role that women play in the construction industry as Women in Construction Week and International Women's Day takes place. CEF has spoken to some of the women across Northern Ireland who work in the construction industry to hear about
05/03/2024
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has awarded a Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration for the refurbishment of the National Gallery of Ireland's Historic Wings. The refurbishment which was completed by Heneghan Peng Architects and Blackwood Associates Architect receive
05/03/2024
Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme at Rathealy Close, Fermoy. The new three bed houses which are constructed by Vella Homes will be generally be for first-time buyers who do not own a home (although a small number of exceptions apply) and Fresh Start Applica
05/03/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that Farrans Construction has replaced 2.5 kilometres of old water mains which were susceptible to regular bursts in Swinford. The new pipes along Davitt Place, Park Road, Kiltimagh Road, Chapel Street and Market Street have put a stop to outages and the loss of treated
05/03/2024
Contractors have been appointed to carry out a resurfacing scheme on the Foreglen Road in Claudy. The scheme which will include the provision of a new combined footway and cycle way, will begin on 6 March 2024. On completion of the footway, cycle track and any drainage improvements, Foreglen Road
05/03/2024
Longford County Council has announced that Ballymahon is among the next 26 towns across Ireland to receive funding for the development of a Town Centre First plan. Ballymahon will be part of the second phase of the multi-million euro government initiative. The news comes after the development of th
05/03/2024
Power NI has announced its new partnership with Ulster Wildlife which is dedicated to the protection of native species and their habitats. This collaboration marks a significant step from Power NI in promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation in the region. Over the last
04/03/2024
Terex, a global leader in materials processing equipment and aerial work platforms, has opened its new headquarters for Powerscreen in Dungannon. The new premises for the mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturer was unveiled it to its local stakeholders, including First Minister Michell
04/03/2024
OCMC Ltd has submitted a planning application to deliver the first major multi-use health facility in inner-city Belfast. Healthworks, which will be located in Great Victoria Street, would become a Grade A health hub accommodation that is designed to meet the requirements of a range of occupiers, i
04/03/2024
Engineers Ireland in partnership with Farrans have kickstarted a busy week of events in Northern Ireland for Engineers Week 2024. School and learning hubs across Northern Ireland will be taking part in events from today (4 March) until 8 March. Engineers Week is a celebration of innovation, creativ
04/03/2024
St Gabriel's Special School in Cork has officially opened following the completion of a substantial decarbonisation project delivered under the Schools Decarbonisation Pathfinder Programme. The project included remodelling, refurbishment, and energy retrofitting, which were all successfully execut
04/03/2024
Leading paving and building manufacturer, AG, has set out its ambition to achieve a 32 per cent sales increase in 2024 at its annual Sales Conference. At the conference AG reported a 20 per cent increase in sales this year. This follows on from the company's record-breaking year last year when it
04/03/2024
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has announced 78 Community Biodiversity Grants which will connect communities with ecologists. The grants which are being supported through a partnership between philanthropy and Government will support the documentation
04/03/2024
Farrans has announced that the Gull Wing Bridge project in Lowestoft is one step closer to completion as the final section arrives. The bascule span is 39.5 metres long, 22 metres wide and 35 metres tall and will weigh approximately 1120 tonnes when delivered to site and positioned. This is made up
04/03/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that flushing works are set to begin in the Douglas Area of Cork City. These flushing works which are put forward by the Cork City discolouration taskforce will involve isolating small sections of the water network to clear any sediment from the old cast iron pipes to re
04/03/2024
Alliance Environment spokesperson, John Blair MLA, has expressed his disappointment at statistics revealed in The Rivers Trust's State of Our Rivers 2024 report but said they aren't surprising. Mr Blair said the The River Trust's report and other reports such as RSPB's State of Nature report "paint
04/03/2024
Phoenix Energy and The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) have planted its 24,000th tree together at Old Colin Wood in Belfast, reaching its annual target for planting indigenous trees locally. Phoenix Energy Chief Executive, Kailash Chada, alongside Phoenix colleagues and Colin Wildlife Group worked to
01/03/2024
Uisce Éireann has appointed Farrans Construction to replace two kilometres of damaged water mains in Coole Upper, Cranford and Milford. The works which will begin early this month are expected to be completed in late summer 2024. Once completed, customers in this area will enjoy an improved water s
01/03/2024
Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD has visited the North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) site. Works have progressed significantly on this urban regeneration project and are on schedule to deliver one of the largest investments
01/03/2024
Dublin City Council (DCC) has received the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration for its 14 Henrietta St project for the period 2017-2019. This award recognised projects of 'exceptional merit' and is awarded several years after completion
01/03/2024
Leading paving and building products manufacturer, AG, has launched a refreshed Landscape Design Service for consumers across Northern Ireland just ahead of 2024's peak landscaping season. This updated service includes a range of design consultations which are designed for a range of budgets and re
01/03/2024
Power NI has announced today that it will reduce its domestic tariff by 6.3 per cent. The residential unit's price has been reduced as a result of declining wholesale market expenses. This marks the fourth consecutive reduction for the supplier, set to come into effect on April 1, 2024. On average,
01/03/2024
The Executive has agreed to increase the regional rate for 2024/25 by four per cent, in line with inflation. The proposal on the regional rate element of the bill would add 46 pence per week to the bill for a domestic property with an average capital value of £123,000 and £10.73 per week for a typi
01/03/2024
The Electricity System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) has announced that it is set to improve the security of the supply in the Carrickfergus and the greater Newtownabbey area. The overhead power line stretching from Eden (near Carrickfergus) to Carnmoney is over 80 years old. Over the years,
01/03/2024
SSE Airtricity Gas have announced a reduction of 22.8 per cent on their regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in Greater Belfast and West networks. The reductions are effective from 1 April 2024 and will mean that annual gas bill for households with a credit meter will red
01/03/2024
Kildare County Council has confirmed that the Kerdiffstown Park development is in its final stages, almost a year ahead of schedule. Works began in November 2020 on the Kerdiffstown Landfill Remediation Project with a contract date for completion of construction set for April 2025. The landfill co
01/03/2024
Irwin M&E has opened its 2024 Apprenticeship Programme. Apprenticeship opportunities are available in electrical, mechanical (plumbing) and renewables for young people embarking on their careers. To be eligible for our Apprenticeship Programme, you must be enrolled in the following courses: • NVQ
