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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for August 2020
28/08/2020
The first phase has launched of public consultation for DART+ West, a project which will treble capacity of the rail system from Maynooth/M3 Parkway to Dublin city centre, and see the DART extended to both lines. Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport Eamon Ryan TD, toget
28/08/2020
Significant progress has been made to repair a damaged wastewater pipe in Bray, County Wicklow. Irish Water announced that an underground wastewater pipe was accidentally hit during site investigation works close to Shanganagh wastewater treatment plant near Bray. The site investigation works were
28/08/2020
Improvement works are to commence on a £270,000 carriageway scheme in Bessbrook, County Armagh. The works on the Millvale Road are to start on 31 August. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 800 metres from its junction with the Camlough Road to a point 50 metres northwest
28/08/2020
ABM has announced it has completed work on Swords Community College in Fingal, Dublin. The project was completed under the Department of Education and Skills Accelerated Build Schools Progamme 2017 – 2019.was let on a design and build basis. ABM's role was as Main Contractor and Project Supervisor
28/08/2020
Road works are to start on a £146,000 resurfacing scheme in Lisburn, County Antrim. The works on the A1 Laganbank Road are to begin on 31 August. The scheme will also refresh the advanced stop lines for cyclists, stretches from Queen's Road to Hillsborough Road. The work will be carried out overn
28/08/2020
Sisk, an Irish family-owned business, has won a prestigious award. The company scooped 'Best in Class - Mental Health' at the Ibec Keepwell Awards. The virtual event celebrated and recognised companies who are investing in the wellbeing of their employees, who have achieved exceptional success in
28/08/2020
A total of £300,000 funding has been invested in a new pop-up park in Belfast. The space at Cathedral Gardens was officially unveiled by Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Frank McCoubrey. It is the first multifunctional space of its kind in the city centre and features new lighting and fun equipment
28/08/2020
A new residential nursing home in north Belfast has officially opened. The home, located at Bradley Court, is for adults with learning disabilities and associated care needs. Patients resettled from Muckamore Abbey Hospital will be among the residents of the home, which will also be open to admiss
27/08/2020
A new 13-acre site has been acquired to develop a new secondary school in Rush, Dublin. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD recently visited the new school site for St. Joseph’s Secondary School to discuss the plans for the development of the 13-acre site, wh
27/08/2020
Contractor MJ McBride has been selected to develop new homes in the lower Shankill area of Belfast. Radius Housing appointed the contractor for the £3million development at Hopewell Crescent. The 18 new homes are part of the Building Successful Communities Programme which is a housing-led regenera
27/08/2020
The Housing Executive has launched a new NI Energy Advice Service. Over 700 people across NI have availed of energy efficiency advice in the last three months through the new service. Officially launched this week, the service provides free and impartial advice to all local householders. Operatin
27/08/2020
The Energia Group has scooped a prestigious award. The energy firm has been awarded with the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark from Diversity Mark NI. The Charter Mark recognises our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, initially focusing on Gender Diversity, our drive to advance gender diversity in
27/08/2020
Contractor Ward and Burke has been appointed to replace old water mains in Ashford. The works, to reduce high levels of leakage and provide a more reliable water supply for the community, will take place on Main Street The company is working on behalf of Irish Water. The works will involve the re
27/08/2020
Work has started on a £265,000 resurfacing scheme on the Foyle Embankment in L'Derry. The drainage, kerbing and base course surfacing work will be carried out under lane closures. A full road closure will be required to enable the final surfacing course to be laid, details of which will be advised
27/08/2020
Work to improve the supply of drinking water in Mayo are to begin on 31 August. Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo County Council, are preparing to carry out essential upgrade works for customers in the Kiltimagh area. Repairs to and cleaning of the reservoir will take place between Aug
27/08/2020
Engage Executive Talent has teamed up with ARK Consultancy to create a new and talent recruitment service for Northern Ireland's housing associations. Engage Executive Talent is the recruitment arm of CO3, the membership body for third sector leaders in Northern Ireland and has helped more than 80
27/08/2020
First time buyers are being urged to apply for the improved Help-to-Buy scheme. Fine Gael Minister, Colm Brophy, made the call and encouraged buyers who are waiting on a decision to contact the Revenue. He said: "The Help-to-Buy scheme is designed to stimulate demand from first time buyers for new
27/08/2020
The Competition & Markets Authority has raised concerns over Breedon's acquisition of certain Cemex assets. Breedon and Cemex are two of the leading producers and distributors of construction materials in the UK and Ireland. Breedon announced in January 2020 that it had agreed a £178 million deal
26/08/2020
The Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office, Robin Walker MP, recently visited Moore Concrete. He was accompanied by the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Peter Johnston, and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Andrew Wilson. The Ballymena based precast concrete operation
26/08/2020
Clonmel Enterprises Ltd has secured a contract with South Dublin County Council to carry out work on Phase 1 of the Grange Castle West Access Road. The total road development includes: • 1.03km of Dual Carriageway with an average corridor width of 34m • 1.15km of Single Carriageway with an averag
26/08/2020
Contractors are continuing work to replace aging water mains in Bandon, Cork. The works are part of the Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network upgrade project which will improve the water and sewer network in the area. Irish Water is working in partnership with Cork County Council and its third party
26/08/2020
Refurbishment works to the swimming pool changing village at Aura Leisure in Navan have been completed. The refurbishment works have upgraded the changing village to include new family changing areas, enhanced disability changing room and a new one way system to allow for social distancing. The bui
26/08/2020
Irish Water is to submit planning applications for upgrades to two wastewater treatment schemes in Donegal. The planning proposals for both Buncrana Sewerage Scheme and Ballybofey-Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme will include upgrades to the sewer network and pumping stations. The upgrades will address c
26/08/2020
A detailed design to regenerate Morrison's Island quays in Cork City Centre is almost complete. Cork City Council confirmed the designs are now being finalised, and a Works Contractor is expected to be on site early next year. The Morrison’s Island project represents an opportunity to bring about
26/08/2020
Nicholas de Jong Associates and Future Analytics Consulting have been appointed by Longford County Council to prepare a Regeneration Strategy for Granard. The Strategy will embrace the challenge of adaptation from 20th century market town role to a new economy and new community-driven approaches to
26/08/2020
Sligo County Council has been allocated €800,000 for Greenway projects. The council submitted a funding application under the Carbon Tax Fund 2020 for the Charlestown / Bellaghy to Collooney Greenway Project. Minister Eamonn Ryan, T.D. Minister for Climate Change, Communications Networks and Trans
26/08/2020
Improvement works have started on the site of Newbuildings in L'Derry. The site is located at Newbuildings Community and Environmental Association and Newbuildings Cricket Club. The works include the construction of a new roadway and pedestrian paths, along with new car parking. The total project
26/08/2020
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has announced it is offering an extended warranty programme to construction professionals across the UK and Ireland. Designed to maximise uptime and productivity, the package is available across Yanmar's portfolio of excavators, carriers and loaders. While every new m
25/08/2020
Energia, one of Ireland's leading energy providers, has been shortlisted for a 2020 Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland (SEAI) Energy award. The firm has been shortlisted in the 'Renewable Energy Solutions' category. The project, led by Energia, consisted of bringing smart battery and solar sys
25/08/2020
Building and civil engineering contractor Farrans has been appointed to replace old watermains in Shercock, Co Cavan. The works are being carried out on behalf of Irish Water and are expected to be completed by October 2020. The works will take place along the Baileborough Road and will involve la
25/08/2020
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has called for a wider focus from the Northern Ireland Executive to deliver infrastructure projects following the announcement that a Ministerial Advisory Panel is being established. Minister Nichola Mallon said the panel would help bring greener and more sustainable infras
25/08/2020
Work has started on the Ardstraw Village Renewal Project in Co Tyrone. The work includes upgrades to a play area and landscaping improvements. The project is one of four Village Renewal Projects, with enhancements also being carried out in Artigarvan, Drumahoe and Donemana. The combined cost of t
25/08/2020
Cork County Council has announced that from 01 September it will enforce the ban on the burning, sale and marketing of smoky coal in Cobh, Mallow and Midleton. The decision was made following the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eamon Ryan T.D. to giv
25/08/2020
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25/08/2020
Wills Bros Ltd has secured a contract to develop the new Airlie Park in Adamstown, Dublin. Construction work will commence on the Local Infrastructure Housing Activated Funds (LIHAF) enabled Airlie Park Project, which will deliver active and passive recreational facilities including playgrounds, fo
25/08/2020
Jacobs Engineering Ireland has secured a contract to undergo a route options analysis and develop initial designs for the proposed Luas Light Rail Transit (LRT) from Ballincollig to Mahon Point in Cork. The firm was appointed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Auth
25/08/2020
The Infrastructure Minister has been called to urgently address the flooding problem in Strabane, Co Tyrone. Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley has requested Minister Nicola Mallon to visit the area. She said: "Many businesses and residents in Strabane have been severely impacted by extensive flooding
25/08/2020
Irish Water has announced that customers supplied from the Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme in mid-Tipperary may experience intermittent supply disruption in the coming days. The announcement was made following the effects of high winds and heavy rainfall overnight. Areas affected include Emly,
24/08/2020
Building work has started on a new school build for St Joseph's High School in Crossmaglen, County Armagh. The Department of Education (DoE) is investing £19.6million in the project which will see the completion of a new school building, sports facilities, car parking, and bus set down areas. Educ
24/08/2020
Planning permission to develop 1,000 new homes in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Co Dublin, is being sought by residential developers Quintain. The company is to seek permission before the end of the year and when complete Cherrywood Village will comprise of over 1,300 homes, two public parks and over 50,
24/08/2020
The finalists of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards 2020 have been announced. The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, communities, research, buildings, renewables and the public sector. A total of 24 applicants across
24/08/2020
Geda Construction has been appointed to carry out work on a major programme to upgrade the sewerage infrastructure in south Belfast. NI Water announced the vital infrastructure project which involves the upgrade of existing and installation of new sewers along a section of Ravenhill Avenue and surr
24/08/2020
A Ministerial Advisory Panel has been set up to deliver cleaner, greener and sustainable inclusive infrastructure. The panel has been developed by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Kirsty McManus from the Institute of Directors has been appointed to chair the panel which will comprise of a
24/08/2020
One of Ireland's leading builders' merchants has announced that Market Hardware in Ennis has been rebranded to Chadwicks Ennis. Part of the fabric of Ennis for over 30 years, the original Market Hardware store opened in 1987 at Ennis Market. In 2000 it moved to its current site on Quin Road and in
24/08/2020
BAM Ireland has been appointed as the main contractor for a scheme in Dublin's south docklands. The development on One Lime Street will feature 216 one- and two-bedroom apartments with private balconies/terraces, handsome landscaped communal spaces amounting to 13,000 sq ft, and high-end amenity sp
24/08/2020
Iarnród Éireann has announced a major programme of investment in lift replacements and upgrades. A total of 12 stations in Dublin city and county will see lift replacements or system upgrades by the end of the year, in what is planned as a multi-annual programme to improve lift performance and reli
24/08/2020
Residents living in Achill Island in Co Mayo and the adjacent mainland are being reminded that a Do Not Consume notice remains in place on the water supply. Irish Water and May County Council said the water is not safe for consumption or the preparation of foods, but it is safe for hygiene and use
24/08/2020
A number of young climate activists are calling for urgent action on the climate emergency. Green Party MLA Rachel Woods chaired a meeting of the All Party Group and young climate activists from NICCY Youth Panel, Northern Ireland Youth Forum, Fridays For Future and Youth Climate Association NI jo
