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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for June 2011
30/06/2011
Seven highly-talented young people from Northern Ireland have fought off stiff competition from across the UK to be selected as members of Team UK for WorldSkills London 2011. Commending the seven on their achievements, Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry said: "Northern Ireland’s st
30/06/2011
A new 34-unit social housing development at Lus na Sí, on the Mullagh Road, Miltown Malbay, has been officially opened by the Mayor of Clare Councillor Christy Curtin. The housing development, which was subject to some delay as a result of the economic downturn, was completed by Guerin & Considine
30/06/2011
The Mayor of Clare Councillor Christy Curtin, acting on behalf of Clare County Council, has been presented with the keys to 17 local authority owned homes at Connaught Road, Scarriff, following the completion of an €850,000 remedial works project. The project contract, which was awarded to Galway c
30/06/2011
A new €240,000 state-of-the-art playground for Ennis, County Clare, has been officially opened by Mayor of Ennis Councillor Tommy Brennan and Councillor Peter Considine. Ennis Town Council entered into a contract with the Crawford Group in January 2011 for the provision of the new playground facili
30/06/2011
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has congratulated Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £5.9 million for structural road maintenance in Fermanagh District this year. Speaking ahead of this evening's meeting bet
30/06/2011
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland announced £2million of funding to improve public areas and tackle dereliction in Lurgan town centre. Lurgan has already benefited from improvement works which have already taken place and has greatly enhanced the town centre. Improvement work such as:
29/06/2011
Tughans, one of Northern Ireland's largest and longest established law firms, has announced the appointment of Paddy Connolly and Neil Cahill as Partners to their Insurance Litigation department. Commenting on the appointments, Kathy McGillie, Head of Insurance Litigation at Tughans, said: “There
29/06/2011
SmartBuilder Software Ltd (www.smartbuilder1.com) has announced the launch of SmartBuilder1, a powerful web-based mobile software system, for the Irish and UK construction markets. SmartBuilder1, which works on Android smartphones and tablets, is the first complete system of its type for the const
29/06/2011
Northern Ireland is demonstrating its expertise and experience in offshore wind and marine energy at Offshore Wind 2011. Invest Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour have joined forces on the Northern Ireland stand to showcase the region's capabilities in offshore wind and marine energy at the event
29/06/2011
A young County Antrim man, Ross Getty, has been awarded the inaugural PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011 title during a glittering ceremony at Belfast City Hall. Ross, 20, from Newtownabbey, is a plumber at Belfast-based building services contracting company Sharpe Mechanical Services, which was sim
29/06/2011
The UK's largest food producer, Premier Foods Group Ltd, has re-appointed CBRE to manage its property portfolio in the UK and Ireland. CBRE will advise Premier Foods on occupation of new and existing warehouses, factories, offices and flour mills. The scope of CBRE's appointment covers Planning
29/06/2011
Northern Ireland's leading builders' merchant, JP Corry, has acquired Phoenix Merchants, the local merchant branch for the Newry trade professional. Builders in the Newry area will benefit from JP Corry's product range, service excellence and commitment to sustainable construction. The addition
28/06/2011
2011 will see the construction industry continue to decline, albeit at a slower rate than the last two years with the public sector providing the lion’s share of investment as the domestic environment remains relatively poor for private investors according to Davis Langdon, one of Ireland's leading
28/06/2011
A £4 million plan to improve housing in the Shankill area of Belfast has been launched on Tuesday by the Social Development Minister. Nelson McCausland MLA said the scheme will target social houses managed by Harmony Homes at Leopold, Columbia and Rosebank Streets. The plan includes the major refu
28/06/2011
There has been a pledge this week for inter-government cohesion on environmental issues. The Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood said he would work in tandem with politicians from other jurisdictions to improve our environment. He met with Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment
28/06/2011
A Northern Ireland firm has struck gold for the second year in a row at a prestigious national awards ceremony aimed at recognising excellence in the fit-out industry. The Ballymena-based Patton Group, picked up the Gold Award in the joinery/fit-out category of the National Association of Interior
28/06/2011
A run-down seaside resort on the Co Antrim coats is in for a facelift with news of a £2m investment in public facilities. On a visit to Portrush, the Stormont Minister for Social Development Nelson McCausland has announced the public realm scheme for the popular resort. Working in conjunction with
28/06/2011
C-Tec Building Solutions, whose headquarters are based in Northern Ireland, are having a full demonstration day in Plumbers Depot, on Wednesday 29th June, where they will demonstrate their CT1 Unique Sealant and Construction adhesive. This is commonly known as 'The Snag Eliminator'. Everyone is wel
28/06/2011
Hungry hard working electricians are in for a treat on Wednesday morning 29th June! CEF Plymouth Parkway are laying on a free breakfast, whilst showing the hard working lads, the latest in construction technology. C-Tec South West will be there demonstrating their revolutionary construction seala
27/06/2011
Londonderry's new 'Peace Bridge' has been celebrated with a weekend of festivities marking the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. While it is six months behind the original schedule for completion, the £14m cycle and footbridge remains one of the biggest projects undertaken in the area in years.
27/06/2011
From today, it will be illegal for any person other than a Registered Gas Installer (RGI) to carry out work on an LPG domestic installation. The Dáil Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (CER) Pat Rabbitte has signed a Commencement Order further extending the functions of the C
27/06/2011
Construction workers are to commence a number of major resurfacing schemes on the A55 Stockman's Lane and A55 Balmoral Avenue, Belfast over the summer months. The first starts today, with work on the Stockman's Lane scheme, which runs from the Stockman's Lane Roundabout to just beyond the junction
27/06/2011
An established firm of architects, Hall Black Douglas Architects, based in Belfast, has won its first business in India from participation in Invest Northern Ireland trade missions. By developing an introduction via Invest NI, Hall Black Douglas secured an opportunity to bid for a substantial redes
27/06/2011
A major refurbishment project, which incorporates five new food and drink units, has been officially opened at Belfast International Airport. The substantial building project is part of a £1.5m investment at the Aldergorve airport by food travel experts SSP, UK. The investment, which will create
27/06/2011
Online auction specialist Mr Machinery is calling on construction companies to make the most of the continuing high demand for quality used plant and equipment. The auction portal reports increasing interest and consistently strong prices for items up for sale at some of its most recent fortnightly
24/06/2011
Tenders have been returned from a select list of contractors (for which no further applications are being accepted) for the works involved with the construction of a single storey two-classroom pre-school building at Feltrim Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The building will measure 169 square metres incl
24/06/2011
The main contractor, Glenbeigh Construction, has now been appointed for the works involved with the construction of a new two-storey, and part single-storey, 50-bed unit with ancillary facilities in Wexford. It is at Farnogue Healthcare Unit, Old Hospital Road, Carricklawn, Wexford Town. The unit
24/06/2011
Construction is about to start on an extension at Killyhevlin Water Plant, Enniskillen. Northern Ireland Water is investing more than a quarter of a million pounds in their treatment plant on the shores of Lough Erne at Killyhevlin. NI Water said the work would be starting before the end of the mo
24/06/2011
Gaelic sports are in for a boost in Co Londonderry with news that the main construction work is already progressing on site for a 10-month contract valued in the region of £2m to build a new supporters' stand. The mechanical and electrical sub-contractors have now been appointed for the constructio
24/06/2011
A huge multi-million Euro road project in Co Wexford is on the road to fulfilment with news this week that Wexford County Council has €24 million allocated to them to progress the Clough to Oylegate and New Ross bypass projects. County Manager, Eddie Breen informed a recent meeting of Wexford Count
24/06/2011
There's a multi-million pound export sales boost on the way for a Co Tyrone building sector manufacturer. The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has just announced the £8m export fillip for Yardmaster International in Draperstown. The company produces flat pack metal garden sheds and garages and
23/06/2011
An iconic Dublin landmark is to be part demolished - but will make way for a fully refurbished and extended National Gallery facility. Planning approval has been given for the demolition, refurbishment, modification and extension of the National Gallery of Ireland, in Merrion Square West. This app
23/06/2011
A food retailer has lost an appeal against planning permission being granted for an unnamed rival food store in Co Armagh. Local builders are now due for a much needed boost after the court's refusal to judicially review the Department of the Environment over its decision on land at Edenderry, Port
23/06/2011
The Taoiseach has welcomed the shortlisting of Dublin for World Design Capital 2014 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID). Responding to the announcement the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, said: "I'm delighted that Dublin is one of the three cities shortlisted for this desi
23/06/2011
There's a cash boost on the way for projects that will divert waste from landfill. The NI Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced a £400,000 funding boost for successful applicants from community and voluntary groups, councils and the private sector for recycling and re-use projects. The mo
23/06/2011
The magnificently restored Bishop's Palace will be officially opened by Dr Leo Varadkar, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport today, June 22nd in the presence of Cllr. Mary Roche, Mayor of Waterford City and Dr Pat Wallace, Director of the National Museum of Ireland. The historic Bishop’s Pal
23/06/2011
An area of the Lower Falls has been flattened this week, but all in a good cause as derelict flats in the Ross Street area were razed to make way for new housing. The NI Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has started the transformation of the Ross Street area of Belfast with the demolition of local
22/06/2011
The people of Limerick have had a chance to air their views on plans to upgrade Nicholas Street in line with the €5.7m revamp of nearby King John's Castle. This week, the public consultation was held in the Absolute Hotel on Sir Harry's Mall, as part of the conditions set out by Limerick City Counc
22/06/2011
Translink and Graham Construction recently welcomed a group of local children and representatives from local Morton Community Centre to the construction site of a new train maintenance facility in Adelaide, South Belfast. The group were given a 'hard hat' tour of the site and viewed plans for the n
22/06/2011
Ministers from the UK, Republic of Ireland, The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have this week signed up to a historic deal to cooperate on exploiting the major wind and marine resource in and around the islands. The states involved agreed to co-operate in the All Islands Approach to energy at
22/06/2011
Never again' was the commitment given this month by the Irish Minister for Housing and Planning, as he referred to Ireland's recent rapid growth or 'housing bubble' - which then 'burst' in the recession. Minister Willie Penrose was speaking in Mullingar at the 2011 Housing Practitioner’s Conference
22/06/2011
Planners have passed a proposal to build a retirement village in Offaly. The controversial plans involved the re-zoning of land located outside of Edenderry in Co Offaly. Despite opposition from the County Manager and the Department of the Environment, fifteen Offaly County Councillors backed the
22/06/2011
Existing gates are to be opened even wider in a project to increase the openings in Dublin's St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra. The website
21/06/2011
The construction industry is in for a huge boost with news that the long-awaited NI multi-Training College for the Police, Prison and Fire and Rescue Service in Cookstown has finally had its funding assured. The NI Policing Board member, Ian McCrea MLA, has welcomed the announcement by the Departme
21/06/2011
There's a €3m school extension being planned for Dublin with the main contractor just appointed for the works involved with the construction of a three-storey building extension at St Brigid's National School, Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock, Dublin. Duggan Brothers Contractors Ltd will construct the
21/06/2011
The NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has congratulated Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £3.5 million for structural maintenance in the Ards area this year. The Minister said: "Despite last year’s reduced
21/06/2011
Following consideration by the Government, the re-location of the Abbey Theatre to the GPO complex will not to proceed. This decision has been taken after a thorough examination of the Feasibility Study prepared by the Department and the Office of Public Works on the matter. The Minister for Arts
21/06/2011
The Architectural Heritage Survey of West Cork and the associated book, 'An Introduction to the Architectural Heritage of West Cork' has been launched by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The book is the twenty-sixth to be published in the National Inventory of Architectural Herita
21/06/2011
Co Tyrone roads have been boosted with the NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy congratulating Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £5 million for structural road maintenance in Dungannon this year. Speaking ahe
20/06/2011
There's a plan for two new teaching blocks to be constructed at Dublin's St Patrick's College. The college, in Drumcondra, aims to add the two new teaching blocks of approximately 4,900sq.m each, incorporating lecture theatres, study areas, workshops and a café. Other new buildings that are plann
20/06/2011
The NI Planning service has recommended that a proposed new store development in seaside Ballycastle, which would have included a Tesco store, should be refused. They said the retail and residential plan for the site would have an "adverse impact" on Ballycastle town centre. The controversial plan
20/06/2011
A Co Antrim construction sector business has been fined a total of £3,000 - plus £109 court costs - for making a polluting discharge to a waterway - not once, but three times. The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates' Court last week and saw W & J Taggart (Quarries) Limited, of Corkey Road, Loug
20/06/2011
An €80m shopping centre is on the way for Sligo. A planning application for the project is expected to be lodged before the end of the June by Treasury Holdings subsidiary Callside Developments. According to the website,
20/06/2011
Outfitting specialist Mivan continues its success in the cruise ship market having recently completed c£6m of interiors work on the Grand Princess, Crystal Serenity and P&O Adonia. Work on the larger of the projects, the Grand Princess began in mid April at the Grand Bahamas Shipyard and was comple
20/06/2011
Dunnes Workshop Ltd Rahugh, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, a firm established in 1903 as a joinery company specializing in the manufacture of superior quality external and internal joinery, is targeting the Irish and U.K markets. "We have worked with many builders and joinerys in the UK since the early
17/06/2011
A record number of homes from across the country have been identified with high levels of radon gas according to new figures released today by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII). Among the findings is a home in north Kerry with extraordinarily high concentrations of the cancer-
17/06/2011
It may not be the Lost City of Atlantis, but there's news today of the uncovering of the Lost Town of Dunluce. The Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has unveiled the significant findings of the present major archaeological dig in the Co Antrim historic site. Dunluce was once a significant
17/06/2011
After a very successful inaugural event last year, the Irish Georgian Society invites applications for the Architectural Conservation Award 2011 for Irish registered architects or architectural firms involved in the conservation of historic buildings in Ireland. Intended to promote greater appreci
17/06/2011
Encouraging young, inquisitive minds to search for new and innovative ways to do things will help Ireland’s drive to re-capture prosperity, according to Engineers Ireland. Speaking at the announcement of the short listed nominees for the 'Engineers Ireland Innovative Student Awards 2011', sponsored
17/06/2011
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has congratulated Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £3.7 million for structural road maintenance in Strabane area this year. Speaking ahead of a meeting earlier this week bet
17/06/2011
Trucks, tractors and trailers are amongst a wide range of high-quality used plant and equipment up for sale at Mr Machinery's next online auction. The used plant, machinery, and vehicle auction specialist has announced its next event will run at
16/06/2011
The work of a famous Italian architect has gone on display in Dublin. Photographs of the architecture of Pier Luigi Nervi - from the Vasari Archive of the Centro Studi e Archivio della Comunicazione of the Università degli Studi di Parma - are being presented by the Italian Institute of Culture, Du
16/06/2011
Public Transport Minister Alan Kelly has confirmed that €55 million will be spent on sustainable travel projects this year. The Minister confirmed the figure as he announced the 34 projects being carried out in regional cities under the jobs initiative. An additional €5 million will be spent on la
16/06/2011
A major conference is taking place in Belfast this week which is looking at the regeneration and development of Giant's Park - the former Dargan Road landfill site. Belfast City Council hosted the SufalNet4EU Conference which brought around 70 delegates from ten European member states to the city.
16/06/2011
The regulatory and support body for Irish architects, the Royal Institute Of Architects In Ireland, (RIAI) has thrown its weight behind a move to twin the buildings and overall environment of Dublin with those of the Chinese city of Beijing. The RIAI, represented by President Paul Keogh, was invite
16/06/2011
The successful completion of a major construction project has been marked this week as the new Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) was officially opened. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín were in th
16/06/2011
A major construction contract has been successfully completed in Co Down with a major new educational facility now officially opened. NI Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry, was on hand to open the new £24m Downpatrick campus of the South Eastern Regional College (SERC). Speaking
15/06/2011
A controversial bid to build an international standard 'Las Vegas-style' sports and leisure complex in Co Tipperary has been granted planning permission. An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for the construction of the massive construction project that is expected to cost €460m and be built on a
15/06/2011
The main contractor has now been appointed for the construction of a two-storey retail development (total gross floor area c. 5,333 square metres) at lands to the West of Kildare Town Centre. The development to be constructed by J Manning & Sons (Dublin) Ltd consists of 3 retail units of 406 square
15/06/2011
A housing scheme that has created 17 new houses has been unveiled on the site of the former Rosemount PSNI site in Londonderry. NI Housing Minister Nelson McCausland handed over keys to Rosemount Cottages' first residents during his visit to Londonderry this week to see the modest Apex Housing Asso
15/06/2011
A temporary installation for the famous Bloom Festival 2011 is to be permanently located in north Dublin once the poetry festival has ended. Builders will move in and shift the UNESCO City of Literature Garden to Phibsborough Library, North Circular Road, Dublin. Then, through the support of the D
15/06/2011
The provision of social housing has been unaffected by the suspension of seven registered housing association members of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA), the organisation has said. In 2010-11 NIFHA’s developing registered housing association members had a record star
15/06/2011
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy congratulated Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £0.8million for structural road maintenance in Carrickfergus this year. Speaking ahead of this evening's meeting between Roads
14/06/2011
The volume of house sales in Northern Ireland have 'bucked the trend' and increased in May and - despite the recession - are set to rise over the next three months, according to a new survey. However, that is at a cost as prices being paid continue to fall. The new study published by the Royal Ins
14/06/2011
An innovative twin shaft concrete mixer has proved to be a winner for a Co Armagh construction sector firm. Rapid International in Tandragee has won a contract to supply its unique concrete production plant to one of the biggest oil refinery projects in Saudi Arabia. The contract, which follows Ra
14/06/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the works involved with the construction of a church building at Drumbear, Ballybay Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. According to the website
14/06/2011
Separate road projects have been successfully completed in two areas of Northern Ireland - and work continues in preparation for an otherwise stalled highway upgrade in Co Antrim. The NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy this week congratulated the Roads Service and its contractors for the successfu
14/06/2011
The main contractor has now been appointed for the Roscommon Water Conservation Project Stage 3. The contract, awarded to IGSL Ltd, will involve carrying out site investigation works for Roscommon Countywide Water Conservation & Network Management Project, Advance Mains Rehabilitation Works. Acco
14/06/2011
SJC Hutchinson Engineering in Kilrea, who are laser cutting specialists, have much to celebrate in their 40th year of trading. They have invested almost £1m in a new state-of-the-art laser cutting machine and expert training programme for their staff. They have created 10 jobs and plan to expand t
13/06/2011
There has been a major break from established procedures over allocating blame after industrial accidents. A health and safety consultant working indirectly for the firm concerned has been fined over a deadly breach of health and safety law. This is the first such development in NI and saw Steven
13/06/2011
The official re-opening of The Model Sligo which took place on Thursday June 9th has been welcomed by the Director of the BMW Regional Assembly. The redevelopment and refurbishment of the Model Arts and Niland Gallery by Sligo County Council was supported by a grant of €2.4 million awarded by the
13/06/2011
There's to be a gala celebration this month as the hunt for Northern Ireland's top apprentices gets underway. The beleaguered construction industry is to put its best foot forward and lift the gloom of recession with an event that aims to highlight local young people and their employers who are wor
13/06/2011
A high-level all-Ireland body that met last week in Dublin has thrown a lifeline to a controversial cross-border road project. The Plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council, held at Farmleigh House, noted progress on both the delayed A5, 'North West Gateway' scheme and the A8 Belfast t
13/06/2011
The Greystones ‘Give Us Back Our Harbour’ group and directors of harbour development company Sispar held a first meeting on Wednesday 8 June and agreed several steps aimed at opening the fenced-off harbour to the public this summer. Sispar accepted that the need to open up the south end of the harb
13/06/2011
Co Tyrone has gone high-tech with news that the Stormont Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland, has visited Northern Ireland's first 'virtual' street. Perry Street in Dungannon has been transformed from a run down terrace of derelict and boarded up properties into a living street, com
10/06/2011
A multi-million Euro development project which includes a world-class diaspora centre, berthing for large cruisers, marine service companies, food and beverage outlets and 300 new homes has been proposed by the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company. New jobs are also ready to sail into the area as the pro
10/06/2011
Education in the North West has received a major fillip this week with the formal opening of a new £18m North West Further Education Campus in Londonderry. The Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry, officially opened the College's new teaching accommodation at its Strand Road
10/06/2011
A major refurbishment project for an historic Church of Ireland chapel has been warmly welcomed in Londonderry. Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness attended a Thanksgiving Service to mark the completion of the restoration work at St Columb's Cathedral in Derry this week. The NI Enter
10/06/2011
The 'Village people' were celebrating this week as the regeneration of an iconic south Belfast loyalist area kicked-off. They may not have been dancing in the streets, but with the help of DUP stalwart and NI Housing Minister Nelson McCausland, residents formally marked the launch of a long-awaited
10/06/2011
The Irish Republic's Taoiseach Enda Kenny will today chair a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council in Farmleigh House, Dublin. The Taoiseach will lead the Irish Government delegation who will be meeting collectively for the first time with the new Northern Ireland Executive following the
09/06/2011
A Stormont Executive Minister has welcomed the dismissal of a High Court action that has been blocking investment by a major UK retailer in Co Antrim. However, news that the long-running planning dispute over a proposed John Lewis store has been given a fillip comes at the same time as the Northern
09/06/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the construction of a new single-storey extension to the side of St Mary's National School at Waterpark, Carrigaline Middle, Cork. The plans involve associated siteworks, extension for a (Special Needs Unit) with the approximate Size 550 square metres. A
09/06/2011
City of Edinburgh Council has appointed Lagan Construction to build £11.5 million of flood defences along a 2.5K stretch of the Water of Leith. Five sections of defences will be constructed from Bonnington to Veitch’s Square, comprised mainly of structural flood walls – an overall length of 2,300m
09/06/2011
Detail plans have been submitted to Cork County Council by Daithi MacCarthaigh for the construction of a private cemetery at Ballincrossig, Rathcooney. Plans include a caretakers lodge, septic tank treatment unit, columbarium and car park with new vehicular entrance. According to the website
09/06/2011
The NI Environment Minister Alex Attwood has urged the public to visit some of Northern Ireland's most striking historical sites and monuments and to take part in 'Archaeology Days' events. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is organising archaeological excavations at Dunluce Castle and
09/06/2011
Husqvarna Construction, a leading brand in the construction industry is now highly respected for their construction tools and equipment throughout Ireland. For example, the Husqvarna Floor Saw FS400LV is another product from the Construction range which allows users to get the job done to the high
08/06/2011
Confusion remains this week on the fate of the proposed A5 road dualling project that has to date been dogged by controversy. Sinn Fein's Assembly Group Leader, Raymond McCartney yesterday called on the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Department of Regional Development Minister (DRD) to give an assuran
08/06/2011
JSL Group has been appointed as the main contractor for the construction of a new school at Rushbrooke National School, Cobh, Co. Cork. The new primary school will measure approximately 4,205 square metres consisting of 24 classrooms, special needs facility, general purpose room and other ancilla
08/06/2011
OpenHydro, an Irish energy technology company, whose business is the design and manufacture of marine turbines for generating renewable energy from tidal streams has announced plans to recruit a number of additional positions over the next 12 – 18 months. This latest recruitment drive by OpenHydro
08/06/2011
Lagan Construction has been awarded a £1million Wind Farm contract at Caherdowney in Milstreet, County Cork. The project for Eco Wind Power involves the construction of four Enercon E90 turbine bases along with 1.2km of access roads and cable trenches, the design and construction of hard standings
08/06/2011
An historic country house in Lurgan has been given a boost with new sthat teh NI Environment Minister Alex Attwood has stepped in to protect the Co Armagh property. The Minister has put a Building Preservation Notice (BPN) on Demesne House, set within the historic surroundings of the former Brownlo
08/06/2011
A new, £1.7m housing scheme for active older people in Bangor has been officially opened. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has praised the development of 14 two bedroom apartments at Trinity Heights on Bloomfield Road South was developed by Trinity Housing in response to a growing wait
07/06/2011
Controversy over a multi-million pound cross-border road construction project continued this week with news that Sinn Fein has lodged a 'Petition of Concern' on the Stormont A5 motion. The party's Assembly Group Leader, Raymond McCartney lodged his concern with the Speaker's Office on a DUP Amendme
07/06/2011
Building products specialist Ardex has appointed Wexford-based Tom Doyle Supplies as the distributor for its seamless Pandomo floors and wall covering in Ireland. Pandomo is a unique floor design concept that replicates polished concrete surfaces, but offering a more flexible and versatile solution
07/06/2011
NI-based Mivan was appointed in 2009 by Glasgow City Council as Principal Contractor for the hugely-demanding fit-out of the iconic new Glasgow Riverside Museum which was designed by the internationally renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The company's package, which is valued around £5 million, conclu
07/06/2011
The main contractor has now been appointed for the refurbishment of Roscommon County Library development. Works by Weslin Construction Ltd include the €500,000 fit out. According to the website,
07/06/2011
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has commended Ikea's contribution to World Environment Day. The Minister recognised Ikea's contribution to sustaining and developing forests when producing their furniture worldwide. The United Nations chose "Forests: Nature at your Service" as the theme for the
07/06/2011
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £71,090 for the refurbishment of the Edgarstown Community Base in Portadown. The project, which is being funded from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund, will enable the property to accommodate a much wider range of uses
06/06/2011
Developers and builders across Northern Ireland need to be on the alert with news of a threefold fines increase for offences involving listed buildings and trees now law. The Stormont Department of Environment (DOE) Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced that Magistrates' courts can now impose fines
06/06/2011
Plans have been submitted for the refurbishment of a Co Kilkenny church. The proposed work will see the installation of a lift and new openings at Kilkenny Cathedral. The website,
06/06/2011
Unsightly hoardings and rough grass over areas of the incomplete Greystones harbour development in Co Wicklow are to be removed after the development company Sispar admitted the project had stalled. Major landside engineering work at the harbour has been put on hold and existing loans for the proje
06/06/2011
Titanic Belfast Work is well underway on the Titanic Belfast building - with a Ministerial visit having just added a further boost. Located on the site of the city's former shipyards at Queen's Island, it is scheduled to open its doors to the public in April 2012, marking the centenary of the Titan
06/06/2011
There are plans for a €5.7m redevelopment of an historic castle in Limerick. The local council has passed plans to give King John's Castle a facelift with the bid heralded as among "the most important to come before City Hall in many years", with the aim to double tourist numbers to the city's medi
06/06/2011
Construction work is well advanced on a £2.5m cold storage and blast freezing facility in Co Tyrone. Ardboe Coldstore is investing in extra capacity at its EU-approved complex in Arboe with the works to be completed by the end of July. "The new facility will give us an additional five and a half t
03/06/2011
A Co Antrim based company which manufactures PVC doors, windows and conservatories has warned it may be forced to make redundancies. UK and Ireland based Camden Group has notified all 500 employees by mail. Only three months ago the group boasted a £16m investment in R&D with the intention of crea
03/06/2011
Belfast may soon lose part of its Victorian heritage with a famous façade in the city centre about to disappear. The 'Athletic Stores' building faces demolition after a planning application for the site's redevelopment was recommended - despite prolonged opposition by conservationists. But all is
03/06/2011
Cork is to benefit from a new build clubhouse that is to be constructed in Coachford. Detailed plans were approved by Cork County Council to Aghinagh GAA Club on May 31 for the construction of a clubhouse attached to the existing dressing rooms at Kilberrihert, Rusheen, Coachford, Co Cork. The pla
03/06/2011
There's a plan to spend over €900,000 on an environmental improvement scheme in Co Donegal. It is proposed for Creeslough where a facelift will see nearly €1 million being invested after approval was granted for an environmental scheme for the village. Donegal County Council has given the Gre, Cr
03/06/2011
NI's Roads Service and its contractors have been congratulated for the completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £4.1million for structural road maintenance in Omagh District this year. Stormont Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said: "Despite last year’s reduced budget
03/06/2011
CK International in Dungannon is supplying recycling machinery to Scandinavia and Russia through a deal with a Finnish company, secured following an Invest Northern Ireland trade mission. The Tyrone company has signed a major deal for its range of waste balers with Europress Group of Kerava, an est
02/06/2011
A stalled Co Antrim road redevelopment plan has been discussed at Stormont - with indications that the new Ulster Unionist Regional Development Minister might favour a re-think. The East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson delivered his maiden speech in the Assembly by saying how vitally important
02/06/2011
Funding has been announced for twelve Offaly roads. Offaly County Council has been awarded an additional allocation of over €1.4 million for its Roads Restoration Improvement programme. The roads will receive an early facelift as a result of the funding boost on the nationwide package of €60 milli
02/06/2011
A new supermarket is to be built in Cavan. A spokesman for Tesco said the company is "delighted" after Cavan County Council decided to sell 5.3 acres of land to the supermarket giant. The decision was made by Cavan County Council on May 30, 2011 when 11 councillors voted in favour, nine councillor
02/06/2011
Two NI builders have faced court action over poor health and safety site practices that led to a worker being seriously injured. Gerald Quinn, trading as QFix, has been fined a total of £3,000 after pleading guilty to two breaches of health and safety legislation. Tully & Sons Limited was also f
02/06/2011
Bangor residents have held a protest against a proposed development in the town centre. Around 60 people gathered outside North Down Council on Tuesday to protest against plans for an apartment block on the site of an existing car showroom. Planning permission for the five-storey building with 32
02/06/2011
The Stormont Minister responsible for the NI transport infrastructure has been 'getting rail' today with a visit to Translink's Fortwilliam Train Care Facility in north Belfast to preview one of the new trains purchased to improve and modernise local rail services. The first of 20 new trains was de
01/06/2011
There's a far-reaching roads scheme being proposed for the northern access routes to Belfast city centre. A consultation for a new road interchange at York Street in Belfast has been launched. Seeking comments from the public and key stakeholders NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said: "This is
01/06/2011
The Republic of Ireland's continuing investment in improving its water services infrastructure - including the provision of €435 million being provided from the Exchequer this year to fund the ongoing investment in water services infrastructure - has been in focus. Environment Minister Phil Hogan t
01/06/2011
Demolition work is currently well advanced on the out-dated and dilapidated Northcott Shopping Centre in Glengormley. After weeks of uncertainty over a start date and a Tesco refusal to comment, the existing store closed at the end of April so that work could be started on the multi-million pound r
01/06/2011
Detailed plans have been submitted to Roscommon County Council by Peter Hynes for the construction of a retail and commercial development at Ardsallagh Beg. Plans include the demolition of existing storage sheds, workshop, and retail shop, together with permission for a new 1,210 square metres reta
01/06/2011
Work will be completed within the next few weeks on the biggest public artwork ever commissioned in Northern Ireland. Once completed, RISE will tower 37.5 metres – or 123 feet – above the city's Broadway roundabout. Construction of the sculpture – by the Nottingham artist Wolfgang Buttress – is
01/06/2011
An additional €400,000 has been allocated for road surfacing works in the Navan area under the revised restoration improvement grant. A total of €1.1m has been allocated for non-national roads this year plus €320,000 for other surface work. The roads recieving the additional funding include the Ol
