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07/08/2023

Farrans Shortlisted For Three Prestigious Awards

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 above £2.5 million. This was a complex restoration project located in North West London which combines Grade II listed period splendour with contemporary luxury accommodation, five star amenities and award-winning care.

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Aster House for CA Ventures is listed in the Multiple Occupancy category following a highly technical and complex project to deliver 253 student bed spaces over five storeys in Belfast city centre. This unique scheme was built on a 20-year old podium previously constructed for another scheme by Farrans which runs directly over the main railway route into Belfast city centre.

Farrans in-house learning and development team has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Training award. The award winning team is made up of facilitators, coaches and behavioural specialists who are there to help our colleagues reach their full potential through ongoing learning.

It provides opportunities in line with a bespoke career pathway including experience on a diverse variety of sites, learning with a mentor and further and higher education study.

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