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25/05/2023

Renewable NI Hosts Roundtable Event

RenewableNI has held a roundtable discussion on Northern Ireland's Offshore Wind industry.

The firm welcomed The Crown Estate and representatives from across the sector for the key event.

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In addition to meeting enough clean electricity annually to power 1.6 million homes, or 2.5 million electric cars, connecting 1.2GW offshore by 2032 will see a total of £1.9 billion spent on NI suppliers. This results in a GVA of £2.4 billion and 1,500 new jobs in peak construction years with a total of 32,400 FTE years across the life of the projects.

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09/06/2023

NI Water Takes Home Coveted Employment Award

NI Water has been recognised as one of Northern Ireland's leading organisations with a prestigious new accolade. The utility won the Best Apprentice Programme (Large Business) at the Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards held at Titanic Belfast. The awards celebrate exceptional companies and

09/06/2023

Funding Boost For 307-Bed Student Accommodation In Belfast

The development of a 307-bedroom Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Belfast has been unlocked with new investment. A £21.3 million loan has been delivered via the Northern Ireland Investment Fund to facilitate the development. This marks the Fund's ninth loan since its conceptio

09/06/2023

Landmark BMX Pumptrack Launches In South Dublin

Guests have turned out in Dublin's Dodder Valley Park to mark the launch of the new BMX Pumptrack. This project was brought to life with Aecom Ltd providing the planning and delivery. The pumptrack was constructed by Trailbreaker Ltd in collaboration with Velosolutions Ltd. BMX Ireland also assiste

09/06/2023

Global Manufacturer Rolls Out Four-Day Working Week In Lisburn

Smiley Monroe has rolled out a four-day week for employees with no impact on salary. The global conveyor belt and rubber parts manufacturer introduced the changes which will affect employees across its Lisburn and Kentucky production facilities. The scheme was successfully trialled within one prod

09/06/2023

Muirhevnamor Community Centre Upgraded With New Extension

Muirhevnamor Community Centre in County Louth has been improved with the opening of a new extension. A ceremony was held yesterday, Thursday 01 June, to mark the launch of the 2,200 square foot extension. Built by Hillside Contracts Ltd at around €500,000, the project will provide a shared space f

09/06/2023

500,000 Litres Of Water Saved In Bray Per Day

A transformative water project in the County Wicklow town of Bray has resulted in the saving of 500,000 litres of water per day. Uisce Éireann detected a major leak on Kilcroney Lane using specialist leak detection equipment. The innovative technology enabled crews to identify the section of water

09/06/2023

Concerns Raised Over Proposed Deal For Poolbeg West SDZ

The proposed deal for the Poolbeg West SDZ in Dublin city has come under criticism over a failure to guarantee enough affordable homes. Dublin City Council has been urged to reject the proposal until 15% of the units are set aside for affordable homes as per the site master plan. Local Sinn Sinn

09/06/2023

Dublin City Housing Projects Shortlisted For Prestigious Award

Four housing projects led by Dublin City Council are set to compete to become Ireland’s favourite building. The prestigious Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Public Choice Award gives members of the public a chance to choose their favourite project designed by Irish-registered Ar

09/06/2023

Leitrim Business Campus To Undergo €9m Redevelopment

Plans have been announced to redevelop the former MBNA offices in Carrick-On-Shannon into Grade A co-working office accommodation. Approximately €9 million is being invested to upgrade over 22,000 sq ft of the building. The iconic business campus is home to 200 Avant Money employees, who occupy a

09/06/2023

Cork Water Network Set For Essential Improvements

A programme of essential water network improvements has been announced along the N71, Rosscarbery to Skibbereen road, in County Cork. Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council are collaborating on the works, which will strengthen the water supply for the local communities in the Rosscarbery area. The

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