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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for July 2024
31/07/2024
The Final Report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review has been published which was developed in the context of the "New Decade, New Approach" agreement. The Department of Transport in Ireland and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland published the report which was approved
31/07/2024
GRAHAM has made significant progress on the Birkenhead Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) project on behalf of Wirral Council. On Conway Street/Europe Boulevard, initial site investigation works have been completed to identify existing services and utilities that might affect construction. As part of
31/07/2024
Irwin M&E has achieved MCS accreditation for Solar PV and Battery Storage through its long-term certification body NICEIC. This achievement highlights the company's commitment to providing the highest standards of quality, competency and compliance set by Energy and Renewables industry experts, to
31/07/2024
The Housing Executive has announced that over 90 homes in Old Colin and Colinmill, Poleglass, have received new bathroom and kitchen upgrades as part of a £1 million scheme in the area. A tenant, Catherine Brady, is delighted with her newly revamped home which also received electrical upgrades and
31/07/2024
Mivan, the luxury fit out and bespoke joinery specialists, has been shortlisted for the Specialist Contractor of the Year award at the Building Awards 2024. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to excellence, innovation and quality in the construction industry. The Building Awards
31/07/2024
Powerscreen®, a leader in the design and manufacturing of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, has appointed PICO Engineering Group as its new authorised dealer for Egypt. This strategic partnership is designed to support Powerscreen's presence in the region and improve customer supp
31/07/2024
Sinn Féin has welcomed the final report from the All-Island Strategic Rail Review but urges the Government to prevent delays or overspends. The party's spokesperson for Transport and Communications, John Brady TD, has cautioned the need to ensure that the hugely ambitious national project does not
31/07/2024
Dalradian, a US company which is developing an environmentally responsible copper-gold-silver mine in west Tyrone, has achieved Carbon Neutral Plus certification for the fifth year running. The figure was revealed in the company's 2023 Responsible Business Report which provides an overview of the c
31/07/2024
SSE Renewables has opened its 2024 community funds for Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms in North Cork, as well as its Coomatallin Wind Farm in West Cork. Over €200,000 will be available for eligible community groups in North and West Cork. This funding will support initiatives aimed at long-term so
31/07/2024
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has published a review of the flooding in the South East during Autumn 2023. The review, jointly led by The Executive Office, the Department for Infrastructure, the Department for Communities, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Newry, Mo
30/07/2024
PennEngineering has announced that it is expanding its Galway City operations which will create 70 new jobs over the next five years. The expansion project which is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland highlights the company's commitment to growth and community development. The €1
30/07/2024
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have upgraded and refurbished the footbridge and retaining walls at Kesh Bridge. The works involved repairing the river channel retaining wall, replacing a section of masonry wall with a new retaining wall along
30/07/2024
An integrated consultancy team will deliver the Mourne Mountains Gateway Project in Newcastle, backed by a £30 million Belfast Region City Deal from the Department for the Economy. The Belfast office of global engineering consultancy Arup will lead the project team, which includes TODD Architects,
30/07/2024
Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin, Lynn Boylan, has slammed the government for failing to support families who are being faced with spiralling energy costs. Figures released in response to MEP inquiries show that over 20,000 more people are in debt to electricity companies compared to the same time last yea
30/07/2024
The publication from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) outlining the skills required for the transition to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) over the next decade has been well-received. The report, entitled Skills for Modern Methods of Construction - An Assessment of the Current an
30/07/2024
Uisce Éireann has signed a new construction contract that will critically upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Avoca, County Wicklow. Ward and Burke Construction Ltd have been awarded the contract to build the project for Uisce Éireann. Construction is scheduled to commence in the coming month
30/07/2024
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has launched the second round of its Sustaining Tenancies Grant Funding Programme 2023-25. This three-year initiative will allocate £3 million to support the voluntary, community and charitable sectors. Emma Geddis, Sustaining Tenancies Grant Funding
30/07/2024
NI Water is almost halfway to achieving its target of planting one million trees across Northern Ireland by 2030. Approximately 250,000 trees were planted at Woodburn Reservoir in Carrickfergus, doubling the number of trees planted by NI Water since last summer and making it the largest woodland cr
30/07/2024
Ten Clare parishes in County Clare are set to carry out biodiversity actions on 12 church grounds. The 'Return to Nature Clare Church Biodiversity Project' is an ambitious initiative led and funded by Clare County Council, with additional support from the Local Biodiversity Action Fund administered
30/07/2024
Belfast City Council's Belfast 2024 programme continues as it creates unique events in new spaces with additional support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. On Saturday 3 August, 11.30am-2.30pm, a central stretch of the River Lagan – from Maysfield Basin to McConnell’s Weir near the Gasworks
29/07/2024
David Henderson has announced Tobermore's first board of directors as the company prepares for its next phase of market expansion. The board will oversee the company's senior leadership team, offering strategic direction, governance, and oversight. In addition to his role as Managing Director, Davi
29/07/2024
A £330,000 carriageway resurfacing and footway scheme on the B66 Knock Road, Ballymoney, is set to begin on Monday 5 August 2024. The resurfacing project will cover the stretch from Lisconnan Road to the 30mph limit outside Dervock. A road closure will be in effect from 07:00 to 18:30 daily, from M
29/07/2024
ESB has revealed plans for the ongoing maintenance of the Poolbeg Chimneys, including a scheduled repainting of the structures by 2025. The repainting of Poolbeg Chimney's red and white bands is due to commence, weather dependent, in August and continue through September 2024. All works on the lowe
29/07/2024
Dublin City Council has announced that the first measures from the Dublin City Transport Plan 2023 will take effect on 25 August 2024. The Chief Executive, Richard Shakespeare, has made the decision following a review of a number of documents submitted to the Council by various parties. On 25 Aug
29/07/2024
The Utility Regulator's new report, 'Energy Hardship: Consumer Lived Experiences', examines how domestic electricity and gas consumers in Northern Ireland are coping with high energy costs. Conducted by Perceptive Insight for the Utility Regulator, this research marks the first time the Regulator h
29/07/2024
The All-Ireland Sustainability Awards are back for 2024 and with a host of new partners and innovative initiatives, this year's event is set to be more inspiring than ever. The event will be held on 24 October at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club in Belfast, where top achievements in sustainable inno
29/07/2024
GRAHAM has finished the Reardon Court extra care housing project in Enfield, London. Reardon Court, which was awarded through the Procure Partnerships Framework, is poised to redefine independent living for residents aged 55 and older who may require extra care and support. Led by Enfield Council,
29/07/2024
In its 2023 Carbon Report, Mallon has announced its first reduction in carbon footprint, highlighting its dedication to environmental transparency and outlining progress toward achieving Net Zero. 2023 is the third year that Mallon has reported on its carbon footprint and is the first year that it
26/07/2024
Sisk has been selected to build two new operating theatres for the Lewisham Surgical Centre at University Hospital Lewisham in south-east London. The bespoke design will ensure efficient patient flow for high-volume, low-complexity surgeries while meeting clinician needs. The project includes two o
26/07/2024
Henderson Retail has completed the renovation and conversion of a former Spar store on Millburn Road in Coleraine into a new EuroSpar community supermarket. The 25-week project has increased the store size by 50% to 4,000 sq ft, added around 2,000 new lines and has created eight additional full-tim
26/07/2024
GRAHAM, Viridis, Equitix and Derwent FM have been chosen as preferred bidders for University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus redevelopment. The companies were appointed under a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) model following a competitive tendering process, marking a key step towards s
26/07/2024
A new planter on Queen's Quay in Belfast, delivered by the Paul Hogarth Company and Totalis Construction, has converted a vacant land area into a green space with views of the city’s waterfront and the Maritime Mile. The new planter on Queen's Quay, installed by Maritime Belfast Trust with support
26/07/2024
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced the locations of 17 new high-powered recharging pools along the National Road Network, each equipped with Fast and Ultra-Fast charging points for quick EV recharging. This initiative will support Ireland's Electric Vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructu
26/07/2024
Works are now complete on the new footway extension outside St Patrick's High School in Keady which are part of the Small Settlements Active Travel Scheme. The new footpath link on Madden Road, delivered by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, is part of an Active Travel Masterplan
26/07/2024
Waterford City & County Council has announced the opening of the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR), providing first-time buyers with a solution to purchase and renovate derelict or non-habitable properties. This government-backed mortgage is tailored for those eligible for the Vac
26/07/2024
Senator Pippa Hackett, the Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has launched the new Climate Resilient Reforestation Pilot Scheme. This new support initiative is starting as a pilot scheme, providing financial assistance to forest ow
25/07/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced the successful completion of an €11 million wastewater treatment project in Kilrush, carried out by EPS Group. This significant investment in infrastructure will support future social and economic growth in the coastal town. Partnered with Clare County Council, this vita
25/07/2024
The Cabinet has approved major developments on three Donegal roads to improve safety, connectivity and transform historic market towns. The developments together form the Donegal TEN-T Project - part of the Trans-European Comprehensive Network, a selection of strategic transport corridors throughou
25/07/2024
Recent renovations at Millbrook Court in Bangor, North Down, have been completed and officially unveiled. With an investment exceeding £2 million, the renovations at Millbrook Court included new wall coverings, carpets, and vinyl flooring, as well as upgrades to individual suites, which now feature
25/07/2024
BAM has completed an €11.7 million critical infrastructure development at Water-Rock near Midleton, which will support 2500 homes, three schools, a neighbourhood centre, a railway station and parks. The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll and Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD officially opened the deve
25/07/2024
Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has expressed that banks should contribute towards the cost of fixing defective block homes. The Dublin Mid-West TD's remarks follow a revelation by The Ditch.ie that the Attorney General advocated for this contribution. In a statement, Teachta Ó Br
25/07/2024
John Blair MLA, Alliance's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Spokesperson, has praised the DAERA Minister for efforts to secure NI Executive approval for the Environment Improvement Plan (EIP). The Environment Act 2021 requires the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs t
25/07/2024
GRAHAM's Interior Fit-Out division is the first to support an Armed Forces cohort through the CRE8 initiative. Introduced in 2022, CRE8 is one of GRAHAM's social value initiatives designed to help local unemployed individuals secure sustainable employment. CRE8 partners offer training, site-based w
25/07/2024
Alliance MLA, Peter McReynolds, has highlighted that an Assembly Private Members' Bill to strengthen tree protections is a crucial first step in securing the future of our woodlands. The East Belfast MLA made these remarks after submitting his proposed Bill on tree protection. The Bill aims to enha
24/07/2024
A £17.5 million project is underway to expand the Ballinrees Water Treatment Works site in Coleraine. NI Water has appointed DLJ Water Limited as the contractor for this major scheme, with RPS/Tetratech serving as the project manager. The upgrade aims to enhance water quality and supply security fo
24/07/2024
TotalEnergies and SSE have signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture, "Source," which will become a major player in EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. The new venture will install up to 3,000 high-power charging points (150 kW and above) across both countries within the next
24/07/2024
FP McCann has made significant progress on the 3G Pitch & Associated Works at Lough Moss Leisure Centre in Carryduff for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (L&CCC). By January 2024, several significant works were completed. The project began in early August 2023 with the replacement of the culvert
24/07/2024
Sinn Féin MPs Cathal Mallaghan and Órfhlaith Begley, along with MLA Colm Gildernew, met with Terex management to advocate for job protection amid the announced redundancies. The party's representatives urged the need to prioritise voluntary redundancies "to ensure that those workers who wish to sta
24/07/2024
ESB's Venture Innovation Team, X_Site, and Granular Energy have completed the first phase of a pilot integration, enabling hourly matched green energy certificates (GOOs) feasible for sample commercial customers. To meet climate targets, large companies are increasingly demanding guarantees of gree
24/07/2024
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kieran O'Donnell TD, and Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, have announced that the work at Clonmel Garda Station has gone to tender. The project involves constructing a new Garda Community Engagement Headquarters for the Ti
24/07/2024
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has met with key stakeholders at Lough Neagh following the launch of the 37-point report and action plan. The Executive approved the 37-point report and action plan last week, which outlines measures for improvi
24/07/2024
Martin & Hamilton has announced that its Courthouse Shared Space project in Bushmills has been shortlisted for two categories in this year's CEF Excellence Awards. The project, which involves the restoration and extension of the Grade B1 Listed Courthouse in Bushmills village, is a finalist for bo
24/07/2024
McEoin Community Park's recreation area has reopened to the public following redevelopment. The park's reopening comes after months of collaboration between Longford County Council and the Longford Community Safety Partnership with local residents. McEoin Community Park serves many young families i
24/07/2024
Construction firm GRAHAM has announced Marie Curie as its Divisional Charity Partner for the 2024/25 financial year. Partnering with the charity allows GRAHAM to align its volunteering and fundraising efforts with Marie Curie's priorities, enhancing visibility of the company's contributions and th
23/07/2024
The GAA and leading design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe have commenced construction on the new €40 million Maldron Hotel at Croke Park. The modern 200-bedroom hotel will feature a business centre with five meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, and bar and restaurant facilities. It is expec
23/07/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved a new storage and distribution facility for The Hannon Group, located at Nutts Corner Crumlin. The project will involve setting up two businesses on the site: relocating Hannon Steel and establishing Hannon Pharma Link (HPL), which will focus on
23/07/2024
Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister for Finance and Economy have launched the first Department for Infrastructure Civil Engineering Skills Academy. The Skills Academy aims to recruit Trainee Civil Engineering Assistants and offer an introduction to civil engineering. It provides a pathway
23/07/2024
After the UK Government decided against lending money to Harland & Wolff, Alliance has reassured that it will continue to work with the company to support positive progress. The party's East Belfast MLA, Peter McReynolds, made these comments after Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stated that th
23/07/2024
FP McCann has finished the construction of the new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and the upgraded children's play park at Portglenone Marina. The project includes a 34m x 20m MUGA with a 3G surface, flood lighting and ball stop fencing. Additionally, the children's play area has been improved with ne
23/07/2024
Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, has urged developers to tap into potential projects and drive economic growth through the NI Investment Fund. The £150 million fund offers debt or equity finance for commercial property, regeneration and low-carbon projects, and is managed by the CBRE Len
23/07/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that essential work on the water network in North Drogheda will begin tomorrow, July 24. The works, scheduled from 9am to 6pm, will affect homes and businesses in Newtownstalaban, Newfoundwell Road, Greenhills, Westcourt, Cord Road, Termon Abbey, Termonfeckin, Baltray, B
23/07/2024
Henry Brothers Construction has been appointed by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust to build a new £15 million community health services canter in Belper, Derbyshire. The new, eco-friendly facilities—designed with high environmental standards for long-term sustainability—wil
23/07/2024
AIB has provided long-term investment financing for a new office building in Leeds City Centre, recently completed by developers MRP in collaboration with their design and build partner, McAleer & Rushe. Upon the completion of City Square House, AIB financed the 140,000 sq ft building, which featur
23/07/2024
Brett Martin, based in Mallusk, has supplied a key feature for a major new hangar at Farnborough Airport, home to the world-renowned Farnborough Airshow. The company, which exports its county Antrim manufactured products all over the world, has supplied over 2,400 sqm of floor-to-ceiling door panel
22/07/2024
Antrim Forum has invested £1.5 million to completely renovate and modernise its two swimming pools and changing facilities, creating a state-of-the-art facility for its members. The investment includes a complete relining of the pool tank, new flooring and fully refurbished changing rooms. The upda
22/07/2024
Derry City and Strabane District Council has announced the appointment of Adman Civils to deliver the Stradowen Drive Greenway project. The company has been awarded the contract to develop the 375-metre, shared-use greenway that will link the Strathfoyle Greenway to the Maydown Greenway via Stradow
22/07/2024
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has revealed that there were 1,663 homes commenced in June 2024. In the first six months of 2024 (January to June), 33,784 homes were commenced, more than doubling (up 117%) the 15,561 units started in the first half of 2023. The number of co
22/07/2024
The Beacon Programme, GRAHAM's pilot initiative aimed at improving employer engagement for students with special educational needs and disabilities, has now been successfully concluded in the Midlands. The programme was designed to help students from The Westminster School in Rowley Regis prepare f
22/07/2024
Green Party Councillor, Brian Smyth, has described the newly approved Lough Neagh Action Plan from the Stormont Executive as grim reading for the future welfare of the Lough. Mr Smyth has criticised the action plan as a "monumental failure" by the Executive and the Alliance Party Minister. He remar
22/07/2024
Clare County Council, in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Department of Transport, has released the final design update for the N19 Shannon Airport Access Road Improvement Scheme. Design Update No 1, published in March 2023, introduced a range of active travel measures fo
22/07/2024
Kildare County Council has sought feedback on a draft of a Local Transport Plan for Newbridge. An initial 'Phase 1' public consultation survey was conducted in August and September 2022, gathering input on transport issues in Newbridge. This feedback has informed the development of specific measure
22/07/2024
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has officially opened the new play park at Dromore Avenue, Limavady. The new community facility has been made possible through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Green Spaces Programme, with support from Council's Estates team, who installed the equi
19/07/2024
Gas Networks Ireland's June Gas Demand Report indicates that overall gas demand fell by 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. During the same period, gas was the primary source of electricity generation, accounting for 43 per cent compared to wind’s 36 per cent. In the f
19/07/2024
David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd is set to commence upgrade works on the Gowran Regional Water Supply Scheme on behalf of Uisce Éireann. The €12 million investment in key upgrades to the drinking water supply in Gowran, Goresbridge and Paulstown will significantly improve water security, guarantee
19/07/2024
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has expressed his approval of the Executive's decision to advance the Strule Shared Education Campus project to the contract award and construction phase. The Strule Campus, set to open in September 2028, is a ground-breaking project that will offer a state-of-the-ar
19/07/2024
Herring Bridge, built by BAM Farrans JV for Norfolk County Council, has been awarded Road Bridge of the Year at the inaugural NCE Bridges Awards. Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth's Third River Crossing, is a major national infrastructure project aimed at reducing traffic congestion, enhancing journey
19/07/2024
Sinn Féin housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has stated that the Government's "actions and inactions" are increasing house prices. Mr Ó Broin made the comments as the CSO reported house prices increasing by 8.2 per cent in the last year and the Department of Housing reported the delivery of jus
19/07/2024
VIVO Defence Services and its primary supply chain partner, Henry Brothers Construction, have celebrated a topping-out ceremony for their £6 million project at Gamecock Barracks near Nuneaton. A significant milestone has been achieved in the construction of the new facility for the Explosive Ordnan
19/07/2024
Alliance DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir, has expressed his gratitude towards the NI Executive for supporting the 37-point Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan. Minister Muir said that the approval is the first step on a journey towards the long-term rehabilitation of water quality in the lough. He had p
19/07/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has urged the local community to share their views on the proposed active travel scheme connecting Crumlin and Glenavy. The Department for Infrastructure is holding a public engagement event on Tuesday 30 July, from 2 pm to 8 pm at St John's Hall, 3 Lurgan Road
18/07/2024
Almac Group has announced that it is now sourcing electricity from a newly constructed wind farm in County Tyrone. The company, which is based in Craigavon, has said the Murley wind farm will help it cut emissions from electricity consumed at its HQ by over 95 per cent. Almac has signed a 15-year v
18/07/2024
Local contractors, CivCo Ltd, have commenced work on the new £4 million Maghera Public Realm Scheme. Supported by funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and Mid Ulster District Council, the public realm initiative will transform the town centre by introducing new paving, upgraded street
18/07/2024
Manufacturing industry leaders from across the UK and Ireland are gathering in Belfast for the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, in its 5th year, will be taking place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre on September 12. The event
18/07/2024
Uform has announced an exciting revamp of its Design Centre, now featuring a dedicated bedroom space, its latest in frame effect ranges showcased in kitchen settings and the new Vauth-Sagel storage solutions. Located at Uform’s headquarters in Toome, County Antrim, its award-winning Design Centre
18/07/2024
BAM UK & Ireland was awarded this year's Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Award at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Southern Annual Lunch & Awards ceremony in London. The award recognises the company's Suicide Awareness & Prevention project, which aims to tackle this sensitive sub
18/07/2024
The comfort of excavator operators and the positive impact comfort can have on their wellbeing and output, was to the fore at Komatsu UK as designers set out to plan a new Operator Cab for crawler excavators, details of which have just been revealed. Said by McHale Plant Sales director, Denis McGra
18/07/2024
Farrans has announced that it is a major sponsor of the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth Europeans and Open European Trophy which will be held at Bangor, Northern Ireland. The championships which is being held from 27 July to 3 August will host over 370 youth sailors that are representing over 30 countries when t
18/07/2024
Mid and East Antrim (MEA) Borough Council has started work on the Local Development Plan (LDP) 2030 – draft Local Policies Plan (LPP) as it initiates a public consultation called 'Call For Sites'. Following the adoption of the Plan Strategy in October 2023, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has b
17/07/2024
GRAHAM has achieved practical completion of the 245,000 sq ft student residence at Nelson Place on behalf of Student Roost, with plans to welcome students starting in September 2024. The 12 storey building is Belfast's largest student accommodation with 774 luxury en-suite and studio rooms and was
17/07/2024
Northern Irish construction firm, Farrans and retirement community developer Inspired Villages have commenced the £45 million Phase 1 of Widmore Park Village in Sonning Common. The first phase will include 73 bespoke homes for those over 65 and a state-of-the-art wellness suite in the village centr
17/07/2024
A £350,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme is set to take place on the Kings Road in Belfast on Thursday, 18 July. The project will resurface the entire length of the road from the A55 Knock Road to Gilnahirk Road, significantly improving the strength and surface quality of this section
17/07/2024
Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has hit out at the lack of significant progress in providing affordable and social housing. The Dublin Mid-West TD's comments come as Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien published his Q1 2024 Housing Progress Report, which detailed just 158 new-bu
17/07/2024
Managing Director of Henry Brothers, David Henry, attended the King's Award for Enterprise Reception at Windsor Castle to celebrate the company's achievement of the King's Award for Sustainable Development. The award reflects Henry Brothers' commitment to responsible business practices and highligh
17/07/2024
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is set to replace more than 800 metres of aging cast iron watermains along Sidney Park and Sidney Hill in Cork City on behalf of Uisce Éireann, in collaboration with the city's council. The project, starting last week, is expected to finish by the end of 2024. It inv
17/07/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced that a major signal upgrade in Cookstown is scheduled to be completed within six weeks. The planned signal upgrade at the Cemetery Road and Fountain Road junction, set to begin on 22 July 2024, will also feature a section of carriageway resurfacin
17/07/2024
Derry City and Strabane District Council has invited stakeholders and residents to attend a public information session regarding the potential site for the Strabane Urban Sports Park. The project aims to create a sports park accommodating various wheeled sports, including skateboarding, biking, sco
16/07/2024
A recent survey by Ulster Bank and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed that Northern Ireland surveyors are optimistic about residential sales outlook in coming months, as supply and demand rise. A net balance of 46 per cent of NI respondents expects sales to rise over t
16/07/2024
A £631,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on B23 Hillhall Road, Lisburn is set to take place on Monday 22 July 2024. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd said: "This is a substantial investment for the Lisburn area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and
16/07/2024
FK Lowry has announced that it has received the ConstructionLine Platinum Accreditation. In today's construction industry, achieving specific accreditations is crucial for businesses to demonstrate compliance with essential health and safety standards. One of the prominent accreditations in this re
16/07/2024
Farrans Construction has recently completed a substantial recladding and remediation project valued in the multi-million-pound range at Beacon Tower in Bristol on behalf of its client, 3SIXTY Real Estate. Originally designed as a commercial office block, Beacon Tower has been successfully transform
16/07/2024
The Belfast Telegraph has announced that entries for its Property Awards are now open. The awards ceremony, sponsored for the second year running by broadband network provider Openreach, will take place at lunchtime on 25 October in Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel. There are a total of 19 categorie
16/07/2024
Fair Seas and Wind Energy Ireland have condemned the Government delays in advancing the Marine Protected Areas Bill. Fair Seas, Ireland's prominent marine environmental coalition and Wind Energy Ireland, the representative body for the Irish wind industry, are also urging immediate action to ensure
16/07/2024
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Mr Kieran O'Donnell TD, has approved funding for flood mitigation and coastal protection projects in County Kilkenny and Tipperary. In Kilkenny, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has allocated €4,223 for a study that will assess Silt Mounds and addre
16/07/2024
Uisce Éireann has reported that leakage reduction efforts in Leitrim Village have conserved 172,000 litres of drinking water daily, previously lost through leaks in the water system. As part of their national Leak Reduction Programme (LRP), Uisce Éireann, in collaboration with Leitrim County Counci
15/07/2024
Cork City Council in collaboration with Citidwell Developments Ltd is set to launch the first affordable housing scheme in south east Cork at Seaberry Drive, Meadow Brome, Grange. The launch follows successful earlier affordable housing schemes at Newton Heights, Boherboy Road, Cluain Chaoin, Towe
15/07/2024
Water supply has been restored to the majority of customers in Leixlip following a burst to a major trunk water main. Uisce Éireann crews were immediately deployed to restore normal water supply to impacted customers as quickly as possible in Leixlip and surrounding areas in Co. Kildare. Repairs h
15/07/2024
GRAHAM has appointed Sean McNiff as its new Operations Director for the GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out division. Sean will be based at the Hillsborough headquarters and will lead the division's strategic direction and growth, supported by a talented team of 90 employees across the business’ offices in Hil
15/07/2024
Engineers Ireland has experienced significant growth in the number of applications for professional titles, receiving over 450 applications this year. Professional titles such as Fellow, Chartered Engineer, Associate Engineer, and Engineering Technician are trusted markers of an engineer's expertis
15/07/2024
ESB Networks has announced that over 100,000 rooftop solar microgenerators are now connected to Ireland's electricity grid. This significant milestone is testament to the consumer appetite for zero carbon energy and helps Ireland on its trajectory towards Net Zero. With 20 percent of Microgeneratio
15/07/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has teamed up with Birmingham-based charity St Basils for a sustained engagement programme to help tackle youth homelessness across the Midlands. To mark the beginning of the relationship, the companies recently came together alongside businesses from across the region for a cla
11/07/2024
Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management's joint venture has received planning permission to build a 119,500 sq ft Grade A urban logistics park on a prime five-acre site in Dublin. The JV will speculatively develop the permitted scheme, comprising 14 units ranging from 3,600 sq ft to 22,370 sq ft i
11/07/2024
Glandore, a top workspace provider in Ireland, has opened its new office in Belfast after a sustainable renovation, making it the occupier of an entire building at Arthur Place in the city centre. Arthur Place, featuring suites ranging from 440 sq ft to 768 sq ft across seven floors, marks Glandore
11/07/2024
Murphy Process Engineering, representing Uisce Éireann, has finished upgrade works at the newly renovated Portloman Water Treatment Plant. The €8 million project involved crucial upgrades to Mullingar's drinking water supply in County Westmeath. The new Portloman Water Treatment Plant now delivers
11/07/2024
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has officially announced that £8.5 million in funding has been approved for Ards and North Down Borough Council to undertake the redevelopment of Whitespots Country Park. The project will receive £7.4 million fr
11/07/2024
GRAHAM has held a STEM activity day at Victoria Park Primary School in Belfast. The company first invited the students to name the cranes at its Loft Lines BTR development in Belfast. They enjoyed this activity so much that GRAHAM decided to visit the school and organise a STEM activity day. The pr
11/07/2024
A resurfacing scheme is set to take place on the A21 Comber Road / South Street in Newtownards. The scheme which will begin on Monday 22 July will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 750 metre stretch of the A21 between the Comber Road Roundabout and Court Street junction. This effort will signif
11/07/2024
ScaffEx24, the premier scaffolding and access conference and expo, has announced new keynote speakers for this year's event. This free-to-attend event, scheduled to take place in Belfast on 29 November, 2024, promises to be an unmissable opportunity for industry professionals, offering attendees u
11/07/2024
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched another funding round for its Rural Shopfront Scheme. The initiative is designed to assist eligible businesses in making minor alterations or repairs to their shopfronts or enhancing their facades for the summer season through activities such as pain
10/07/2024
In partnership with Donegal County Council, Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of a €7 million state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in Burtonport. The village will benefit from essential infrastructure provided by Uisce Éireann, enhancing the local community, environment and supporti
10/07/2024
A £700,000 major maintenance scheme to replace 10 bearings on the M3 Lagan Bridge will recommence from 19 to 22 July 2024. This significant investment will provide long-term benefits by restoring and maintaining the bridge, ensuring it can support current and future traffic levels on this key route
10/07/2024
NI Water will begin another phase of investment aimed at improving the infrastructure in L'Derry, with a million-pound upgrade planned for the Victoria Market Car Park Wastewater Pumping Station. Scheduled to commence towards the end of July, the project will involve refurbishing the 15-year-old p
10/07/2024
Maghera's multi-million pound public realm scheme is set to begin as CivCo Ltd., the project contractors, will break ground on Monday 15 July. The extensive public realm works in Maghera aim to revitalise the town centre, funded by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund and overseen by Mid Ulster D
10/07/2024
Minister of State, Mr Kieran O'Donnell TD, has announced approval of Cork County Council's funding for Flood Mitigation and Coastal Protection at Finure-Guileen Cliff, County Cork. This funding comes under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Unde
10/07/2024
ESB has launched a demonstration of hydrogen power generation, showcasing Ireland's first deployment of hydrogen-to-electricity fuel cells. This week, a demonstration of these units is taking place at ESB’s headquarters on Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. Manufactured by GeoPura, a UK-based renewable
10/07/2024
Belfast City Council has announced that the Belfast 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) is collaborating with various sectors to promote 5G and advanced wireless networks in the region. Advanced wireless networks are crucial for developing innovative products and services across sectors like health, manufa
10/07/2024
Several businesses in the Cuilcagh Lakeland UNESCO Global Geopark have completed a unique climate action training programme, improving their sustainability practices for business and the local environment. Organised by Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark as part of its commitment to supporting businesses ac
10/07/2024
The Housing Executive is currently conducting research on the demand for social and affordable housing in The Rock, County Tyrone. Potential residents are encouraged to register their interest in residing in The Rock before 26 July 2024. An online form is accessible, and additional information is p
10/07/2024
Donegal County Council has announced funding for Coiste Forbartha Dhobhair under the Heritage Grants Scheme for a conservation management plan at the old church and historic graveyard in Machaire Gathlán. The historic graveyard in Machaire Gathlán is among 50 sites under the guardianship of Donegal
09/07/2024
Paving and Building Products firm AG has strengthened its market-leading status in sustainable construction by publishing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for more than 370 of its products. The firm, which has manufacturing locations in Fivemiletown, Toome and Carryduff, already has one of
09/07/2024
Cork County Council has launched a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Bandon. Applications for two and three-bedroom houses at Almans View will open at 12 noon on Monday 15 July. The homes, constructed by J.O.D Developments, are primarily aimed at first-time buyers who do not currently own a
09/07/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has won the Digital Contractor of the Year award at this year's Digital Construction Awards. The Digital Construction Awards honour ground-breaking projects, teams and individuals leading innovation and technology in the built environment. McLaughlin & Harvey prioritise people,
09/07/2024
Sinn Féin Leader on Dublin City Council, Cllr. Daithí Doolan, welcomes city councillors' vote to adopt Sinn Féin’s motion on the government's failure to deliver affordable housing at Oscar Traynor Road Mr Doolan said that the vote, which took place last night, was significant as it showed an accept
09/07/2024
For the third consecutive year, Farrans proudly supported Catalyst's largest-ever Generation Innovation, with its volunteers present daily on-site to assist teams in tackling a company challenge. Over 750 young people, with a passion for innovation, took part in Catalyst’s free work experience prog
09/07/2024
Members of the Brian Friel Trust, St. Connell's Museum, Dedalus Architecture and building contractors gathered at Glenties Courthouse for the signing of contracts marking the Glenties Historic Towns Initiative. Earlier this year, Glenties received €350,000 in funding through the Heritage Council's
09/07/2024
Lagan MEICA participated in the Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange delegation to Malaysia and Singapore alongside a 40-member strong Invest NI trade delegation in March 2024. The company travelled to Malaysia and Singapore to showcase their expertise, offerings and forge relationships with importan
09/07/2024
Minister Thomas Byrne has officially reopened the upgraded athletics track at Cork Campus, which received over €14,300,000 in state funding from the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund. Phase 1 of the development, which included a new MTU gymnasium and basketball arena, was completed in August 20
09/07/2024
More than 35 businesses from Lisburn and Castlereagh attended the Council's recent workshop focused on industrial decarbonisation. The workshop formed part of a wider project led by InvestNI called Industrial Decarbonisation for Northern Ireland (ID-NI). The ID-NI takes an innovative dual-approach
09/07/2024
Uisce Éireann has extended its public consultation on a long-term plan to ensure adequate wastewater services for the Cork Metropolitan area by an additional two weeks. The consultation period, which began on 15 May 2024, has been extended until 23 July 2024. This 50-year Cork Wastewater Strategy,
08/07/2024
Hagan Homes has announced it has started construction on its latest residential development, Carncormick Meadow, located on Gortnageeragh Road, Cargan, Ballymena. Initial work kicked off in Spring, marking Hagan Homes' first-ever housing development in the Cargan area. The project, a significant £8
08/07/2024
Deane Public Works Ltd is to start works on the laying of a new stormwater sewer at the end of July in Fivemiletown to serve the new library development on Main Street. The work – which will involve the installation of a new pipeline and the construction of associated manholes – will extend from No
08/07/2024
A £400,000 carriageway resurfacing project on C278 Loughinisland Road, Loughinisland is to commence on Monday 22 July 2024. The resurfacing scheme will extend to 1.0 kilometre along the Loughinisland Road from the Buckhead Road junction to the Drumgooland Road junction. Infrastructure Minister Joh
08/07/2024
Sinn Féin has said that only a dramatic increase in affordable homes delivered by Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies will curb spiralling house prices. Spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, comments were made as the latest MyHome.ie property report showed house prices rising by 7.3%
08/07/2024
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cavan County Council, are investing €33 million in major upgrade works on the Virginia Wastewater Treatment Plant. Once completed, the project will increase the capacity of the sewer network to future-proof against projected population growth and will enab
08/07/2024
Ireland's wind farms provided 34 per cent of the country's electricity in the first half of 2024 according to the June Wind Energy report. The latest figures, published by Wind Energy Ireland, show that wind power generation in June 2024 was the third highest on record for a June month, totalling 7
08/07/2024
Meitheal Architects has announced two new appointments. The firm has appointed Alan Cloake, BA (Hons) Architecture and Robert Doyle, ACIAT, Cert Con. Tech, Dip. Landscape Design, to its team. Alan brings over twenty-five years of experience in the construction industry, having worked on both comme
08/07/2024
Fianna Fáil has called for the Rent Tax Credit to be increased in Budget 2025. The party's TD for Dublin North West Paul McAuliffe said: "Fianna Fáil in Government is acutely aware of the ongoing challenges faced by renters. We understand that people are struggling with high rents, and that's why t
05/07/2024
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has welcomed the final passage of the Defective Premises Bill in the Assembly. The Bill gives homeowners in Northern Ireland the same protections as those in England and Wales. It establishes a retrospective period of up to 30 years and a prospective period of up
05/07/2024
Minister for Rural and Community Development has allocated €2.25 million for capital works on Ireland's offshore islands, covering upgrades to roads, piers, coastal protection, street lighting and other projects. Island communities across the country will benefit from the funding announced by Mini
05/07/2024
McLaughlin & Harvey has acknowledged the exceptional dedication and hard work of 48 employees celebrating significant milestones in their service with the company in 2024. At McLaughlin & Harvey, the company considers its greatest asset to be its people. They are dedicated to fostering a supportive
05/07/2024
Minister for Environment, Climate, and Communications has secured government approval for two memos aimed at accelerating the delivery and maximising Ireland's benefits from renewable energy potential. The two memos set out future plans for the development of electricity storage, which will allow e
05/07/2024
County Down headquartered, GRAHAM, has made significant progress in recent weeks with earthworks and utility works across the A164 & Jock's Lodge scheme. Earthworks in the area between Skidby roundabout and Dunflat Road are set to resume soon, following the completion of essential pre-earthworks dr
05/07/2024
NI construction firm, Farrans, has contributed funding to Anglian Water's new Green Skills Academy at the College of West Anglia in Wisbech. The funding from Farrans forms part of a £2 million investment from the water company and other alliance partners. The project has also secured £2 million fr
05/07/2024
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has informed the Assembly about new skills initiatives that will support his Economic Vision. Skills are the foundation of all four strategic objectives of the Economic Vision—Good Jobs, Productivity, Regional Balance and Net Zero. The Department for the Economy's sk
05/07/2024
A new report from the Department of Environment, Climate, and Communications identifies barriers to climate action and insights into the "attitude behaviour gap" to shape effective policies and public engagement strategies. The report titled 'Climate Conversations 2023 – From Individual Action to C
05/07/2024
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has revealed completed improvement works at Monkshill and Kilbroney Municipal Cemeteries within the district. Monkshill Municipal Cemetery in Newry was originally developed in the 1970's with the Chapel of Ease being constructed in the following decade. The C
05/07/2024
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions to improve water quality, address challenges in Lough Neagh, and tackle blue-green algae. Minister Muir highlighted that many of the DAERA actions were already underway and those remaining will be taken forward by his Department as soon as possibl
04/07/2024
Construction work has commenced on Diageo's new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. Martin Heydon, Minister of State for Agriculture and TD for Kildare South, participated in a ground-breaking ceremony at Littleconnell, highlighting th
04/07/2024
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Galway City Council (GCC) have published a draft framework for a mixed-use development at Dyke Road, near Galway's city centre. This new development features affordable and social housing, as well as commercial, civic and cultural amenities. The residential dev
04/07/2024
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kieran O'Donnell, TD, has welcomed the reopening of the North Range at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, after mechanical, electrical and fabric upgrade works. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, completed in 1684, was originally designed as a residen
04/07/2024
NI Water's contractor, BSG, is scheduled to finish the second of four significant connections on Meadow Lane in Portadown this week. Following this, the next phase of pipelaying is expected to commence in the Portmore Street area by the end of July. As part of NI Water's £7.8m Meadow Lane Wastewat
04/07/2024
The Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD, has noted the publication of the ESRI Population Projections, the Flow of New Households and Structural Housing Demand paper. The paper outlines various scenarios for future structural (demographic) housing demand, using
04/07/2024
Farrans' team on Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance has picked up a Special Recognition Award for works completed to date at the Anglian Water Supplier Awards. The company, along with its supply chain partners, is delivering the Bexwell to Iselham Project as part of the Strategic Pipeline
04/07/2024
Northern Irish company, McLaughlin & Harvey, has announced the completion and turnover of the flagship hotel for Heart of the City in Sheffield City Centre. The project included demolishing existing buildings along Pinstone Street, while preserving a four-storey Victorian masonry façade. Behind thi
04/07/2024
NIE Networks has introduced its new Vulnerable Customer Team, dedicated to offering improved support and assistance to community members who need extra help with their electricity service. Although NIE Networks has always been committed to helping our vulnerable customers, this new team underscores
04/07/2024
Alliance has welcomed DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's announcement of actions aimed at addressing the challenges confronting Lough Neagh. The party's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, John Blair MLA has also expressed his disappointment over the Executive's continued failure to
04/07/2024
ESB has announced its intention to continue funding its Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training programme for another year. The programme welcomes graduates, final-year undergraduates and postgraduate students in marine science or related fields. In 2023, five participants completed the programme, be
03/07/2024
Belfast City Council has appointed Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) to develop interpretive masterplan and concept design for the Belfast Stories visitor experience RAA will deliver the Interpretive Masterplan and Concept Design for the visitor attraction aspect of this planned city centre destinat
03/07/2024
GRAHAM has announced that it has been shortlisted in six categories at this year's CEF Excellence Awards. For more than 20 successful years, these awards have celebrated the accomplishments of Northern Ireland's construction industry and its significant contributions to the economy and society. GR
03/07/2024
Alliance Upper Bann MLA, Eóin Tennyson, has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister's announcement that the embargo on the A1 Phase 2 Road Safety Improvements project will be lifted. The second phase of the project to enhance safety along the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland
03/07/2024
Kirby Group Engineering's people-first culture has been recognised with 'We Invest in People – Platinum' and 'We Invest in Wellbeing – Gold' accreditations in its latest Investors in People (IIP) assessment. Following a rigorous assessment process, the Irish firm was ranked among the top two per ce
03/07/2024
Farrans has announced its recognition in three categories at this year's Construction Excellence Awards, following the release of the shortlist. The company has been shortlisted for: • Sustainable Company of the Year – Farrans • Social Value Project of the Year – Belfast Grand Central Station for
03/07/2024
Eamon Ryan TD, the Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, has appointed Gas Networks Ireland as one of twenty new champions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ireland. As an SDG Champion, Gas Networks Ireland's employees recently volunteered to lead a community engageme
03/07/2024
Donegal County Council has announced that grant payments under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme have exceeded €1.3 million, facilitating the return of 28 homes to use. Since its launch in July 2022, the Scheme has received 772 applications for refurbishing vacant properties. Of these,
03/07/2024
Kildare County Council has initiated a public survey as part of its ambitious Naas Canal Quarter regeneration project. This masterplanning project seeks to transform a currently under-used area at the core of Naas, transforming it into a bustling local hub that draws new economic and community acti
03/07/2024
Construction-to-agri-to-forestry equipment distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, has been feted with the presentation of a major award to the company by the Swedish-based Komatsu Forest organisation. The award 'Dealer of the Year' was presented to them by the Komatsu forestry e
03/07/2024
The latest EPA report shows that Ireland's public drinking water is among the best globally, with 99.7 per cent compliance with microbiological and chemical standards. This is a result of the ongoing high levels of investment and improved operational measures being implemented by Uisce Éireann, Ire
02/07/2024
GRAHAM has achieved a turnover exceeding £1 billion for the second consecutive year, with revenue rising to £1.125 billion. The headline figure from recently published accounts (year ending 31st March 2024) is a 2.8% increase on the Group’s 2023 results (£1,093.7bn). The prominent national contract
02/07/2024
Denroy, a leader in designing and manufacturing engineered polymer components and solutions, has achieved the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year accolade at three renowned awards ceremonies. The ceremonies achieved the award at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards Ireland; the Insider Media NI Awa
02/07/2024
Dowds Group, a construction services company based in Ballymena, has achieved record sales and returned to profitability for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. JF & H Dowds Limited, specialising in mechanical, electrical and specialist construction contracting, increased its turnover to £72.7
02/07/2024
FP McCann has been selected as the primary contractor for the Ballymena Showgrounds Feature Entrance and Car Park project by Mid & East Antrim Borough Council. The facility is situated on the grounds of Ballymena Showgrounds, adjacent to the newly completed link road by FP McCann in Ballymena. The
02/07/2024
Dawson WAM has recently finished installing a contiguous piled retaining wall for GRAHAM Group on behalf of Diageo, located just outside Belfast. The project included designing and installing 231 Cased CFA piles into weathered basalt to create a 170m long retaining wall, with heights retained up to
02/07/2024
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan TD, has formally opened the new apprenticeship training facility at Galway and Roscommon ETB's Mervue Campus. The building, acquired by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and extens
02/07/2024
Northern Ireland based construction company, Farrans, has announced that Herring Bridge has been shortlisted for an award in the RICS National Awards 2024, Infrastructure category. Delivered by BAM-Farrans Joint Venture (BFJV), this was a complex design, civil and structural engineering project, in
02/07/2024
Minster for Education Norma Foley TD has today announced that 40 schools across five counties have been shortlisted for an energy retrofit programme as part of an €81 million EU funding package. As part of Ireland's €240 million funding package secured through the REPowerEU Programme, aimed at redu
02/07/2024
NIE Networks is inviting electric vehicle (EV) owners to participate in their latest large-scale innovation trial. With the rise in EV popularity, the Northern Ireland EV (NIEV) Intelligent Charging Project aims to explore ways to distribute demand on the network, benefiting both drivers and the wi
02/07/2024
The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) and Comhairle na Tuaithe has hosted the first National Outdoor Recreation Conference in Sligo. The conference supported the delivery of Embracing Ireland's Outdoors Ireland's National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027. It facilitated netw
01/07/2024
Sisk, Ireland’s largest construction and engineering firm, has relocated over 200 of its staff to a newly retrofitted building at Citywest Business Campus in Dublin. Following the retrofit, its new headquarters has achieved an energy rating of A3, an improvement from D2. The new offices were offici
01/07/2024
The McDonald’s restaurant in Connswater, East Belfast, has reopened after undergoing a £1 million refurbishment. The substantial investment in the newly renovated restaurant is expected to create over 20 additional jobs in the coming months, increasing the total number of employees at the Connswate
01/07/2024
Over 30 Northern Irish community groups are receiving grants from Fibrus this year to improve internet and digital technology access across the region. The Fibrus Community Fund, which was launched in 2021, has to date provided £175,000 worth of funding across Northern Ireland to support digital in
01/07/2024
Farrans has announced its shortlisting for two British Construction Industry Awards, organised in collaboration with the Institution of Civil Engineers and New Civil Engineer. Herring Bridge, delivered by Farrans in partnership with BAM for Norfolk County Council, is recognised in the Transport Pro
01/07/2024
SSE Renewables is encouraging community groups in County L'Derry to apply for the 2024 Slieve Kirk Wind Park Community Fund and make a local impact through renewable energy initiatives. The fund, open for online applications from 17 June to 31 July 2024, has awarded more than £2.4m to worthwhile in
01/07/2024
Teams from GRAHAM have hiked the North Coast Marathon for Macmillan Cancer. Several team members—Tony Hayden, Roy Ferry, Stephen McCabe, Leanne Kerr, Jayne Walker, Rosie Barnett, Lukasz Siemieniuk, and Mark McRoberts—accepted the challenge to complete the Mighty Hike Marathon along the iconic Giant
01/07/2024
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has unveiled the newly refurbished play park at Marine Gardens, Carrickfergus. The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, was joined by local Elected Representatives, Council Officers plus representatives from Play Ground Contractor Garden Escape
01/07/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that there will be temporary road closures along Marsh Road due to upcoming wastewater network works scheduled across South Drogheda. To facilitate construction activities, a portion of Marsh Road (R150) will be closed from the intersection of South Quay and St Mary’s Br
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