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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for June 2024
28/06/2024
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has given a social housing development with 260 homes in the Glen Road area of west Belfast and a 5-10 storey Grade 'A' office building at City Quays the go-ahead. Permission was also granted for a new three-storey childcare building on the Ormeau Road and
28/06/2024
Minister for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has officially a new £300,000 jetty on Devenish Island, a project that was made possible through funding from the department. Minister John O'Dowd has stated that the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) funding is benefiting tourism, heritage a
28/06/2024
Duggan Brothers (Contractors) Ltd has been selected as the construction contractor for the new Swords Cultural Quarter and residential developments on Seatown Road, Swords. In the presence of the newly elected Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, the contracts were signed at County Hall in Swords.
28/06/2024
Works are set to begin on the Harbour Square Public Realm Project in L'Derry which will include the installation of the Factory Girls Sculpture. Beginning on 1 July at Harbour Square in the city centre, the project will be supported by the Department for Communities and Derry City and Strabane Dist
28/06/2024
Lagan Specialist Contracting has announced that Lagan MEICA has begun upgrading three wastewater treatment plants in Shropshire and Staffordshire, as part of Severn Trent's CDSQS Framework. The plants at Golfhouse Lane, Blymhill and Stoke Heath are set for major upgrades to help Severn Trent meet c
28/06/2024
NI Water has announced the commencement of a crucial Water Improvement Scheme in the Foyle Road area in L'Derry, with contractor Farrans Glanua set to carry out the work. The scheme, which commences on 22 July for approximately 11 weeks, will involve pipelaying along the Foyle / Letterkenny Road (A
28/06/2024
The Diamond in Donegal Town is to reopen to the public today following an extensive regeneration project. The reopening is partial, with only one small section of paving scheduled for completion in July 2024. The project includes the refurbishment of the Diamond area, including new seating, paving
28/06/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced that further flushing works are set to take place in Cork City to improve the water quality for homes and businesses. The work, which begins on Saturday 29 June, is part of Uisce Éireann's dedicated Water Quality Taskforce that continues to address water discolouration i
28/06/2024
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has scooped the Northern Ireland Planning Authority of the Year award. The Royal Town Planning Institute Awards, held at Riddell Hall in Belfast, celebrate the significant impact planning professionals have on their communities. The Planning Authority of the Yea
28/06/2024
NIE Networks has announced its support for the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building's Fellowship Programme for 2024-2025. The Programme welcomes leaders from politics, business and civic society, boasting more than 70 alumni, including Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA. Sponsored by NIE Net
27/06/2024
Plans for a major student accommodation scheme in Dublin have been given the go-ahead. The proposals, located on the Naas Road, were given the green light by An Bord Pleanála. Designed by London based, leading International Architecture and Urban Design practice, HKR Architects for Hollybrook Home
27/06/2024
A public consultation has launched on the planned development of 145 homes in Cherry Orchard in west Dublin. The consultation was launched by the Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC). The new homes are proposed as part of Phase 2 of the Cherry Orchard Point residential devel
27/06/2024
Significant progress has been made on the £3.8 million Carnoe Weir Rehabilitation project in Kilrea. The scheme is being funded by the Department for Infrastructure. Carnoe Weir is located on the Lower River Bann near Kilrea. It is approximately 180m long and, combined with three other weirs on th
27/06/2024
Uisce Éireann is to commence a flushing works programme to improve the water quality for homes and businesses in the Northeast region of Ballyvolane, Cork. The work will start on the week beginning 01 July. The targeted flushing works are part of Uisce Éireann's network improvement plan to address
27/06/2024
Murphy has opened its new Specialised Pipe Fabrication and Testing Facilities in Newbridge, County Kildare. The new facility more than doubles the capacity of the Murphy Pipe Fabrication business and will create up to 40 additional jobs over the next five years. For over a half a century, Murphy
27/06/2024
Tuath Housing worked in partnership with its many stakeholders to deliver a record 2,482 homes in 2023, providing housing for over 7,000 people across 16 local authorities nationwide. The organisation reported an annual income of €134 million. Additionally, 66 new staff members were hired, bringin
27/06/2024
NI Water calling on farmers across Northern Ireland to check their land and buildings for water leaks. In recent months farmers would have been turning on field supply pipes and drinking troughs that may have been isolated over the winter period. After the investigation of increased water usage in
27/06/2024
Leading Irish crane supplier Kavanagh Crane Hire has taken delivery of three new Liebherr mobile crane units all specified on ultra-durable Michelin X Crane + tyres. The trio of new Liebherr cranes – a compact LTC 1050-3.1, a 230-tonne LTM 1230-5.1 and 300-tonne LTM 1300-6.2 – will be used for a v
27/06/2024
Contractor GRAHAM has teamed up with Victoria Park Primary School to name four cranes at Belfast's first Build To Rent (BTR) development, The Loft Lines. Students Jaxon McMaster, Olivia Pearson, Kylin McNeill and Freya Kennedy won a competition and named the cranes Lofty, Lottie, Lenny and Lily. A
27/06/2024
Sinn Fein is calling for rent increases to be banned for private renters for three years. The party's spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, made the call following the publication of Threshold's Generation Rent survey. He said: "Threshold's Generation Rent survey, published today, is an import
26/06/2024
Work is to commence on a £315,000 carriageway resurfacing project in Ardboe. The resurfacing scheme, on the U0622 Kilmascally Road, begins on Monday 1 July and will extend from Mullanahoe Road to the entrance to Ardboe Business Park. A road closure will be in place from Mullanahoe Road to the entr
26/06/2024
Eirgrid has identified a potential site on East Wall Road to build a new substation that will help to meet growing electricity needs in the central Dublin area. The new Central Dublin Substation will connect electricity from the national grid to the local network. Construction work on the new sub
26/06/2024
Dublin City Council has confirmed that the third Dublin Climate Action Week will take place from Monday 09 September until Sunday 15 September 2024. The programme of events is organised through a partnership of the Dublin Climate Action Regional Office (CARO), South Dublin County Council, Dún Laogh
26/06/2024
Cork County Council has launched a survey urging the Kanturk community for their views to the development of a regeneration plan for the town. Funding of €30,000 to develop a Town Centre First Regeneration Plan for the North Cork town was approved in March this year by the Department of Rural and C
26/06/2024
Irish energy firm Energia is to renew its partnership with the IRFU for a further five years until 2029. Energia has been an official partner of Irish Rugby since 2019, serving as a title sponsor of the Men’s and Women’s All-Ireland League competitions, and spearheading a number of initiatives aime
26/06/2024
Work on a €19 million scheme to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Tipperary is moving forward. The infrastructure work in Ballina and Newport will eliminate the discharge of poorly treated wastewater into the receiving waters, resulting in improved water quality. Works on both upgrade projects
26/06/2024
AIB's decision to reduce its four-year fixed rate only on mortgage balances of more than €250,000 has been described as a "great disappointment" to smaller mortgage holders, according to Sinn Fein. Despite interest rate increases for all during a cost of living crisis, rate reductions are being unf
26/06/2024
The government has been called to introduce "urgent changes" to the planning system or a number of Ireland's wind farms will be forced to shut down before the end of the decade, according to the Irish wind energy industry. This would mean the loss of approximately 20 per cent of the country's insta
26/06/2024
The Government has given the go-ahead to Ireland's updated Long-term Strategy on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction. The strategy outlines a pathway for a society-wide transformation, connecting short-term Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets with the long-term goals of the European Climat
26/06/2024
A second public consultation has launched for the proposed West Cork Greenway – Skibbereen Sections. Cork County Council is progressing the feasibility and route options stage. Funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland's (TII) Greenway programme, the proposed project will be developed in three i
25/06/2024
Geotechnical investigations have started at the River Lagan for the proposed Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. These investigations involve drilling bore holes into the river bed to determine the substrate's composition beneath. This crucial information will guide the design and construction of th
25/06/2024
In the latest Gas Demand Report from Gas Networks Ireland, gas accounted for 55 percent of Ireland’s electricity generation in May, marking a significant increase on its relative contributions in previous months this year. The increase was attributed to gas stepping in to support electricity genera
25/06/2024
GRAHAM has announced that it has recently welcomed two celebrity guests from Dulux to its' student residence project at Nelson Street in Belfast. As the team has been diligently working to complete the project, this enjoyable moment of relaxed fun provided a welcome break before the final push to d
25/06/2024
The Cabinet has approved the Water Supply Project in principle under the Infrastructure Guidelines which means that it can now proceed to planning. This will be one of the largest and most significant infrastructure projects in the state's history, with the capacity to ensure secure and sustainable
25/06/2024
Farrans has announced that Trea Crozier, its Commercial Framework Manager, has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Leader – Contractor Category at the National Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards. Trea will participate in a workshop alongside other shortlisted candidates before
25/06/2024
Henry Brothers has received three accolades at the 2024 Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards The company was awarded a Silver Award for its University of Manchester Brickwork Renewal Project, and two Bronze Awards for its RAF Lossiemouth Austere Accommodation and Aircraft Wash
25/06/2024
Uisce Éireann, in collaboration with Cork County Council, is undertaking the replacement of aging water mains in Kealkill. This initiative is part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and involves the replacement of approximately 2100 meters of water mains along the R585 Kealkil
25/06/2024
Refurbished play parks at Hunter's Crescent and Mullaghmore in Omagh have officially opened. The works, as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's ambitious Play Park Strategy, included the upgrade of existing equipment and provision of some new items, have created opportunities for more inc
24/06/2024
Education Minister Paul Givan, along with the Mayor, Council staff, partner agencies, and representatives from local schools, gathered to officially break ground on Ballycastle's new Shared Education Campus. This innovative project in Northern Ireland's post-primary education sector, supported by £
24/06/2024
United Utilities has chosen Lagan MEICA Ltd as a design and construction partner for the AMP 8 capital investment programme. From 2025 to 2030, Lagan MEICA Ltd will collaborate with United Utilities to decrease storm overflow occurrences and enhance water and wastewater treatment facilities through
24/06/2024
Contractors involved in NI Water's significant capital delivery projects have won three prestigious accolades, including a gold award, at the CCS (Considerate Constructors Scheme) National Site Awards. The National Site Awards – which were first introduced by the CCS in 1998 - recognise the outstan
24/06/2024
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, announces €300 million for Ireland's industrial decarbonisation efforts in the coming years. The fund will be used by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to support client companies to reduce their industrial emissions between now and 20
24/06/2024
CITB NI is set to support Ulster University undergraduates from a series of Built Environment Courses by facilitating CSR Health Safety Awareness Training. The training, facilitated through Training in Partnership Funding, will ensure undergraduates have the appropriate knowledge and awareness and
24/06/2024
ESB's Ardnacrusha Power Station in County Clare opens its doors to the public for the 2024 summer season, offering a distinctive visitor experience as Ireland's first national hydro-electric station. Explore the iconic Ardnacrusha Power Station with free guided tours running Monday to Friday, from
24/06/2024
Engineers Ireland's Women in Engineering Group has held a one-day conference at Trinity College in Dublin, with a wide range of leading speakers from the field of engineering and beyond. Under the theme 'Enhanced by Engineering', the event aimed to empower, inspire, and honour women in engineering.
24/06/2024
Uisce Éireann has announced a road closure near Navan to facilitate the Duleek to Navan Trunk watermain project. The €41m project will protect the water supply to homes and businesses in the area, but in order to progress works a temporary road closure is necessary. A section of the R153 Navan to
21/06/2024
NI construction firm, McLaughlin & Harvey and its partner, Gebler Tooth, have announced the opening of Domus III, a new 175,000 sq. ft. four-bay hangar designed and built for Farnborough Airport. This £55 million project represents a major advancement for the airport, enhancing services and elevati
21/06/2024
The Engineering Education team at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has received the esteemed Silver Pearson National Teaching Award. The 2024 Silver Award for Further Education (FE) Team of the Year celebrates the dedication of the 30-member team, comprised of both full-time and part-time lect
21/06/2024
ESB ecars has announced a scheduled reduction in prices across its public EV charging network in the Republic of Ireland, taking effect from today, 21 June. As a result, unit rates for High-Power (200kW) chargers will decrease by 13 per cent, Fast chargers by 12 per cent and Standard chargers by 8
21/06/2024
The 4-star Roe Park Resort, located on the outskirts of Limavady, is now on the market through CBRE Group, with a guide price of £14 million. Roe Park Resort, which was named the Best Golf Resort in Ulster at the 2024 Golfers Guide to Ireland awards, has been independently owned since it opened in
21/06/2024
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has invited the public to take part in consultations to shape the future of Carrickfergus. The substantial £42 million investment via the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) will bring about major changes to the town, aiming to enhance its historical appeal and boost e
21/06/2024
Coillte, the semi-state forestry company, in collaboration with Roscommon County Council, has revealed plans to improve Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Currently in its initial stages of concept and design, this sustainable development initiative is part of Coillte's strategy to establish more
21/06/2024
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) welcomed 242 new members during a special ceremony held at the Pepper Canister Church (St. Stephen's Church), attended by their families and friends. Among the new members are Registered Architects, Architectural Technologists and Architectura
21/06/2024
Waterford City and County Council has announced that infrastructure works are currently underway on the Abbey Road. To facilitate the ongoing works, Abbey Road will be closed until 16 August 2024, with traffic redirected to the N29/Port Road during this period. The North Quays Public Infrastructur
20/06/2024
NI Water has announced the halfway mark in its Trunk Mains investment programme, delivering 66 kilometres of trunk mains across 9 projects in Northern Ireland. Farrans is the main contractor for the Trunk Mains Framework, with WSP providing technical and support services. The project benefits areas
20/06/2024
Dublin City Council has appointed Scott Tallon Walker Architects, in partnership with OKRA, as the lead designers for the College Green Dame Street Public Realm Project. This project aims to transform the historic city core into a welcoming, safe, and vibrant pedestrian-friendly space at the heart
20/06/2024
The Government has officially announced the completion of Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal restoration project in Clones, County Monaghan. The canal is now restored and open for navigation between Clonfad and Clones, featuring a major canal basin marina and amenity area in Clones. This marks a significa
20/06/2024
Suir Engineering appoints Ellie Walshe as new Head of Sustainability, reinforcing its dedication to strong environmental and social practices. Ellie Walshe, formerly an Associate Director and Senior Sustainability Manager at Davy Horizons, the ESG and Sustainability advisory team within Davy Group,
20/06/2024
According to a new report from RenewableUK global operational capacity for offshore wind has surged by 21 per cent over the past year, rising from 61.5 gigawatts to 75GW. The new capacity added over the past year generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 14 million UK homes
20/06/2024
A shareholder of the Rathbane Group, Shorlagh McConville is set to be the evening speaker for the Women in Business NI Young Women's Network event this evening, 20 June. This event will be held in the recently refurbished Pearl Assurance Building, located in Belfast City Centre by the Rathbane Grou
20/06/2024
At a recent European distributors conference hosted by Metso at their headquarters in Tampere, Finland, attended by members of their European distributors network, a 'Best in Marketing' award was presented to their UK & Ireland distributor, McHale Plant Sales. Held in conjunction with the launch of
20/06/2024
GRAHAM has announced that its tree planting target remains on track, with over 6,000 trees planted by 120 volunteers in hedgerows, new landscape-scale forests and urban greening projects since January 2022. In 2021, the Board at GRAHAM approved a corporate target to plant one tree, per employee, ev
19/06/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved a landmark £150 million development by Errigal Group at Enkalon Business Park in Antrim. This project represents one of the largest industrial developments in Northern Ireland's history. The new Enkalon Business Park is expected to bring signific
19/06/2024
GRAHAM has announced that the central core of the Loft Lines in Belfast has now reached the 14th floor, marking significant progress in the development. The Loft Lines, Belfast's first build-to-rent (BTR) development, is set to become the city's premier riverside destination, featuring 778 apartmen
19/06/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved plans for the new Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health, set to replace the current Holywell Hospital. This landmark development is set to significantly improve mental health care services across Northern Ireland. The Council’s Planning Committee a
19/06/2024
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has welcomed the Just Transition funding to develop four OPW sites in Clonmacnoise, Corlea Trackway, Emo Court and Roscrea Castle. These projects have received €11.2 million through Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, co-funded by the EU a
19/06/2024
The Government has welcomed the latest update on the progress of the planning measures implemented three years ago to boost home ownership and curb the bulk purchasing of homes. The update reveals that 49,828 houses and duplexes received planning permission with conditions restricting bulk buying o
19/06/2024
NI Water is currently undertaking critical sewer improvement work at St Nicholas' Primary School in Carrickfergus under the Living With Water programme. This project includes building a substantial stormwater storage tank on the school premises to minimise storm overflow spills. Additionally, a scr
19/06/2024
Farrans has announced that Project Pipeline has won the Pipeline Industries Guild Technology and Projects Award. The team behind Northumbrian Water's £155m Project Pipeline: County Durham and Tees Valley, including Farrans and various technical partners, has won the Large Diameter Pipeline Project
19/06/2024
SSE has reached a milestone in the construction of its 101MW Yellow River onshore wind farm at Rhode in County Offaly with the successful installation of the 29th and final turbine at the Midlands site. SSE Renewables has completed installation of the final turbine at the County Offaly site in coll
19/06/2024
If you're looking for construction staff in Ireland, NexVentur is a recruitment agency with a difference. The company has a relocation division which helps Irish working abroad return to Ireland and find work. This means that when you work with NexVentur you tap into a unique pool of talented Irish
19/06/2024
Wood Awards Ireland 2024 (WAI 24) invites RIAI Registered Architects, engineers, designers, researchers and woodworkers to submit projects showcasing wood as a fundamental medium in construction and design. Organised by Forest Industries Ireland (FII) in association with the RIAI the awards promote
18/06/2024
A £120,000 safety scheme to replace and upgrade the parapets of the A1 Hillsborough Road Bridge is set to begin. These critical safety improvements which begin on Wednesday 19 June include the replacement and upgrade of both parapets on the Hillsborough Road Bridge, spanning the A1 over Culcavy Roa
18/06/2024
GRAHAM has launched an innovative streaming service which is focused on employee wellbeing, offering 16 diverse channels. The app provides expert insights, personal stories, links to organisations, resources and exclusive deals for GRAHAM employees, their families and supply chain partners. The ex
18/06/2024
Cork County Council has announced that it will start accepting applications for a new Affordable Housing Scheme in Mallow which has been developed on behalf of the Land Development Agency. Applications for the new three and four-bedroom houses at Clonmore, Ballyviniter in Mallow will open at 12 noo
18/06/2024
NI Water will begin work at the end of June to install a new sewer on Belfast Road in Carrickfergus, as part of the Living With Water in Belfast Plan. This sewer installation, to be completed in three phases, is part of a broader initiative aimed at expanding the sewer network's capacity to support
18/06/2024
Mivan Apprentice, Conor Dallas, has been honoured with the Further Education NI Excellence Award for Apprentice of the Year. This marks his fourth award win since 2022, underscoring his unwavering excellence during every year of his training. Conor Dallas' journey in the Mivan Apprenticeship Progr
18/06/2024
Plans for a new permanent school for Ábalta Special School in Galway have been approved. The special school, currently based at Parkmore East Business Park in Galway, will be integrated into a campus project with Galway Educate Together Secondary School. This joint initiative will be located at a s
18/06/2024
John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd is currently halfway through upgrade works on the Bagenalstown Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) on behalf of Uisce Éireann. Uisce Éireann's substantial investment will more than double the current treatment capacity, from serving a population equivalent of 4,500 to 9,
18/06/2024
Cork City Council has confirmed that construction will commence on the Morrison's Island Public Realm and Flood Defence project. Jons Civil Engineering Company Ltd. has been selected as the main contractor to undertake the project. Supported by the Office of Public Works (OPW), the project will cov
18/06/2024
Dublin City Council has issued a reminder to property developers regarding its 'Cultural Toolkit' and associated guidance for creating new cultural and community spaces within the city. The initiative was created to offer practical support to developers in fulfilling their obligations under the Dub
18/06/2024
Cork County Council and Waterford City & County Council, in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, have announced plans to conduct an additional feasibility study for the Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway. Before moving forward and finalising this process, a decision has been made to re-ev
17/06/2024
GRAHAM has announced that a workplace for a global banking business has been completed in Belfast Harbour's high-rise waterfront development within City Quays 3 on Donegall Quays. After successfully delivering workspace fit-outs for four floors of clients within this development in 2023, GRAHAM Int
17/06/2024
Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment and brand refresh following a €1.8/£1.5 million investment by its parent company, the McKeever Hotel Group. As part of McKeever's three-year growth strategy, the investment has equipped the popular town centre with a new stand
17/06/2024
Ulster Bank has provided over £7 million to support a prominent hospitality and property development company in Portrush, marking its largest investment in the hotel portfolio outside of Belfast. The new 83-bedroom Marcus Hotel Portrush is being developed as part of an £11 million investment by And
17/06/2024
Circle Voluntary Housing Association (VHA) has opened 47 new homes at Railway Court, Dublin 1, which was supported by an innovative €21 million plus, dual funding deal with AIB and Dublin City Council. This important milestone was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Paschal Donohoe,
17/06/2024
Rathbane Group, the company behind global brand names including MJM Marine, Mivan and Topglass, has revealed the redeveloped Pearl Assurance House in Belfast City Centre. This iconic building at One Donegall Square East, one of Belfast's most prestigious addresses, has recently undergone a sympathe
17/06/2024
An information session was held at a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site in Banbridge, gathering key stakeholders at one of Northern Ireland's pioneering fully operational sites of scale. The facility is owned and managed by Heron Energy, with the session focusing on the critical importan
17/06/2024
Dublin Airport has submitted a planning application to construct a new dedicated viewing area for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport's runways. The proposed Aircraft Observation Facility will be situated at the current informal airport viewing point on Old Airport Road, com
17/06/2024
The new owners of SPAR Abbots Cross in Newtownabbey have officially reopened the store following a nine-week refurbishment, extension and complete refit. Investing £620,000 into the business, new owners and sisters Becky and Lucy McCammond have also created four new jobs for the local area, bringin
17/06/2024
NI Water has scooped the highly coveted Best Employee Development Programme (Large Business) accolade at the Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards held at Titanic Belfast. The judges recognised NI Water's ability to harness the skills and talents of their workforce by creating the conditions f
17/06/2024
ScaffEx24, the scaffolding industry's premier exhibition, has announced that TV Star and Actor James Nesbitt will be in attendance at the prestigious event as the host of NASC's Scaffolding Excellence Awards. James Nesbitt is an award-winning TV and film actor with a career spanning over 25 years.
17/06/2024
The Government has welcomed the vote to approve the Nature Restoration Law in the EU Environment Council. Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Malcolm Noonan TD, and Minister for the Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan TD called the outcome an historic vote for nature that now provides
14/06/2024
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced that the signing of the Contract for Funding for Phase II of the Gobbins is a 'major step forward' in realising the ambitious vision for the future of attraction. Representatives from the Department for the Economy and Tourism NI, along with Mid and
14/06/2024
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) has publicly appealed for amendments to controversial legislation being rushed through the Assembly which would extend liability for defects in homes from 6 years to 30 years. The professional body for architects in Northern Ireland is concerned that th
14/06/2024
A £748,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme is to begin on the A37 Broad Road in Limavady. The resurfacing scheme which begins on 17 June will take place from approximately 95 metres northeast of Gortgarn Road and continues towards Coleraine for 2.2 kilometres, incorporating the junctions of Drumalie
14/06/2024
Heather Humphreys TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced a €20 million funding initiative to aid the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres nationwide. Under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2024 , community organisations will be supported with grants of be
14/06/2024
Architects Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners have been selected by the Commissioners of Public Works to lead the integrated design team responsible for the refurbishment of the National History Museum. This appointment signifies the start of the initial phase of the design process. The building will c
14/06/2024
Alliance's General Election candidate, Stephen Farry, has emphasised that there is too much at risk for the UK Government to not have a green new deal. North Down candidate Dr Farry said with the effects of climate change already prevalent, urgent action was now needed. Alliance launched its own gr
14/06/2024
Based in Magherafelt, Bloc Blinds, is expanding its international operations, through investment in a new production facility in Texas, USA. The company has also entered a strategic partnership with Rollease Acmeda, the largest independent manufacturer and distributor of engineered components and s
14/06/2024
Keynsham Recycling Hub which was constructed by Farrans for client Bath & North East Somerset Council has won a RICS South West award in the Public Sector category. The Hub is a modern facility providing various services aimed at simplifying recycling for residents, thereby contributing to reductio
13/06/2024
Newtownabbey-based NovoGen Engineering Solutions has secured a £400,000 contract to manage the construction of a power plant in Kilshane, County Dublin, within Fingal County Council's area. NovoGen, established in 2021, specialises in delivering advanced engineering support services, primarily cate
13/06/2024
Mivan, a leader in marine outfitting, has successfully completed a comprehensive refurbishment of the Islander, the newest flagship of Margaritaville at Sea. The company was tasked with transforming the retail areas, photo galleries, concierge services and future sales sections, which included the
13/06/2024
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in scientific services, has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its on-site wind turbine in Currabinny, Cork. Supplying 19 per cent of the site's electricity in 2023, the turbine has generated over 75,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity—enough to power
13/06/2024
Alliance Party MLA, David Honeyford, has expressed that he will be 'hugely disappointed' if Casement Park stadium is not redeveloped on schedule to host games for the Euro 2028 football finals. This comes after GAA President Jarlath Burns expressed his doubts that the rebuilding of the West Belfast
13/06/2024
GRAHAM Group has announced that it has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways which signifies its commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices. The National Highways Gold Standard is a initiative aimed at improving the performance of its supplier network. Suppliers un
13/06/2024
A leading Builders Merchants Group in Ireland has made strategic leadership appointments to support its expansion across the island and drive growth. Murdock Builders Merchants (MBM) – owned by the Murdock family from Burren – successfully acquired Merchant brand, Brooks Timber & Building Supplies
13/06/2024
Contacts between Finnish crushers manufacturer, Metso and Irish construction equipment distributor, McHale Plant Sales (MPS) have deepened considerably since the Birdhill and Ratcoole-based company's brief in relation to the marketing and sales of Lokotrack mobile crushers was extended beyond Irelan
13/06/2024
Uisce Éireann has relocated the River Corrib's raw water intake infrastructure with a €14 million investment, securing plenty of water supply for Galway City for many years. The investment, clearly visible as one passes over the Quincentennial Bridge, guarantees a reliable and safe drinking water s
12/06/2024
Construction has commenced on a Factory of the Future at Global Point in Newtownabbey which is led by Queen's University Belfast. The project is key to an exciting future for advanced manufacturing in Northern Ireland. Joe Kennedy III, the US Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs, accompanied Qu
12/06/2024
Alpha Housing, a local housing association, has collaborated with Phoenix Energy and Refresh NI to install energy-efficient hybrid heat pumps at one of its Newtownabbey locations. This is the first such installation by a housing association in Northern Ireland and will allow tenants to effectively
12/06/2024
Alliance's North Down candidate, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the news that legislation enabling councils to address dilapidated buildings and sites will be introduced to the Assembly this year. The Dilapidation Bill will be brought forward by his Alliance Party colleague Minister Andrew Muir as par
12/06/2024
FK Lowry has announced its achievement of the 'Silver' Accreditation from the Supply Chain Sustainability School. Launched in 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is a free virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work wit
12/06/2024
Derry City and Strabane District Council has launched an extensive public and user engagement process about the proposed redevelopment of the Riversdale Leisure Centre. The Council will fund this leisure investment, which is a crucial element of its broader vision for the strategic development and
12/06/2024
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has gained government approval for two memos to accelerate the development of renewable energy and climate infrastructure. The first memo is the Accelerating Renewable Electricity (ARE) Taskforce Implementation Plan, detailin
12/06/2024
Uisce Éireann is currently carrying out essential maintenance works on the Gerrardstown Reservoir today, 12 June. Customers served by the Kilcarn Public Water Supply in Oldtown, Gerrardstown, Gillstown, Corballis, Clonardran, Philpotstown, Lismullen, Monktown, Cusackstown, Slanduff, and surrounding
12/06/2024
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects has welcomed John Lavery was welcomed as its 57th president at the Annual General Meeting. The AGM took place at Northern Ireland's building of the year, the Ulster University Belfast Campus. The 25 RSUA members in attendance had the opportunity to tour the Li
11/06/2024
The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, has published the Build 2024 report examining Construction Sector Performance and Capacity. The Build 2024 - Construction Sector Performance and Capacity report offers an insight and uncovered several key findings across
11/06/2024
ESB has launched a new High-Powered Charging Hub at Crescent Shopping Centre in Dooradoyle, Limerick, benefiting EV drivers in Limerick and the wider mid-west region of Ireland. The new hub has four 200kW high-powered chargers which can charge eight EVs simultaneously and can provide 100km of charg
11/06/2024
Uisce Éireann in partnership with Cork City Council is set to replace old cast iron watermains with modern pipes on the South Quays to address leakage and discolouration reports whilst supporting economic growth. From 11pm on Wednesday 12 June to 4am on Thursday 13 June there is a potential water o
11/06/2024
Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) has secured its future by becoming one of the first companies in Northern Ireland to adopt an innovative model where employees own the firm. Joint Managing Directors George and Brian Boyce have completed the sale of their shares in the Portadown-based company to th
11/06/2024
Alliance Economy spokesperson, Sorcha Eastwood MLA, stressed that switching to renewable energy is essential for reducing living costs and meeting net-zero climate goals. Sorcha Eastwood spoke ahead of Alliance's motion on energy costs being presented to the Assembly today (June 11). The motion urg
11/06/2024
Dawson Wam, a civil engineering specialist headquartered in Belfast, has announced the successful completion of an upgrade project on the Knockbracken Storm Overflow. The company's recent upgrade at the site was executed for their client, Northern Ireland Water. The project involved the utilization
11/06/2024
Northern Ireland based, Irwin M&E, has announced that it has completed the Keynsham Recycling Hub project in Pixash, Bristol. In line with Bath and North East Somerset Council's Net Zero Carbon Targets, Irwin M&E has finalised the design and construction of M&E (mechanical and electrical) works for
11/06/2024
NI construction firm, Farrans, has completed the final turbine base pour at Enoch Hill Wind Farm in Scotland for client RWE. The 15 turbine bases consist of 13 N133s and 2 N117s from supplier Nordex. Each N133 base contains 65 tons of steel reinforcement and 409 m³ of concrete, while each N117 base
11/06/2024
Gas Networks Ireland has announced the student from Terenure and Tipperary who have won its nationwide carbon monoxide awareness poster competition. Gas Networks Ireland, collaborating with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), invited submissions for its carbon monoxide safety poster competition. Part
11/06/2024
In light of World Environment Day, World Oceans Day and Clean Air Day this month, DAERA is emphasising the role of peatlands in aiding nature's recovery and reducing carbon emissions. Over recent years, DAERA's Environment Fund has supported numerous councils and non-profit organisations in restori
10/06/2024
NI Water's contractor, BSG, has finished the tunnelling phase of the project entailing the installation of 620 metres of a new large-diameter sewer beneath Meadow Lane. The 25-tonne Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) broke through to the new stormwater storage tank last week to complete this significant e
10/06/2024
Callaghan Electrical has announced that it has become the first construction sub-contractor to secure funding under the Enterprise Ireland 'Built to Innovate' initiative. As a key component of the government's 'Housing for All' Programme, the 'Built to Innovate' initiative strives to accelerate a
10/06/2024
Paving and Building Products firm AG has solidified its market leadership in sustainable construction by cutting its carbon footprint by more than 47 per cent. With manufacturing sites in Fivemiletown, Toome and Carryduff, the firm as part of its Climate Action Pledge has committed to cutting its a
10/06/2024
Wind Energy Ireland has revealed that its May Wind Energy report indicates that Ireland's wind farms supplied 35 per cent of the country's electricity during the first five months of 2024. The latest data released by Wind Energy Ireland reveals that electricity demand in May 2024 rose slightly to 3
10/06/2024
Alliance Westminster candidate, Stephen Farry, has called for measures to be implemented to improve the safety of the A2 in North Down. Dr Farry made the comments after he received a response from Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to his enquiry calling for a road safety review following a series
10/06/2024
Renewable NI has said that the recent renewable electricity generation statistics from the Department for the Economy (DfE) are "disappointing to read". The company highlighted a decrease in the percentage of Northern Ireland's electricity sourced from renewable outlets compared to the previous 12
10/06/2024
County Down headquartered, GRAHAM has achieved practical completion of the £81.5 million Build-to-Rent scheme at Glasgow's Candleriggs Square. This enables L&G to proceed with the interior setup of the building before the initial residents arrive later this summer. Developed by a joint venture bet
10/06/2024
ScaffEx24, the scaffolding industry's premier exhibition, conference, dinner, is thrilled to announce further updates to its already impressive line-up of speakers. This year's event, taking place in Belfast on November 29, 2024, will feature industry leaders sharing their insights across four key s
10/06/2024
Belfast City Council has officially opened the Belfast in Bloom competition for entries from local schools, business/commercial premises, community groups and residents in the city. The previous year's champions included a diverse range of establishments such as Errigle Inn, Granny Annies, Ten Squa
10/06/2024
Uisce Éireann is upgrading Turnapin's wastewater network to support growth in Santry and facilitate essential housing development. The project, delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Growth and Development Programme, will also improve the operational performance of the existing wastewater in
07/06/2024
The Department for the Economy's £3 million GeoEnergy NI project has commenced exploratory geothermal drilling and testing on the grounds of Stormont Estate. Economy Minister Conor Murphy, Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe K
07/06/2024
A ceremony was held at the Racecourse Park site to commemorate the beginning of construction for the Baldoyle Community Centre. Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Adrian Henchy, accompanied the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, and the Director of Housing and Community Development, Pa
07/06/2024
A £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme is set to begin on Ecclesville Road, Mill Street, Tattyreagh Road and Kiln Street in Fintona. The resurfacing scheme which commences on 10 June 2024 will extend from the Tattyreagh Road along Ecclesville Road and Kiln Street to the bridge near King Street.
07/06/2024
Geda Construction Ltd will soon begin construction on a new wastewater pumping station in North Midleton. This project, overseen by Uisce Éireann in partnership with Cork County Council, represents the final phase of the Midleton Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) Wastewater Proje
07/06/2024
Farrans Sacyr JV who are delivering Belfast Grand Central Station for Translink have scooped Team of the Year at the Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights the team's exceptional collaboration and dedication to delivering the project. Farrans has ex
07/06/2024
Cork County Council has announced that funding has been secured for improvement works in Skibbereen and Clonakilty. Skibbereen has secured €1.8 million for public realm enhancement through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The money will be used to reanimate the streetscape in Ski
07/06/2024
CITB NI has announced that through its Training in Partnership Funding it has supported Women's Tec #NotJustForBoys Programme. The program aims to challenge misconceptions and inspire women to explore opportunities in sectors that provide greater flexibility and diverse career paths. CITB NI was t
07/06/2024
County Down headquartered, GRAHAM has continued works from the ground up on the A164 & Jock's Lodge Project. Progress on the project is ongoing, with the team initiating earthworks in May. Observers may have noticed alterations to the landscape from Skidby roundabout to Dunflat Road, as activities
07/06/2024
Longford County Council has officially launched Longford 2040: A Town Centre First Strategy, an ambitious plan that sets out a pathway for the revival and revitalisation of Longford Town. The latest strategy draws from input gathered through public consultation and the efforts of the Longford Town
07/06/2024
Alliance has welcomed the additional measures aimed at addressing the issue of poor water quality in Northern Ireland, as announced by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. Speaking during his appearance in front of the Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Committee, the Alliance DAERA Minister reiter
06/06/2024
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council have allocated £2 million of its' 24/25 budget to support regeneration and economic growth initiatives for the city centre through a capital grant scheme. The pilot scheme for Lisburn City Centre to encourage property owners and potential occupiers to bring vacant
06/06/2024
The Government has approved a Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR) which will support the purchase and renovation of eligible homes under the existing Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has proven to be immensely popular, with over 8,100 appl
06/06/2024
Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee have given the go-ahead for the development of 26 new homes in the Castlederg area. This development, situated on Castlefin Road, will offer much-needed new homes for families in the area. The proposed site is located in a res
06/06/2024
Derry City & Strabane District Council has sought the public's views on a new project which is set to transform the Fountain and Bogside area of the city. The Realm Project will concentrate on improving the Urban Villages Area of the Fountain Estate and Bogside under the Executive Office's purview.
06/06/2024
Clare County Council officials, Oireachtas members and glór board members marked a milestone in the new De Valera library and arts facility's development with a site tour. Project team members guided attendees through the new building, providing a briefing on the layout and proposed finish of the i
06/06/2024
Kinsale Library has been shortlisted in the prestigious RIAI Architecture Awards and is vying for the title of Ireland's most beloved building or public space of 2024. The new library is located in the James ONeill Building (Old Mill) in the heart of the town and is one of 42 projects through to th
06/06/2024
Northern Ireland's Electricity Transmission System Operator, SONI, has launched an extensive engagement process for its new multi-year Strategy and regulatory funding submission. The strategy was announced at SONI's annual business breakfast event with the leaders of Northern Ireland's main busines
06/06/2024
The Mid South West (MSW) Region has launched the new Driving Net Zero Transformation Programme' which will offer up to 90 local businesses personalised Net Zero assessments and action plans. It will be delivered in partnership with Carbonfit, a leading sustainability consultancy. They will conduct
06/06/2024
Fingal County Council has proposed a housing development consisting of 175 dwellings on a 4.72-hectare site located on New Road, Donabate in County Dublin. The area is bordered by various elements: ongoing development to the north, the Lanestown View residential development to the east, existing re
06/06/2024
The Department of Finance has declared the reappointment of four individuals to the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (NIBRAC). Andrew Corbett, Andrew Frew, Cormac Freehill and Martin McCook have all secured their positions for another three-year term based on their expertise in building surv
05/06/2024
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has welcomed the construction work that is beginning on the Narrow Water Bridge project. The Department for Infrastructure partnered closely with the Irish Government and Louth County Council for the past two years. This collaboration was instrumental in gettin
05/06/2024
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and the Department for Communities (DfC) has announced that the next stage of public realm works along Warrenpoint's Front Shore has commenced. After contractors, Gibson Banbridge, finished the promenade, beach and Marine Parade in mid-2023, the project now f
05/06/2024
Dublin City Council has introduced a programme of enhanced maintenance works aimed at the restoration of Talbot Street in the city-centre. A fund of approximately €2.5 million has been set aside for the project which is expected to take place for 20 weeks from 10 June. Over the next five years, t
05/06/2024
Cork County Council is set to receive €3.7 million of additional funding to repair the county's road network. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn met with the Minister of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, at Leinster House, alongside a delegation from Cork County Council to express their co
05/06/2024
Longford County Council has received funding to develop plans which will turn Connolly Barracks into a community and cultural centre. This funding which was received under the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE) will cover the creation of drawings and securing planning approval. It
05/06/2024
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has announced that there are new requirements for smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in private rental properties. The new regulations are set to make people safe by setting a minimum standard for such alarms in private rented buildings. In a statement, Mr L
05/06/2024
Uisce Éireann is currently undergoing works in the Duleek area to restore the water supply to customers following a major burst. The burst is impacting the communities of Duleek, Donore, Rathdrinagh, Roughgrange, Corballis, Carranstown, Dowenstown, Rossnaree, Garballagh, Knockisland, Knockcommon,
05/06/2024
Everun has announced that it has promoted two key members of staff to Director level, as Eimear O'Reilly takes on the role of Projects Director whilst Ian Hutchinson becomes Operations Director. Eimear and Ian have a decade of experience with the company. They've been instrumental in the developme
05/06/2024
In a meeting with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, NI Water has provided an overview of its planned infrastructure investments, challenges and development constraints in the council area. The meeting addressed critical sewer and wastewater challenges facing Causeway Coast and Glens Borough
05/06/2024
Local community and business groups have gathered to mark the first steps towards a Town Centre Regeneration Plan for Kanturk. The inaugural event offered over 40 community stakeholders in attendance the opportunity to meet with staff from Cork County Council’s Town Regeneration Office and to find
04/06/2024
NI Water has reached the halfway point in its Price Control (PC) 21 programme, highlighted by the completion of a £16 million investment in its portfolio of wastewater pumping stations (WwPS). NI Water handles over 370 million litres of wastewater daily which is equivalent to the volume of four and
04/06/2024
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's planning department has given a £7 million roadside service facility the go-ahead at Sprucefield. The service station will be situated on the former car showroom site at the junction of the A1/M1 link road and the M1 motorway. The 1.25 hectare site is located a
04/06/2024
SSE has submitted a planning consent application to Ireland's An Bord Pleanála for the offshore infrastructure of its proposed Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project in the Irish Sea. This is the latest and most significant milestone in the delivery of SSE's flagship Irish offshore wind farm project, whic
04/06/2024
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a €16.1 million investment in outdoor recreation projects across Ireland. This funding will support a variety of projects, including Greenways, Blueways, Forest Parks and Cycling Routes. New walking trails will be
04/06/2024
Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister Malcolm Noonan has announced that construction is set to begin on the Narrow Water Bridge in County Louth. Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure John O'Dowd MLA will also be in attendance. The landmark Narrow Water Bridge is a lon
04/06/2024
EPS Group is set to begin construction works on a brand new wastewater treatment plant in Ballyvaughan. Acting on behalf of Uisce Éireann, EPS Group is set to begin this multi-million-euro investment which will cater to a population equivalent to nearly 1,050 residents in the charming coastal villa
04/06/2024
CITB NI has announced that the next WIB NI Mentoring Programme is set to begin in October 2024. As a corporate member of Women in Business NI (WIB NI), members of the CITB NI Women in Construction Network has access to the WIB NI mentoring scheme. The mentoring program offered by WIB NI has a soli
04/06/2024
Belfast City Council has announced that the Dr Pitt Memorial Park on Belfast's Newtownards Road has reopened following a £1.7 million revamp. The park improvements incorporate several features, including the addition of a new playground featuring inclusive play equipment, a dedicated community even
04/06/2024
Digital transformation leader, Version 1, has collaborated with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to drive a significant business transformation, modernising its HR systems to support essential business goals. The successful delivery of the project has signposted a transformative era for the rail operat
04/06/2024
Play parks in Kilmacormick and Lisgoole, Enniskillen have been officially opened by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council following improvement works as part of the Council's Play Park Strategy. The project, which involved upgrading existing equipment and adding new items, will create opportunities
03/06/2024
Farrans and its fit-out and refurbishment arm, FADO, have secured positions on Pagabo's new £1.6 billion Decarbonisation Solutions Framework. The framework provider recently introduced its healthcare-specific decarbonisation deal. This latest initiative will support public sector organisations in c
03/06/2024
Latest figures from Construction Skills Network (CSN), Labour Market Intelligence Report for Northern Ireland predict that the volume of NI construction work will increase by an annual average rate of 2.8 per cent. The latest data indicates that Northern Ireland's Additional Recruitment Requiremen
03/06/2024
Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, has visited Waterford's North Quays SDZ site to view the infrastructure progress. With substantial progress made on-site, Minister Ryan viewed the multi-modal access routes, a public transport hub and a sustainable tran
03/06/2024
Bia Energy and Gas Networks Ireland have formed a significant partnership to inject renewable biomethane gas from the Huntstown facility in County Dublin directly into the gas network. Gas Networks Ireland plans to expand its current network to establish Dublin's inaugural direct Renewable Gas Entr
03/06/2024
NI Water's contractor, BSG, has continued to make progress on the installation of a new large diameter sewer by tunnelling under Meadow Lane as part of a £7.8 million wastewater upgrade in Portadown. The next phase of open-cut pipelaying works is set to begin on Monday 10 June. In order to facilita
03/06/2024
Firmus Energy has successfully finished an environmental improvement project at two primary schools in the County L'Derry village of Eglinton. The project was completed in partnership with Kier Utilities and volunteers from Limavady Men's Shed. Teachers and pupils from the two schools were also out
03/06/2024
The opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Magilligan Community Centre, situated along Seacoast Road, marks a significant uplift for the local community and its surrounding area. As part of the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, this initiative has brought to life an
03/06/2024
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced that the newly refurbished Monkstown 3G Training Pitch at Cloyne Crescent Newtownabbey is match ready. The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM, proudly revealed the new pitch alongside members of the local club, 18th New
03/06/2024
Laura Burke, the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has been appointed as the 132nd President of Engineers Ireland following the organisation's Annual General Meeting (AGM). As the new President, Ms Burke succeeds outgoing President and former Dairymaster CEO, Dr Edmond
03/06/2024
Uisce Éireann has successfully completed a major project, constructing 13.7 kilometres of new watermains from Bandon to Clonakilty which will facilitate growth and development in Clonakilty. This new trunk watermain will link the Carhue Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Bandon to the Jones Bridge WTP
