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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for February 2019
28/02/2019
A new project has been launched to extend The Comber Greenway, connecting it to the Dundonald area. Fox Building and Engineering is constructing a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to open access between the existing Comber Greenway and Dundonald Leisure Park. The 60-metre bridge is being delivered
28/02/2019
Electric Ireland has announced plans to increase electricity and gas prices across the country. The residential prices will rise by 4% from 01 April 2019, following a winter price freeze for Electric Ireland customers. The changes are being implemented in response to the sustained increases in wh
28/02/2019
Sinn Féin has called for the resignation of the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy in light of the January homeless figures, which party housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said have reached an "all time high". Deputy Ó Broin said "The Department of Housing's monthly figures show that the number of
28/02/2019
A project has been launched to transform a woodland area in Brantry, Co Tyrone. Mid Ulster District Council and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) are delivering the work with a £170,000 investment. Brantry Forest will be restored with bespoke children's play ex
28/02/2019
SIAC Construction has landed a major contract to drive forward Phase 1 of the Kilkenny Western Environs scheme. The contractor will deliver phase one of the project, which includes the provision of a new distributor road from the N76 Callan Road to the Circular Road at Robertshill. Further works i
28/02/2019
A major water leak is to be repaired this weekend in Donnybrook, Dublin, causing possible water outages and low pressures across the area. Irish Water is delivering the project along with Dublin City Council on the trunk water main on the Stillorgan Road. Disruption to the water supply is expect
28/02/2019
South Dublin County Council is progressing with its provision of social housing across the district, exceeding its targets for 2018. The local authority supported more than 1,787 additional households with social housing solutions last year, a 15% increase on the Rebuilding Ireland target set. T
28/02/2019
Sheila O'Donnell is set to become the first Irish architect to be elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The co-founder of O'Donnell+Tuomey Architects will join the 250-person organisation during its annual induction and award ceremony in mid-May. The American Academy of Arts
28/02/2019
DMC Decorative Concrete has upgraded a residential driveway in County Antrim using FP McCann's coloured concrete. A charcoal pigment was added to a standard concrete design mix to create a slate grey finish for the project in Whitehead. FP McCann completed the mix in its Mallusk plant before del
28/02/2019
Irish Water is continuing to progress its National Leakage Reduction Programme with a new series of works in County Carlow. The utility, in partnership with Carlow County Council, has commenced work to replace over 630 metres of ageing water mains in Tullow. The works are taking place in Saint Au
27/02/2019
A contractor based in County Down, Northern Ireland has been appointed to deliver a new multimillion pound terminal at the Port of Tilbury in London. GRAHAM, a national firm that specialises in building and civil engineering will begin constructing Tilbury2, on the north bank of the River Thames, i
27/02/2019
PF Copeland Ltd and PFC Rainwater Systems, Mallusk manufacturing and construction supply firms, have been purchased by the Unicorn Group, a Lisburn based manufacturer. PF Copeland is among Ireland's leading metal fabricators and specialises in stainless steel and mild steel fabrications. Its produc
27/02/2019
The National Transport Authority for Ireland (NTA) has launched a public consultation on the third and final stage of the Dublin bus project. BusConnects Core Bus Corridor project aims to transform Dublin's bus system, providing 230kms of dedicated bus lanes and 200kms of cycle lanes on sixteen of
27/02/2019
A County Tyrone town has been awarded a £3 million investment by the Department for Communities for a public improvement scheme. The core retail and commercial areas of Coalisland will be given a facelift, with upgrades to roads, paving, footpaths, drainage and landscaping. Street lighting and fur
27/02/2019
Work has commenced on a £161,000 road improvement scheme in County Armagh. The project for the Legacorry Road in Richhill, which got underway today, 27 February, aims to improve safety for drivers and enhance the road network by increasing forward visibility and horizontal alignment as well as prov
27/02/2019
A road and footway resurfacing project worth £280,000 has got underway in a County Armagh village. The work in Tynan includes the partial resurfacing of Main Street, Kennedies Road, Abbey Road and Dartan Ree along with the adjacent footways. Both road users and pedestrians are expected to benefit
26/02/2019
Cahalane Bros Ltd. have completed construction on a new social housing development in County Cork as part of a €1.1 million project. Fairfield Drive in Masseytown, Macroom was officially opened on Monday 25 February, bringing 14 new affordable homes to the market. Built on one acre of land, the sc
26/02/2019
The water supply in Bantry, County Cork, is set for improvement as works to replace damaged pipes get underway. Over five kilometres of problematic aging cast iron water mains in Bantry town, Derryginah and the Rope Walk areas will be replaced in the project which is an Irish Water and Cork County
26/02/2019
A £200,000 road safety improvement scheme on a major route close to Hillsborough will begin on Monday 04 March. The work will see the A1 dual carriageway upgraded at the Dromore Bypass, near the County Down town, to improve safety for motorists. Three sections of central reserve safety barrier wil
26/02/2019
A £260,000 carriageway resurfacing project in Maghera is set to get underway next Monday, 04 March. The A29 Tobermore Road and adjoining Flyover Slip Road is set for an upgrade. The roadworks are expected to be finished by Saturday 16 March. The scheme will extend for a distance of approximately
26/02/2019
Irish Water and Meath County Council have formed a partnership to upgrade the Liscarton Water Treatment Plant and deliver higher quality drinking water to homes and businesses in Navan. The €9 million investment will see the plant, which was constructed in 1972 and serves over 40,000 people in the
26/02/2019
Belfast residents are being asked to share their views on plans for environmental improvements to a walkway in the east of the city. The Bloomfield Walkway, which runs from the Beersbridge Road onto the Upper Newtownards Road at the Hollywood Arches is set for an upgrade including new planting and
25/02/2019
Coillte has announced a €500,000 plan to restore an area of native woodland in County Sligo, as part of its new strategy committed to protecting Ireland's natural habitats. The forestry firm's 'Our Seeds for Nature' initiative includes a list of commitments for nature and biodiversity that exceed c
25/02/2019
In a busy year for the construction sector in Cork, the council's house-build targets have been exceeded by a significant 26%. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD announced the news as part of the 2018 housing target outcomes. The published figures have confir
25/02/2019
The current weather conditions have prompted a warning for moderate levels of air pollution across Northern Ireland this week. Heightened levels, classed as when there is more sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and other substances in the air, are expected to persist until Wednesday 27 February, wit
25/02/2019
A Labour candidate from Co Kilkenny has vowed to campaign for more housing and safer roads. Denis Hynes was selected by the Labour Party Branch of Castlecomer to contest the upcoming local elections in May and fight to win a Council seat for his party. Speaking at the Labour Party Convention last
25/02/2019
A £140,000 road improvement scheme is set to commence in Claudy tomorrow, Tuesday 26 February. A section of the Glenshane Road, from the Letterlougher to Claggan roads, will be resurfaced in an effort to strengthen and improve the surface quality of the carriageway. The work is expected to be comp
25/02/2019
A more detailed plan is needed for the proposed new MetroLink South service, according to Fianna Fail. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan for Dublin Bay South raised a proposal to scrap the plans along with the party's Dublin spokesperson John Lahart TD in the Dáil last week. They claim the proposal will have
22/02/2019
Roadworks on a major Sligo route have started today, Friday 22 February. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Transport, Shane Ross TD, attended the official commencement of the scheme on the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road. The €150 million investment for the north West region is aimed at r
22/02/2019
The historic former home of a prominent Belfast builder, known for constructing landmarks such as City Hall and the Ulster Museum, is to be redeveloped into 42 social housing units. In collaboration with Choice Housing Ireland, Clonrose Developments appointed H&J Martin to create the new homes on t
22/02/2019
Engineering contractor Environmental Techniques has enhanced the sewer networks of two Co Kildare towns. The €700,000 scheme, in partnership with Irish Water and Kildare County Council, saw the sewerage of neighbouring towns Naas and Newbridge surveyed, repaired and cleaned. Residents and business
22/02/2019
FP McCann has been appointed to carry out a regeneration project worth £202,000 in Magherafelt. The council funded scheme will see pedestrian walkways on Broad Street improved, at the entrances to Union Road and Central Car Parks. The Department for Communities invested £160,706 in the project, wh
22/02/2019
A Sinn Fein MP has urged the Irish Government to ensure there are no further delays to the A5 road upgrade. The £150 million scheme aims to create a new stretch of road spanning 85km, running from New Buildings, via Strabane, Newtownstewart, Omagh and Ballygawley and terminating in the border area
22/02/2019
A public consultation period on the revised plans for Lisburn City Centre has launched. Residents, visitors, local businesses and other interested parties are being urged to submit their opinions on the scheme which proposes work to key areas such as Laganbank Quarter, Smithfield Square and Jordan'
22/02/2019
Resurfacing works, worth over £160,000, are set to begin in Broughshane, Ballymena. Construction work on the Rathkeel Road will commence on Monday, 25 February, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 15 March. Work will be carried out along a stretch of 1.2km, from the junction with the Lisnam
21/02/2019
Belfast City Council has granted planning permission for the development of a new public park and play park in the Colin area in the west of the city. Funding for the project comes from the Executive Office through the Urban Villages Initiative which is a key action within the Executive's Together:
21/02/2019
Resurfacing work is to start on a £280,000 scheme in Belfast. The work on the Ballygomartin Road is expected to begin on Monday 25 February 2019. The works, which will improve the strength and surface quality of the road, are to be carried out on a stretch from West Circular Road to Springmartin R
21/02/2019
MJ McBride Contractors has completed construction work on a £3.5million supported housing scheme near Newtownabbey. The Department of Communities officially opened Greenisland House located along the shoreline close to Carrickfergus, Greenisland and Newtownabbey. The project, which is a partnersh
21/02/2019
Byrne & Byrne Construction, in partnership with Clúid Housing and Carlow County Council, has completed its latest development of 26 new social homes. The £3.8 million project took 13 months to complete and saw Sleaty Park View officially open on Monday 18 February. The site is a mixture of two and
21/02/2019
The government has announced that all postal deliveries in Dublin City Centre will be emission free by the end of this year, as An Post replaces its fleet with electric vehicles. It comes as part of the Post Eco Plan, which will see zero emission postal deliveries extended to Cork, Galway, Kilkenny
21/02/2019
Over £350,000 has been invested to improve and enhance almost 80 social homes in Keady, Poyntzpass and Richhill. New kitchens and bathrooms have been installed in the properties which are owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). John McCartan, NIHE South Area Manager, said: "Anyone
21/02/2019
Irish Water has teamed up with Fingal County Council to upgrade and extend the water supply network in Donabate. The two-part project will allow further economic growth and development in the area, while safeguarding the water supply to homes and businesses in Donabate. Phase one of the work invol
21/02/2019
Camfil has launched a Virtual Reality (VR) experience to help its customers understand the benefits and correct usage of air filtration. 'The Camfil Experience' brings to life the invisible threat of particulate matter, while providing training for building services and maintenance engineers focus
21/02/2019
DS Supplies scooped the 'Innovation Award 2019' for the Build category at the HIE Hardware Show Citywest Dublin. The innovation award is for the Tungsten Carbide Circular Cutter by German company Brutus. This product cuts circular holes in wood, plywood, gypsum, plasterboard, aerated concrete, plas
20/02/2019
Plans for a £75million redevelopment of the former Belfast Telegraph building, have been approved by Belfast City Council. The Sixth located at the bottom of Royal Avenue includes 230,000 square feet of creative workspace, alongside 'active' ground floor uses such as cafes, restaurants and retail a
20/02/2019
Plans for an £8 million cinema development in Newtownabbey have been given the green light. Hammerson Ltd was granted planning permission by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for the major work which will provide over 70 full time jobs. A disused brown field site on Old Church Road will be c
20/02/2019
Northern Ireland contractor McAleer & Rushe has secured planning permission to develop two multi-million-pound hotels located in Birmingham and Glasgow City Centre, representing an investment of around £85 million. Combined, the two hotels will deliver a total of 630 bedrooms and will be operated b
20/02/2019
The Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, Seán Canney, has visited the Smart Docklands district of Dublin City, where he was shown a number of Smart City initiatives including the BikeKeep smart bike locking system, the wifi connected Steora smart be
20/02/2019
The government spent a total of €695,346,000 on various rent subsidy schemes in 2018, Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has revealed. The figures, described by the Dublin Mid-West TD as 'staggering', were released to Deputy Ó Broin last night in parliamentary questions from the Department
20/02/2019
H&J Martin has announced its Compliance Department has achieved the UKAS accreditation ISO/IEC 17020:2012 – Inspection Bodies Accreditation for Surveying for Asbestos in Premises. The firms Compliance team in conjunction with its HSQE team worked to achieve the industry recognised accreditation. T
19/02/2019
Dublin's Lord Mayor, Nial Ring, will perform a sod turning ceremony at St. Teresa's Gardens to mark the start of the latest phase of construction of 54 new housing units at St. Teresa's Gardens, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8. This phase includes 16 apartments, 28 three-bedroom terraced houses and 10 two-b
19/02/2019
Businesses in Ireland are being urged to contact their suppliers and service providers to get assurances about the continuity of their supply chain post-Brexit, by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys. With just six weeks to go until the date on which the UK will
19/02/2019
Fianna Fáil has said that it will use its time this week in the Dáil to debate its proposed Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018, which was introduced in the Dáil last June. The Bill provides homeowners who are already paying management fees with a reduction in their Property Tax b
19/02/2019
Warrenpoint Port has confirmed it handled 3.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2018, the highest annual level recorded in the harbour's history. The total value of goods moving through the port also reached record levels, surpassing £6.5 billion for the first time. The trading figures confirmed Warrenpo
19/02/2019
Resurfacing work is to begin next week on a £176,000 scheme in Lisburn. The work in the River Road area is to start on Monday, 25 February. The work will take place on the section of road between Ballybog Road and Ballyskeagh Road will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the carria
19/02/2019
The Alliance Party is calling on the Department for Infrastructure to investigate the potential for a cycle path to be developed in Strabane, Co Tyrone. Alliance Sperrin candidate Scott Moore said the proposed path would run along the length of the Derry and Melmount roads via the town centre, prov
18/02/2019
Community services in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, are to be boosted with the delivery of a new skate park. Freestyle Skateparks has been appointed by Fingal County Council to build a new destination style facility in Millpond Park. Construction work is expected to start shortly on the project ahead o
18/02/2019
ESB Networks has commenced its annual search for new electrical apprentices under its high-quality apprenticeship programme. Applications are now being welcomed for the 2019 programme, with the closing date for submissions dated for 25 March. The company is aiming to recruit up to 70 apprentices
18/02/2019
A section of the Gravelhill Road in Lisburn is to close for major resurfacing work. The £150,000 improvement scheme will commence on Monday 25 February on the section of the road between the A3 Moira Road and Kesh Road. A daily weekday road closure will be in operation between 8am and 6pm throug
18/02/2019
Northern Ireland construction group H&J Martin has secured a prestigious accreditation relating to surveying for asbestos. The firm's Compliance Department achieved the UKAS accreditation ISO/IEC 17020:2012 – Inspection Bodies Accreditation for Surveying for Asbestos in Premises. They worked along
18/02/2019
Irish Water has launched a €1.3 million project to upgrade the sewer network in Dublin's North Docklands Area. The scheme will address the structural defects of the sewers and reduce the likelihood of sewer collapses and blockages. It forms part of the infrastructural upgrade works for this Strat
18/02/2019
Bluecool Water Dispensers based in Dundalk supplies, installs and maintains mains fed water coolers and dispensers for Corporate, Industrial and Commercial clients nationwide. Typical clients include hospitals, schools, universities, offices, service arear and other commercial sites. Bluecool's ex
15/02/2019
Hotel developers are being invited to bid for a redevelopment project in Lisburn city centre. A former car park in Castle Street will be redeveloped into a new hotel, with a minimum of 80 bedrooms. Chairman of the Council's Development Committee, Alderman William Leathem, said: "The redevelopmen
15/02/2019
A range of new GAA facilities are set to open at west Belfast's Davitt Park this weekend. The £1.5 million investment involved the construction of a a full-sized GAA pitch, spectator stand and changing pavilion. Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Hargey will unveil the new facilities this Sa
15/02/2019
Komatsu has announced its new WA100M Dash 8 compact wheel loader is now shipping in Ireland. The WA100M is ideal for construction, farm contractors, bulk materials and waste processors. McHale Plant Sales will serve as the Ireland distributor, with company director John O'Brien lauding the new lo
15/02/2019
Plans for a £15 million distillery and visitor centre in Londonderry have been revived after the project secured additional funding. The 'Quiet Man' distillery at Ebrington Square was scrapped last year when a new distillery tax introduced by the British Chancellor impacted on its viability. The
15/02/2019
Plans are taking shape for a new greenway linking Nelson Drive to Clooney in Londonderry. Contractor Adman Civil Projects has now begun work on the Clooney Greenway project, which utilises a route through the Foyle College and Ebrington Primary school campus. The scheme was first proposed in 2010
15/02/2019
Work is underway to address problematic water mains in Muirhevnamore, Dundalk. GMC Utilities Group is replacing 2.7km of ageing mains with new plastic pipes, as part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme. The project will also involve laying new water service connections from the p
14/02/2019
A new 100-bed hotel is coming to Rostrevor after outline planning permission was granted for the development. The four-star hotel and spa resort will be built at Greenpark Road along the County Down coast. It will also offer two function rooms, two lounge bars, a restaurant, spa and conference fa
14/02/2019
John Paul Construction has expanded its board with the appointment of two new Construction Directors. Liam Kenny's appointment follows 24 years experience in the industry, 14 of which was spent at John Paul. He has a track record of delivering complex projects for global multinational organization
14/02/2019
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen by 5.5% over the past year, official figures have shown. The NI Residential Property Price Index, which analyses most house sales in the region, released the statistics. 23,687 homes were sold in 2018 and prices increased across all council areas, rangin
14/02/2019
Construction work is underway on a new £370,000 community centre in Kilkeel, Co Down. Garson Contractors is delivering the facility, which will include a 140 square metre main hall, kitchen, games room and two offices. A sod-cutting ceremony was recently held at the Kitty's Road site to celebrate
14/02/2019
A major road resurfacing scheme has been announced for a small village in County Down. The £450,000 works will deliver improvements across a 2.6-kilometre section on the A2 Portavogie Road in Ballyhalbert. The Department for Infrastructure commenced work on the scheme today, 14 February, with ini
14/02/2019
The high quality of Cookstown-based KDM Hire has been recognised, with the company having been announced as a Winner in the 2019 Executive Hire Show Passionate Hirer Awards, which took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The company was nominated in the Outstanding Multi-Depot Hire Company catego
13/02/2019
The A5 road upgrade project has stalled again after the government redirected €27 million of funding to plug the overspend on the National Children’s hospital. The £150 million scheme aims to create a new 85km road running from New Buildings, via Strabane, Newtownstewart, Omagh and Ballygawley and
13/02/2019
Northern Ireland contractor McAleer & Rushe has landed a major job in London. The firm will begin construction work on a new £62 million hotel and aparthotel development in Paddington. They were appointed to the project by developer Concierge 3, a consortium of BSW Land & Property, Staycity and
13/02/2019
Plans are taking shape for a major flood scheme in south Belfast as ground investigation works begin on the Upper Lisburn Road. The preparatory works will involve a number of trial excavations, which are being carried out to establish ground conditions and the location of existing services, ahead
13/02/2019
Dublin has re-entered the top ten most liveable cities, becoming one of the most attractive cities in Europe for European expats. Cities around the world are evaluated annually by ECA International (ECA) on a variety of liveability factors including availability of health services; housing and uti
13/02/2019
Kilwaughter Minerals is mourning the loss of Company Director, John Hefferman. Mr Hefferman died suddenly on Sunday 10 February. He started working for the revenue group back in 2007, and was later promoted to Company Director during the economic downturn in Ireland, when the business was experi
13/02/2019
Major resurfacing work has been announced on the Old Belfast Road in Bangor. The £350,000 scheme will deliver improvements to a 1.4km section of the road between its junctions with A2 Belfast Road and Springhill Road. Work will begin on the project on Sunday 17 February. It will be completed a
12/02/2019
The Transport Minister has been urged to progress plans to upgrade and extend the runway at Waterford Regional Airport. Fianna Fáil's local TD Mary Butler expressed frustration at the lack of progress at the airport, which has been in limbo since 2016 when the Belgian parent of the VLM airline wen
12/02/2019
British robotic automation company, The Robot Exchange has announced plans to open a new research and development hub in Lisburn. The Nottingham-based firm specialises in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions, using them to automate tasks such as back office administration; resulting in incre
12/02/2019
A series of upgrade works have commenced to transform the greenway at Kilfennan Valley Park in Londonderry. This £549,000 scheme will help boost sustainable travel in the area, combining with the new Clooney Greenway to create an accessible travel corridor. The works will include improved draina
12/02/2019
LIT has announced plans to open a new campus in County Clare, adding to its existing schools in Tipperary and Limerick City. The new facility will be located on Bindon Street in Ennis. LIT President, Professor Vincent Cunnane said: "We are delighted to be able to progress our plans in Ennis. We
12/02/2019
NI Water has launched a £4.5 million sewer project in Dundrum with the first phase of work set to get underway next week. The £4.5 million project will upgrade the sewerage infrastructure in the Main Street area, including the replacement of two existing Wastewater Pumping Stations. When complet
12/02/2019
Consultation has been launched on Dublin's draft Climate Change Action Plan. It sets out how Dublin City Council will improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its own buildings and across its functions and operations. The plan covers five key areas – Energy and Buildings,
12/02/2019
A tech start-up company in Galway has announced plans to expand its headquarters. Joulica, based in the Business Innovation Center on the campus of NUI Galway, will create 45 new highly skilled jobs over three years as part of the development. The jobs form part of Joulica's growth strategy rein
12/02/2019
Work is progressing on a major resurfacing scheme in the Castledillon area of Armagh. The Department of Infrastructure has launched the next phase of work on the £400,000 A3 Portadown Road scheme. Approximately 800 metres of carriageway and hard shoulder will be upgraded, following the completio
11/02/2019
A joint venture between Lagan Airport Maintenance and Clare Civil Engineering (LCJV) has secured the main construction contract to upgrade Ireland West Airport's runway. The €11.2 million project will involve a complete resurfacing of the existing runway and taxiway surfaces, the removal and reins
11/02/2019
Plans to develop two north Belfast community schemes have been announced at City Hall today, Monday 11 February. The two projects will benefit from a £2.9 million investment courtesy of Belfast City Council, as part of the Belfast Investment Fund (BIF). The Grace Women's Development Centre, which
11/02/2019
A warning has been issued over potential budget cuts to school building projects following Fine Gael's Children's Hospital "fiasco". Plans are now being examined to cut capital budgets as the overruns escalate on the National Children's Hospital. Education Minister Joe McHugh has been urged to e
11/02/2019
Concerns have been raised over a potential u-turn from Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy on planned affordable homes in Dublin. The Irish Glass Bottle House site was identified for 900 social and affordable homes by the Minister. Calling on Minister Murphy to commit funding to the project, Labour S
11/02/2019
Northern Ireland manufacturer CDE Global has been named in a prestigious sales growth list for the third consecutive year. The Cookstown company was placed 169th in the 10th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200, which ranks the UK's mid-market private companies with the fastest growing
11/02/2019
FP McCann has been appointed to deliver a new £250,000 walkway in Maghera, Co Londonderry. The 600m 'Largantogher Walkway' will connect the Walled Garden adjacent to the historic St Lurach's church with the town's Tobermore Road. The main works include: • Formation of new entrance • Re-grading
11/02/2019
Enniskillen Castle is to be illuminated in red to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Enniskillen Trades and Labour Council. Fermanagh Council of Trade Unions, which brings together workers and trade unionists in County Fermanagh, will host the celebration on 21 February 2019. The lighting up of C
11/02/2019
Roscommon County Council has been boosted with the delivery of new water services vans. Irish Water upgraded the council's fleet, which will be used for the maintenance and upkeep of the water networks across the county. Rónan Daly, Irish Water's Operations Lead for Roscommon, commented: "
08/02/2019
A "positive" meeting has been held to advance plans for Ulster University's Medical School for the North West. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr John Boyle convened a meeting with political representatives including Michelle O'Neill (SF), Colum Eastwood (SDLP), Robin Swann
08/02/2019
The Fine Gael government has been urged to prioritise two "critical" Garda station projects in Sligo. Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Marc MacSharry, has called for additional capacity to be provided at the Tubbercubby station, with space available adjacent to the current south Sligo station.
08/02/2019
John Somers Construction has begun work on 17 new homes in Piltown, Co Kilkenny. Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Eamon Aylward, visited the Breagagh Place site on Wednesday 06 February to officially turn the sod on the development. The design is comprised of CJ Falconers Architects, Nol
08/02/2019
Northern Ireland electric utility company SONI has appointed Jo Aston as its new Managing Director. She joins from the Utility Regulator, Northern Ireland, where she currently holds the position of Director of Wholesale Energy Markets,. Jo, a Chartered Engineer and a graduate of Queens Universit
08/02/2019
A road resurfacing project has been announced for Portglenone, Co Antrim. The £176,000 scheme will involve resurfacing a 1.2km section of the B52 Largy Road from the Carnearny Road junction towards Randalstown. Work will begin on Monday 11 February and is scheduled for completion by 01 March.
08/02/2019
The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has announced plans for the 2019 Geological Survey Ireland Geoheritage funding awards. A total of €65,000 will be provided to thirteen groups across eleven counties this year. The grants will support the development and publication o
08/02/2019
Euro Auctions has recorded the largest ever sale of excavators at its ground-breaking sale in Leeds. The leading auctioneers of industrial plant, construction and agricultural machinery hosted its largest ever sale between 30 January and 01 February, selling over 5,000 lots and more than 750 excav
08/02/2019
Tricel & Depawater are to showcase their range of innovative solutions at this year's Selfbuild 2019 in Belfast. Selfbuild 2019 takes place from 22-24 February at the TEC in Belfast. The companies will showcase their latest wastewater treatment solutions on stand C29, Hall 1. Representatives wi
07/02/2019
Northern Ireland contractor H&J Martin has laid the last beam on a new 263-home development in Manchester. A topping out ceremony was held yesterday, 06 February, to celebrate the key construction milestone. The local firm is carrying out the construction works on the 18-storey Outwood Wharf Pha
07/02/2019
Plans to make Groomsport beach in Co Down wheelchair accessible have been given a major boost with funding of over £68,000. Sport NI awarded the funds, enabling the access slope on to the beach to be regraded and upgrades to be delivered on the existing toilet block. The toilet block will includ
07/02/2019
Over 300 new homes are heading to Londonderry after plans were approved for three new housing developments. Derry and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee green lit the plans for 97 apartments, and 166 two-storey dwellings near Galliagh. The development, located on Phase 1 East of Zoned
07/02/2019
A £250,000 project to create a new walkway in Maghera, Co Londonderry, has commenced. The 600m 'Largantogher Walkway' will connect the Walled Garden adjacent to the historic St Lurach's church with the town's Tobermore Road. The landscaped pathways will be enhanced with lighting, seating and pan
07/02/2019
The ageing pipe network at Cork's Grand Parade waste water pumping station is to be replaced in an effort to help protect the local environment. Work will begin at the station, adjacent to Nano Nagle Bridge, on Monday 11 February. Irish Water and Cork City Council are delivering the project acro
07/02/2019
A County Mayo manufacturer of concrete and quarry stone has been hit with a €500,000 fine for three separate breaches of health and safety legislation following the death of an employee in 2015. Harrington Concrete and Quarries ULC worker, Mr Joseph Harrington died after he fell into an inadequate
07/02/2019
A new storm sewer is to be installed on the Union Road, Hospital Road and Derramore Park areas of Magherafelt. NI Water will commence work on 18 February to lay approximately 190m of new storm sewer and associated manholes. The project is expected to take five weeks to complete. Traffic arrang
07/02/2019
A new development in Portrush has been boosted with the use of FP McCann's largest ever ready mix concrete pour. PRH Construction is delivering the six-storey Castle Linn apartment block, consisting of 24 luxury two, three and four-bed apartments. The 600mm thick structural ground floor transfer
06/02/2019
Magherafelt's £1.9 million public realm scheme has been shortlisted in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards For Planning Excellence. The RTPI awards celebrate exceptional examples of planning and the contribution planners make to society. The local scheme will compete against nine other
06/02/2019
MEIC is to begin construction work on a 16-home development in Patrickswell, County Limerick. The project is being delivered on a council-owned site at Lisheen Park in the village. The homes will comprise of one to two storeys with two or more bedrooms. The contractor is also completing a new sit
06/02/2019
A joint venture between Murphy and Dawson WAM has completed a £4 million NI Water project just outside Dungiven. The project involved upgrading Caugh Hill Water Treatment Works with a new sludge press to improve the efficiency of the treatment process. A new filter was also installed as part of th
06/02/2019
Fast-food chain Supermac's is set to create 300 new jobs as it opens three new restaurants. The company has also announced the redevelopment and refurbishment of three hotels; the Killeshin Hotel, Castle Oaks House Hotel and Athlone Springs Hotel. The company's chief executive, Pat McDonagh, owns
06/02/2019
Fingal County Council has continued its commitment to minimise empty housing in the region with the introduction of a dedicated Vacant Housing Unit. A Vacant Homes Officer has also been established to help manage the work. The council currently has around 5,500 properties in its stock, an increa
06/02/2019
Local views are being sought on plans for an all-weather running track and sports pitch at Porterstown Park in Dublin 15. The new facility would be made available for groups in the wider Blanchardstown area, offering Fingal County Council's first public floodlit all-weather athletics track. The Co
06/02/2019
Irish Water has launched a project to reduce leakage in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, as part of its national programme. Work is underway to replace ageing mains with new service connections in St Aidan's Villas and Bellefield Road. Further works will include replacing 1.8km of water mains in the publ
06/02/2019
The public has been called to express their opinions on plans for a new play park in Sion Mills, Co Tyrone. Derry City and Strabane District Council is hosting a public information event on Tuesday 12 February from 5-8pm at Sion Mills Primary School on the plans. The local authority's Parks Deve
05/02/2019
Regional and local roads across Ireland are to benefit from an annual investment of €483 million in 2019, a 16% increase from last year's funding. The main priority of this year's funding remains investment in the maintenance and renewal of the regional and local road network. A further €65 milli
05/02/2019
A bid for capital funding is to be launched for the Glens of Antrim Greenway project, following successful consultation evenings. If available, the funds would help develop the Ballymena to Cushendall route. Mid & East Antrim Council hosted a series of consultation evenings on the proposal, disc
05/02/2019
NI Water's project to build a £3 million water main in Co Fermanagh has entered its final phase of works. The new main will be located between Ally Hill Service Reservoir (SR), on the outskirts of Lough Bradan and Doochrock and Drumkeeran SRs near Ederney. It will help improve the local water su
05/02/2019
Northern Ireland firm Lagan Specialist Contracting has landed a major maintenance contract at London Southend Airport. The contractor's division, Lagan Airport Maintenance will upgrade the durability and performance of the runway at the UK airport. Work will involve the removal of 50mm of the exi
05/02/2019
A number of sites in Northern Ireland identified for potential UK nuclear waste dumps have been ruled out by the British government. Part of Co Down and Armagh were originally proposed as potential sites for the disposal of nuclear and chemical waste in a video report from the UK government's Radi
05/02/2019
A popular farm and garden attraction in Craigavon is to undergo £250,000 refurbishment works. The work at Tannaghmore Gardens will deliver renovations to the play park area, after investment was secured from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridg
05/02/2019
David Walsh Civil Engineering has been appointed to deliver water mains improvements in Drogheda Town, Co Louth. The €3.2 million Irish Water project will involve replacing 6km of ageing mains with new plastic pipes. Work has commenced on the project and is scheduled for completion by May 2019.
05/02/2019
A Northern Ireland firm has supported a project in Essex with its precast concrete platform retaining wall system. The company's system played a vital part in rebuilding a platform at Witham station, as part of a major project on the Great Eastern Main Line. The FP McCann team, working closely wi
04/02/2019
Developers have commenced work to deliver a significant upgrade to the Knockmore/Ballinderry Road junction in Lisburn. The busy junction will be upgraded with new traffic lights and additional lanes to facilitate better traffic movement. Work is expected to take six months to complete. This pro
04/02/2019
The UK government has proposed parts of Co Down and Armagh as a potential site for the disposal of nuclear and chemical waste. The government's Radioactive Waste Management group outlined potential sites in a video report, including places like the Mourne mountains. NI politicians have hit out t
04/02/2019
Schoolchildren from across the Causeway Coast and Glens area of Northern Ireland have competed in a road safety quiz, with a Portstewart Primary School coming out on top. The Portstewart team won the local heat at the Lodge Hotel in Coleraine on Tuesday 29 January, beating 25 other primary schools
04/02/2019
Glan Agua has commenced work on the sewerage network in Charlestown, Co Mayo. The Irish Water project will involve upgrading the existing wastewater treatment plant in the area, installing new sewers, upgrading existing sewers and installing a new outfall to the Mullaghanoe River. Work is current
04/02/2019
Construction work is to begin to improve the Lisnarragh Road in Donemana, Co Tyrone. The £330,000 project will involve resurfacing and reconstructing the road over a six week programme, starting from 13 February. A full road closure will be in operation throughout the work, with a two-way diversi
04/02/2019
The Dublin Institute of Technology has announced the 2018 recipient of the Wallace Family Scholarship. The Wallace Family Scholarships aim to support committed students who have not only demonstrated academic achievement but also engaged with the world of engineering outside of the classroom. Liam
04/02/2019
Adare Machinery has shipped out two Bobcat E10 Mini Excavators for delivery this morning, 04 February. With a retracted track width of only 71 cm, the Bobcat® E10 compact excavator (mini excavator) can access difficult and cramped job sites where exhausting manual labour is the only other option.
04/02/2019
A burst water main on Avenue Road in Dundalk has been successfully repaired by an Irish Water and Louth County Council project team. The burst disrupted water supply for locals in the Seafield Lawns, Mourne Vale, Medebawn, Meadow View, Belfry Avenue and Belfry Drive, Avondale Park, Silveroe Crescen
01/02/2019
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is to lead a energy efficiency project across Northern Europe. The 'Handi- Heat' project will tackle fuel poverty, identify renewable energy solutions and improve energy efficiency in rural homes across the region. It will also aim to identify resource
01/02/2019
NI Water has visited a school in Craigavon to deliver site safety advice to the local children. The utility and contractors Meridian, who are working on £2.4 million water main upgrades in Lurgan, talked to the children at King's Park Primary School about the issues. Maurice Crawford, NI Water's
01/02/2019
The government has been urged to publish its affordable housing scheme following a series of hearings in the Housing Committee. The ESRI, Housing Agency and the voluntary housing co-operative Ó Cualann were present at the hearing yesterday, 31 January. ESRI's working paper, Exploring affordabilit
01/02/2019
Euro Auctions is to dispose of Hawk Plant Hire's assets after the company went into administration earlier this month. They will deal with the Hawk Plant's general construction equipment. Joint Administrators Sam Woodward, Alex Williams and Hunter Kelly of EY's restructuring team appointed Euro A
01/02/2019
A number of students from TU Dublin's School of Real Estate and Construction Management have travelled to Italy to take part in this year's International Real Estate Challenge (IREC) 2019. The school's eight students study across the Property Economics and Auctioneering, Valuation and Estate Agency
01/02/2019
A section of ageing water mains is to be replaced on Davitt's Quay in County Waterford. Approximately 300 metres of mains will decommissioned and replaced with plastic pipes. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers' prop
01/02/2019
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton has called for interested parties to become Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champions. SDG Champions will be organisations or individuals who are leading by example in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The
01/02/2019
Irish Water has launched a €4 million project to upgrade the sewer networks across Donegal. McAllister Group will deliver the work in the Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Buncrana, Carrigart, Downings, Killea, Kilmacrennan, Lifford, Milford, Mountcharles, Ramelton, Raphoe and Saint Johnston areas. The contr
