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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for August 2019
30/08/2019
September has been designated Construction Month, which will be used to highlight the contribution of Ireland's construction industry to jobs, local communities and the economy. Guaranteed Irish will host their annual Construction Roundtable & Panel Discussion, which will be held at Croke Park on T
30/08/2019
The design of Ryanair's new office campus in Dublin has been unveiled by the contractor Atkins. The 10,700m2, six-storey development – which is now onsite - will sit alongside Ryanair's existing head office at Airside Business Park, located close to Dublin Airport. Atkins was appointed earlier this
30/08/2019
NI Water has announced a further investment of £1 million in improvement works at its Newry wastewater treatment plant. The latest funding follows £2.5m that has been invested in the plant since August 2018. Announcing the improvement work, project manager Eimear Gourley said: "This work is part o
30/08/2019
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Cork, Dublin and Belfast by end-to-end solutions company Jacobs. The new roles will be professional services positions across a range of specialities, project and construction management, design, commissioning, qualification and validation. The announcement
30/08/2019
Kilfenna Valley Park Greenway in L'Derry has reopened following the completion of a £500,000 upgrade, the Department for Communities has announced. The Department said the Greenway "has been transformed into a space where you can embrace a healthier and more active lifestyle through outdoor activit
30/08/2019
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has issued a direct appeal to Irish businesses to "accelerate their preparations" with less than 9 weeks to go until Bexit. Minister Humphreys urged businesses to avail of the wide range of State supports on offer to help them
29/08/2019
Irish Water has announced a partnership with Engineers Ireland to find the most sustainable engineering project. As an official sponsor of the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards, the Irish Water Sustainability Award will be announced as part of the 2019 awards. Making the announcement, Claire Ly
29/08/2019
The government has outlined a strategy to reduce harmful emissions created as a result of industry operations. The strategy comes as Pillar 5 of Future Jobs Ireland, the whole-of-Government strategy to prepare businesses and workers for the future, is launched with a focus on transitioning to a low
29/08/2019
Ecocel is a cellulose fibre insulation product for use in homes manufactured from recycled newspapers. It is produced in Cork where paper is turned into a non-fammable natural fibre by the addition of salts, providing a lower embodied carbon insulation. As discarded newspapers are turned into insula
29/08/2019
A carriageway resurfacing scheme on Killeavy Road, Newry will start on Monday 02 September, the Department for Infrastructure has announced. The £112,000 scheme will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface of the road. During the works, a daily weekday road cl
29/08/2019
A significant number of resurfacing schemes have been completed across Belfast in the past year, the Department for Infrastructure has reported. Updating Belfast City Council members on infrastructure works, Divisional Roads Manager, Kevin Monaghan said: "Over the past year a number of significant
29/08/2019
The Department for Infrastructure has updated Newry, Mourne and Down District Council members on works in the area. Speaking to council members, Divisional Roads Manager Mr Simon Richardson said: "Over the past year, a number of significant resurfacing schemes have been completed including; the A26
28/08/2019
NI Water has announced that a major contract, worth £240 million, has been awarded to three local businesses: Meridian Utilities Ltd, McAllister Bros Ltd and Road Safety Contracts Ltd. Making the announcement, Jane Mellor, Head of Procurement at NI Water, said: "The tender process for this contract
28/08/2019
A revised version of the Forest Services forestry planning scoping consultation has been released by the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Dr Denis McMahon. Speaking during a visit to Forest Service headquarters at Inishkeen House, Enniski
28/08/2019
Irish Water has announced essential maintenance works at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in order to reduce the risk of odours from the plant. These works are essential maintenance works on one of the odour control units at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant, and involve replacing car
28/08/2019
InterTradeIreland have highlighted new research that shows that most firms are opting to pay no attention to the potential impact of Brexit. InterTradeIreland said that its latest survey has revealed "startling figures" that just six per cent of cross-border traders are prepared for cash flow and l
28/08/2019
The Labour Court has announced that it will conduct an examination of the terms and conditions applying to workers in the Mechanical Engineering Building Services. The examination has been announced following receipt of a request from two Trade Unions pursuant to Section 14 of the Industrial Relati
28/08/2019
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has a number of upcoming opportunities for contractors to provide No Fines External Wall Insulation and Associated Works to a number of NIHE properties across all three NIHE regions. These works are part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund
27/08/2019
Ireland Waste Water has announced that it will hire 10 new workers at its Cork-based operations. The recruitment drive is partly inspired by demand for Circle 7, its new domestic and commercial water purifying system, the first of its kind in the world. Most of the new positions will be based at th
27/08/2019
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the government's commitment to continue funding the Deep Retrofit scheme after it has ended. Making the announcement, Director for Specialist Contracting, CIF, Sean Downey said: "This is a really important decision that will give comfort to do
27/08/2019
Irish Water and Kildare County Council has announced that customers in Kilcock, Co Kildare could face disruptions to their water supply as new connection works are carried out. The utilities company is encouraging customers to conserve water while these works are underway – "We are urging customers
27/08/2019
Kirby has announced that it will take part in the upcoming RTÉ series 'DIY SOS: The Big Build'. Originally a BBC Format running for almost 20 years in the UK, this is the first time the show is coming to Ireland and we are so excited to be a part of it. The show is coming to Dundrum, Tipperary to
27/08/2019
Belfast City Council has announced a range of projects to continue the regeneration and development of the city centre, one year on from the Primark fire. Working in partnership with Belfast Chamber, Belfast One and Visit Belfast, the council, Belfast business community and other stakeholders have
27/08/2019
A £200,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme has commenced in Newtownards. The works, on the Glenbrook Road/Glenburn Road, will extend a distance of approximately 950 metres and includes some short stretches of footway, will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface
27/08/2019
A series of Employer Roadshows have been announced by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, T.D. visited the Roadshow in the Clayton Hotel in Cork where she met with local employers and representatives
27/08/2019
Scape Group has announced the details of its new £1 billion national Consultancy frameworks to replace its current Built Environment Consultancy Services (BECS). The firm has announced two new consultancy frameworks, one for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and a dedicated framework for Scotlan
23/08/2019
The County Clare town of Ennis is set to boost its environmentally friendly transport access for cyclists and pedestrians. The 1.2km traffic calming and cycle lanes scheme links the Kilrush Road to St Flannan's College Roundabout, as well as connecting to the Ennis Active Travel Town Scheme networ
23/08/2019
Transport Minister Shane Ross has come under pressure to regulate e-scooters in Ireland following the publication of a new Road Safety Authority (RSA) report. After studying the use of e-scooters in Ireland, RSA found that these vehicles should be regulated. E-scooters cannot currently be taxed or
23/08/2019
The latest updates on progress to improve water quality in County Roscommon have been broadcast on a recent Shannonside radio show. Representatives from Irish Water and Roscommon County Council hosted the Mary Claire Greally Show, outlining how the water quality has improved in the region over the
23/08/2019
Road works have been announced on the Glenbrook Road/Glenburn Road in Newtownards, Co Down. The Department for Infrastructure is planning to deliver £200,000 improvements over 950 metres on the route, including short stretches of footway. Work will begin on the project on Monday 26 August and ru
23/08/2019
Plans to move forward with two office developments in Londonderry have been endorsed by Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Department of Infrastructure will work to develop the former Ebrington Barracks site into two Grade A office blocks. The Council's Planning Committee discussed th
23/08/2019
The Department of Transport is moving forward with the refurbishment of 14 train sets. A tender was issued for the project, which comes after recently released FOI documents show that the Department was not prepared to meet the cost. Fianna Fáil representative Marc Mac Sharry has questioned the
22/08/2019
Dublin City Council has been called to oppose any Co-Living units proposed under the minimum guidelines set out by Fine Gael. A motion was submitted to the council from South East Inner City representative for Labour, Kevin Donoghue, to abide by the minimum 12m/sq guidelines established. Cllr Do
22/08/2019
Newry's Ballinacraig Way is set to undergo improvements works starting this weekend. The route will be resurfaced over a 1.1km distance from the junction with Greenbank Roundabout courtesy of a £300,000 Department for Infrastructure scheme. Work will begin on Saturday 24 August and run until Fri
22/08/2019
Young women from Northern Ireland interested in the construction industry have been given a great insight at this year's WOMEN'STEC Summer Scheme. WOMEN'STEC (Training, Enterprise and Childcare) is the largest quality provider of training for women in non-traditional skills in Northern Ireland. Bas
22/08/2019
Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy has come under serious criticism after he threatened to cut a number of public transport projects. The Fine Gael politician proposes to direct the deletion of a number of public transport projects from the 2019 to 2031 Regional Spat
22/08/2019
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has been called on to reach a repayment agreement with contractors following an IT system failure. Overpayments were made to two contractors for ground maintenance on lands the NIHE no longer owned. This was reportedly due to the IT system which had no
22/08/2019
A Northern Ireland home builder has committed £33,000 to fund hospice care for the terminally ill. Hagan Homes, an award-winning company based in Ballyclare, has donated the money to the Northern Ireland Hospice's 'Time to Care' project. Founder and Chair of the firm, James Hagan said he hopes the
21/08/2019
The globally renowned WorldSkills competition is set to get underway in Russia, with four Northern Ireland competitors making the trip for the event. Taking place in Kazan from 22-27 August, WorldSkills is the largest international vocational skills competition with more than 70 countries and regi
21/08/2019
A cross-party group of MLAs has called for progress on a proposed bridge in South Belfast amid fears the project could face significant delays. The Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle bridge was granted planning permission in April 2016, but under the law work must begin within five years, meaning permissi
21/08/2019
Preparatory work is set to get underway on the £20 million Armagh East Link road following the confirmation of a preferred route. The Department of Infrastructure will move forward with the route first announced in June 2014, which will connect the A3 Portadown Road and the A28 Markethill Road to
21/08/2019
Leading UK kitchen manufacturer and supplier, Howdens Joinery has opened a new depot in Lisburn. The location in Young Street offers a free kitchen design service; and stocks a range of products including: integrated kitchens, kitchen appliances, interior and exterior doors and joinery, hardware,
21/08/2019
A call has been issued to schools, community groups and clubs who want to help tackle climate change or promote biodiversity to apply for the Community Environment Action Fund. Applications for the fund opened today, 21 August, with hundreds of local projects expected to be supported. Launching t
21/08/2019
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Michaela Boyle has urged local people to back the bid for Brooke Park to win a National Lottery Heritage award. The recent regeneration of 'The People's Park' has been shortlisted from over 700 entrants in the Best Heritage Project c
21/08/2019
A series of work to restore Cork City Council's Concert Hall is progressing well ahead of scheduled completion this month. The hall's original 1930's dance floor is being redeveloped to accommodate the new season of events at the venue. It is being fully restored following replacement of 157 bro
21/08/2019
A multi-million euro flood relief scheme for King's Island in Limerick has been updated following a comprehensive consultation period. The plans include alterations to the initial scheme, including the contouring of the proposed embankment with new circular walkway and the creation of walkways lin
21/08/2019
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council is set to host a public discussion on a proposed masterplan for Shanganagh Park & Cemetery. This masterplan sets out a strategic vision for the park which creates a framework within which individual projects can take place. It will maximise the potential of th
21/08/2019
The safety of Bus Éireann's fleet has been thrown into question after a door fell off the Route 64 bus serving Sligo to Galway. No one was injured during the incident. Fianna Fáil representative Marc Mac Sharry has urged Bus Éireann to provide clarity on the safety of their vehicles. He comment
20/08/2019
The average rent for new tenancies across Ireland has reached an all-time high, a new Daft.ie report has revealed. Published today, 20 August, the Daft.ie Q2 2019 rent report shows the average rent for new tenancies stands at €1,391, while the number of available rental properties is the lowest si
20/08/2019
The number of Level 8, first round CAO offers for engineering courses has increased by 10% over the last year. This comes after a record number of applicants opted to pursue the third-level courses, with a particular growth noticed in courses with a focus on sustainability and climate action. Nat
20/08/2019
Northern Ireland contractor GRAHAM has completed a key road scheme in Stockport. The £8 million Travis Brow Link Road was delivered by GRAHAM as part of Stockport Council's £73m Town Centre Access Plan. It creates a link between the A6 and M60 in Stockport town centre. The work has also been rec
20/08/2019
The recent issues with schools constructed by Western Building Systems have resulted in a call for a major reassessment of the procurement and tendering policy for publicly funded building projects. National trade union SIPTU called for the major reassessment after Education Minister Joe McHugh ann
20/08/2019
A series of essential maintenance works have been announced for Murrough Pumping Station in County Wicklow. The work began today, Tuesday 20 August, and will run for three days. Irish Water has warned there is a possibility of intermittent odours from the plant during the maintenance. The utili
20/08/2019
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has come under fire after the HSE awarded a €14 million contract to Western Building Systems. The firm is being sued by the Department of Education after building defects were found in the 42 schools WBS built for the State over the last few years. Despite this, the company
20/08/2019
The Environmental Farming Scheme is set to open later this month alongside an event at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus. The agri-food institution will host a farm walk to coincide with the wider level launch of the EFS. Two sessions will take place on Wednesday 28 August, one starting at 2pm and the othe
20/08/2019
Work to construct over three kilometres of new water mains in Arklow, County Wicklow, is moving forward. Irish Water has warned local customers of a potential water disruption to facilitate the work on Wednesday 21 August from 10pm to 2am. The areas affected will include Church View, Abbey Heights
19/08/2019
The recent appointment of a contractor for the new 60 bed ward at University Hospital Limerick has come under serious criticism. Western Building Systems landed the contract for the development, while the firm is in the middle of being sued by the Department of Education. This comes after buildi
19/08/2019
Irish contractor John Sisk & Son has acquired Galway-based manufacturer Vision Built Group. Vision Built manufactures 2D Light Gauge Steel panels in a factory in Galway for supply to its customer base in both Ireland and the UK. As part of the acquisition, Sisk will retain all of the existing 32
19/08/2019
The refurbishment of the Galliagh parish centre in County L'Derry has suffered a major setback after vandals damaged the building over the weekend. A number of incidents were reported of people gaining access to the building, causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Around £300,000 i
19/08/2019
Transport Minister Shane Ross has come under fire after his Department confirmed it will not take advantage of the Connecting Europe Facility funding. CEF is an EU funding instrument aimed at infrastructure investment including transport. The Department of Transport will not be submitting an appli
19/08/2019
A delegation of staff from local construction firm GRAHAM have been volunteering in community gardens in Belfast as part of Business in the Community's Get Diggin' Initiative. A partnership between Groundwork, the Northern Ireland Prison Service and the Probation Board for Northern Ireland, Get Dig
19/08/2019
A series of maintenance work is set to begin at Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant. These works will help reduce the risk of odours from the plant. They involve replacing carbon odour control media to ensure any odours generated in the primary clarifiers are effectively treated. Irish Water has
16/08/2019
The development of a new multi-million pound Students' Union at Queen's University Belfast has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a Newry-based building contractor. Felix O'Hare will build the new centre on the site of the original facility, due to be completed in the 2021/2022 acad
16/08/2019
Plans are moving forward to build a new urgent care centre in Limerick. The Vhi SwiftCare Clinic within City Gate House in Raheen Business Park would provide walk-in medical care for minor injuries and illnesses within an hour. A planning application has been submitted for the development, which
16/08/2019
National electricity grid operator EirGrid Group has strengthened its senior team. Former manager at ESB Smart Energy Services, Michael Mahon has joined the company as the new Director of Grid Development and Interconnection. In his 20 years working for ESB, Mr Mahon has accumulated significant l
16/08/2019
A £900,000 programme of sewerage works in Ballykelly, County Londonderry, is on track to be substantially complete by the end of week. The Sewerage Improvement/Flood Alleviation works on Main Street are two weeks ahead of schedule. Pipe laying work is now complete with some final work still to b
16/08/2019
A Labour Senator has issued a call for more innovative measures to promote the use of electric cars to the public. Dublin representative Catherine Noone has highlighted a number of ways to increase accessibility of green alternatives to travel. They include the introduction of 'green taxi ranks' r
16/08/2019
Road works are set to take place in Lisburn from next week. The £100,000 investment will see Lisnagarvey Drive resurfaced and reconstructed from Monday 19 August until late September. When complete, the surface of the road will be strengthened and improved. Road users should expect some delays
15/08/2019
A meeting has been held to discuss progress on plans for a graduate-level medical school at Ulster University's Magee campus in Londonderry. Following discussions with the permanent secretary of the Department of Health, Richard Pengelly, local Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion remains confident every
15/08/2019
A new 377-home apartment complex is moving forward in Finglas with contractor John Paul Construction. The construction firm is working with Tribal Developments to deliver the project as part of the existing Charlestown Development. It involves building six new apartment blocks over the operationa
15/08/2019
Northern Ireland contractor GRAHAM has secured a major education project in Milton Keynes, England. The firm has been appointed to deliver a £40 million secondary school, creating 1,800 new school places for 11-16 year olds. The new Watling Academy will also serve the Western Expansion Area (WEA)
15/08/2019
Significant progress has been made on structural remediation works at schools constructed by Western Building Systems across Ireland. The programme, which will deliver repairs at 40 schools, has seen work move forward on the first phase of the project. This includes some 22 schools. Permanent en
15/08/2019
A series of sewer works are set to take place in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast starting next week. The scheme will see new sewers and associated manholes delivered at Jamaica Street to serve a new housing development. BSG Civil Engineering will carry out the work over a six-week programme, b
15/08/2019
Two roads in Dungannon are set to undergo significant upgrades worth a total £340,000. These schemes will see surfaces on the Killyman Road and Trewmount Road improved to address ongoing maintenance problems. The footpaths along these sections of road will also be resurfaced as part of the project
14/08/2019
An investment from the National Lottery has unlocked plans to deliver a new community hub in Belfast's Sailortown. Sailortown Regeneration Group secured a grant of £184,928 to help transform the rundown St Joseph's Church in the historic docks area into a new facility which brings people together.
14/08/2019
Lisburn-based McGreevy Engineering Ltd has celebrated a successful few years of growth with a significant investment in machinery and suitable facilities. The firm, which specialises in precision machined components, 5-axis milling and multi axis turn milling, has invested £395,000 to help enable i
14/08/2019
Brookfield Mill in the Ardoyne area of Belfast is set to be transformed into new social housing. Belfast City Council's planning committee granted planning permission for the project which will see the mill redeveloped into 77 social homes. Local Sinn Féin councillor Ryan Murphy welcomed the news
14/08/2019
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has come under pressure to confirm funding is secure for the Social Housing Investment Programme after funds were pulled from the retrofit scheme. The government has decided to suspend funding for the retrofit grants scheme under the Sustainable Energy Authority of I
14/08/2019
Road works are set to take place in the County Tyrone village of Sion Mills starting next week. Two schemes, totalling £448,000, will be carried out on the A50 Melmount Road from Monday 19 August until Friday 27 September. They will be carried out simultaneously, with the first extending from Mars
14/08/2019
A series of works have been announced to deliver links from the Honeypark housing development in Dún Laoghaire. The work will provide pedestrian/cycleway links to Sefton, Sallynoggin Park and O'Rourke Park/Rollins Villas. Cosgrave Developments is completing the scheme to deliver enhanced connect
13/08/2019
Larne Football Club's ongoing plan to upgrade the facilities at Inver Park has taken a major step forward. Planning permission has been granted for a new stand at the stadium, which will hold 1,088 fans over three levels. It will comprise of a modern new area for supporters, including revamped ch
13/08/2019
Northern Ireland-based contractor McLaughlin & Harvey has commenced construction on a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Specialist Site in Worthing, England. The firm, along with Worthing District Council, HRMC and Hunter REIM, celebrated a ground breaking ceremony at the site to kick off construct
13/08/2019
Funding of over £500,000 has been confirmed to upgrade People's Park in Ballymena. Mid & East Antrim representatives has earmarked the funding to help turn the facility into a 'Destination Park'. The works will include a new senior play structure. A number of enhancements are currently under con
13/08/2019
Contractor Glan Agua has agreed a deal with Irish Water to deliver the €16 million Gorey Regional Water Supply Scheme in County Wexford. The 18-month works will include new groundwater production wells, a new water treatment plant (WTP) and reservoir at Ballyminaun, upgrades works to the Barnadown
13/08/2019
The Department for Education has come under criticism for "squandering" much-needed funds following the purchase of the Cathal Brugha Street college in Dublin. The site was initially put up for sale for €12 million, but has since been bought for twice that number. Fianna Fáil representative Thoma
13/08/2019
Pinewood Avenue in Carrickfergus is set to close for resurfacing work later this month. The £94,000 scheme will see the road improved from Northland to Sandes Court. Work will begin on Monday 19 August and run until Friday 13 September. A full weekday closure will in operation between 7am and
12/08/2019
Belfast City Council is set to join forces with Northern Ireland's political parties to host an inaugural meeting on the climate crisis. The all-party working group will meet for the first time today, 12 August, as it steps up efforts to build Belfast's climate resilience. Outlining the group's p
12/08/2019
Locals in the County Down town of Kilkeel are set to benefit from a new £450,000 community centre. Newry, Mourne and Down District Chairperson, Councillor Charlie Casey officially opened the new Kitty's Road Community Centre on Friday 09 August. Speaking at the ceremony, Cllr Casey said: "I am del
12/08/2019
The new Chairman of the Northern Ireland Housing Council (NIHC), Alderman Tommy Nicholl MBE has hosted his first ever meeting. The advisory and consultative body met in the Braid in Ballymena, with Chief Executive of the Housing Executive, Clark Bailie; Assistant Director of the Housing Executive,
12/08/2019
Stoneyford village in Country Antrim has been upgraded after a recent investment through the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme. A number of streetscape improvements were delivered in the area as well as a freshening up of the arterial route through the village with the installation of o
12/08/2019
A proposal has been put forward to make e-charging points a requirement at companies and apartment blocks. Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has called for the charging points as an incentive for people to start using the energy-saving vehicles. The Dublin Senator said: "I believe that by requir
12/08/2019
Properties and business across Mid Ulster are set to benefit from a series of improvements under a new funding scheme. Mid Ulster District Council's new town and village 'spruce up' scheme will allow eligible applicants to apply for grant aid through the scheme which will provide up to 75% funding
09/08/2019
Work is moving forward on the development of Fingal's latest tourist attraction - the Fry Model Railway Museum. Shannon Heritage has signed on to deliver the project, which will see the recently restored Casino building in Malahide transformed into the new permanent home of the largest model railw
09/08/2019
A new recreational woodland area is set to be developed in Westport, County Mayo. This project will see Knockranny Wood converted and restored to make it fully accessible to the public. Work will include converting 8.8 ha from conifer forest to native woodland; developing 2.4km new looped walkin
09/08/2019
A new public art installation is set to be placed in the heart of Limerick city centre as part of the multi-million euro revitalisation of O'Connell Street. Led by Limerick City and County Council, the redevelopment of O'Connell street will include the provision of street furniture and associated
09/08/2019
A £1 million scheme has been launched to address fuel poverty in the Newry, Mourne and Down district. Developed by firmus energy in partnership with the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme, 'Home Comfort 50/50' offers homeowners the chance to switch to natural gas and improve the energy
09/08/2019
Two "unviting" alleyways in Magherafelt have been transformed into new welcoming pedestrian walkways. The walkways, which link Broad Street to Union Street and Central car parks, were developed with £202,000 funding to include new footpaths, drainage, lighting, painting and the removal of graffiti
09/08/2019
The Construction Skills Register (CSR) is set to launch two new cards. The cards are targeted at new candidates that have experience but do not currently hold a qualification. The Experienced Worker Card will be available to those who have completed the CSR one day Health and Safety Training who p
09/08/2019
The government has come under fire for "lacklustre" housing delivery following the publication of the CSO's latest dwelling data. The new figures show the government is 38% behind its overall delivery target for 2019, with only 9,185 new homes delivered to date. Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin condemne
09/08/2019
A £1.4 million project has been launched to upgrade the sewer network in Armagh city. The scheme will see several improvements delivered along the network, including a new WasteWater Pumping Station (WwPS) at Killylea Road and sewer upgrades in the west of the city. Contractor BSG Civil Engineerin
09/08/2019
Ireland-based global building materials group, CRH plc has returned €350 million to shareholders in the latest phase of its buyback programme. Between 29 April and 07 August 2019, 12.2 million ordinary shares were repurchased on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Dublin at an average discount o
09/08/2019
A section of the Hillcrest Road in Sandyford, County Dublin, is set to close for upgrades. Road patching and safety improvement works will be delivered on the route from its junction of Kilgobbin Road to the junction with Enniskerry Road. It will be closed from Monday 19 August to Friday 23 Augus
08/08/2019
International research and design collective, Annex is set to represent Ireland at the upcoming 17th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Biennale Architettura 2020. The Biennale Architettura, which will be run from 23 May to 29 November 2020, remains the most important global platform
08/08/2019
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has strengthened its Board with a new appointment. Chris Welch, an experienced senior figure in the housing sector, has been named as the latest Board Member. This appointment will take effect from 01 August 2019 for a period of six months or until per
08/08/2019
The government's recent Climate Action Plan 2030 has set out great prospects for the forestry and the timber harvesting sector, according to McHale Plant Sales. The Irish company, which distributes Komatsu Forest timber harvesting and forwarding machinery and Terex Ecotec equipment, believes fores
08/08/2019
Leading NI manufacturer MJM Group has welcomed over 1,200 guests to its inaugural Engine Show in Ballykelly. The event, which took place on Sunday 04 August, saw visitors come out in force for a family day out with more than 200 vehicles including trucks, tractors, vintage cars and machinery, plus
08/08/2019
Main Street in County Limerick's Caherconlish has reopened ahead of schedule following the completion of essential construction work. Structural faults were found in the road surface and the sub-base, with the route closing to all vehicular traffic from 22 July 2019 for reconstruction. A 145 metre
08/08/2019
Contractor Coffey Northumbrian has been deployed to replace ageing water mains in Kilkenny city. The scheme will see a old old cast iron water mains replaced outside Apple Green Service Station St Cancie's Place, Dean Street. Modern pipes will be installed along Rothe Terrace on the Circular Road
08/08/2019
Road works are set to take place on the B521 Glengalliagh Road in Londonderry starting next week. This £150,000 scheme will see a 500m section of the road from Bradley's Pass progressing south westwards improved. Work is expected to run from 12-24 August. A full road closure will be implemente
08/08/2019
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has spoke out on the housing crisis in Dublin after it was revealed the inner city has among the highest concentration of homeless accommodation in the state. Teachta McDonald criticised the Fine Gael government for the "devastation" its housing crisis has brou
08/08/2019
Work is underway in the County Louth town of Ardee to deliver essential repairs on a water main. Irish Water has deployed a team to the site, which will carry out work from 9am until 8pm today, 08 August. Those in Ardee Town and the surrounding area from Stabannan, Dromin to Blackstick to Ballyg
08/08/2019
Road works are set to take place on Mill Street / Dunbarton Street in Gilford, County Down. The £115,000 resurfacing scheme be carried out from Sunday 11 August until Friday 16. This will be delivered over a 0.4km section from the Presbyterian Church on Dunbarton Street to the mini roundabout at
07/08/2019
Work has begun to transform a vacant building in Wicklow town into a new library. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and local Fine Gael TD Simon Harris visited the site to mark the beginning of construction. This project will see the former Ulster Bank building on Main Street redeveloped into a publ
07/08/2019
The village of Drumbo in County Down has been enhanced through a recent Environmental Improvement Scheme. Earney Contracts signed on to complete the works, which included improving the area around the historical water pump, upgrading the footpaths and improving the lighting across the village. Th
07/08/2019
Sinn Féin has stepped up its efforts to get rid of co-living developments across the country. The party has published a new Bill which looks to ban the developments and put an end to other developer-led changes implemented by Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. Introducing the Planning and Developmen
07/08/2019
Colleges and universities across the country have been criticised for taking advantage of the housing crisis to "make a quick buck". Labour representative Aodhán Ó Ríordáin hit out at the student housing prices following a report of rent increases of up to 11.5% year on year on university-owned on
07/08/2019
The government has come under criticism for "failing" the young people of Galway over a lack of affordable housing in the county. This comes after a €84 million funding package was announced yesterday, 06 June, to develop affordable homes across the country. A development in Galway secured funds
07/08/2019
A traffic calming scheme has been proposed in the County Waterford town of Kilmacthomas. Waterford City and County Council aims to reduce the speed of traffic near the St Declan's Community College Secondary school with a raised table area along the R677 Tech Road. A controlled crossing point in
07/08/2019
Ward and Burke Construction is progressing work on water network improvements across Cork City. The contractor is working to deliver a new 3.8km pipeline from the east of the city, with the project now moving to a critical section at Patrick's Quay and Camden Quay. In order to facilitate the nex
07/08/2019
Plans for new Grade A office space on the Ebrington site in L'Derry have been recommended for approval by the Department for Infrastructure. The new development is expected to attract new businesses to the city and help realise the potential of the Ebrington site. Local Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCall
07/08/2019
A series of road works are set to take place in Downpatrick starting next week. This £300,000 scheme will see upgrades delivered on the Killough Road / St Patrick's Avenue / Stream Street junction, known as Collins Corner. A new footway will be developed on Killough Road, along with a left turn
07/08/2019
A £900,000 sewerage improvement and flood alleviation scheme in Ballykelly is on track to be completed by the end of the month. This project involves upgrading the sewerage system on Main Street in the County Londonderry village. It will reduce the 'out-of-sewer' flooding risk for local homes. T
06/08/2019
Work is set to begin to transform the childhood home of former Irish president Mary Robinson into a US-style presidential library. Mayo County Council confirmed the purchase of Victoria House in Ballina, which will be redeveloped to include a a museum, archive, research and educational facility an
06/08/2019
Funding of €84 million has been approved to build 1,770 affordable homes on council sites across the country. The funds under the Serviced Sites Fund will progress 25 infrastructure projects in 13 local authority areas. Announcing the approval today, 06 June, Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said:
06/08/2019
Seven sports centres across Dublin city are set to upgraded under a new Energy Performance Contract (EPC). Dublin City Council has struck a deal with Noel Lawler Green Energy Solutions for the project, which will see the energy efficiency of the centres improved. Upgrades include new LED lighting;
06/08/2019
Antrim-based manufacturing firm, Springfarm Architectural Mouldings Ltd. (SAM) is on track to reach ambitious growth targets which will see the company double turnover by 2020. The business, which has sites in Antrim and Lincolnshire, is a leading UK manufacturer of interior MDF mouldings including
06/08/2019
Kilkenny's renowned emergency homeless accommodation at The Good Shepherd Centre has been boosted with more apartments. The centre is now able to accommodate more couples in 12 new short term emergency accommodation apartments. This project was delivered with funding from Rebuilding Ireland. Hou
06/08/2019
A series of on-the-ground investigations are moving forward on plans to build a wastewater treatment facility in the coastal town of Moville in County Donegal. The project, which is in the design and pre-planning stage, would see the delivery of a new wastewater treatment plant and collection syst
05/08/2019
A new stretch of the A6 has opened, providing a route between Randalstown and Toome. The new 7km road is expected to benefit around 20,000 drivers daily. It forms the first phase of the £185 million A6 Randalstown to Castledawson Dualling Scheme, which will see 14.7 kilometres of the A6 North Wes
05/08/2019
A new revised plan to regenerate Lisburn city centre has been launched. Following review, the initial 2010 masterplan was enhanced to include the delivery of more green space in the region, as well as the regeneration of Smithfield Square and Jordan's Mill. Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Chairman of
05/08/2019
A major infrastructure scheme which will see new homes, schools and neighbourhoods brought to Kilkenny is moving forward. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy visited the site of the Kilkenny Western Environs Phase 1 Infrastructure Scheme to view progress on the project. Contractor SIAC commenced work
05/08/2019
Northern Ireland-based construction firm GRAHAM has secured a contract from The British Museum. The contractor has signed on to deliver a new research and storage facility at the University of Reading in Shinfield. The new 16,000m2 new-build facility will house ancient artefacts from the Museum's
05/08/2019
The village of Ahoghill in County Antrim has been given a new lease of life under the latest renewal scheme. Around £90,000 was invested in the area, including the installation of a village clock and several enhancements to the Diamond area. These works were completed under the village renewal sche
05/08/2019
Road works have commenced in the village of Hilltown in County Down. The £170,000 scheme will see a section of the B8 Castlewellan Road resurfaced from its junction with Spelga Park to the 30mph gateway at St John's Church. A daily weekday road closure is now in place between 8am and 6pm until Fr
02/08/2019
A historic site in Kilkenny is set to be redeveloped into a collection of office, residential, education and retail spaces. Development work has been launched at Abbey Quarter, the site of the former Smithwick's Brewery which is located on the banks of the River Nore in the city centre. A 50:50 pa
02/08/2019
Four derelict buildings have been demolished in Swords as Fingal County Council steps up work on its flagship multi-million euro Cultural Quarter project. The demolition has created a new focal point at the junction of North Street, Main Street and Seatown Road, which will form part of a new civic
02/08/2019
The riverside area of Portadown in County Armagh has been brought back to life courtesy of a £270,000 investment. The first phase of the Portadown Riversides Revitalisation scheme was completed, which included Portadown Public Realm and Linkages schemes and the recent regeneration of the Pump Hous
02/08/2019
Plans to upgrade the streetscape in Dromore town centre have taken a major step forward with £1.4 million investment. Funding was confirmed for the scheme, which will see the outer Market Square and Bridge Street areas improved. The public realm will be enhanced with new pavement treatments, lig
02/08/2019
Eighty-four families in the Fingal area are set to benefit from new homes courtesy of the council's social housing construction programme. Keys will be handed over shortly to a number of people at Mulhuddart, Rolestown, Rivermeade and Balbriggan. Fingal County Council's 2019 social housing progra
02/08/2019
Upgrades at Lough Talt water treatment plant in County Sligo are set to commence following the appointment of a contractor. Coffey Water Ltd has agreed a deal to deliver the works, which ensure a safe and secure supply of water will be delivered in the area by the end of 2020. The current Lough T
01/08/2019
One of the world's leading technology and retail companies, Amazon has announced plans for a new wind farm in Ireland. The company is set to invest in its second wind farm in Ireland, following the development of a similar facility in Donegal. The latest EU renewable energy project sees the comp
01/08/2019
Around 20,000 daily drivers are set to benefit from a new dualling section of the A6 between Randalstown and Toome next week. The first phase of the A6 Randalstown to Castledawson Dualling Scheme is close to completion, which will see a 7km stretch of the new dual carriageway delivered between Ran
01/08/2019
A total of €86 million has been pledged to implement Limerick's National Broadband Plan (NBP). Work is also progressing with National Broadband Ireland (NBI) to sign a contract for the works, ahead of a proposed date in mid-September. If agreed, the deal will see NBI roll-out high-speed broadban
01/08/2019
The Clooney Greenway project which will transform derelict land in Londonderry is on track to be completed in the coming weeks. This £410,000 project will create a 1km, tarmaced corridor for walking and cycling, with lighting throughout, establishing a sustainable travel corridor in the heart of t
01/08/2019
Northern Ireland-based construction firm GRAHAM has continued its success at The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Awards with two further accolades. The RoSPA Awards recognise best practice in Health and Safety management, and offer organisations a "prime opportunity to prove
01/08/2019
The number of people registered homeless across Ireland has fallen over the last month but remains over 10,000. Approximately 10,172 people are living in state-funded emergency accommodation, according to the June report. Over 3,600 children are also classified as homeless. Despite the slight de
01/08/2019
Leading Irish civil engineering firm Roadbridge is set to move forward with projects at Dublin Airport and a Facebook data centre in Meath with new machinery. The company has agreed a deal to purchase multiple new Komatsu machines, including two HB365LC-3 and one HB215LC-3 Hybrids and a PC210LCi-11
01/08/2019
A burst watermain in the Ballymount area of Dublin city has caused a brief disruption for customers. Those in South West Dublin City, Bluebell, and the Long Mile Road may have been affected by the incident yesterday, 31 July. An Irish Water team was deployed to the site, where repairs were compl
