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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for May 2024
31/05/2024
Dublin City Councilhas announced proposed plans to redevelop the former Isolation Hospital on Infirmary Road in conjunction with McCullough Mulvin Architects. The project offers a beautiful opportunity to re-imagine a fragment of Dublin’s past and repurpose it as an innovative hub for a healthy, vi
31/05/2024
A celebration event has been held to mark the completion of the £7M Connecting Pomeroy project and to officially open the new Pomeroy Forestry Building. The event took place at the new Pomeroy Forest Building, attended by First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pen
31/05/2024
Construction work has commenced on a new multi-use games area (MUGA) and walking path at Riverside Park in Dervock. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will deliver the project as part of the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, which aims to address long-standing issues su
31/05/2024
Construction work has started on a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme in Wexford. The project, which is being carried out in partnership with Wexford County Council, will benefit over 11,000 consumers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Enniscorthy
31/05/2024
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has invested £64 million in 100 new battery electric buses. The zero emission buses will comprise of 79 Double Deck and 21 single deck and will enter the Translink fleet in Belfast, Derry, Limavady, Strabane, Coleraine and Portadown. Welcoming the roll-out o
31/05/2024
NI's Infrastructure Minister has viewed a number of environmental projects in the Randalstown. Minister John O'Dowd began a tour of the town by unveiling a plaque at 'The Boulevard', an area which has seen a variety of native trees planted by Tidy Randalstown, in collaboration with the Department f
31/05/2024
Funding has been allocated to help address vacancy and dereliction in three County Cork towns. Bantry, Macroom and Mitchelstown will each benefit from €10,000 in funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town Centre First Town Team Support Fund. The funds will be us
31/05/2024
Recent research conducted by a leading veterinary scientist has discovered that Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard roofing sheet can significantly reduce heat stress in cows, to minimise the associated decline in dairy performance. The research trial, carried out by Dr Tom Chamberlain, a UK specia
30/05/2024
Callaghan Electrical has announced a milestone achievement as the first construction sub-contractor to receive funding from Enterprise Ireland's 'Built to Innovate' initiative. As part of the wider government ‘Housing for All’ Programme, the ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative aims to achieve faster, hi
30/05/2024
NI's Infrastructure Minister has announced a £350,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A27 Newry Road, Poyntzpass, is to commence on Monday, 10 June. The resurfacing will extend for approximately 1,800 metres from approximately 600 metres north of junction of the Demoan Road to the junction with t
30/05/2024
Plans have been announced to develop over 180 new homes in Limerick. The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) made the announcement to deliver 183 affordable purchase and social-rental homes in Mungret. The development includes 183 houses and duplexes, as well as
30/05/2024
Contractors are to commence work on a £240,000 carriageway and resurfacing project in Belfast. The work, on the Belmont Church Road, is to start on Monday, 03 June. The scheme will resurface the full length of the road between the Upper Newtownards Road to the Belmont Road and will greatly improve
30/05/2024
Construction work is to begin on a new, portable building to replace an old community centre on Beech Road, Drumsurn, L'Derry. The project is being delivered as part of the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, which seeks to address long-standing issues including rural poverty,
30/05/2024
Two first time events are set to frame Metso’s appearance at the forthcoming Hillhead 2024 exhibition – one being the presence as an exhibitor of their new UK distributor, McHale Plant Sales, and the second being the appearance in a public exhibition of their new Lokotrack EC diesel-electric crusher
30/05/2024
A 'Boil Water' notice issued to consumers supplied by the Whitegate Public Water Supply remains in place. The notice was issued as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 9,000 customers due to increased turbidity in the raw water source as a result of heavy rainfall. This co
30/05/2024
Chadwicks Group, Ireland's leading builders' merchanting company, has appointed Gary Murray as Category Director and member of its Senior Leadership Team. Gary brings 18 years of extensive experience in commercial buying and construction roles across Ireland, the UK, Germany, and the US. His backgr
29/05/2024
Uisce Éireann’s is to start work in Carnatreantagh, Donegal, to provide a more reliable water supply to the community and reduce high levels of leakage. The company has prioritised more than 2km of water mains for replacement which will ensure a reduction in disruption from bursts and supply interr
29/05/2024
Work is to start on a £450,000 road improvement project in Belfast. The work, which begins on Friday 31 May, will take place on the A0512 Creighton Road. The improvement works will extend for a distance of approximately 780 metres from Summerhill Road towards the pedestrian crossing signals on Cre
29/05/2024
Henderson Group has launched a Carbon Accounting Pilot program to assist its fresh food suppliers in understanding their carbon footprint and developing strategies to lower carbon emissions. t is part of the wholesaler and retailer's ambitious net carbon zero targets, which have been set in line wi
29/05/2024
Major capital upgrade and improvement works have been completed at the Old Courthouse in Rathcoole. The Old Courthouse was officially opened by Cllr Francis Timmins, deputising for the Mayor, on Friday, 24 May. The Old Courthouse, a historically significant and conserved structure, located on the
29/05/2024
Cork City Council has launched a public consultation on Phase 2 of the Glanmire to City Cycle Route. The Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 2 will provide additional sustainable transport options with 4.9 kilometres of new and improved pedestrian and cycle facilities from Tivoli/Dunkettle to Michae
29/05/2024
A sod-turning ceremony has taken place for the improvement works at St Cuthberts Park in Dublin. Cllr. Francis Timmons Chair of the Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas Area Committee of South Dublin County Council officially performed at the event. Councillor Timmons of South Dub
29/05/2024
Over 60 new homes across four development schemes have officially opened in Cork City. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, accompanied by Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, attended formal opening ceremonies to mark the delivery of 62 new homes. The itinerary commenced at
29/05/2024
Over 1,200 vacant and derelict properties have been granted approval under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) Call 3. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien TD has updated Cabinet on the third call. The third round of URDF was announced in January l
28/05/2024
Hagan Homes has started work on its newest housing development, Rockview Lane, located at 55 North Road, Carrickfergus. Construction began earlier this spring and is scheduled to be completed this autumn. The investment of £1.9 million will see the build of 10 meticulously designed homes, comprisi
28/05/2024
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that 15 school building projects are to progress to construction. He has announced capital funding allocations for 2024-25. The Minister secured an additional £80 million of capital funding for education this year, which will allow 15 new build and exte
28/05/2024
Sinn Féin has unveiled legislation in the Dáil to empower the energy regulator to hold companies to account and to tackle rip-off energy prices. Sinn Fein spokesperson for Climate Action and the Environment, Darren O'Rourke TD, said: "The Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024 reinforces Sinn
28/05/2024
GRAHAM has installed its first bleed control cabinet and kit on Bendigo Building’s construction site in Nottingham. After learning about the installation of The Daniel Baird Foundation public bleed control cabinets in Birmingham city centre, GRAHAM contacted the Foundation to enquire about installi
28/05/2024
Ireland is on track to surpass its National and EU climate targets. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its greenhouse gas emissions projections for the period 2023-2050. EPA analysis shows that planned climate policies and measures, if fully implemented, could deliver up to 2
28/05/2024
Uisce Éireann is continuing to repair leaks to address the increased flows across Tipperary town which is causing water in the reservoir to fall to unsustainable levels. Restrictions remain in place with pressure reduced overnight from 10pm to 6am to ensure a regular day time supply can be maintai
28/05/2024
Coffey Construction has almost complete work on a project to overhaul Athenry's wastewater infrastructure. Due for completion in the Autumn, the €13 million Athenry Sewerage Scheme Network Upgrade will deliver many benefits for the local community. With one eye on the finish line, Uisce Éireann's
28/05/2024
NI Water is to start work to install a new surface water (rainwater) sewer on the Hilltown Road in Bryansford, to serve a new housing development. The work, which is due to get underway on Monday 3 June, will involve the installation of 127m of pipe and the construction of associated manholes betwe
24/05/2024
Ireland's largest construction firm Sisk has been appointed by Manchester City Football Club as construction contractor for the €350 million development of the Club's best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium. The development will includ
24/05/2024
Bord Gáis Energy and Corio Generation have partnered to explore opportunities to supply Ireland's electricity market with green electricity from offshore wind. The agreement represents Bord Gáis Energy's entry into the offshore wind arena and will play an important role in its ongoing commitment to
24/05/2024
Lowry Building and Civil Engineering is making significant progress on a regeneration project in Castlederg. Today, 24 May, plans have been unveiled at what the Diamond will look like once the works are completed. The project is just one element of the wider Derg Active scheme, an integrated econo
24/05/2024
Shareridge has almost completed work on the €19m Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunk Watermain to Ratoath project. Minister Thomas Byrne and councillors from East Meath visited the project this week. Describing it as a "milestone project", Minister Byrne welcomed the fact that Uisce Éireann crews ha
24/05/2024
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced that work is now underway on a new skate park at Larne Town Park. The design has created a layout that has interlinking features and multi directional items to ensure as the rider become more proficient - new challenges will become available includ
24/05/2024
Refurbishment work on phase one of the Eglinton Barn and Yard conservation in Glenarm has been completed. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna, officially opened the Council facility, unveiling a plaque at an event showcasing the venue. Council worked closely with the Glenarm
24/05/2024
RoviSys has opened a new office in Dublin, Ireland. Strategically positioned in the heart of Europe, the expansion underscores a commitment to growth and its dedication to serving clients across the European Union. The new office in Dublin marks a significant milestone in the RoviSys strategic vi
24/05/2024
The Green Party NI has welcomed the General Election announcement and said it will "give voters the opportunity to vote for real climate action". The election is to be held on 04 July. Green Party NI leader Mal O'Hara said: "After 14 years of Tory rule, which has been dominated by reckless Tory au
24/05/2024
Cork City Council has announced the official opening of KinShip EcoLab will take place at 1-2pm on 31st May 2024. It is an outdoor hub for ecological creative and educational activities, public workshops, gatherings and events by local groups and organisations which focus on biodiversity, waste fl
24/05/2024
Several Housing Executive garages are now available to rent at various locations throughout Mid and East Antrim. Tenants and residents in the Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne areas are being invited to apply to rent the garages, which are available at a very competitive rate of around £12.43 per
23/05/2024
Northern Ireland’s premier 5-star property has recently completed a £600,000 renovation project and introduced a revitalised visual brand identity. Culloden Estate & Spa has finished work on a renovation programme including a complete re-carpeting of the ground floor and the hotel’s staircase. The
23/05/2024
Over 70 new homes have officially opened in Dominick Hall and Dominick Place in Dublin. Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste officially launched Dominick Hall and Dominick Place, alongside the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD, a new mixed-use housing developm
23/05/2024
Repairs to burst water mains in Duleek, Meath, are now complete. Uisce Éireann crews have successfully completed repairs following in Platin Road, Donore, Balloy, Rosnaree, Garballagh, Duleek and the surrounding areas. Following reports of a supply disruption, crews were immediately deployed a to
23/05/2024
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has convened with the North West Regional Development Group (NWRDG) to discuss various infrastructure-related issues in the region. The NWRDG is a cross-border joint committee of Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council focused on regio
23/05/2024
NI Water volunteers helped at Forthspring Inter Community Group, working to transform their large garden area based in a shared space at the Springfield/Woodvale interface in Belfast. The volunteering day is part of NI Water's 'Cares Challenge' project which has been operating successfully for over
23/05/2024
Ahead of work getting underway on the Irish Government's proposed EUR450million upgrade of the N5 carriageway that links Dublin through the midlands to the popular tourist regions dotted along the north-west coast, lead contractor on the project, Mayo-based civil works contractor, Wills Bros of Foxf
23/05/2024
IDA Ireland has teamed up with the 100 Million Trees Project to unveil a small dense forest in IDA Business & Technology Park, Athlone. As part of the initiative which aims to plant 100 million native Irish trees across the island of Ireland by the end of this decade, approximately 40 IDA Ireland
23/05/2024
South East Technological University (SETU), has teamed up with Glenveagh, along with NUA, its manufacturing brand, to establish a 'Women in Construction STEM Scholarship' for the benefit of female students enrolled on construction-related courses at SETU’s Department of Built Environment at the Univ
23/05/2024
Cork County Council is urging the public to attend an information event to mark the start of the Town Centre First Regeneration Plan for Kanturk. The event will take place on Thursday, 30 May, at Temperance Hall on Strand Street. In March of this year, an allocation of €30,000 was approved by th
23/05/2024
Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the cross party support Labour's senators received for their motion calling for municipalisation of waste collection services. Senator Sherlock said: "Labour believes within the current system of waste collection, there is a market failure, an environmenta
22/05/2024
Plans to extend Fairview Primary School in Ballyclare have been approved. The proposals for a single storey extension will replace existing mobile classrooms on the school site at Hillmount Avenue. They were given the green light by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. An increase in pupil n
22/05/2024
A sports retailer has announced plans to expand its warehouse capacity with the support of Ulster Bank. Total Hockey, established over two decades ago by brothers Alan and Steven McMurray, is one of the leading specialist hockey equipment retailers in the UK and Ireland. The investment in the comp
22/05/2024
A new outdoor amphitheatre in Skibbereen and an upgraded walkway in Clonakilty, both spearheaded by Cork County Council, have officially opened. The Rock Amenity Park in Skibbereen underwent substantial upgrades, including developing an outdoor Amphitheatre and installing 850m of footpaths. The par
22/05/2024
The Mid South West (MSW) region has launched a new 'Driving Net Zero Transformation Programme' offering up to 90 local businesses personalised Net Zero assessments and action plans. It will be delivered in collaboration with carbonfit, a leading sustainability consultancy, who will carry out tailor
22/05/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved plans to extend Antrim Primary School, aimed at enhancing educational facilities for the local community. The approved proposal will replace existing mobile accommodation with a permanent, modern facility that aligns with the Department of Educa
22/05/2024
Senator Mal O’Hara, the leader of the Green Party NI, has criticised the Executive Parties as 'Climate Chancers' following the revelation that Sinn Fein Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA has turned down £28 million in funding requests for climate action initiatives. Senator O’Hara said: "I wou
22/05/2024
Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey has emphasised that pursuing a net-zero future is not only a moral imperative but also a significant economic opportunity. Minister Hargey made the statement while co-opening the 'Energy Ireland' conference in Dublin alongside Minister for Environment, Climate and Co
22/05/2024
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited the Stream BioEnergy (SBE) plant near Ballymena. It is the first such facility in the world to operate exclusively using poultry litter as its sole feedstock. The plant generates 3MW of renewable electricity from 40,000 tonnes of poultry litter each year, eno
22/05/2024
Derry City and Strabane District Council are hosting a public information session to present the proposed designs for Hazelbank Play Park, welcoming input from stakeholders and residents. The event will take place on Wednesday 19 June and is open to residents, community groups and stakeholders with
22/05/2024
Irish electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO) Eirgrid is to sponsor Dunmore East RNLI's annual Open Swim Event for the next three years. The RNLI's thousands of volunteers provide an on-call 24-hour search and rescue service across Ireland and the UK. The swim raises vital funds for the es
21/05/2024
Construction work has started on the infrastructure and public realm works for the Beamish and Crawford Quarter in Cork. The works include the redevelopment of Bishop Lucey Park, the construction of two new pedestrian/cycle bridges, streetscape improvement works on South Main Street, Tuckey Street,
21/05/2024
Farrans has officially opened new offices in Sligo and Letterkenny following the signing of a number of new contracts which will provide a secure pipeline of work in the west of Ireland for the next seven years. Both offices will be strategic hubs from which work across the counties in the north we
21/05/2024
Belfast City Airport has partnered with the leading Irish electric vehicle infrastructure company, Weev, to become the first airport in Northern Ireland to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging points for passengers. Twelve parking bays with EV Charging facilities have been installed in the Short St
21/05/2024
NI Water has installed solar panels that could save around 218 tonnes of carbon in the first year. The utility company aims to double its existing 8MW of solar generation by the end of the Price Control Period 2021- 2027. During the first phase of the project, NI Water has installed around.2,167 S
21/05/2024
Work has been completed on over 70 new homes in Chapelizod, Dublin. Dublin City Council has announced the official opening of 71 new homes in Springvale Grove. The recently completed social housing development consists of 21 one-bedroom homes, 30 two-bedroom homes and 20 three-bedroom homes alongsi
21/05/2024
A new development in Enniskillen is advancing, with the first phase of 20 out of 40 new homes underway, and the entire project expected to be completed by early 2026. The general needs scheme, located on Sligo Road, is part of local housing association, Choice Housing's commitment to delivering qua
21/05/2024
Luxury fit-out and marine outfitting specialists, Mivan, has won the Manufacturer of the Year (over £25 million) Award at the 2024 Made in Northern Ireland Awards. This award celebrates Mivan’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding contribution to the manufacturing industry. The Ma
21/05/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has completed work on the New Bridge Street office development project for City of London Corporation. Works included the demolition and reconstruction of existing cores, as well as a single-storey upward extension with a roof terrace. The company also carried out refurbishment
21/05/2024
NI Water volunteers helped at Forthspring Inter Community Group, working to transform their large garden area in a shared space at the Springfield/Woodvale interface in Belfast. The volunteering day is part of NI Water's 'Cares Challenge' project which has been operating successfully for over ten y
21/05/2024
Cork County Council is urging the public to have their say on the emerging options for the Flood Relief Scheme for Bantry town and surrounding areas. A series of flood mitigation options have been developed following extensive investigations. A public participation day will take place at the Ma
20/05/2024
Sisk and Iarnród Éireann have reached a significant milestone in the Foynes to Limerick Rail Freight line project, as track laying has now commenced on the route. Works are progressing well on phase one of the reopening of the Foynes to Limerick railway line, with the laying of track is another key
20/05/2024
Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) has officially its Global Centre of Excellence in Monaghan. Headquartered in Philadelphia PA, VBC is a vertically and horizontally integrated global modular construction leader, with locations across the United States and Europe. Utilising their technology-enable
20/05/2024
Work is to start on two carriageway resurfacing schemes totalling £530,000 on the A54 Ballymacombs Road, Portglenone. Work is to commence on Monday 27 May 2024. The first resurfacing scheme will extend from Glenone Road to Mullaghnamoyagh Road and the second scheme along a 1.4kilometres section of
20/05/2024
Primeline Group, Ireland's largest independent provider of logistics and route to market solutions, has opened a €50m distribution hub in County Meath. The new development is the largest Irish-owned net zero energy building compliant distribution centre at 360,000sq ft in size and is located at Pri
20/05/2024
An Ireland-based door-set and joinery manufacturer has acquired a key supplier in Bristol, a strategic move poised to drive growth and expand capacity. Woodmarque, founded in 1977, manufactures specialist joinery, fire door-sets and contract furniture, confirmed today it had acquired Bristol-based
20/05/2024
The SDLP is urging the Housing Executive to not sell off its housing stock. The party's Opposition Communities Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan was speaking after an Assembly question revealed the Housing Executive had sold off 2,040 homes over the past five years. Mr McCrossan questioned the continu
20/05/2024
Sinn Féin has again called on the government to introduce staged payments for the vacant property refurbishment grant. The party's spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD made the call as figures from the Department of Housing reported that just 250 grants have been paid out since the scheme was op
20/05/2024
Sinn Féin is calling on the government to urgently reduce high energy prices in Ireland. The party has launched a suite of measures to tackle high levels of energy poverty as part of their submission to the revised Energy Poverty Action Plan. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate Action and the Enviro
20/05/2024
Fianna Fáil candidate for directly elected mayor, Dee Ryan, has announced that if she is elected, her proposed People and Communities Fund will support the laying of municipal all-weather pitches in the county. She said: "Housing and Healthcare are my top priorities and, if elected as your Mayor, t
20/05/2024
Uisce Éireann is working to restore the water supply for customers in the Cooley Peninsula. A team are working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses to areas in the Ballymascanlan, Rath, Jenkinstown, Greenore, Omeath and Carlingford areas. The disruption to supply is down to a com
17/05/2024
Cumnor Construction has completed phase one of the Macroom Library and Briery Gap Theatre project as it hands the keys back to owners Cork County Council. Construction on the new Briery Gap building began in January 2022. Phase One of this significant project has been successfully finished, with C
17/05/2024
Recent data from the Construction Skills Network (CSN), Labour Market Intelligence Report for Northern Ireland, projects that construction work will increase at an average annual rate of 2.8 per cent. Figures also revealed that the additional recruitment requirement (ARR) in NI is 1.6 per cent, sli
17/05/2024
Mivan has announced that for the first time ever it will have eight competitors at the NI Regional Qualifier for SkillBuild with seven competitors in Bench Joinery and one in Site Joinery. Taking place on 21 May 2024 at South West College Enniskillen, the NI Regional Qualifier will host apprentices
17/05/2024
SONI has released its latest Tomorrow's Energy Scenarios report which outlines the future of Northern Ireland's electricity grid in accordance with the government's climate objectives. Published in collaboration with EirGrid, the Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios (TES) report examines various potential f
17/05/2024
Kildare County Council has published a Master Plan for Kildare Town which was funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The Kildare Town Master Plan highlights essential sustainable development initiatives, categorised under five ove
17/05/2024
News from Metso announcing the launch of their new diesel-electric power line for the aggregates market has been welcomed by their UK and Ireland distributor, McHale Plant Sales, as it is confirmed that deliveries to customers can commence immediately once the first units are received. Commenting,
17/05/2024
Fibrus, Northern Ireland's full fibre broadband provider, has announced that it has donated over £14,000 to the Business in the Community (BITC) Good Food Fund. Fibrus places communities at the heart of everything it does and its donation to the Good Food Fund will support primary schools in variou
17/05/2024
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, cut the sod at Harbour Square in L'Derry marking the start of installing the Factory Girls Sculpture. Works have been ongoing for several weeks on this public realm project, which wi
17/05/2024
Kirby Group Engineering has scooped a prestigious RoSPA Award which demonstrates its commitment to health and safety excellence. Kirby has been awarded with an Order of Distinction Award in the Industry category, highlighting its commitment to ensuring the safety of its employees as they return hom
17/05/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced that a £350,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme is set to commence on A25 Church Steet, Downpatrick. The scheme which begins on Monday 3 June 2024 will involve asphalt resurfacing and footway refurbishment of a 250 metre stretch of Chur
16/05/2024
Jacobs has revealed plans to create over 100 jobs in Ireland within the next two years as it officially opens its new office in Sandyford, Dublin. The office opening, officiated by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD, also coincides with Jacobs celebrating 50 years in Ireland. Jacobs is the l
16/05/2024
Sisk has been appointed to construct a new £25 million extension building as part of the Diamond-II upgrade for Diamond Light Source (Diamond), the UK's national synchrotron. Work has started on the Diamond, located at the Harwell Science campus in Oxfordshire. This science facility will receive a
16/05/2024
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has released its data on the number of Commencement Notices for April, revealing that work has commenced on 18,182 homes. As April's figure is up 605 per cent on the same period of 2023, this is the highest figure recorded in any month since
16/05/2024
GRAHAM has announced that its A164 and Jock's Lodge junction has achieved an 'Excellent' rating in its first Considerate Construction Scheme (CCS) audit. The company received an excellent rating across all three categories of the scheme including Respect for the Community, Care for the Environment
16/05/2024
Queen's University Belfast has opened applications for its fully funded Master's level Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) courses in project management. The university is offering funded courses in Construction and Project Management, and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Project Management. An o
16/05/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded a Gold Medal, a distinction awarded to the top five per cent of companies evaluated by EcoVadis. The award recognises the excellence of McLaughlin & Harvey's sustainability management system and its pledge to advocate transparency across its supply chain. EcoVad
16/05/2024
Wind Energy Ireland has awarded the Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary to students from Cavan and Waterford City, supporting their study and research in the field of renewable energy. The recipients of the 2024 bursary are Jarlaith Brady and Thomas Walsh. Jarlaith aims to pursue an MSc in Mechanical and
16/05/2024
Clare County Council has launched a public consultation on the pre-draft phase of its Biodiversity Action Plan 2024-2030. The new Clare Biodiversity Action Plan, coordinated by Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Office, sets out the vision and direction for biodiversity management for the next si
16/05/2024
Contractors are set to commence a road improvement scheme on the B109 Clandeboye Road in Bangoron Monday 20 May 2024. The resurfacing scheme, at a cost of £655,000, will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 550 metre stretch of the Clandeboye Road between the A2 West Circular Road junction and Avon
16/05/2024
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that a £700,000 major maintenance scheme on the M3 Lagan Bridge is set to begin. The works which will commence on 24 May will include the replacement of 10 bridge bearings along the M3 Lagan Bridge which will ensure that the structure remains in
15/05/2024
GRAHAM and TODD Architects have welcomed 20 students from Queen's University Belfast to The Loft Lines, a landmark residential-led development in the Titanic Quarter. The first-year architecture and engineering students saw the excavation and laying of foundations and witnessed the importance of te
15/05/2024
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has announced a funding offer to build more affordable homes for lower income tenants as part of the forthcoming Housing Supply Strategy. The Intermediate Rent scheme will provide funding through a long-term, low-interest government loan to an operator. This oper
15/05/2024
A contract has been signed between Cork County Council and J.D. Buckley Construction Ltd for the development of 16 social housing units at Sleaveen East, Macroom in County Cork. The new homes will feature a blend of four 2-bedroom townhouses, ten 1-bedroom apartments and two 2-bedroom apartments.
15/05/2024
AG, a paving and building products manufacturer, was recognised for its sustainability strides as it was crowned Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year at the 2024 Business Eye Sustainability Awards. The award recognises manufacturers that prioritise sustainability throughout their operati
15/05/2024
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved an extension to a primary school in south Belfast and the development of a heritage and community centre in west Belfast. The proposed single-storey extension and an additional eight-classroom school building are intended for St Bride's Primary
15/05/2024
Uisce Éireann has launched an eight week public consultation on a long-term strategy to guarantee sufficient wastewater services for the Cork Metropolitan region. The first of its kind, the 50-year Cork Wastewater Strategy will evaluate all wastewater treatment and network infrastructure within the
15/05/2024
The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Jennifer Gilmour, has officially opened several new and refurbished play parks, highlighting a £650,000 investment by Ards and North Down Borough Council. New play parks in Bangor and Ballygowan have been officially opened, with more to follow in Newtown
15/05/2024
Alliance has hit out at the Executive saying that it's 'unacceptable' that the publication of Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) has been subject to more delay. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, John Blair MLA, made the comments following Question Time in the Assembly on
14/05/2024
Gordon Lyons MLA, the Minister for Communities, has accompanied the Choice Housing team on a visit to the first fully mixed-tenure apartment development in Northern Ireland. This development which is located at the current King's Hall site in Belfast is due to be handed over on 5 June 2024. The £1
14/05/2024
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's planning department has approved a new £50 million residential development on the Ballymaconaghy Road in Castlereagh. The planning application was submitted by Banbridge based Lotus Homes and the Benmore Group, two of Northern Ireland's leading development and i
14/05/2024
Galway County Council has announced that a new 22-home social housing scheme was officially opened in Glenamaddy. This new development was opened by the Leas Chathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Evelyn Francis Parsons and Cathaoirleach of the Ballinasloe Municipal District, Cllr. Declan Ge
14/05/2024
Fianna Fáil's candidate in the European Elections for the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen TD has reiterated the need to accelerate renewable projects for Ireland's energy future. Last month, Deputy Cowen warned about an impending energy crisis unless immediate adjustments are made to the planning
14/05/2024
Farrans joins the newly established Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water, a six-year research collaboration between Queen's University, Trinity College Dublin and Reading University. The new Co-Centre will deliver solutions to the most pressing challenges posed by climate change, biodiversi
14/05/2024
Somerville Enterprise Holdings Ltd has received a recommendation for approval to convert the property located at 4 Ballyoran Lane, Dundonald, into its new headquarters. The Planning Committee of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council acknowledges the significance of this application, which promises to
14/05/2024
Donegal County Council has welcomed €12,168,842 of funding for the Creeslough Community Regeneration Project under the Fifth Call of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The initiative, valued at €13,529,935, aims to improve community infrastructure and amenities within the Village C
14/05/2024
GRAHAM has announced that BT Group's Riverside Tower in Belfast has been shortlisted in the 'Refurbished/Recycled Workplace' category at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Northern Awards 2024. The award-nominated workspace has been transformed to align with the colleague-focused 'Better Workpla
14/05/2024
Uisce Éireann has continued its commitment to improving communities across Limerick with a €3 million investment in Mungret. Uisce Éireann played a crucial role in funding the newly finished water and wastewater infrastructure within Limerick City and County Council's Mungret Local Infrastructure
14/05/2024
Northern Ireland's full fibre broadband provider, Fibrus, has urged rural community groups to apply for its £60,000 2024 Community Fund. Since launching in 2021, the company has dedicated £115,000 to support local groups in Northern Ireland through its fund. This sponsorship will continue throughou
13/05/2024
JS Dooley Contracting Ltd has been appointed by Kildare County Council to develop County Kildare's Food, Drinks and Agritech Hub at the former Model School in Athy. The project which has commenced today, 13 May, and is expected to be completed by Q3, 2025. When complete, the hub will be home to Co
13/05/2024
GRAHAM has scooped three accolades at the annual Business Eye Sustainability Awards. The company received the Net Zero Award, Best Sustainability Team Award (two consecutive years) and Green Building (Highly commended) for Belfast Harbour Studios – Phase Two. Although recognising the work that is
13/05/2024
Gas Network Ireland's April Gas Demand Report has revealed that 42 per cent of Ireland's electricity was generated by gas. Total gas demand fell by seven per cent month-on-month from March and three per cent year-on-year from April 2023. After a windy period in February and March, gas was the most
13/05/2024
Ulster University's new Belfast Campus has received the Liam McCormick prize for Northern Ireland's Building of the Year from the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA). Belfast's £364 million campus, rising 14 floors high, was designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, McAdam Design, Scott Tall
13/05/2024
European provider of low carbon cement technologies, Ecocem, has appointed Sally Anne Sherry as Managing Director for its UK and Ireland business operations. In this position, Sally Anne will play a key role in driving Ecocem's growth and sustainability initiatives and market presence in the UK an
13/05/2024
Record funding of €164 million has been announced today, 13 May, for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country. The investment is being provided under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) with a particular emphasis on the revitalisation of rural town centres, which is a key
13/05/2024
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has announced that an Environmental Improvement Scheme has commenced in the village of Anahilt. Pavements will be upgraded throughout the village and a pedestrian crossing will be installed outside Anahilt Primary School through the Small Settlements Programme.
13/05/2024
The Government has officially opened the Boynevalley to Lakelands Greenway which stretches from Navan in County Meath to the Dun an Rí Forest Park in Kingscourt, County Cavan. The new greenway provides a 30 kilometre bicycle and walking path along the former Midland Great Western Railway. Funding
13/05/2024
Innovated Aluminium Technology (IAT) has improved the company's efficiencies by 60 per cent since installing two machines through a finance deal secured by Johnston Financial Solutions. The Eglinton-based company which is a manufacturer and installer of polyester powder coated aluminium windows, do
13/05/2024
Kildare County Council has held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the new Community Centre in Kilcock. The County of Kildare's Cathaoirleach, Cllr Darragh Fitzpatrick, was accompanied by Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Kildare County Council, Marian Higgins, Directo
10/05/2024
The official opening of 18 new social homes, constructed by Clúid Housing, marks a significant milestone in the redevelopment of the former Mercy Convent and school in Bantry, County Cork. These 18 residences include a mix of 10 one and two-bedroom dwellings within the renovated convent and cookery
10/05/2024
Electric Ireland has announced that it is pulling out of Northern Ireland's residential electricity market. The company said the decision was taken after a strategic review of its Northern Ireland business. As a result of this review, Electric Ireland will be focussing exclusively on the business m
10/05/2024
The Government has announced that two new special school constructions in Dublin are advancing to the tender stage. New school facilities will be constructed to serve the students of St. Michael's House Special School in Skerries and Scoil Chiaráin Special School in Glasnevin. These projects involv
10/05/2024
Farrans Construction is set to begin water mains replacement work in Carraroe and Drumiskabole Crossroads to reduce leakage, bursts and outages in the area whilst improving water supply. The company, appointed by Uisce Éireann, will soon arrive at Carraroe and Drumiskabole Crossroads to commence th
10/05/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey have been assessed and awarded gold status by the Supply Chain Sustainability School for its commitment to their Plant Charter. Signatories of this Charter, spanning the supply chain, pledge to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from the construction machinery and equipment they
10/05/2024
Mivan has announced that it has been Highly Commended in the Excellence in Manufacturing Award at the prestigious Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2024. The winners were revealed across 19 categories during an awards ceremony held on 2 May at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast. The event was attended by
10/05/2024
Fianna Fáil candidate for the European Elections in the Midlands North West, Barry Cowen TD, has called for a Europe-led approach to tackle the housing crisis. Housing has emerged as a concern across Europe, and Deputy Cowen supports the initiative led by his Fianna Fáil counterpart Barry Andrews
10/05/2024
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is set to begin a 'Machinery guarding, safe isolation and maintenance' inspection across Northern Ireland Quarries, Concrete and Waste Premises. HSENI inspectors will be visiting quarries, concrete and waste premises between 13 May until
10/05/2024
Longford County Council Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh has officially opened the refurbished Moyne Latin School Heritage Centre. Work included the renovation and conversion of derelict buildings into the interpretative centre. The project also includes the recreation of the classroom environ
10/05/2024
Cork County Council has launched a public consultation on Bandon Sections of the West Cork Greenway. This section of Greenway would service the Crossbarry, Bandon, Clonakilty and Timoleague hinterlands. This project is at Phase 1 Concept and Feasibility stage which includes the development of the
09/05/2024
A new £20 million fund designed to support NI businesses acquire and implement energy-efficient equipment has launched. The five-year programme is now open for applications and will offer businesses grants of up to £150,000 for investments in areas such as lighting, heating and cooling equipment, m
09/05/2024
NI construction firm GRAHAM has been named preferred bidder by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for a £60 million Lord’s Cricket Ground redevelopment scheme. Lord’s Cricket Ground is set to undergo a transformative project encompassing the Tavern and Allen Stands. Aligned with MCC's vision, the proj
09/05/2024
Work on a £455,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A25 Dublin Road, Kilcoo, is to begin on Monday, 20 May. The resurfacing project will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Dublin Road from the Ballymoney Road junction to the Hilltown Road junction. Infrastructur
09/05/2024
NI Water has completed two projects totalling around £12 million. The initiatives include the construction of an innovative £8 million clarification process and a £4 million carbon addition project at Derg Water Treatment Works (WTW) in County Tyrone. Mark Mitchell, NI Water’s Head of Integrated
09/05/2024
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with 20FIFTY Partners, has unveiled the Water Stewardship Accelerator Programme. This innovative initiative aims to improve and enhance water resilience and sustainability within Irish businesses, with an emphasis on the Greater Dublin Area. Niall Gleeson, CEO of Uis
09/05/2024
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) Agricultural and Food Team is gearing up for an action-packed four days at the 155th Balmoral Show, set to take place from 15 - 18 May, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Attendees are encouraged to stop by Stand 86 to engage with
09/05/2024
The SDLP is calling for "immediate action" to progress the A5 road upgrade. SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan made the call after two people were killed on the Doogary Road, near Omagh. He said: "My thoughts are with their families and friends today as they come to terms with this tragedy. I c
09/05/2024
Cork City Council has teamed up with Vella Homes to launch a new Affordable Housing Scheme at Danesfort, Whites Cross. The scheme follows on from the success of earlier Cork City Council Affordable Housing schemes at Newton Heights (Boherboy Road), Cluain Chaoin (Tower), Crann Darach (Montenotte),
08/05/2024
Northern Ireland dairy cooperative, Dale Farm, has announced that it is investing £70million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. Construction on the expanded operation at Dunmanbridge is progressing smoothly and remains on schedule for launch in February 2025. In addi
08/05/2024
Ten of McLaughlin & Harvey's sites has received recognition with Bronze, Silver and Gold accolades from the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) at the 2024 award ceremonies held in Edinburgh and London. Rewarding the UK's most considerate sites since 1998, the winners were presented with awards w
08/05/2024
A planning application has been submitted to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for the provision of new Recreational Hub facilities at Camlough Lake. Camlough Lake is a major recreation spot in Newry, Mourne and Down, offering water activities. This project plans to add amenities like a singl
08/05/2024
Irish construction firm, Sisk has won the contract for Moderna's new UK drug substance and manufacturing facility at the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) in Oxfordshire. The MITC development on the Harwell Science Campus will include a research, development and manufacturing facility
08/05/2024
Paving and Building Products company, AG, has reinforced its commitment to exceptional service by introducing five new lorry cabs to its domestic fleet which are set to lower carbon emissions. The company, which has locations in Fivemiletown, Toome, Pomeroy and Carryduff, already has one of the low
08/05/2024
A €1.2 million upgrade project at Fermoy Swimming Pool has been completed which will improve the energy performance of the facility. Funded by a €271,000 SEAI grant, the project included installing 170 Solar PV panels, a new insulated roof, upgraded heating with two heat pumps instead of the old ge
08/05/2024
Farrans has announced that it has been shortlisted in two of the categories at the 2024 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. The company has been shortlisted for the Best Employee Development Programme, Large Business, in recognition of our investment in our Emerging Leaders Programme. This p
08/05/2024
The Government has welcomed the completion of refurbishment works and officially opened Dundalk Leisure Centre in County Louth. The renovation project, funded through the Government's Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, includes the addition of new disabled changing areas, lockers, family-friend
08/05/2024
Ward & Burke Construction Ltd has completed works in County Clare which has resulted in an improved water supply for residents. Uisce Éireann appointed Ward & Burke to replace more than three kilometres of old and damaged water mains with new, modern pipes in Ennis, Ennistymon and Creegh, driving d
08/05/2024
Kildare County Council is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Local Improvement Scheme, supported by the Government's allocation of €1,074,515 for the upcoming two years. Minister Humphreys' announced the scheme which aims to improve non-public roads, but there have been several changes to
07/05/2024
Wind Energy Ireland's monthly report has revealed that wind power generation was the second highest on record for an April month. Recent data reveals that in April 2024, Irish wind farms produced 1,076 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, marginally lower than the previous record of 1,112 GWh set i
07/05/2024
GRAHAM has scooped 14 awards at this year's Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards. Since 1998, the CCS has been honouring the UK's most considerate sites. Its National Site Awards recognise the efforts that constructors have made to drive a positive change in the construction i
07/05/2024
Irwin M&E has been appointed to Pagabo's Healthcare Decarbonisation framework and Public Sector Decarbonisation framework. This represents a significant achievement and a testament to the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability within the construction sector. These framework appointments are
07/05/2024
Henry Brothers has been honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. As one of only two Northern Irish businesses to have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category in 2024, Henry Brothers was recognised for its approach which has resulted in significant ben
07/05/2024
The Government has published the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), identifying four proposed areas off the south coast for offshore wind projects over the next decade. South Coast DMAP is Ireland's first ever spatial plan for renewable energy six-week public consultation on dr
07/05/2024
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has launched a public consultation on the development of an updated National Policy Framework for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure in Transport. This consultation comes after the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrast
07/05/2024
Farrans has congratulated its six relay teams which took part in the Belfast Marathon at the weekend, raising over £3,000 for NI Hospice. The Moy Park Belfast City Marathon is one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland and is an AIMS certified race. The race started at Stormont and finished
07/05/2024
Kildare County Council has issued a further update on the works at the Kerdiffstown Park Development. The majority of the remediation tasks were finished ahead of schedule by the close of 2023, with only a few remaining. The final assessment and testing of the landfill infrastructure are currently
07/05/2024
After 27 years since joining Phoenix Energy Holdings as Commercial Director in February 1997, Peter Dixon, the long-serving Chairman, has resigned from his position. Dixon began his career as a gas engineer in 1976, when he was 16 with the Gas Corporation in Liverpool before being fast tracked thro
07/05/2024
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has hosted an event on Industrial Decarbonisation (ID) which is part of a series of engagements led by Invest Northern Ireland. Nearly 60 representatives from various local businesses across the council area participated in the fourth of a series of business eve
03/05/2024
Construction work has commenced on a new £9 million build at Rowandale Integrated Primary School in Moira. Funding from the Fresh Start Programme will facilitate the establishment of a new, modern primary school, with 14 classrooms and a nursery unit capable of accommodating over 340 students. The
03/05/2024
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. together with Leas Chathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, has opened the Greencastle Harbour Breakwater. The 270-metre Breakwater aims to improve the protection of vessels in the harbour against wave co
03/05/2024
NI Water has initiated a £3.5 million improvement programme at Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). Murphy Dawson Wam JV is undertaking the project, which focuses on improving the three-stage treatment process at the current facility. This will entail installing new filtration gear and a co
03/05/2024
Bennett Construction has announced that it has achieved Practical Completion (PC) on the Tristan Square Development in Chapelizod, Dublin. The project includes the construction of 180 social and affordable apartments split in to one, two and three bed homes over three blocks. Each of the units are
03/05/2024
SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have revealed that Microsoft has committed to a lengthy Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with the co-developers. This agreement will inject 30MW of wind energy into Ireland's power grid through the recently launched Lenalea Wind Farm, located near Le
03/05/2024
Farrans has announced that it has collected three awards, including one Gold, at the Considerate Constructor Scheme's National Awards. The CCS National Awards honour outstanding sites, organisations and people who show exceptional commitment to the Code of Considerate Practice in Community, Environ
03/05/2024
County Down headquartered GRAHAM has started construction work on a new £59 million low-carbon development in Edinburgh. The Burnet Point scheme in Abbey Lane which combines student flats, build-to-rent and affordable homes is the first-ever mixed-use residential development of its kind by Unite St
03/05/2024
Alliance's Housing spokesperson, Kellie Armstrong MLA, has welcomed the NI Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) commitment to reduce carbon emissions in social homes and combat climate change. Housing associations are currently in the process of developing a scheme set to launch this autumn.
03/05/2024
Fibrus has announced that it has exceeded its 80,000 customer milestone, as it gains over 50,000 customers in just one year. The broadband provider burst on to the scene to transform the digital infrastructure of rural and regional areas of Northern Ireland and has shaken up the market due to its r
03/05/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced his support for the 'No Mow May' approach to help promote biodiversity on the roadside during this month. The Department for Infrastructure oversees the maintenance of 45,000km of grass verges along the road network. In recent years, it has been t
02/05/2024
BAM is set to bring a prime retail investment opportunity in Cork City centre to the market at a guide price of €1,730,000. The property is situated in the heart of Cork on the west side of South Main Street. It is an integral part of the Brewery Quarter Development, featuring a range of amenities
02/05/2024
Lagan Group has marked the end of a long-standing contract that outsourced the operation of wastewater treatment facilities at Kinnegar, Holywood in County Down for the past 25 years. The contract which was undertook through the UK government's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) was awarded back in A
02/05/2024
SSE Renewables has obtained a fully consented 100MW / 200MWh battery storage project near Dungannon in County Tyrone from Heron Energy. If delivered, the Derrymeen battery energy storage system (BESS) which has an installed capacity of 100MW / 200MW, would be the largest installed battery storage f
02/05/2024
Martin & Hamilton has completed upgrade and extension works for the new Border Force Immigration facilities at Belfast International Airport. The works involved layout amendments spanning two floors, including the relocation of existing Border Force offices and modifications to the Departures corr
02/05/2024
Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons, has provided an update on the introduction of urgent legislation to address the disparity of legal protection to citizens affected by defective premises. On 15 April 2024, Mr Lyons announced to Members the proposed legislation that he intends to bring forward
02/05/2024
Alliance has called for a comprehensive strategy to speed up the transition from fossil fuels to a fairer, greener society, powered by renewable energy. The party's Economy spokesperson, David Honeyford MLA, has identified the need for reform of the planning system as key to the development of sust
02/05/2024
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has condemned the carbon tax hike on home heating fuels, calling it a "blow" to households that are struggling with high energy costs. The forthcoming tax hike will affect both home heating and gas. In the last three years alone, gas prices have
02/05/2024
NI Water has been granted a licence to temporarily use Foyle Street Car Park in order to carry out a major wastewater network upgrade in L'Derry this summer. Now the licence and other agreements is in place, NI Water has been able to appoint a contractor who will mobilise to the car park in the com
02/05/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that essential works will be carried out on the water network in Clonakilty on Tuesday 7 May and a water outage will take place. The critical improvements are underway as part of Uisce Éireann's Leakage Reduction Programme. They will improve the water supply network in t
02/05/2024
Kildare County Council has published its new Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) guidelines which is set to benefit the built and natural environment. The Council has begun implementing SuDS design in its Parks projects and is committed to integrating this approach into all future projects. This in
01/05/2024
Sisk has been named as the main contractor for the first two phases of Vantage Data Centres flagship Ireland campus (DUB1) at Profile Park in Dublin. Located across 22 acres, the initial stages of the campus will include a 32MW facility and a 20MW facility, with the first phase set to be in operati
01/05/2024
NI Water has become one of the first public sector organisations to install a battery energy storage system which will reduce its carbon footprint. The 4.1 MW battery is powered by an existing solar farm at one of NI Water's largest water treatment plants at Dunore Point in Antrim. The battery has
01/05/2024
Kildare County Council has marked the completion of a new development of ten housing units at Ard Sceach, Coill Dubh. The units which were under 'Housing for All – a New Housing Plan for Ireland', includes four 1-bedroom properties as well three two-bedroom properties and three-bedroom houses. The
01/05/2024
The Government has updated and launched the Project Ireland 2040 Progress Tracker and the 'MyProjectIreland' interactive map. Project Ireland 2040 includes a transparent long-term strategy for public capital projects out to 2040. The 10-year period out to 2030 is backed by funding of €165 billion a
01/05/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd has announced that the resurfacing and widening scheme on the A3 Portadown Road in Armagh has been completed. The scheme which extended for 1.3 kilometres will improve the structural integrity and surface quality of this busy A class road. Announcing completion
01/05/2024
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has hosted the latest Industrial Decarbonisation for Northern Ireland (IDNI) workshop which was attended by over 20 local businesses. Under the guidance of Invest NI, the event aimed to educate businesses and stakeholders about the objectives of IDNI, an initiat
01/05/2024
Gas Networks Ireland has launched its new pre-excavation safety campaign with the introduction of its new campaign 'ambadgador', known as Keith. The campaign highlights the importance of safety first, urging individuals to always check for gas pipelines before they break ground. Gas Networks Irelan
01/05/2024
Cork County Council has officially launched its Town Centre First (TCF) Regeneration Plan for Skibbereen. The ambitious yet practical plans for Skibbereen Town Centre represents the culmination of extensive public engagement led by Cork County Council, aligning with the nationwide Town Centre Firs
01/05/2024
The Housing Executive has announced that progress has been made to transform land in Laurencetown into a community garden and allotment with the introduction of a new shed and gardening tools. The Laurencetown Lenaderg and Tullylish Community Association received a £2,600 Community Grant, which fun
01/05/2024
SSE Renewables has announced that it will be the principal sponsor of the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials which are taking place this August in County Donegal. Organised by a voluntary Donegal Committee comprised of members of the International Sheep Dog Society, the trials are being held in Clonma
