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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for October 2018
31/10/2018
Irish firm Roadbridge and Spanish infrastructure company FCC Construcción (FCC) have landed the main construction contract for Dublin Airport's new North Runway. The companies secured the contract via a joint venture. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, welcomed the annou
31/10/2018
K&J Townmore has commenced construction work on a new €9.1 million residential development in Fermoy, Co Cork. The Respond development will include 46 homes, with 23 three-bed houses, 20 two-bed houses and three four-bed houses. A communal building will also be built onsite. It is expected to be
31/10/2018
Warrenpoint-based facilities management company CTS Projects has been selected to join a £290 million Fusion21 framework. The firm has been appointed as one of the 37 members to Fusion21's Repairs & Maintenance and Empty Buildings Frameworks. The procurement frameworks are designed to support hous
31/10/2018
Work is now underway on engineering solutions to help resolve the structural problems with schools constructed by Western Building Systems. The solutions will help to reopen the grounds floors of Tyrrelstown Educate Together National School, St Luke's National School and Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Lu
31/10/2018
Two resurfacing schemes have been announced in Derrylin and Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh, starting next week. Resurfacing work will take place on the Derrylin Road/Stagowna Road in Derrylin commencing on Monday, 05 November. The £60,000 scheme will improve a 0.25km stretch of the road. The project
31/10/2018
Veolia Water Ireland has been appointed to deliver €9 million upgrades to the Liscarton Water Treatment Plant in Navan. The project involves the upgrading of the raw water intake works, pumping station, disinfection infrastructure and water treatment processes as well as the construction of new ra
30/10/2018
The new George Best Hotel in Belfast is preparing for its December opening with the recent acquisition of a number of the player's rare and unseen personal items. George Best Hotel's General Manager Damian Gilvary and Head of Sales Gareth Milligan met with George's sister and brother-in-law Barbar
30/10/2018
Belfast landscaper Park Hood has been appointed to develop a concept plan for Town Parks in Larne. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council wants to bring Town Parks back to its former Edwardian glory while providing a popular community space with walkways, trees, floral displays and seating areas. Ha
30/10/2018
MP Stephen Metcalfe has launched a new competition aimed at budding engineers during his visit to Northern Ireland last week. The Northern Ireland Primary Engineer and Secondary Engineer Leader's Award is a competition which will bring thousands of schoolchildren face to face with real engineering
30/10/2018
Work is progressing on a number of Road Recovery Fund schemes across Co Down, with the projects on track to be completed by the end of the year. The Department of Infrastructure updated Newry, Mourne and Down District Council members on the programmed works. Divisional Roads Manager, Simon Richar
30/10/2018
Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin TD has slammed Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy over his treatment of the monthly homeless figures. The party's housing spokesperson deemed Minister Murphy untrustworthy after a recent news report indicated that the 1,600+ people removed from homelessness figures by the Mini
30/10/2018
Significant progress has been made on the structural assessments underway at schools constructed by Western Building Systems. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D. confirmed the initial assessments are expected to be completed by this evening, 30 October. Minister McHugh met with th
30/10/2018
Resurfacing work is to take place on Station Road in Clogher, Co Tyrone, starting next week, Monday 05 November. The £100,000 scheme will improve the strength and surface quality of the road. It will also address ongoing maintenance problems. Preliminary work to re-kerb and upgrade the carriagewa
30/10/2018
British and Irish construction union Unite has urged employers to 'up their game' in rooting out fake Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards. This follows recent reports that a fake CSCS card seller was jailed for more than three years. The union believes that the existence of fake
30/10/2018
Approximately 93% of respondents to a housing survey said that they want the government to do more to tackle the housing crisis, including the construction of more social and affordable homes. According to the MyHome.ie Consumer Sentiment Survey, 60% of respondents also expect house prices to rise
30/10/2018
Doosan has officially released its new digger, the DX140LCR-5, in Ireland. Main dealer Adare Machinery will distribute the product across the country. The DX140LCR-5 is powered by the Perkins 1204F engine, which combines reduced fuel consumption with the power and torque of larger engines with a
29/10/2018
Planning permission has been granted for a new rugby museum in Limerick city centre. The 'International Rugby Experience' will be located on O'Connell Street, and include state-of-the-art interactive exhibitions. Funding of €10m has also been pledged from JP McManus. Munster and Ireland rugby
29/10/2018
Gowna Construction has commenced work on the new Virginia Fire Station in Rahardrum, Co Cavan. The project, taking place on the Virginia – Bailieborough Road, will be supervised by Malachi Cullen Consulting Engineers on behalf of Cavan County Council. Cathaoirleach of the Virginia-Ballyjamesduff
29/10/2018
An improvement project of the N55 between Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath and Ballymahon, Co Longford, is moving forward. The scheme is currently at Route Selection Phase after five options with six potential links were put on display at a public consultation meeting in April of this year. The
29/10/2018
Graham Construction has commenced work to upgrade the existing main Wastewater Pumping Station in Crumlin. The £680,000 project will improve the sewerage network in the area and will provide additional storage capacity, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. The improvements will also help
29/10/2018
Construction Safety Week 2018 has concluded with a major focus on managing vehicle safety. According to Michael McDonagh, Head of Construction Policy with the Health and Safety Authority: "Between 2009 and 2017, there have been 20 reported deaths arising from vehicle-related accidents in the constr
29/10/2018
NI Water has issued a warning to parents and young people about the dangers of playing near treatment works, reservoirs and construction sites. Cathy Uprichard, Safety, Health, and Environment Manager at NI Water, explained: "Understandably, natural curiosity will draw children and young people tow
29/10/2018
Further structural assessments have been carried out on seven schools constructed by Western Building Systems. The assessments were carried out over the weekend after three schools built by WBS closed last week amid safety concerns. The outcome of the assessments is as follows: • One school, Gae
29/10/2018
Public opinions are being sought on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's draft Local Development Plan. The council published the Local Development Plan 2030 draft Plan Strategy, which aims to shape future development in the district by setting out a framework for future planning and sustainable
29/10/2018
A number of public consultation events are to be held, showcasing the latest concept designs for the Dromore Public Realm Scheme. The scheme aims to enhance the streetscape and offer quality design, utilising natural materials with bespoke details to reflect the town's unique history and conservat
29/10/2018
NI Water has successfully repaired a blocked sewer pipe in Fountain Hill, Antrim. Five members of the team were called to remove a large rock from the pipe, which took three days and three tankers to clear. Gavin McCready, sewerage manager for the area, explained: "Our crews responded to an over
26/10/2018
Conservative MP Stephen Metcalfe has visited NI Water's landmark Rainwater Garden project at Clandeboye Primary School. The garden is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland, consisting of ponds, cascades and bog gardens that provide natural storage for rainwater while creating a new outdoor lear
26/10/2018
Repair works have been completed on the Edmondstown Road in Rathfarnham, Co Dublin, ahead of schedule. The road was officially reopened on Friday, October 26, after being closed for almost a year. The council was forced to close the road in November 2017 after alleged illegal works were carried o
26/10/2018
Plans to upgrade a popular junction in Lisburn have taken a major step forward. Preliminary ground works have begun on the junction of the Ballinderry Road and Knockmore Road. The project will improve access onto the Knockmore Road, delivering additional lanes. It is the first in a series of wo
26/10/2018
Northern Ireland company Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure has landed a £23 million contract to upgrade the runway at RAF Northolt. The works will involve resurfacing the runway, improving drainage and installing new arrestor beds to improve safety. It is expected to extend the life of the runway by
26/10/2018
Funding of €9 million has been announced for the re-development of the Royal Irish Academy of Music's (RIAM) historic Westland Row building. The funding is being provided under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 which commits to exchequer investments of €1.2 billion in our cultural heritage an
26/10/2018
All schools developed by Western Building Systems (WBS) have now been contacted by the Department of Education to arrange for structural assessments to be carried out. It follows the closure of three schools earlier this week that had been built by WBS. Structural assessments will be carried out o
26/10/2018
Camlough firm Euro Services has completed a £220,000 trail project in Darkley Forest, Co Armagh. The new 4.6km trails were officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Julie Flaherty. She said: "It was a great honour for me to cut the ribbon and officially de
26/10/2018
Focus Ireland has issued four demands to the government in a response to the escalating family homeless crisis. The organisation has called on the government to introduce a dedicated strategy to end family homelessness and a dedicated case worker for every homeless family. The government has also
26/10/2018
NI Water is celebrating a successful Supplier Engagement Event, with more than 260 representatives turning out. The event took place at the Dunadry Hotel on Wednesday 24 October. Organised in partnership with InterTradeIreland, it was scheduled to help support the utility's target to release cont
26/10/2018
Brexit is expected to have a damaging impact on small construction firms in Northern Ireland, according to a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses. Speaking on the report, Sinn Féin MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said: "Small businesses in the north are among the largest employers and much o
25/10/2018
Pat Keogh Construction is to deliver a new nine-home development in Clonlara, Co Clare. Main construction works will commence on-site in mid-November. The development will comprise of a mix of two-bed, three-bed and four-bed units in a range of single and two storey houses. It is being complete
25/10/2018
Northern Ireland building firm giant Henry Group has been commended for its workplace wellbeing for the second consecutive year. The company was presented with the Highly Commended Award for Workplace Wellbeing at the recent NI Chamber 2018 Awards PR Event. Jennifer Cruickshank, Group HR & CR Ma
25/10/2018
ESB Networks has published a new guidebook for safe construction practices and the electricity network as part of the Construction Safety Week awareness campaign. ESB's safety booklet provides practical advice to construction workers on avoiding harm on site including: • Always take essentially s
25/10/2018
The Department of Education and Skills is working to provide every support and advice necessary to schools constructed by Western Building Systems, following the closure of two schools in Tyrrelstown earlier this week. A dedicated communications team has been established within the Department which
25/10/2018
Plans to build a pedestrian and cycling greenway between Wexford and Curracloe have been rejected. The Wexford County Council proposal was denied planning permission by An Bord Pleanala. The proposal consists of 10.7 km of a shared cycling and walking greenway and a further 4.9 km of local loope
25/10/2018
McHale Plant Sales has promoted Damian Quigley to the role of Technical & Training Manager. Mr Quigley will be responsible for advancing the careers of apprentices, giving technical support to the company's own field engineers, and providing customer service personnel with even more direct and str
25/10/2018
The number of families accessing emergency accommodation has risen to 1,753, according to the latest Homelessness Report. In September some 5,869 adults and 3,829 dependents used emergency accommodation – up by 1.7% compared to August: an increase of 35 adults and 136 dependants. However, new data
25/10/2018
Farrans Construction has landed a contract to upgrade water mains in the Attiduff and Ardtrasna areas of Co Sligo. The contractor will replace 800m of ageing water mains with heavy plastic pipes. The project will get underway on 29 October and is expected to be completed by the end of November 20
25/10/2018
A new website has been launched to support the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme in Co Dublin. Kevin Moran, TD, Minister of State at the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief (OPW) introduced the new site alongside the Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Mark Ward. The River Poddle has
25/10/2018
A four hour fire marshal course has been scheduled to take place in Belfast next month. Taking place at the Knockbracken Healthcare Centre on Saintfield Road, the course will cover the prevention of fire. It will begin at 9am on Monday 05 November, and finish at 1pm. Organised by St John Ambulan
24/10/2018
Plans to regenerate Lurgan's historic town centre have been boosted with a new £2 million grant. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) awarded the funds to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC Council) to support the five-year project. The Townscape Heritage scheme will support th
24/10/2018
An additional €15 million has been pledged by the government to help repair roads damaged by severe weather conditions. Over the last year extreme weather such as Storm Eleanor, Storm Emma, flooding incidents and the summer drought have impacted roads across the country. The new funding allocati
24/10/2018
Efectis is launching a new fire testing centre at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. The new centre will offer fire testing services to UK and Ireland based manufacturing businesses who are servicing the construction sector. Situated at the university's Fire Safety Engineering Research and T
24/10/2018
O'Regan Plant Sales has predicted a surge in product sales over the coming months, following its presence at this year's National Ploughing Championships. Based in Co Cork, the Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe dealer reported a huge success at the show, converting a number of leads. O'Regan sh
24/10/2018
Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan has closed 18 classrooms due to ongoing concerns regarding the building’s safety. A fire and safety assessment carried out by the Department of Education revealed structural problems with a part of the school. Sinn Féin TD for Fingal Louise O'Reilly has
24/10/2018
The Ballynameen Bridge in Claudy, Co Londonderry, is to reopen next week following major reconstruction works. The bridge was damaged by floods in August 2017, and has undergone £800,000 repair works. Work involved partial demolition and full reconstruction of two spans of the bridge and the spa
24/10/2018
Irish Water is upgrading nine different water treatment plants across Co Mayo as part of a €8.75 million investment. Plants in Mulranny, Kiltimagh, Swinford, Foxford, Erris, Wherrew, Newport, Westport, and Louisburgh are all undergoing work to improve performance. EPS Group has also landed a con
24/10/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin on the Oldstone Road in Antrim, starting next week, 29 October. The scheme will improve the structural integrity and surface of the carriageway. The work is being completed across three phases: • The first phase, which extends approximately 1.6km from Belfast Road t
24/10/2018
Portwest (Charles Hughes Ltd) and the Chris Mee Group have joined forces to help promote National Construction Safety Week. The two businesses will collaborate to host a closing event on Friday, 26 October, with a demo focusing on the dangers of "Working at height", at the Boland's Mill Site. Con
24/10/2018
Significant progress has been made on Irish Water's sewerage scheme plan for Gweedore, Co Donegal. The initial surveys of over 40 homes have been completed, with further plans in place to engage with with householders over the coming weeks to finalise layouts for wastewater systems. The solution w
23/10/2018
Approximately 3,600 available council properties are lying vacant across Ireland, according to a report from the Irish Independent. Labour Housing Spokesperson for Housing, Jan O'Sullivan has hit out at some local councils and the Department of housing over the report. Deputy O'Sullivan labelled
23/10/2018
Over 15% of towns and cities in Ireland have failed to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) standards for waste water treatment, according to a new report. The EPA report on Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2017 states that "28 of Ireland's 179 large towns and cities failed to meet stand
23/10/2018
Plans for a new multi-million service station development in Limerick have been given the green light. The Obama Plaza styled station will be built at a site adjacent to the Coonagh Roundabout and the Clondrinagh Business Park on the Clare-Limerick Border. The new build will create 150 new jobs f
23/10/2018
The Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) has launched Construction Safety Week 2018. Starting on Monday 22 October, the scheme will see a range of organised initiatives aimed at promoting construction health and safety. As part of the awareness campaign Health and Safety Au
23/10/2018
Northern Ireland-based concrete products manufacturer AG has boosted its production line to handle the increasing demand for facing brick. The company has hired more staff at two of its factories in Northern Ireland to increase production in order to combat the demand caused by the nationwide hous
23/10/2018
The shortlist has been revealed for this year's Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards. Five companies will be competing for the flagship award, Design Project of the Year, including RKD Architects, MOLA Architecture, Henry J Lyons Architects, Plus Architecture and McCauley Daye O'C
23/10/2018
A new storm sewer has been delivered on New Street/Canal Street, Newry, two weeks ahead of schedule. The NI Water project was expected to take six weeks, but was completed in only four weeks due to extended working hours. The scheme involved laying approximately 165m of storm sewer and associate
23/10/2018
Coffey Northumbrian has begun work to replace problematic water mains in Tralee, Co Kerry. The project involves decommissioning almost 3km of mains in the Kevin Barry Villas, Mitchel's Road, Garryruth, Hawley Park, O'Rahilly's Villas, Strand Street and Castle Street areas. They will be replaced wi
23/10/2018
Significant progress has been made on the proposed repairs for Cork's Fermoy Weir. Cork County Council has pledged its commitment to the project with funding worth €300,000 in a recent meeting with Sean Kyne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
23/10/2018
Fianna Fáil's Cllr Joe Flaherty has called for funding to be made available for the refurbishment and extension of Longford Town library. The Longford general election candidate urged the OPW and Department of Rural & Community Development to set aside funding for the project. Cllr Flaherty spok
22/10/2018
Larne FC's newly refurbished Inver Park has been officially opened following months of investment. The stadium was opened on Wednesday, 17 September, ahead of a friendly with Glasgow Rangers. The ground was purchased by Larne FC earlier this year and has undergone several upgrades, including the
22/10/2018
Heron Bros has scooped the top prize at the 2018 Construction Excellence Awards for its work on the Foyle College development. The £27 million Foyle College and Ebrington Primary School in Londonderry was delivered at the former Clooney army base. The Awards Gala evening was hosted by the Constr
22/10/2018
Freeway Fleet Systems has partnered with Genie Insights to help boost its business in Ireland. The fleet software supplier has a strong customer base in the UK and a growing presence in Ireland. Genie Insights offers business support and outsourced marketing for the logistics supply chain. The c
22/10/2018
Resurfacing work is to take place on the A6 Glenshane Road in Londonderry. The project will take place on Sunday 28 September between the road's junction with Mullagh Road to the Castledawson Roundabout. This section of the road will be closed between the hours of 7am and 6pm. The repair works
22/10/2018
Dublin-based building materials group CRH has completed the second phase of its share buyback programme. The global company has returned a further €350 million of cash to shareholders. Between 29 August and 18 October 2018, 12.5 million ordinary shares were repurchased on the London Stock Exchan
22/10/2018
FP McCann has landed a contract to deliver resurfacing and minor engineering works in Portrush. The work is being carried out at the existing car park at Dunluce Avenue. It will be delivered on behalf of Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council. The project will include: • A 40mm depth overlay of
19/10/2018
Kelbuild Limited has been selected to carry out conservation works at Swords Castle. Work on Phase 2 will begin soon, however the castle will remain open. The castle's regeneration will provide visitors to the castle even more opportunity to explore the historic site as the works will see a replac
19/10/2018
Work on a housing scheme redevelopment in L'Derry has been completed. Choice Housing has launched its £3.6million upgrade of 126 Strand Road. The redevelopment, formerly known as Rock Mills, included the remodelling of its existing 86 apartments to an increase of 94 new modern self-contained units
19/10/2018
Property agency Lisney has made three promotions to its senior team at its Belfast office. Andrew Gawley has been promoted to Director while Patricia News becomes Associate Director and Lynn Taylor has moved to a Senior Surveyor role. Declan Flynn, Managing Director at Lisney in Northern Ireland c
19/10/2018
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has been called to set a target to supply 70 per cent of electricity from renewables by 2030. Eight organisations made the call after a report by Baringa revealed it is technically possible and cost neutral to the consumer for Ireland.
19/10/2018
Farrans Construction is to start work to replace old and aging water mains in Donegal. The work, which is to begin on Monday, 22 October, is to replace 1.5 kilometres of problematic water mains in Ballybegley, Newtowncunningham. The old, damaged pipes will be replaced with modern, high density poly
19/10/2018
The Green Party said it is disappointed over An Bord Pleanála's decision to reject plans to develop College Green in Dublin into a pedestrian plaza. The party said cyclists and pedestrians are being ignored and transport has to change. Green Party Councillor Clair Byrne said: "What is happening in
18/10/2018
Sleator Plant in Northern Ireland a scooped a deal worth over £2million with multi-national plant hire firm CP Hire. The agreement will see 95 Mecalac site dumpers added to the CP Hire fleet this year. Set to be rented by site professionals across the British Isles, the move will considerably expan
18/10/2018
Investment is needed in Ireland's electricity grid if it is to meet the social policy and economic goals of the country, according to EirGrid. The firm launched its 'Tomorrow's Energy Scenarios' report at its annual conference in Cork on Wednesday, 17 October. The report identifies four possible s
18/10/2018
Ward & Burke Group is working on behalf of Irish Water to deliver a major wastewater scheme in Cork. The work is taking place to end the decades-long practice of discharging untreated sewage into Cork Lower Harbour. An application for two road closures was made and Cork County Council granted per
18/10/2018
Sinn Fein has welcomed An Bord Pleanála's decision to reject plans for a pedestrian plaza to be developed at College Green in Dublin. However, the party has called for the proposals to be revised. Imelda Muster TD said: "There are serious problems in Dublin with congestion, and we have to ensure t
18/10/2018
Bourke Builders has been appointed to carry out work on a refurbishment scheme at Custume Barracks in Athlone. A contract has been signed to renovate the Dining Hall and Cookhouse at the Barracks. The work will see significant alterations to the internal layout of the kitchen and storage areas. On
18/10/2018
Fianna Fail has once again called on the Government to publish new Wind Energy Development Guidelines as the current ones were published in 2006. Councillor Joe Flaherty made the call as tne guidelines do not take into account developments that have taken place in the industry in recent years. He
17/10/2018
Work is to begin to replace old and aging water mains in Kells, Co Meath. The water mains are prone to frequent bursts and leakage and will be replaced with heavy duty polyethylene (plastic) and ductile iron pipes. The works will start on Monday, 22 October, and forms part of a larger project to
17/10/2018
A new Bill has been introduced to prevent tenants living in buy-to-let properties to be evicted if the property is being sold. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD introduced the Residential Tenancies (Prevention of Family Homelessness) Bill 2018. Under the Bill would be illegal for buy
17/10/2018
A healthcare firm has announced it is to build a second manufacturing facility in Carlow. MSD is to develop a second facility at its existing site and it will bring 170 new jobs to the area. The new development will include an expansion of warehouse and laboratory services with the facility focusi
17/10/2018
VoxPro has announced expansion plans for its existing facility in Cork. The expansion will see the creation of around 400 new jobs over the next number of years. Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation Heather Humphreys TD said: "VoxPro is a fantastic Irish success story. The expansion of t
17/10/2018
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for the proposed civic plaza at College Green in Dublin. Fianna Fail TD Robert Troy believes the refusal stems from the Government's failure to address the ongoing traffic issues in Dublin City Centre. He said: "Chronic traffic jams in and around th
17/10/2018
Up to 150 jobs could be axed at Irish firm Bord na Móna it has been revealed. Fianna Fail has called for a transition fund to be put in place to help the company which was established to develop Ireland’s peat resources,. Mr Barry Cowen TD made the call after it emerged that due to a proposed rest
16/10/2018
An engineering firm in Lisburn is to create almost 300 new jobs as part of £28million expansion plans. Camlin confirmed it will create 298 posts and expand and enhance its headquarters in the area. Camlin develops and supplies engineering solutions, primarily for the electricity and rail industri
16/10/2018
A real estate services provider has moved headquarters in Belfast. Savills has relocated to Longbridge House in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The firm was previously based on the first floor of Lesley Studios on May Street where they have been for the past 13 years. In that time, the Belfast office
16/10/2018
Contractor GRAHAM has scooped the interior fit-out contract of the Ersking House Development in Belfast city centre. The firm recently celebrated the topping-out of the development and the final building structure is set to be completed in March 2019, when the interior fit-out will commence. The m
16/10/2018
A jobs event encouraging people to consider a career in the construction industry is to take place at the Guildhall in L'Derry on 25 October, A number of construction companies who are delivering on major contracts in the North West and Derry City and Strabane District Council area will be in atten
16/10/2018
Legislation to ban landlords and letting agents charging potential tenants fees for viewing properties is to be put forward by Labour. The party's housing spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan made the call after it was revealed that some landlords are beginning to charge fees of up to €500 to allow potentia
16/10/2018
Work on Phase One of the new train station in Portrush has been completed. The Royal Portrush Golf Club is preparing to host the 148th Open in nine months and significant progress has also been made on schemes to regenerate the town. A £17million regeneration programme led by the Department for Co
15/10/2018
NI firm H&J Martin Fit Out has scooped two refurbishment projects with the retailer Next. Fit Out works will begin in October at their Aberdeen Berryden store and their Donegall Place store in Belfast. The Aberdeen Berryden store will undergo an 11-week phased programme and the Donegall Place sto
15/10/2018
Residents are being urged to view the new Sion Mills masterplan. The plans are on display at Strabane Library. The regeneration masterplan will shape the village's development over the next 10-15 years based on the key priorities for Sion Mills village and the development of an agreed stakeholder
15/10/2018
Work to repair a burst trunk main in the South Inishowen area of Donegal has been completed. Irish Water worked in partnership with Donegal County Council to carry out the work and the water has now been restored. Peter Gallagher, Irish Water's Asset Operations Lead for Donegal said: "Crews have b
15/10/2018
A roofing and cladding firm based in Toomebridge has completed work on a £3.2million extension project at Luton Airport. Thornton installed 11,000m2 of Euroclad Elite standing seam aluminium roofing system within various areas across the airport's grounds including new pier gates and departure / ar
15/10/2018
Work on a carriageway resurfacing project in Comber is to start next week. The £190,000 scheme is taking place on the Hillsborough Road. The resurfacing work will extend a distance of approximately 1.3km from near Ballycreely Road to near Ballyalloly Road. A daily weekday road closure (Mon – Fri
15/10/2018
An advanced engineering firm in Downpatrick, Co Down, has opened its new manufacturing facility at Invest Northern Ireland's Killough Road Industrial Estate. CM Precision Components invested almost £1million in the construction project to expand its production capabilities. The company produces pr
12/10/2018
Coffey Northumbrian has been appointed to carry out work to tackle leakage and improve the water supply in Cork. The work in Shanbally and Kanturk will see almost 4km of old water mains and connecting pipes being replaced. It is part of Irish Water’s €500 million investment in reducing leakage nat
12/10/2018
Co Down based GRAHAM has been appointed by Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL) to develop a new shielded Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) Drum Store Extension and an Unshielded Waste Store Extension for shielded waste containers next to the existing Dounreay Cementation Plant (DCP) complex. Valued i
12/10/2018
A boil water notice has been put in place for residents supplied by the Ballycastle Public Water Supply the Corrower/Sea Road Group Water Scheme and Lisbrin Group Water Scheme. The notice has been put in place following a detection of cryptosporidium in the water. Cryptosporidium is a tiny parasit
12/10/2018
The Green Party is calling for action to be taken following the publication of the IPCC Report. Leader of the party Steven Agnew said Northern Ireland is facing into complete climate meltdown with governments around the world doing nothing to prevent it. He said: "Government in Northern Ireland ha
12/10/2018
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has resigned. It came after Minister Denis Naughten admitted to attending a number of private dinners with David McCourt, the businessman who heads up the sole remaining consortium bidding for the rural broadband contract - worth over
12/10/2018
All of the 26 beaches in Northern Ireland have met with European standards. The announcement was made at the Better Beaches Forum held in Lisburn. Angela Halpenny, NI Water's Head of Environmental Regulation, welcomed the results. She said: "Protecting the environment is an important part of our
11/10/2018
A Wexford window manufacturer has become one of the first businesses in the country to achieve a new quality mark. The achievement signifies that KK Windows In Gorey meet the highest standards of service and trust. The firm was awarded the coveted All-Ireland Business All-Star accreditation – an i
11/10/2018
Work on a new bar and restaurant at George Best Belfast City Airport is almost complete. The work is part of a £15million investment aimed at enhancing the customer experience. The new bar restaurant, The Artisan, will produce from a number of Northern Irish suppliers. HMSHost UK Ltd., the airpor
11/10/2018
Conwell Contracts has started work to develop a new storm sewer in Newry. The work is taking place on New Street and Canal Street. The proposed construction work involves laying approximately 165m of storm sewer and associated manholes to serve a new social housing development. The first two sect
11/10/2018
Northern Ireland house prices continued to rise in the third quarter of this year, according to a survey. Surveyors also remain optimistic about the outlook for the market, despite a lack of properties becoming available for sale, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (R
11/10/2018
Work on a £255,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Ballynahinch, Co Down, is to begin on Monday, 22 October. The resurfacing work on the A49 Magheraknock road will extend a distance of approximately 1.25 kilometres from its junction with the Langley Estate, Ballynahinch towards Lisburn. Due to
11/10/2018
A total of 12,833 of the 16,261 rented properties in Ireland inspected nationwide were deemed to be not meeting the minimum standards for rented accommodation, new figures have revealed. Fianna Fáil TD John Curran obtained the data from the Department of Housing and said it is "another consequence
10/10/2018
Work is underway on a new £2.5 million housing development in Dromore. It will be the first project delivered by new local building company Seventh Developments, which specialises in building homes that appeal to discerning buyers. The company will work with main contractor Rowallane Construction
10/10/2018
The SDLP is calling for action to be taken over climate change in Northern Ireland. SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan made the call after scientists urged the public to save our planet from climate change. He said: "The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes for worrying reading and
10/10/2018
Construction work has started on new energy efficient social homes at Lismore Park in Sion Mills. Kevin Watson Group was appointed to develop the 14 new homes and work is expected to be completed in October 2019. The project has been spearheaded by the Rural Housing Association. "This development
10/10/2018
The winners of the 2018 EirGrid Digital Clock and Scoreboard competition have been announced. Ferns St Aidan's in Co Wexford, Tramore GAA in Co Waterford, Éire Óg GAA in Co Roscommon and St Brigid's GAC from Co Antrim, all won the competition. The winners were drawn at Croke Park by EirGrid Extern
10/10/2018
The Labour Party is calling for Rosslare to be upgraded to a Tier One Port. Leader Brendan Howlin made the call after the Government ignored Rosslare Port in Budget 2019. He said: "Rosslare Europort is particularly well-placed for development, as it is the nearest port to continental Europe and th
10/10/2018
APA Facade Systems has started work on a €4.3million office development on 48-50 Cuffe Street. The firm is working with Mealey Architectural Facades. Managed by Clancy Construction, 48-50 Cuffe Street is a 2,500sq.m office development, right in the centre of Dublin City, close to St. Stephen's G
09/10/2018
South Dublin County Council has voted in favour of a controversial development in Clondalkin from a private developer. Plans to build 900 homes at the Grange/Kilcarberry site were approved by the council. Approximately 30% of the houses will be social, with the remainder being sold at open mark
09/10/2018
The continuing redevelopment of Dublin's Fernhill Park and Garden has landed a funding boost. Fernhill is an 82 acre Victorian Estate that is currently being developed as a public park. Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has secured €100,000 to help deliver a Community Garden in the Stepaside
09/10/2018
Plans to reinvigorate Armagh City Centre will give the city a huge boost and transform its economy, according to heritage-led regeneration expert Leonie Oliva. The Senior Director at commercial property agency GVA said: "Renowned for its Georgian architecture, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland
09/10/2018
Diamond Jubilee Wood in Whitehead has officially been named a Local Nature Reserve, six years since it got transformed from a open field to a woodland. The woodland was opened as a nature reserve to guests on Friday, 05 October. Speaking at the event, Councillor Lindsay Millar, Mayor of Mid and
09/10/2018
Concerns have been raised regarding Brexit's impact on the future of rural development. Sinn Féin's West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer emphasised that securing special status in Brexit negotiations was vital for the interests of rural dwellers, businesses and community groups. Following a meeting wh
09/10/2018
Co Cork's Dunmanway Community Garden has been shortlisted for this year's European Innovation in Politics Awards. Nominated in the Community Category, the Dunmanway garden was created after an initiative leased a one-acre site from Cork County Council and began developing the space with the active
09/10/2018
A number of community-led projects across Co Wexford are to benefit from over €1 million in funding from the 2018 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Approximately 12 locations in the county will receive a share of the funds, announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD.
09/10/2018
The housing proposals included in the Budget 2019 show "no imagination" and will do nothing to ease the housing crisis when it comes to rent, according to Labour Housing spokesperson, Jan O'Sullivan. Deputy O'Sullivan continued: "The budgetary measures leaked this overnight show that Fine Gael and
09/10/2018
Additional funding of €144,886 has been awarded to Kilkenny Community Groups under the 2018 Community Enhancement Scheme. Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) initially awarded €136,300 in July, before announcing additional funds. The extra allocation enabled Kilkenny LCDC to aw
09/10/2018
Dublin charity, the Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH), is to be recognised with a prestigious European award. ICHH will be presented with the the European Citizen's Prize in Brussels today, 09 October. CEO Anthony Flynn will receive the award in the European Parliament building. The charity was
08/10/2018
Connacht Rugby have unveiled plans to redevelop the Sportsground Stadium in Co Galway. The Irish Greyhound Board and the freehold owners of the Sportsground, the Galway Agricultural and Sports Society, reached an agreement on a shared vision for the future of the Sportsground. The project will de
08/10/2018
Sleator Plant has landed a recording-breaking £2 million deal with plant hire firm CP Hire. The deal will see the Northern Ireland capital equipment provider add 95 Mecalac site dumpers to the CP Hire fleet in 2018. The move will expand the fleet size and increase the availability of the latest
08/10/2018
Progress has been made on the redevelopment of Casement Park after the Safety Technical Group (STG) backed fan safety procedures. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said: "The development of Casement Park is a hugely important project which will bring a positive dividend to the people in the area providing o
08/10/2018
Fianna Fáil's Eugene Murphy has slammed the government for its latest failed attempt to deliver the promise of social housing homes under the Repair and Leasing scheme. The TD for Roscommon/Galway was speaking after figures were released showing the RLS scheme had delivered and tenanted 31 homes s
08/10/2018
The Department of Education has reportedly paid almost double the vendor's estimate for the Harold's Cross greyhound stadium in Dublin. The site was bought to develop a new school. Fianna Fáil Education Spokesman Thomas Byrne TD has called on Minister Richard Bruton to explain what has happened.
08/10/2018
The increasing need for BIM (Building Information Modelling) technology has been highlighted in the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB NI) latest survey. The survey, carried out as part of Belfast Met-led EU Horizon 2020 BIM programme BIMcert, shows that two thirds of construction compan
08/10/2018
Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin has slammed Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy for his refusal to meet a delegation regarding the affordable housing issue in Clondalkin. A cross-party delegation of TDs was formed, who wanted to discuss the needs for affordable housing at the Grange/Kilcarberry site. Deputy
08/10/2018
Work is underway on a new Sewerage Pumping Main on the Belraugh Road, Ringsend near Coleraine. The £155,000 scheme is expected to take 20 weeks to complete. NI Water Head of Water Capital Delivery, Paul Davison said: "The new pumping main will be operational from February 2019 because of a number
08/10/2018
Nine projects in Co Limerick have secured funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018. Limerick City and County Council helped develop proposals along with the local communities. The scheme focuses on projects which can help to enhance rural towns and villages, with a particular emphas
08/10/2018
NI Water has lauded its trial for the 'Rush solution without pollution' weed-wiping service as a success, following its launch in May 2017. The service is part of the utility's collaboration with The Water Catchment Partnership and the farming industry to help reduce levels of MCPA in the Seagahan
05/10/2018
Kriterion Conservation Architects has secured the contract to transform Enniskillen Workhouse Entrance Block into a new business enterprise and heritage hub. The Grade B2 Listed Building will be conserved and restored due to its great historical significance. Enniskillen Workhouse was designed b
05/10/2018
Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has won a 32MW French Regulatory buildings tender, securing its position as the leading rooftop solar company in France. The organisation is now officially the number one company in the highly competitive 100kW-8MW rooftop solar segment. Amarenco has approx
05/10/2018
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has formed a partnership with Kells and Connor Improvement Association to deliver a new community hub in the area. Councillor William McCaughey welcomed the decision, saying: "We are delighted council has given its support to our vision to deliver the creation o
05/10/2018
NI manufacturer Grant has secured a second successive Which? Best Buy accolade for its low NOx and Blueflame Vortex condensing oil boilers. The achievement places the company as a leading home appliance brand in Ireland, becoming the only oil boiler manufacturer to secure this double achievement.
05/10/2018
Co Meath-based Turmec has agreed a distribution deal with Molson Green. The deal is an extension of the company's long-standing partnership with UK distributor Molson Green, where they have worked together to provide a full 360-degree product offering to recycling industry businesses for over six
05/10/2018
Progress has been made on the proposed extension of Waterford Airport's runway after it was included in a independent report brought to the cabinet. Ernst and Young included the submission regarding an extension in its report into the future of Waterford Airport. Fianna Fáil TD for Waterford, Mar
05/10/2018
A number of works are being carried out on the water supply in Co Cork as part of Irish Water's National Leakage Reduction Programme. "We are committed to reducing the amount of treated water lost to leakage in Cork. Much of the water main network across the city and county is very old and in poor
05/10/2018
Road resurfacing work has progressed to Temple Hill in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The project is being delivered by Kilsaran Roadsurfacing and Contracting, and will involve restoration works from Temple Hill to Monktown Village. This stage of the project will be carried out from 12-31 October. The
05/10/2018
A construction programme has been agreed for the new Down Leisure Centre to connect to the Phoenix Natural Gas network, ahead of its official opening next month. The Downpatrick centre will become the first commercial energy user to connect to the network, forming part of Phoenix's major extension
05/10/2018
Irish flooring and matting company Footfall is exhibiting its range of solutions at this year's Architecture & Building Expo. The company are demonstrating on stand W9 at the show, taking place in the RDS in Dublin from 05-06 October. They will introduce Geggus Aluminium Matting manufactured in G
04/10/2018
US medical equipment company Edwards Lifesciences is to build a new €80 million permanent manufacturing facility in Castletroy, Co Limerick. The new 170,000 sq ft facility will be based in the National Technological Park and create 600 new local jobs. Roles will range from leadership opportunities
04/10/2018
NI Water is hosting a Supplier Engagement Event later this month in Antrim. The event, on Wednesday 24 October at the Dunadry Hotel, is organised in partnership with InterTradeIreland. It will also help support the utility's target to release contracts worth a total £250 million in the next 18 mont
04/10/2018
NI manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions, FP McCann, has helped support a no-dig storm water pipe scheme in Buckinghamshire. The company supplied a DN450mm precast concrete jacking pipe for the project. The scheme was completed on the site of a new large community housing devel
04/10/2018
Leitrim County Council has outlined its plans for social housing delivery, with 26 new social housing units expected to be provided by the end of the year. The new social housing will allow the Council to meet the target set under the Rebuilding Ireland plan. Another 27 units at Autumn View Carr
04/10/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin at the Killead Roundabout in Aldergrove later this month, 15 October. The £200,000 scheme involves resurfacing the entire Killead Roundabout and its approaches. Work is expected to be completed by Friday 19 October. The roundabout and its approaches will be fully c
04/10/2018
Thousands of people have attended a major housing crisis protest in Dublin. Housing and homeless charities were joined by trade unions, civil society groups and students for the 'Raise the Roof' rally yesterday, 03 October, as they marched from the Garden of Remembrance to Leinster House. The mar
04/10/2018
Irish building materials company Kingspan Group is targeting a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 as part of a new worldwide initiative. Over 370 companies around the world are committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), including Coca-Cola, Dell, GlaxoSmithKline and T
04/10/2018
The proposed Gilford Riverside Trail project is making progress with phase 2 works expected to commence in the coming weeks. When complete, the development will allow walkers and cyclists to enjoy an extended riverside trail, linking parkland off Bridge Street to the attractive Woodlands Park. It
04/10/2018
TDs have called for "radical action" to tackle the housing and homeless emergency, according to an Irish Congress of Trade Unions TD lobby campaign. The Congress lobby campaign focused on TDs in Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Independents in government and sought their support for the Congress Charter
04/10/2018
Two information events are scheduled to take place on the second phase of the Ulster Canal Greenway project. The events will take place at Middletown Community Parish Hall and Smithborough Community Hall on 10 and 18 October respectively (4-8pm). Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Coun
03/10/2018
The Newry Southern Relief Road project has taken another key step forward with the announcement of a preferred route. Five routes were considered for the scheme. The Newry Southern Relief Road aims to provide a strategic transport link from the A1 Belfast-Dublin key transport corridor to the A2
03/10/2018
Cork County Council is expected to exceed its Rebuilding Ireland social housing target with the delivery of 156 new units by the end of the year. Approximately 65 units are currently under construction with a further 450 approaching the build stage. Developments underway include 49 units at Kilnag
03/10/2018
BSG Civil Engineering is to carry out £40,000 sewer rehabilitation works in Moira, beginning on Monday 08 October. The work will be located in the Main Street/ Backwood Road area, and will involve the repair/re-lining of existing sewers. The works are part of NI Water's programme to improve the e
03/10/2018
NI Water has been shortlisted for two prizes at the European Risk Management Awards. Hosted by Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) and Commercial Risk Europe, the awards celebrate the highest achievers within the European risk management community. NI Water has been named
03/10/2018
A major road reconstruction project has been announced in Co Louth. Work will be carried out on the N53 National Secondary Road from Hackballscross to Rassan. The N53 between the two towns will be closed from 09-12 October to allow the works to take place. Louth County Council has outlined a di
03/10/2018
Engineers Ireland has reiterated its plea to government to boost plans for Project Ireland 2040 with the forthcoming Budget 2019. The engineering body has urged the government to boost the project through capital investment, institutional reform and capacity building. Engineers Ireland's top five
03/10/2018
Development works have been proposed to build footpaths and cycle tracks in Navan, Co Meath. The works involve the construction of 2.9km of segregated cycle and pedestrian facilities. The project will start at Beechmount Junction on the Trim Road (R161), moving north eastwards to the roundabout at
03/10/2018
The Galway City Road Scheme is moving forward to the statutory planning process following government approval. Galway City Council will now submit the Environmental Impact Assessment Report, the Natura Impact Statement, Motorway Scheme Order and Protected Road Scheme Order for the scheme to An Bor
03/10/2018
Construction is underway on a new social housing development in Clondalkin, south Dublin. The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Mark Ward, turned the sod on the 63 social housing units at St Cuthbert's Park. The development will consist of 45 three bedroom/four-person units and 18
03/10/2018
APA Facade Systems has secured a contract to work on Amazon's latest office in Vancouver. The company is manufacturing over two hundred Triple Glazed TB SG Concealed Frame Vents (CFV) for the project. The new Dunsmuir office will be Amazon's second office in downtown Vancouver, adding about 1,000
02/10/2018
Planning permission for a proposed 96-acre super cemetery on the Ulster Grand Prix Circuit has been unanimously rejected. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Planning Committee rejected the plans following a public outcry from race fans. Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club welcomed the committe
02/10/2018
Submissions are being sought from landowners, developers, building contractors, property owners for properties and land in areas of housing demand across County Clare. Clare County Council has welcomed 'Expressions of Interest' after an initial call in 2017. A number of expressions of interest wh
02/10/2018
Planning permission has been granted for a new wastewater treatment plant in Spiddal, Co Galway. The new plant will be located at the site of the existing Údarás na Gaeltacha plant. Galway County Council approved the plans. The Irish Water development will serve 1,000 people and will facilitate
02/10/2018
The first workshop for Sustainable Energy Communities has been held in Co Kildare Áras Chill Dara hosted the event, which took place on Saturday 29 September. A Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is a community in which everyone works together to develop a sustainable energy system for the benefi
02/10/2018
Plans for the £1.3 million Dungoyne Sports Hub in Ballybeen, Dundonald, have been given the green light. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council will now start a procurement exercise to deliver the project. This sports hub will include a new full size grass football pitch realigned on the site, a new
02/10/2018
Road crossing works are to take place on the M7 Westbound carriageway in Co Kildare this week. The work will take place between Junction 10 and 11 as part of the M7 Upgrade project. From Monday 01 October 2018 to Friday 05 October 2018, night time off peak lane closures will take place between 1
02/10/2018
A consultation has been launched on the proposed next phase of Newry's Public Realm works. The works will focus on 'Lower Hill Street/John Mitchell Place' and 'Its Associated Side Streets'. They involve the installation of new paving and kerbing on the footways, new decorative street lighting, stre
02/10/2018
Essential work is to begin to improve the sewer network in Benone. The £2 million NI Water project involves the replacement of a large part of the existing vacuum system serving local caravan parks and amenities with conventional wastewater pumping stations and sewers. Work will be carried out ou
02/10/2018
Kilkenny County Council is on track to exceed the social housing target set out under the Rebuilding Ireland plan. The local authority, in partnership with the voluntary sector, will deliver 105 new build social housing units by the end of the year. Kilkenny County Council's social housing build
02/10/2018
Irish Water has revealed its plans to develop a new wastewater treatment plant in Liscannor, Co Clare. The plant will help end the discharge of untreated wastewater and enhance local development potential. The project is being delivered in partnership with Clare County Council. A drop-in infor
01/10/2018
A Locomotive 075 has been brought back to its former glory by Irish Rail in Inchicore. The Chief Mechanical Engineer's (CME) Department carried out a refurbishment on the locomotive. The project began in April this year and involved the complete stripping down of the locomotive structure. Work
01/10/2018
Work is progressing on the NI Sewer Rehabilitation Project following the completion of investigation works in Portadown, Lurgan and Magheralin. The second of phase of the scheme will begin in these areas in early October. The works will include the installation of "liners" in existing pipelines,
01/10/2018
Funding and planning have been approved for the Kilmurray group water scheme in Mayo. Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin confirmed the project had been given the green light. When complete, the scheme will benefit 80 homes in the area. Senator Mulherin said: "I am delighted to confirm that the
01/10/2018
St Brigid's Hospice in the Curragh has reopened following a redevelopment project. It has been refurbished into a centre of excellence delivering palliative care services for the people of Kildare and West Wicklow. At the official reopening of the Hospice, Minister for Health Simon Harris, said:
01/10/2018
Resurfacing work is to begin on Sydney Street West in Belfast later this week, 05 October. The £106,000 scheme will resurface a section of the road from Tennent Street to Cambrai Street. Work is expected to be completed on 10 October. A road closure will also be in place during the project: •
01/10/2018
CRH has appointed two new Board members, Mary Rhinehart and Siobhan Talbot. Ms Rhinehart joins with effect from 01 October and Ms Talbot will join with effect from 01 December. They will both serve as non-executive Directors. Ms Rhinehart is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of J
01/10/2018
Shareridge is to replace ageing water mains on the Ennis Road in Limerick as part of Irish Water's €500m Leakage Reduction Programme. Approximately 1.3km of water mains will be replaced with new plastic pipes, from Jetland Junction to Union Cross. The project will reduce the risk of contaminatio
01/10/2018
Moneymore Recreation Centre has been officially reopened following the completion of a refurbishment project. Bell Contracts and Michael Herron Architects worked on the project, which added two additional meeting rooms, modernised reception, kitchen and toilet areas, improved accessibility and dra
01/10/2018
New street light charging points for electric vehicles have been installed on Chapel Lane in Swords. The installations mark a significant achievement, making Fingal County Council the first local authority in Ireland to install the integrated charging columns. The charging points have a distinct
01/10/2018
Woodvale Construction has delivered a modern £1.8 million Waste Transfer Station in Dungannon. The new facility modernises how waste services are managed in Mid Ulster. Located at the rear of an existing recycling centre at Drumcoo, the station will act as a central point for bin lorries to empty
