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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for August 2023
31/08/2023
GMC Utilities Group has been appointed to improve the water supply in Aughnacliffe., Co Longford. The project will commence in September and involves the replacement of approximately 2.2 km of aged water mains with new modern pipes along Smear Lane to Smear Water Treatment Plant and from Bradys Pla
31/08/2023
The swing to electric-powered transportation, driven by 'buyer preference' as evident in the motor trade, is making itself felt in the plant and equipment sector as the flow of new developments and research projects would suggest. One to benefit from the emergence of all-electric powered machines i
31/08/2023
Bord Gáis Energy is to recruit 70 apprentices and open an academy over the next five years. The energy firm announced plans to triple its services workforce by recruiting 300 staff including training 70 apprentices. The company made the announcement as it opened its paid apprenticeship programme f
31/08/2023
Farrans Construction has completed work on behalf of Uisce Éireann to replace pipework in Granlahan, Roscommon. The work was carried out to alleviate the threat of water outages in the area. The National Leakage Reduction Programme project has also significantly reduced the loss of clean drinking
31/08/2023
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has launched the District Heating Steering Group Report at the Dublin Waste to Energy facility in Ringsend, Dublin. The contribution that district heating can make to Ireland's energy and climate goals has long been recognised, and has
31/08/2023
Electric Ireland has announced that emergency credit available to keypad customers will increase from £1 to £3 from today, 31 August. The firm confirmed customers will receive a 40 digit top up code to allow this change to take effect. The change means that if the credit balance reduces to £1 on
30/08/2023
Construction work has started on a new £1 million development by Alpha Housing, to develop five new family homes in Ballymoney. The investment will deliver four 2 bedroom homes and one bungalow with two bedrooms, adapted and fully equipped for wheelchair access. The development is in partnership w
30/08/2023
The Housing Executive is to invest £218 million on improving and maintaining homes across Northern Ireland during 2022/23. At a meeting with councillors from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Housing Executive Chief Executive, Grainia Long presented the annual Housing Investment Plan (HIP).
30/08/2023
Repair work is now complete following a large burst to a water main in Santry. Water service crews were dispatched to resolve the issue and every measure was made to reduce the impact to homes and businesses in the area and restore water supply as quickly as possible. The areas impacted by the bu
30/08/2023
Sinn Féin is urging the Government to scrap its flawed and counterproductive levy on concrete products which is due to come into effect from 01 September. The party's spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty said the Government’s levy would increase housing and building costs and would ultimately be
30/08/2023
EasyGo has been selected to design, build and operate the FASTER EV charger network in Northern Ireland. The announcement was made by the Ulster University and East Border Region Ltd. The new chargers will be installed as part of the FASTER Project which has received €6.4M EU funding under the INT
30/08/2023
NI firm GRAHAM has been shortlisted as a finalist in the British Construction Industry Awards 2023. Located within the historic Egham Conservation Area, Egham Gateway West is a new development comprised of four mixed use buildings providing retail, a cinema, 101 new residential homes and student
30/08/2023
Work is to commence on a scheme to improve and upgrade the pedestrian access to Rasharkin Community Centre in Ballymena along with its playpark and MUGA, as part of the Small Settlements Regeneration Programme. The project, funded the Department of Infrastructure (DfI), will involve the removal of
30/08/2023
The Green Party is calling for government-backed home insulation programme. Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: "The government should be announcing funding and support for local councils to start a mass programme of cost-saving home insulation. With the right funding and determination, such
29/08/2023
Uisce Éireann’ has appointed Farrans Construction to replace over 3km of old water mains in South Roscommon. The work will take place on the Rooskagh Ardkeenan Road with a completion date ifor early next year. Uisce Éireann’s Networks Regional Lead Declan Cawley said: "Carrying out these works un
29/08/2023
NI Water is launching a new recruitment drive to find electricians who are ready to take their career to new heights with an award-winning organisation. Ten positions are now available on NI Water’s Accelerated Craft Electrician Development Programme, with permanent opportunities available across N
29/08/2023
With top-end excavators and wheel loaders reported to be the driving force in Ireland's current plant sales, latest reports from Komatsu distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales show dozer deliveries emerging to give an additional 'push' to sales at the heavyweight end of the market. In recent mo
29/08/2023
Fine Gael is calling for energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately. Deputy Michael Ring TD stated: "Irish householders will not accept inflated tariff rates any longer, as it is clear that energy
29/08/2023
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD officially opened the Craft Skills Training Hub at Louth Meath ETB Drogheda College of the Future, Donore Campus. The opening of the hub will allow the college to provide training for over 300 apprentices ea
29/08/2023
Choice Housing has invested £290,000 up-grading one of its larger sheltered living schemes in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area. The changes at Tughan Court on the Bloomfield Road in Bangor form part of the housing association’s overall £20m capital investment programme this year. Orig
29/08/2023
Significant progress has been made on the development of the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant. Construction of the sewer network along the North and South quays is almost 80% complete. The new plant will eliminate the equivalent of 14,000 wheelie bins per day of untreated wastewater entering the
29/08/2023
RSK has acquired a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Ireland and specialising in renewable energy, water supply, wastewater treatment and the provision of planning and environmental services. Jennings O'Donovan, which was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Sligo with a wor
25/08/2023
Farrans A1M Junction 47 project, completed on behalf of North Yorkshire Council, has been shortlisted in the Major Project category of the Highways UK Excellence Awards. Farrans was the contractor alongside designer and supervisor Aecom. This project upgraded a strategic junction on the A1M dual
25/08/2023
Kilroot coal-powered power station must remain operational to avoid power cuts over winter. The Ulster Unionist Party has made the call following the news that new gas turbines, installed to replace coal, will not be commissioned on time. Mr Stewart said: "It is very disappointing that the gas tur
25/08/2023
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, has officially opened a newly completed Focus Housing Association development, providing 20 homes in Phibsboro, Dublin. The transformation of the Connaught Street site from a disused tire yard into a much-needed apartment com
25/08/2023
Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is seeking to identify up to eight potential partners from rurally based organisations to participate in a funding bid to establish Smart Rural Digital Hubs within the council district area. DCSDC's Business Support & Growth Team, acting as a lead pa
25/08/2023
Contractor FP McCann is set to begin work on the development of a new full size 3G G.A.A pitch, incorporating two soccer pitches, at Lough Moss Leisure Centre, representing an investment of £1.7 million by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. When completed, the improved facilities will be used by a
25/08/2023
Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Carlow County Council is set to launch a programme of water infrastructure works in Rathvilly. Uisce Éireann will replace more than 1km of ageing pipes in Moanavoth, Rathvilly and deliver a more reliable water supply to the North Carlow village. The sectio
24/08/2023
Cork City Council has announce a call for expressions of interest from communities in Glanmire, Upper Glanmire, Killeens, Blarney, and Tower who are eligible to apply for funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2023. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme, funded by the Department of Rural &
24/08/2023
Antrim-based manufacturer, SAM Mouldings, has welcomed Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM to learn more about the company's £7million investment plans at its architectural-mouldings manufacturing facility. Founded in 1990 by Sam and Julienne McCrea, SAM has grown from stre
24/08/2023
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B192 Drumrane Road, Dungiven will commence on Monday 11 September. The resurfacing works begin 14m south of the Carrick Avenue junction on the Drumrane Road and continue towards Dungiven for around 3km incorpora
24/08/2023
Energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately, Fine Gael T.D, Michael Ring has said. Making the call, Deputy Michael Ring stated: "Irish householders will not accept inflated tariff rates any longer,
24/08/2023
Ireland's forestry estate continues to expand, with an additional 2,273 ha of new forests created in 2022, according to the latest report from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Minister of State at the Department, Senator Pippa Hackett, has announced the publication of the annual
24/08/2023
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) NI has called for feedback from construction employers on the strategic direction of the organisation. CITB NI's support to the industry has varied over time since its creation in 1964. Initially operating as a training centre for those entering the i
23/08/2023
Northern Ireland construction firm, Farrans, has announced that the first lorry carrying new pipes has arrived at its Tees Valley water mains renewal project for Northumbrian Water. The work is part of a £155 million investment in Project Pipeline: County Durham and Tees Valley by Northumbrian Wate
23/08/2023
NI Water is to start improvement work to upgrade Lower Woodburn Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS), located off the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus. The £1.8 million project will see a complete overhaul of the existing underground pumping station with additional stormwater storage and screening facili
23/08/2023
Uisce Éireann crews are continuing works to restore water supply in Clonakilty, Cork, following a burst water main. Customers in Clonakilty, Clogheen, Ahamilla, The Pike, Lisavaird, Sams Cross, Castleventry, Rathbarry, Kilkerran, Galley Head, Red Strand, Darrara, Ardgehane, Lettercollum, Curragheve
23/08/2023
Science and technology Hub Catalyst has appointed a new Head of Estates and Development. Craig Stewart will maximise the potential of its physical property estate for both existing buildings and future developments. Craig joins a 50-person strong Catalyst team based at Titanic Quarter, leading the
23/08/2023
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced two milestones for training and employment in Ireland's construction sector. Laois Offaly Education and Training Board and the National Construction Training Campus at Mount Lucas have devel
23/08/2023
The government and regulator are being urged to ensure that the reduction in wholesale energy prices are being passed on to individuals, workers and families. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate Action and the Environment, Darren O'Rourke TD, was commenting on the latest figures from the CSO which re
22/08/2023
Translink has announced a major programme of engineering works on the Coleraine to Portrush rail line in September. The works will extend platforms at Dhu Varren and University halts, to facilitate the stopping of longer trains, enhancing capacity and enabling all passengers to access carriages saf
22/08/2023
CBRE Northern Ireland has announced that notable city centre property, 1 May Meadows, is now on the market, presenting an opportunity for refurbishment, redevelopment and regeneration. 1 Mays Meadow sits amongst multinational companies such as KPMG, Concentrix and Allstate, boasting excellent trans
22/08/2023
The Department for the Economy (DfE) has announced a new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at South West College (SWC). Seven local companies have joined forces with SWC to offer 12 individuals an opportunity to become skilled in welding. Funded by the DfE, the six-week intensive Assure
22/08/2023
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has welcomed the news that Queen's University Belfast has secured funding from the Department for the Economy for a fully funded master's programme in Planning as Higher Level Apprenticeships. There are two fully funded programmes available: 1.
22/08/2023
Organisation's in Northern Ireland and border counties of Ireland (Counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo) have been urged to apply to the €75 million Re-imaging Communities investment area under the PEACEPLUS programme. This investment area will support the creation of new bui
22/08/2023
NI Water has announced a programme of essential sewer improvement works in Rostrevor, past part of an overall programme of work to improve the existing sewers in the region. These essential repairs will involve the construction of new and the replacement of existing manholes and sewers. The works
21/08/2023
Ward and Burke Construction has been appointed ro replace around 330m of old and damaged water mains in Kilkerin North, Clonakilty. The mains are being replaced with new high-density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The works, which commenced today, 21 August, are set to be completed by the end of Se
21/08/2023
Sinn Fein is calling on the government to commit to a plan of action as rural communities face into the winter months and more inclement weather forecasts. The call comes as a result of a number of Local Link operators being unable to run their services due to icy road conditions in the winter mon
21/08/2023
Cork City Council has been selected to take part in a European project aimed at examining and testing the 'frugal city' approach to energy efficiency, receiving €246,884 in funding for the project from March 2023 to May 2027. A 'frugal city' implements sufficiency by optimising the use of resourc
21/08/2023
Work has started on a resurfacing scheme on the A31 Smith Street and Magherafelt Road, Moneymore. The resurfacing works will extend from the mini roundabout on the A29 Lawford Street / High Street for 820 metres to Gallion Heights. The resurfacing works will deliver significant improvements to both
21/08/2023
Fine Gael is calling for the expansion of the First Home Scheme to include self builds is urgently needed,. Fine Gael Housing Spokesperson, Senator John Cummins, said that prospective homeowners who are considering building their own homes should be afforded the same opportunities as other first-ti
21/08/2023
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed a multidisciplinary client partner team for Dublin's MetroLink programme – Ireland’s first metro railway. The partnership will be made up of Turner & Townsend, WSP supported by O’Connor Sutton Cronin, Mace and PwC. Running for 18.8km, MetroLink will
21/08/2023
The Department of Infrastructure In Northern Ireland has halted 17 of 28 Planned Schemes. Seven of the nine schemes being prioritised are road schemes; one is light rail and one is a footbridge. Both financial and environmental are the reason for the halts according to the Department for Infrastru
18/08/2023
Farrans Construction has been appointed to replace old water mains between Drumiskabole Crossroads and Ballysadare in Sligo. The work will help put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area. Uisce Éireann crews are scheduled to arrive in the Ballysadare area in the coming weeks to begin wo
18/08/2023
Law firm Mills Selig has completed work on the first stage of its office rrefurbishment. The Arthur Street premises, which has been home to Mills Selig for the past 23 years, has undergone significant renovations to support the continuous expansion of its team, services, and clients. Mills Selig i
18/08/2023
A new roof is being installed at Arboretum Kilquade's store in Wicklow to significantly enhance the shopping experience for customers. The development will enable Arboretum Kilquade to add more departments to the garden centre including indoor plants, fashion, kitchenware, and health and wellness.
18/08/2023
A plan has been announced to develop design standards for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Ireland. The Residential Construction Cost Study, which was published by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD in May of this year, recommends the development of
18/08/2023
The NI Environment Agency (NIEA) has said meetings to improve water quality will commence in September, according to Sinn Fein. The party's MLA Caoimhe Archibald asked NIEA what actions were being taken to tackle the occurrences of toxic algae in numerous locations this summer. She said: "I have b
18/08/2023
Dublin City Council is to submit plans to allow for the conservation and repurposing of Newcomen Bank. Since Newcomen Bank ceased use as the Rates Office for Dublin City Council, proposals have developed to allow for the conservation and repurposing of the significant site to act as a resource for
18/08/2023
Fine Gael is calling for housing adaptation grants to be increased. Deputy Emer Higgins, party spokesperson on equality, has called for Government to re-examine the rate at which the grants are paid to older people and people with disabilities in the run up to the Budget, to help them to make their
17/08/2023
Plans have been submitted for proposed public realm improvements for Meath Street in Dublin. The project is the latest significant investment by Dublin City Council in public space in The Liberties. In recent years the council has made improvements to streets, public spaces and parks in the area un
17/08/2023
Belfast Grand Central Station's new Busway bridge, developed by construction firm GRAHAM, has officially opened. Designed by ARUP and fabricated by Thompson's Project Management, the 51-metre weathered steel bridge will enable buses from Broadway Roundabout to access new facilities at Belfast Grand
17/08/2023
Contractors are to start work on a road improvement project in Portaferry. The work on A20 Rowreagh Road will begin on Monday 04 September and is expected to be completed on Friday, 29 September. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.5-kilometre stretch of the Rowreagh
17/08/2023
NI Water has hosted a tour of the recently completed Ards North Wastewater Treatment Works in Bllywalter. The firm welcomed Kellie Armstrong MLA and Councillor Patricia Morgan to the plant and Mark Consiglia, Wastewater Assets Area Manager – East, led the tour. He gave an overview of the wider £18
17/08/2023
Funding totalling €282,600 has been approved for Minor Flood Mitigation Works in Galway City and County. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved the below fundings: • €163,800 in funding for works at Sruffaunacashlaun Stream & Distillery Channel which include the desilting,
17/08/2023
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has refused planning permission for a miixed-use development in Blaris, Lisburn. Chair of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Regeneration and Growth Committee, Councillor John Laverty, has said he was "extremely disappointed" the plans were turned down. He
16/08/2023
Paving and Building Products firm, AG, has reduced its carbon footprint by 53.7%. The firm, which has manufacturing locations in Fivemiletown, Toome and Carryduff, already has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry and is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations
16/08/2023
Northstone has been selected as the contractor to complete the construction phase of the Portaferry Public Realm Project. The project sees a £2 million investment in Portaferry funded through the COVID Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, a collaborative approach between the Departmen
16/08/2023
Work to replace a 700 metre stretch of pipework along the N84, Headford Road, on the outskirts of Galway City has been completed. The old pipework was decades old and susceptible to bursts so replacing it has alleviated the threat of outages. Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager Gerry O’Donnell is pro
16/08/2023
Diamond Park in Dublin has officially re-opened following extensive regeneration works by the Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services team. The official reopening was carried out by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste. The Lord Mayor said: "One of the outcomes of the COVID pandemic has be
16/08/2023
Gas demand in decreased by 20% compared to July last year, according to Gas Networks Ireland. Year-on-year, gas demand fell in the construction (-46%), office1 (-32%) and education (-31%) sectors. Gas generated 48% of Ireland's electricity in July – a decline of 17% compared to June, when gas gen
16/08/2023
The Department of Infrastructure (DfI) has recommended approval of full planning permission for an application proposing the development of a new 1.6 kilometre link road. To road would connect the existing M1 junction 8/A101 roundabout to the existing Moira/Knockmore Road junction on lands at Blari
15/08/2023
Plans for a £26 million extension of Diageo's Baileys Global Supply Facility in Mallusk have been approved. The plans were approved by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The site is one of only two global production sites of the Baileys brand. The Mallusk site focuses on the original Bailey
15/08/2023
FK Lowry has acquires a new Soilmec SR-75 Blue Tech Piling Rig. The new Piling Rig will go straight into Operation on one of their Scottish Projects. Sam Pyper, Piling Director, said: "We're delighted to continue our relationship with Soilmec and really pleased to take charge of our new SR-75. T
15/08/2023
Ward and Burke Construction has been appointed to improve and upgrade water the water supply in Ballincolly, Charleville. The project is due to commence later this month and involves the replacement of approximately 2.8 km of aged water mains with new modern pipes along N20 and L5494, in Ballincol
15/08/2023
FP McCann have been appointed Principal Contractor to undertake security improvements to the Bann Bridge Crossing Hut in Coleraine. The works include, the provision of Technical Design and Construction of security enhancement works including: • the provision of an intruder alarm system • the prov
15/08/2023
Sinn Fein is calling on the government to provide more action to address the crisis of increasing mortgage interest rates. The party's spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, acknowledged the unfairness of banks. She said: "Minister Harris is a Senior Minister in a Government tha
15/08/2023
Work has been completed on a state-of-the-art fitness suite for Antrim Forum. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invested £2.4 million in the new fitness suite. It features the latest innovative fitness equipment from Italian Wellness brand Technogym and Newtownabbey-based gym equipment speci
14/08/2023
GoPlugable, the Irish EV Association (IEVA) and the EV Association of Northern Ireland (EVANI) are seeking input for the all-Island survey designed to build a better understanding of EV charging habits, owners’ preferences, and expectations for growth of EVs – with findings so far revealing some sur
14/08/2023
Innovative Northern Irish businesses are set to showcase for more than 100 investors from the USA, Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific regions this September. The Summit marks a significant opportunity to demonstrate Northern Ireland's innovation and technological strengths across its internationa
14/08/2023
'Living Heritage' is the focus of this years National Heritage Week - an annual celebration of Ireland's natural, built and cultural heritage. This year's theme, 'Living Heritage', focuses on the rich mosaic of traditional practices, knowledge, arts and skills, that have been passed down from gener
14/08/2023
The Bank of England's latest base rate increase is having a "notable impact" on the housing market, curtailing activity and reducing purchaser confidence, according to the latest research from the Ulster University. The latest findings from the Quarterly House Price Index indicate that despite ongo
14/08/2023
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a programme of carriageway resurfacing works for the Avenue Road in Lurgan. The works, which extend for a distance of approximately 0.7 kilometres, will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the road. Daytime lane closures will be in pl
14/08/2023
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the appointment of Tilbury Douglas CEO, Paul Gandy FCIOB, as its latest Vice President. In 2025, Paul will become the 122nd President of CIOB. His Presidency will follow on from that of Mike Kagioglou FCIOB, who will succeed the current Pres
11/08/2023
A seventh and final turbine has been installed during the construction of Lenalea Wind Farm in County Donegal. The milestone follows close collaboration with EirGrid who has completed commissioning and energisation of Lenalea's 110kV loop in substation, resulting in the site now being connected to
11/08/2023
Irish energy firm ESB has unveiled its latest High Power (200kW) Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Barack Obama Plaza motorway service in County Tipperary. This cutting-edge facility allows up to eight EVs to charge concurrently, harnessing 100% renewable energy sources. Situated at Junct
11/08/2023
Northern Ireland construction firm, McAleer & Rushe, has commenced work to build the £138 million Southbank Place Building 5 development. This is the final phase of the Southbank Place development and Shell Tower Masterplan on London's South Bank. Located just 100 metres from the London Eye, Build
11/08/2023
Irish independent power producer Power Capital Renewable Energy has chosen Voltalia to develop, operate and maintain four photovoltaic projects located in the south-east of Ireland, with a total capacity of 230 megawatts. The Lysaghtstown plant in County Cork will have capacities of 131 megawatts,
11/08/2023
Cork County Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The fund is designed to rejuvenate rural towns and villages and will focus on tackling vacancy and dereliction, as well as bringing additional footfall into town centres. Supports wil
11/08/2023
EPS Ltd in partnership with T+L Gallagher have been appointed to improve the supply of raw water from Lough Keel to the Crolly Water Treatment Plant. Uisce Éireann crews are scheduled to arrive in The Rosses at the end August to commence work on replacing over 1,400m of old pipework which is suscep
11/08/2023
Repair work is ongoing after a major burst was found on the Staleen to Windmill Hill trunk water main at Abbey Road, Duleek. Some residents in Ratoath, Ashbourne, Kilbride, and nearby regions might encounter reduced water pressure, and in certain cases, particularly on higher ground, there could be
11/08/2023
The Irish Government has introduced new regulations aimed at promoting recycling and reducing the volume of waste that goes to to landfills and incineration. The Waste Management (Landfill Levy)(Amendment) Regulations 2023 and the Circular Economy (Waste Recovery Levy) Regulations 2023 will both co
10/08/2023
Portlaoise-based Laois Hire has further expanded its growing rental offer with 34 new Mecalac site dumpers. A mix of both ROPS and cabbed models, the order was purchased through Embankment Machinery Sales (EMS) in Naas, Co. Kildare, which is a national distributor for some of the most respected In
10/08/2023
Contractors are to commence work on a road resurfacing project in Omagh. The work on the A505 Crevenagh Road will begin on Monday, 21 August. It includes resurfacing 450 metres of the carriageway from Crevenagh Road Roundabout to Campsie Road Roundabout. A road closure will be put in place from 9.
10/08/2023
A concrete firm in Newry, including its substantial site and production facility, has been put on the market as a going concern with an asking price of over £1.5 million. The sale of Smith Concrete is being managed by Bradley NI. Based at Greenbank Industrial Estate, Smith Concrete is a mini-mix c
10/08/2023
A scheme to address non- aluminium composite material (ACM) cladded buildings has been announced for Northern Ireland. DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson welcomed the NI Cladding Safety Scheme being put in place and said "it will be good news for 500 apartments in East Belfast". He said: "Post Gre
10/08/2023
NI Water has completed a major clean-up operation in Craigavon, Co Armagh, after a build-up of wipes and sanitary items caused out of sewer flooding in a nearby field. Peter Neeson, NI Water Wastewater Customer Field Manager for the area, said: "Our customers have a deep appreciation for the enviro
10/08/2023
Repair work to a burst water main in Ballyrine, Letterkenny has been completed. Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Donegal County Council announced the water has been restored to the majority of homes and businesses in Ashlawn, An Garran, Orchard Grove, Ballyraine and surrounding areas. Pa
10/08/2023
Wind generation in Ireland hit a new record for a July month according to Wind Energy Ireland, which today published its monthly wind energy report. The amount of electricity generated by wind in July 2023 was up by 51 per cent when compared with July 2022. The average wholesale price of electric
10/08/2023
Property advisor Savills has announced that Stacey Cartwright will succeed Nicholas Ferguson as Chair when he retires from the Board at the end of this year. Stacey has been an independent non-executive director of Savills since October 2018, and Senior Independent Director since January 2021. She
09/08/2023
John Sisk & Sons has awarded Kane a £30 million design and build contract to deliver the MEP installation at Great Wolf Lodge Resort in Bicester, near Oxford. Great Wolf Lodge Resort, an American brand, is the first of its kind in the UK and includes a 504-bedroom hotel, a large ground floor family
09/08/2023
Harland & Wolff has completed the first barge at its yard in Methil, Fife, since 1856. The barge, which has been made for waste management and recycling business Cory, will launch from Methil and be taken by sea to Cory's lighterage site on the banks of the River Thames. It will join Cory's existin
09/08/2023
GRAHAM Asset Management has been appointed to install low-carbon heating solutions and improve the fabric at selected schools in Cheshire, which are run by the North West Academies Trust. The chosen schools include Acton Church of England Primary Academy in Nantwich and Calveley Primary Academy in
09/08/2023
Almost unnoticed, sales of telehandler over recent years have been creeping up to a point where telehandlers now account for an estimated one-third of total tractor sales. According to one major player in the telehandler field, Merlo distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, telehandler sales hav
09/08/2023
Uponor has unveiled its new Ecoflex HP packs for easy connectivity for externally installed heat pumps to buildings. Benefits and Features include: • Ecoflex HP cut pipe and connection parts in one box • Installer can select all in one step ‘Heat pump and HP package including connection parts’ fr
09/08/2023
Team Resolute, a UK consortium consisting of Harland & Wolff, Navantia and BMT, has announced a series of Meet the Buyer events. This year there will be two supplier engagement events for the Fleet Solid Support Programme, organised jointly by ADS and SMI. The first event will be held in the Tita
09/08/2023
The Mayor of Ards and North Down has visited an allotment at Bangor's Bryansburn Road ahead of National Allotments Week. The BBC's David Maxwell was also in attendance and interviewed allotment holders, Tony Stevenson and Frances Gawn, for the popular Gardeners’ Corner programme. The interview aire
09/08/2023
The Department for Communities (DfC) is seeking views on the delivery of new funding to introduce a new supply of Intermediate Rent homes. Growing the supply of more affordable, better quality homes for rent with longer-term tenancies is a key commitment for the Department for Communities. The De
08/08/2023
Construction and fit out contractor, Gilbert-Ash, has been appointed as the main contractor to develop Ireland's first citizenM hotel: citizenM Dublin St Patrick's. Molyneux House on Bride Street has a long and varied past including spells as a Huguenot Church, a bird market and the offices of well
08/08/2023
The Open University in Ireland has partnered with Manufacturing NI for a new accessible free online learning platform that aims to support the development of key skills within the manufacturing industry in Northern Ireland. Hosted on OpenLearn, The Open University's free learning platform, the Man
08/08/2023
NI Water has partnered with Lagan MEICA JV & ARUP for new innovative liquid oxygen trials at its major wastewater treatment works in Belfast, as part of its wider Hydrogen and Oxygen Demonstrator Project. The ground-breaking demonstrator project is paving the way for the deployment of a state-of-th
08/08/2023
A new 'Statement of Strategy' for the Department of Rural and Community Development has been published by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. The Strategy sets out the vision and strategic goals that will guide the work of the Department over the period 2023 to 2025 as
08/08/2023
ESB has announced the launch of a new High Power (200kW) EV charging hub at the Barack Obama Plaza motorway service in Co Tipperary that will enable eight EVs to charge simultaneously using 100% renewable energy. The new charging facility is capable of providing 100km of charge in as little as six
08/08/2023
Six students from Southern Regional College have been selected to compete and represent Northern Ireland in the SkillBuild National Finals. Over 90 local construction apprentices competed to win medals at the regional SkillBuild competitions in categories including Brickwork, Cabinet Making, Carpen
08/08/2023
Uisce Éireann and Roscommon County Council has begun work to repair and restore a burst water main in the Cloonfad area. Dedicated water services crews are on the ground this morning and hope to have water restored to home and business in Cloonfad and Granlahan South. Ger Greally, Uisce Éireann,
07/08/2023
Lisburn & Castlereagh Council has recommended planning approval for the £23 million redevelopment of a site on the Moira Road in Lisburn. The planning application was submitted by Holywood-based Lacuna Developments Limited and the company's 'mixed use' proposals include residential and business acc
07/08/2023
McLaughlin & Harvey has started restoration work on the bell at the historic gas holder in Granton Waterfront. The construction firm began work on-site in January of this year on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council using £16.4 million from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund. The Scottish Gov
07/08/2023
Civils and engineering firm, Farrans Construction, has been shortlisted for three awards ahead of the CEF Excellence Awards on Thursday, 05 October. Signature at Hendon Hall for its client Signature Senior Lifestyle has been recognised in the category of GB or ROI Refurbishment Project of the Year
07/08/2023
A new £33 million fund for the remediation or mitigation of the life safety fire risks linked to external wall systems in residential buildings in Northern Ireland has been launched. The fund applies to residential buildings which are over 11 metres tall. It will be used to remediate or mitigate th
07/08/2023
Sinn Fein is calling for the introduction of temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support households struggling with the sharp and sudden spike in interest rates. The party's spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, said: "In the past year the ECB raised its key interest rate nine
07/08/2023
Uisce Éireann has completed repair work to the water supply in Tipperary following a number of outages. Remedial works were delayed due to the industrial strike action arising from a dispute between the Unite Trade Union and seven Local Authorities, which took place between Wednesday, 2 August, and
07/08/2023
The government is being urged to establish a Shannon River Management Agency to protect homes and livelihoods. Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath, Sorca Clarke, made the call following more flooding along the Shannon. Teachta Clarke said: "It is nearly three years since I, along with colleagues f
07/08/2023
A dedicated grant scheme is needed for maintenance and upgrades of playgrounds for the benefit of children and young people in our communities, according to a Fine Gael TD. Galway Deputy Ciaran Cannon said: "The vast majority of playgrounds in rural Ireland have been developed by local community gr
04/08/2023
Contractors Ward & Burke has been appointed to deliver upgrade and improvement work to the sewer network in Enniscorthy, Wexford. The upgrade will improve the water quality in the River Slaney through the decommissioning of an existing outfall pipe, which will benefit homes and businesses in Wexfor
04/08/2023
The Government is being urged to consider acquiring land for sale at An Chonair, also known as the Conor Pass, in West Kerry. Sinn Féin spokesperson for Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, described the land as a "gem of the West Kerry Gaeltacht". He said: "It is not often
04/08/2023
NIE Networks, sponsors of the first All-Ireland Sustainability Awards, is urging entries ahead of the deadline on 15 August. The event, which is due to be held on the 05 October in the Europa Hotel, Belfast, aims to showcase and celebrate businesses and organisations who are tackling the sus
04/08/2023
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) is undertaking a programme of works which includes the introduction of new speed cushions on the Belfast Road and Gobrana Road and the installation of improved street lighting. The improvements are part of LCCC's Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regenera
04/08/2023
Improvement work is to commence to upgrade Quay Street Pumping Station in Balbriggan. The project is part of a wider plan to improve the wastewater infrastructure in the wider Balbriggan and Stamullen area. The works will begin onsite next month and will include essential upgrades to the existing
04/08/2023
A street lighting replacement project is expected to start in the Castle Street area of Newtownards on Monday, 14 August. The scheme will install a total of 24 new street lighting columns with new LED lights on Castle Street, Old Cross Street, Court Square and Court Street. The work will also incl
04/08/2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have launched an investion after a number of designated nathing spots across North Down failed water quality testing. Alliance North Down MLA Connie Egan said the results are "deeply concerning". Signs warning sea bathers about t
04/08/2023
MSc Advanced Architectural Design and PgCert Cinematic Architecture students from Queen's University have created concepts and solutions to transform the town of Carrickfergus, using new media technologies and film analysis methods for their design processes. Carrickfergus Museum is hosting anexhib
03/08/2023
NI Water has selected a delivery team for the significant upgrade of Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), as part of the Living With Water in Belfast Plan. The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract for the major project has been awarded to an integrated team comprising Kier-Bam (civil c
03/08/2023
Irish renewable energy firm Energia Group and Norwegian offshore wind company Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, have partnered to co-develop offshore wind projects that can contribute to the Irish Government's target of at least 5 GW of new offshore wind by 2030, and
03/08/2023
Contractors are to commence work on a resurfacing scheme for Barony Road, Omagh. The works, which will begin on Monday, 14 August, includes strengthening and resurfacing 3.5 kilometres of the carriageway from Creggan Cross Road towards Omagh. Road closures will be put in place from 9.30am to 4.30p
03/08/2023
Funding of €2.5 million has been allocated under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. The funding will provide support to over 1,900 clubs, community-led sports facilities, national facilities and major stadiums in Ireland, to meet the rising energy costs associated with the provision of s
03/08/2023
Belfast City Council is calling for expressions of interest from Belfast based small businesses, community groups and schools to create a temporary city centre social farm or garden for around 18 months. Councillor Clíodhna Nic Bhranair, Chair of Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration
03/08/2023
Savills Ireland has appointed Karl Lynch as an Associate with its Development Land team. Karl joins from Cushman & Wakefield where he worked for the past 7 years gaining experience across various sub-sectors of the property market, including valuations, offices and development land. He is a member
03/08/2023
The Alliance Party has hit out at the DUP for "stalling progress" on planned safety improvements to the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland. Lagan Valley MLA, Sorcha Eastwood, said the next stage requires Ministerial sign-off and that obviously can't be done due to the DUP’s
03/08/2023
Pfizer Cork Ireland requirement was to pump waste water away from a basement toilet block which contained six WC's and wash basins. The installation dictated that narrow discharge pipe work was a must. Also, this grinder pump required continuous usage in a location staffed 24 hours.
02/08/2023
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and contractor Jons-John Craddock JV are to complete work on the next section of the N22 Baile Bhuirne Macroom Road Scheme in Cork. The road is expected to open on Friday 11 August. This is an 8km section of Type 2 Dual Carriageway between Carrigaphooca to t
02/08/2023
BAM Ireland has completed work on the N17/R320 Lisduff upgrade road scheme in Mayo. Minister of State, Dara Calleary TD, officially opened the junction alongside Cllr Michael Loftus, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council. The improved junction is the largest project funded to date by Transport Infra
02/08/2023
A public consultation has launched over a proposed greenway between Portrush and Bushmills in Northern Ireland. The consultation, which is open until 23 August, was officially launched by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. The proposed route is 8.2km in length broadly to the north side of t
02/08/2023
Work on a carriageway resurfacing project in Ballynahinch is to start on Wedensday, 09 August. The scheme will involve the resurfacing of a 0.7 kilometre stretch of the Drumaness Road from Tullybeg Fort to a point 50 metres north of the Ballymaglave Road junction. The work will greatly improve the
02/08/2023
ProfileTree is to sponsor the upcoming All Ireland Sustainability Awards 2023. The event will celebrate individuals and businesses who are investing in sustainable practices and working towards a net-zero agenda in Ireland. With 14 different award categories up for grabs, spanning across multiple i
02/08/2023
Contractors are to commence work on a road resurfacing scheme in Strabane on Monday, 14 August. The works at Lisnafin Park include resurfacing of 1013 metres of carriageway along the main distributor road within this development. Road closures will be put in place in short sections from 8am to 6pm
02/08/2023
Underlining the demand that exists across the world for quality, pre-owned plant and equipment sold through established and trusted source, Komatsu, Metso, Prinoth and Merlo distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales is bringing their legendary used equipment market online with the opening of a dedi
02/08/2023
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the latest Drinking Water Report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which shows Ireland's public drinking water supplies remain among the best in the world, with a 99.7% compliance with microbiological and chemical standards. This is a result of the ong
01/08/2023
Everun, the Belfast-based renewables firm, has achieved exceptional performance as the latest provider of Service and Maintenance (S&M) services for ScottishPower Renewables' wind farms across Ireland. Since taking over the contract in April 2022 and additional contracts in October 2022, Everun has
01/08/2023
NI Water has announced a programme of pipelaying works for a new housing development off the A55 Knock Road in Belfast will get underway on Saturday, 05 August. The work will involve the laying of new sewers and construction of manholes between the junction of Glen Road and the new housing developm
01/08/2023
Farrans Foundation has been awarded the status of CPD Approved Graduate Development Programme by Engineers Ireland (EI). The status award means Farrans is only the third construction and civil engineering company on the island of Ireland to hold the accolade. Engineers Ireland CPD approval demonst
01/08/2023
Engineers Ireland (EI) has announced that their 2023 National Conference will take place at O'Reilly Hall, University College Dublin on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. With a title of 'Time for Inspiration, Engineering Innovation and Leadership in 2023', the event will showcase engineering leadership.
01/08/2023
The JANS Group has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a majority stake in BlueMAC - a world leader in the design, planning and manufacture of material processing systems and waste recycling facilities. Established in Antrim in 2019, JANS Group operates a number of compa
01/08/2023
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the EPA's latest Drinking Water Report, which reveals that Ireland's public drinking water supplies remain among the best in the world. According to the EPA report, Ireland's drinking water supply achieved 99.7% compliance with microbiological and chemical standards. This
01/08/2023
Paving and building product manufacturer AG has announced the official opening of its new Outside Rooms in Dromore's JP Curry branch. The business has been an industry leader in hard landscaping and building solutions for over 60 years, providing world class products and services for a wide range o
01/08/2023
The Department for Communities has approved funding of £1.2 million for a public realm artwork improvement scheme, celebrating the industrial heritage of L'Derry. The Harbour Square Public Realm Project has been awarded over £1.2m, paving the way for the full delivery of the plans which were approv
