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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for March 2019
29/03/2019
Cross-party support has been secured to decarbonise Ireland's electricity generation in a new Climate Action Committee report. The Committee Report saw representatives from political parties nationwide agree on supports, which also included incentives for diversified and low carbon farming. Thes
29/03/2019
Plans for a post-graduate Medical School in L'Derry have suffered a setback. Letters were penned to the permanent secretaries of the Department of Health, the Department for the Economy and Department of Finance requesting that they give urgent attention to the Ulster University business case. In
29/03/2019
A new bar in Dublin city centre is taking shape ahead of its scheduled opening this Easter. Blackpitts Leisure Limited has awarded a €1 million contract for Tenters Bar in the capital. Northern-Ireland firm H&J Martin will deliver the work over an eight-week period. Works will comprise of a co
29/03/2019
Rent pressure zone legislation is "not working" and a rent free must be urgently introduced, Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has said in response to the publication of the RTB rent index for quarter 4 of 2018. The average annual rent increase across the State was 7%, and up 8% in Dub
29/03/2019
Eight homes are to be demolished in Dublin for a revised Metro scheme. The families are to be given notice of the planned demolition of their Local Authority homes on Townsend Street. Labour Senator Kevin Humphreys has declared the plans "a disgrace". Sen Humphreys said: "It is unbelievable, tr
29/03/2019
Over 600 pollution incidents have been reported in the Six Mile Water River in Ballyclare, Co Antrim, since 2012, prompting Alliance to call for an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Northern Ireland Environmental Agency revealed 676 incidents of pollution were reported in the
29/03/2019
A recently completed playground in County Mayo has won an award at the Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland. The playground at Turlough Park House was celebrated as the best Public Playground in the Southern Region at an awards show in Belfast. It also secured a Merit award for the 32 c
29/03/2019
A new €9.5 million state-of-the-art water treatment plant has been opened in County Roscommon. The North East Roscommon Water Treatment Plant will serve over 7,500 people in Strokestown and the surrounding areas. The Irish Water project provides comprehensive treatment facilities including a cryp
29/03/2019
The government has launched a 2019 pilot programme aimed at delivering energy efficiency works to schools across the country. Approximately 17 schools across the state will be upgraded with projects to reduce energy consumption, test retrofit solutions, build capacity and test delivery and procure
29/03/2019
Irish Water has commenced work in County Laois as part of a €10 million investment in sewers across the East Midlands Region. The sewer network in Portlaoise, Rathdowney, Mountrath and Mountmellick is being upgraded as part of the programme. Cleaning and survey works are taking place on the netw
28/03/2019
Two Northern Ireland sites have been shortlisted for Heathrow's offsite construction centres. They will compete with 16 other locations to become an offsite hub to help deliver the airport's expansion plans. A long list of 65 sites was whittled down following a nationwide tour last year and a pr
28/03/2019
The latest homelessness figures have been released for February, with the number reaching over 10,000. Approximately 10,264 people were officially classed as homeless, an increase of 277 from the previous month. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy called the figures "hugely disappointing" but reaffir
28/03/2019
Northern-Ireland based firm GRAHAM has been appointed to deliver a new cancer centre in Cumbria. The contractor will design and construct the new centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle for North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust under a £18.3 million contract. It will include an 18-
28/03/2019
A sum of €4.5 million has been pledged to support community development across Ireland with the launch of a new 2019 programme. The 2019 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) provides support to community groups for projects ranging from purchasing lawnmowers and IT equipment to minor renovations
28/03/2019
Northern Ireland fitout company Pure Fitout has been shortlisted for a prestigious global award. The firm will compete against Harrods Wine & Spirits, Nike House of Innovation and Virgin Megastore for the 2019 award in Interior Excellence at this year's Global Retail & Leisure International (RLI)
28/03/2019
Two social housing developments have been approved in Co Clare. Martin's Construction will deliver 18 homes in Quilty, along with upgrades to the existing access road and landscaping to the adjoining Seaview Park Housing development. The properties will comprise a mix of two-bed, three-bed and f
28/03/2019
A long-awaited Inpatient Unit is to be built at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin after planning permission was granted. Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone revealed the progress on the Cystic Fibrosis ward after talking with Health Minister Simon Harris. Welcoming the upgrade, Senator Noone said: "I ra
28/03/2019
Irish Water has rolled out 22 new work vehicles to Sligo County Council as part of a major improvement strategy. The utility is upgrading the fleet of water services vans across the county to ensure an efficient and reliable service to customers. Sligo County Council will use the vehicles for the
28/03/2019
A new exhibition surrounding the pioneering Vienna Model of Housing is set to get underway in Dublin next month. The event will run from 01-25 April across three venues: CHQ in Dublin's Docklands, The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun and Richmond Barracks, Inchicore. A number of seminars and events
28/03/2019
Work is underway in Portlaoise, Co Laois, to replace faulty water mains prone to frequent bursts. The project involves replacing approximately 344 metres of aged cast iron and problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes on St Brigid's Place and Parkview. Irish Water is
27/03/2019
Two separate planning applications have been approved for 896 homes in L'Derry. Derry City and Strabane District Council gave approval for 750 new homes in the Ballyoan area of the Waterside and 146 homes in the Galliagh area. The Galliagh homes will comprise of a range of detached and semi-deta
27/03/2019
A new climate action teaching resource has been introduced for all post-primary schools across Ireland. Announced by Environment Minister Richard Bruton today, 27 March, the resource provides teachers with lesson plans, presentations, surveys and data to learn and discuss climate action. Ministe
27/03/2019
Skillbuild NI has named the recipients of its first ever Apprenticeship Endeavour Award. Two young students won the prize at the Skillbuild NI Finals on Friday 22 March 2019 at Belfast Metropolitan College. Robert Mythen and Gerard McGeown were both nominated by their respective colleges Southern
27/03/2019
Northern Ireland-based construction company McLaughlin & Harvey has continued its success at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards with its ninth consecutive Gold Medal prize. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards has become a key fixture in the health and safety calendar and is the longest-running indu
27/03/2019
Designs have been finalised for a new changing pavilion and community facility in Larne, Co Antrim. The Sandy Bay Pavilion will feature two storeys, housing a 188 sq m community hall with a meeting room, kitchen, storage rooms and toilets. It will also contain four large changing rooms accommoda
27/03/2019
A series of sports pitch works have been completed in south Dublin to deliver some of the first sand based pitches in the district. Mayor of South Dublin County Council Cllr Mark Ward officially opened the pitches at Firhouse on Monday 25 March. Constructed by CRL and designed by Sports Labs Ltd
27/03/2019
The SDLP has called for a major shakeup of structural roads maintenance funding following a damning Audit Office report. It found that decades of funding shortfalls are having a deteriorating effect on the condition of Northern Ireland's road network. A patchwork approach has also been taken in
27/03/2019
Work is underway on a €2.4 million project to extend the Boyle Water Supply Scheme in Co Roscommon. Source Civil Engineering will extend the scheme to Grangemore to help improve supply and water quality in the area. Grangemore is currently served by the existing Cavetown Water Treatment Plant wh
27/03/2019
A €13 million road scheme has commenced at Robertshill in Co Kilkenny. Work will involve the delivery of a 2.3km single carriageway with footpaths and cycleways on both sides and public lighting throughout. SIAC Construction has been appointed to complete the project. The scheme will see a new d
27/03/2019
Northern Ireland firm H&J Martin has won a place on a prestigious Fusion21 framework. The company was named on the £800 million Construction Works & Improvements Framework. The four-year framework, which goes live to the market on 01 April, will deliver capital works programmes with lots specifi
26/03/2019
The new South Stand has opened at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, bringing the capacity to 8,000. Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Mark Ward, officially opened the stand on Sunday 24 March ahead of Republic of Ireland under-21's opening UEFA European Championships qualifier against Luxembourg. The
26/03/2019
A recent report on the structural maintenance of Northern Ireland's road network has found that decades of funding shortfalls are having a deteriorating effect on its condition. Published by the Northern Ireland Audit Office, the Comptroller and Auditor General report also highlights that the Depar
26/03/2019
Radius Housing has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a new Director of Finance & ICT. Alan Thomson joins the Northern Ireland housing association following successful stints in finance roles at Goldblatt McGuigan and Ballyvesey Holdings. In his new role, the Scottis
26/03/2019
Over 50 vacant properties in Lisburn are set to be refurbished into new social and affordable homes. The Department for Communities (DfC) has handed the keys of the 59 former Ministry of Defence (MOD) homes to Clanmil Housing Association for the work. When complete, the properties at Mountview D
26/03/2019
A new licence system is set to be introduced for tenants of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Belfast. From April, HMO tenants will require a licence issued by Belfast City Council, allowing for more secure regulation. Welcoming the new measures, Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson MLA Carál
26/03/2019
Contractor CivCo has begun work on a series of improvements in Ballyronan, County L'Derry. The £37,000 works will facilitate the development of a new community area. It will feature improved access, new gates and fencing, new kerbing and resurfacing, and the installation of seating, raised beds,
26/03/2019
A series of public realm improvements are entering the final phase of development in Antrim Town Centre with work scheduled in the Fountain Street area. The area is being transformed with an investment of £870,000 which will see new paving, footpaths, landscaping, street lighting, and street furnit
26/03/2019
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has launched a new scheme to help support rural villages and settlements. The Rural Settlements Environmental Improvement Scheme aims to boost the enhancement and improvement of the borough's small rural areas. The scheme is open to villages wi
26/03/2019
A new city centre hotel in L'Derry is set to be extended to include 39 extra bedrooms. Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee approved the plans by Strand Hotel HIEX Derry/L'Derry at a committee meeting in Strabane. The new development will be located at 29-35 Strand Road
26/03/2019
Essential repair work has commenced on a Victorian sewer in Dublin city centre. Irish Water is delivering the project on Clarendon Street with contractor GMC Sierra Limited. It will extend approximately 100 metres from the junction of Clarendon Street and Wicklow Street to the junction of Clarendo
25/03/2019
Plans are moving forward to transform Limerick's iconic Opera Site into Ireland's largest inner-city commercial development outside of Dublin. A planning application has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála, which will see the site host up to 3,000 employees as well as residential, retail, new plaza
25/03/2019
Fivemiletown in County Tyrone has been upgraded with a series of works totalling £260,000. Work included improvements to the existing play area at Ballylurgan Road and resurfacing, drainage and environmental works at the Market Yard. These upgrades were delivered under the Village Renewal Scheme.
25/03/2019
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed a host of building contractors to its free event promoting better engagement. Held on Wednesday 20 March, the 'Meet the Buyer' workshop invited local contractors to engage with the council, urging them to tender for Council projects. Attendees
25/03/2019
A consultation has been launched on the second phase of safety improvements along the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland in County Down. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and draft statutory orders have been published for the scheme, with locals now invited
25/03/2019
A €3 million sewerage scheme is moving forward in the village of Kilcummin, Co Kerry. The investment will see the construction of a new pumping station and the additional infrastructure needed to connect Kilcummin to the Killarney town wastewater network to facilitate treatment at the town plant.
25/03/2019
Several projects have commenced under the £1.27 million village renewals scheme in Mid and East Antrim. The Village Renewal Programme will see investment in 17 villages across the region. Renovations in Ahoghill will see a new four-sided pillar clock being erected in the heart of the village, co
25/03/2019
A total of 1,300 homes could be sold by NAMA with no guarantee they will continue to be used as social housing, reports have revealed. NAMA currently leases the homes to local authorities and housing agencies across Ireland. Following the news, Labour Housing Spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan TD has ca
25/03/2019
Two new play parks have been opened in Lisburn as part of an overall investment of £620,000. The Queen Elizabeth II Play Park and the Hillhall Play Park were officially opened on Friday 22 March. This marks significant progress in Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's plans to refurbish six local c
25/03/2019
The government has been urged to provide funding for a potential social housing site within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone in Dublin. A 15.4-hectare site is currently for sale for €11.5m within the zone, according to a report in the Irish Times. This has the capacity for up to 850 new ho
25/03/2019
Irish Water has launched an improvement plan to upgrade the water supply in Kilkenny City. The works will get underway on James' Street on 25 March to decommission problematic cast iron water mains with modern plastic pipes. A total of 140m of pipes will be replaced, running until May 2019. The
22/03/2019
Plans have moved forward for the new Belfast Transport Hub, a state-of-the-art centre that will replace the Europa Bus Centre and Great Victoria Street train station. The Department for Infrastructure announced planning permission has been granted for the development. It will serve as the main t
22/03/2019
Work is underway to replace old Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities with new multi-standard fast models across the country. As part of ESB ecars' programme, 17 fast charge points at Circle K owned service stations have been upgraded in Limerick, Clare, Westmeath, Dublin, Cork, Offaly, Kerry,
22/03/2019
ShareRidge is progressing work on a €12 million water mains renewal programme across County Donegal. Completed work includes a 2.4km water main, transfer of service connections, road reinstatement and the decommissioning of the old in Carlin and Kerrykeel. The installation of water main, transfer
22/03/2019
Coillte's National Fire Training Day for 2019 has been launched to help inform and up-skill Coillte foresters and the wider industry on fire safety and prevention. Introducing this year's event, Andrew Doyle, Minister of State at the Department of Food, Forestry and Horticulture, said: "I want to c
22/03/2019
A major route in Belfast is set to close for resurfacing works starting next week. The £320,000 scheme will take place on Malone Road, from Cadogan Park to Broomhill Close. Work will begin tomorrow, 23 March, with overnight road closures coming into effect from Monday 25 until Saturday 30 March
22/03/2019
NI Water and contractor Farrans are progressing work on a series of water mains improvements in the Ballyclare area of Co Antrim. This project will help improve the local water supply and reduce leakage. Work will commence on the Rashee Road from Readers Park entrance to Charles Drive on the 25
21/03/2019
Plans for a €31 million wind project off the coast of Belmullet in Co Mayo has been approved. The four-year scheme will see the first full-scale floating wind turbine deployed for testing at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland test site within three years. It is being delivered with fund
21/03/2019
Northern Ireland construction firm Farrans has won a major contract in Edinburgh alongside joint venture partners Sacyr UK and Neopul. The JV will deliver the Infrastructure and Systems contract for the Edinburgh Tram York Place to Newhaven project. It involves design, construction, system integra
21/03/2019
SDLP Spokesperson for Infrastructure Sinead Bradley MLA has said that statistics published by the Department for Infrastructure, highlighting that only four out of eleven local councils are meeting their fifteen week targets to process planning applications, are an "absolute shambles". Ms Bradley ad
21/03/2019
A new policy document has been launched to help improve energy efficiency in housing across the country. The Sinn Féin document raises concerns about the monitoring of the implementation of the Near Zero Energy buildings directive, the accessibility of the SEAI grant funding and the lack of incent
21/03/2019
A joint venture between John Craddock/TES (NI) is set to begin work on a water mains project in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. The Irish Water project will involve constructing a new 6km water main from Jordanstown Reservoir to Kilsough Reservoir. Work will commence on 25 March at the Five Roads Junction
21/03/2019
Ongoing work on the North-West Transport Hub at the former Waterside Train Station in L'Derry is set to cause a line closure next weekend, from Friday 29 March to Monday 01 April. The major Translink project is part of a £27 million investment from the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, manage
20/03/2019
The first major build project has been delivered under Limerick's historic 20-year action plan. 'Limerick 2030 an Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick' sets out a clear framework that integrates economic development with spatial planning. A milestone was celebrated on the action plan with the
20/03/2019
The £27 million North West Multi-Modal Transport Hub project is taking shape in L'Derry. Contractor Farrans is making good progress on the project ahead of its scheduled completion in late 2020. The construction firm, working in Joint Venture partnership with railway engineers, Rhomberg Sersa, i
20/03/2019
Local councils in Northern Ireland are set to take on the role of licensing authority for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) next month. The move will come into effect from 01 April under The Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016. This will give local authorities power to re
20/03/2019
The development of play and recreation facilities is to be boosted with a new government funding increase of €200,000. Announced by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, this year councils across Ireland can apply for funding for projects under the Capital Grant Scheme f
20/03/2019
County Armagh firm Irwin M&E has helped support Gilbert-Ash on a redevelopment project in London. The Portadown-based company completed the Mechanical and Electrical works for the redevelopment of Arnold House in the English capital's 'Tech-City' area. Arnold House was extended upwards with thre
20/03/2019
Online consultation has been launched on redevelopment proposals for a sports complex in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The project aims to enhance the arena pitch, running track, jumping and throwing areas at Melvin Sports Complex. Initial improvements are likely to include the provision of spectator wel
20/03/2019
Two dangerous properties in Bandon, Co Cork, which caused a significant road closure have been approved for demolition. Cork County Council secured approval from the District Court to demolish the homes on Oliver Plunkett Street. The property owners failed to act on statutory notices issued to t
20/03/2019
The local community in Roundstone, Co Galway, has been urged to attend an upcoming information evening on plans for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new plant aims to stop the discharge of untreated wastewater into Roundstone Bay, improving the water quality and enhancing the local area. Ir
20/03/2019
Contractor Shareridge is to begin work to improve the local water supply in Ennistymon, Co Clare, ahead of the Irish Open golf tournament in Lahinch this summer. Work will involve replacing more than 500 metres of ageing water mains with new plastic pipes. The project will take place along the p
20/03/2019
A road at Lisburn's Ballinderry Industrial Estate is to undergo resurfacing works starting next week. The £152,000 scheme will take place on the Ballinderry Road from 25 March. A lane closure will be introduced between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, during the work. Access to busi
19/03/2019
Plans for a new football pitch at Maghaberry Community Centre in County Antrim have been approved. The development will include a new full size grass football pitch, changing accommodation and fencing. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council will now move forward with a procurement exercise. Alderma
19/03/2019
ISG has delivered a new data centre in Dublin across a 42-week programme. The two-storey facility includes two 3MW data halls with indirect adiabatic air-cooling systems, and advanced resilient power solutions. A large US-based co-location data centre specialist will be located in the development
19/03/2019
Northern Ireland firm Thornton Roofing has helped support a unique recycling project in Surrey. Working alongside Architects WDR & RT Taggart, they completed a waste processing building in Stanwell Moor. A Euroclad Elite 2 acoustic roofing system and Euroclad Elite 55 acoustic wall cladding syst
19/03/2019
Plans have taken a major step forward for a new mountain bike trail in Belfast. FP McCann has been appointed to deliver the project at Colin Glen Forest Park. Work will involve the construction of a 5.4km mountain bike trail and a 250m skills loop. Interest is now being welcomed for local sub-c
19/03/2019
A documentary film on legendary architect Rem Koolhaas is set to play in Belfast next month. Filmmaker Tomas Koolhaas spent three years following his father around the globe, playing witness to Rem's extraordinary creativity, as well as exploring his works through the eyes of those who actually in
19/03/2019
Resurfacing work is underway on a major road in Enniskillen. The £480,000 scheme will see a 1km section of the A4 Belfast Road resurfaced. Work will also include the delivery of a right turning lane into Bellview Road. A daily lane closure will be in operation during the project between 9.30am
15/03/2019
A former military base in Ballymena is set to undergo a major transformation after a housing-led planning application was approved for the site. The plans for St Patrick's Barracks include the development of up to 140 homes, a £30 million leisure health and wellbeing centre, and further proposals
15/03/2019
The first bricks have been laid on the new £35 million leisure centre in Craigavon. Contractor Farrans was joined by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to celebrate the milestone. South Lake Leisure Centre, which is being built adjacent to Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre,
15/03/2019
A popular car park in Portrush, Co Antrim, has been successfully refurbished ahead of schedule and under budget. Dunluce Avenue Car Park will reopen today, 15 March, with only some minor works still to be undertaken. The upgrades have increased the overall capacity of the park, as well as introd
15/03/2019
A €30 million sewerage scheme is set to get underway between Newbridge and Osberstown, Co Kildare, to help handle the volume of wastewater in the area. The Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme Contract 2A will expand and improve wastewater treatment in the county. Work will involve laying approxim
15/03/2019
South Dublin County Council has announced funding of €4.409 million for local roads and footpaths in 2019. The Annual Road Works Programme outlines where the council will invest the funds, including projects on the Nangor Road in Clondalkin and the Ballinascorney Road (R114) in Lucan. This year'
15/03/2019
Ward & Burke Construction has landed the contract to deliver the final phase of flood defence works in Ennis, Co Clare. The €9.7m River Fergus (Ennis South) Flood Relief Scheme will involve the upgrade of the existing flood defence embankment between the Quin Road and the N85 Clareabbey Bridge at
14/03/2019
A new social housing development comprising 32 homes has been successfully delivered in Banbridge, Co Down. The £5 million project was completed at Dromore Street on behalf of Clanmil Housing Association. Northern Ireland construction firm FORRME completed the works, which involved a mixture of
14/03/2019
Plans for a new wastewater treatment plant have been proposed in Omeath to help end the discharge of raw sewage into Carlingford Lough. The plant would ensure appropriate treatment is given to all wastewater, serving a population equivalent of 1,000. Irish Water submitted a planning application f
14/03/2019
A pilot grant scheme has been introduced to boost the development of private sector housing in Northern Ireland. Launched by the Department for Communities, the Housing Development Grant (HDG) aims to support developers on the construction and sale of new build or refurbished private sector housin
14/03/2019
NI construction firm GRAHAM has broke ground on a new multi-million pound development in Wolverhampton. The local company is delivering a expansion project at New Cross Hospital, adding to its state-of-the-art pathology centre. The building will provide a central pathology hub, serving The Dudl
14/03/2019
Farrans has delivered a new play park in Waringstown, Co Down. The £100k project saw equipment installed for children up to the age of 14, including an inclusive basket swing, see-saw, inclusive roundabout, play panels and multi-play climbing units. A range of seating was also added. Garden Esca
14/03/2019
A road in Broughshane, Co Antrim, is set to close for major resurfacing works. Work on the Caherty Road will begin on Monday 25 March and is expected to be complete by Friday 19 April. The scheme will run from the Woodside Road/Deerfin Road junction to the Aghandore Road Junction. A full road c
13/03/2019
A Green Infrastructure Plan has been launched for L'Derry city and the Strabane area. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor John Boyle, unveiled the plan at the Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference in Guildhall yesterday, 12 March. Green Infrastructure (GI)
13/03/2019
TU Dublin has hosted an event to encourage young women to consider careers in a craft trade. The Young Women in Apprenticeships event, held yesterday, 12 March, saw exhibitors like Solas, the Regional Skills Network, ESB, Jones and John Sisk & Son in attendance. Minister for Higher Education, Ma
13/03/2019
Plans have been proposed for a new shared sports complex building in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. Carrick Aces Athletic Club and Carrick Rovers Football Club are partnering with Monaghan County Council to carry out a study on the potential development. The organisations aim to build the complex
13/03/2019
Northern Ireland construction firm Farrans has been nominated for a prize at the 2019 Construction News Awards. The company will compete in the 'Training Excellence' category, delivering a presentation at the Construction News Head Office in London ahead of the awards. This will give judges a mo
13/03/2019
A number of events have been hosted across south Dublin for Engineers Week 2019, with students of all ages turning out in full force. Engineers Week, held from 02-08 March this year, is a week-long festival of nationwide events to engage primary and secondary students and promote engineering as a
13/03/2019
Coffey Northumbrian is progressing water mains works in Maulyregan, Co Cork, as part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme. The project involves replacing 1.6 kilometres of ageing water mains with modern, high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. This will take place along the pub
12/03/2019
Work is to begin on the €350 million Waterford North Quays development later this year. When complete, the scheme will comprise a sustainable mix of 46,900 square metres convenience & comparison retail facilities, leisure, dining destinations and a Waterford Visitor Experience. It will also includ
12/03/2019
Irish Water has hosted a careers event in Monaghan, welcoming close to 100 transition year students from the area to learn about the Story of Water. The students from Beech Hill College, Monaghan Collegiate, and Colaiste Oiriall also heard a series of educational and career stories of the utility'
12/03/2019
A newly refurbished playground has been officially opened in north Belfast. The Hammer playground underwent £280,000 upgrades, including the replacement of old equipment with a range of new accessible play equipment and acoustic play features for children of all ages. A new multi-use games area wa
12/03/2019
Northern Ireland firm H&J Martin has secured a place on Pagabo's Dynamic Purchasing System, which provides an EU compliant procurement system for a wide range of small works up to £1 million. Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System connects public sector organisations with pre-approved trades businesses
12/03/2019
A road in Craigavon, County Armagh, is set to close next week for resurfacing works. The £250,000 scheme will improve a 500-metre of Highfield Road from Roundabout 5 to the Balteagh Road. Work will get underway on Tuesday 19 March, when a road closure will be implemented until Friday 29 March be
12/03/2019
A County Cork college has secured government funding to help deliver upgrades to its football pitch. The grant of up to €8,750 was approved for Coláiste Ghobnatan in Ballymakeery. This will allow work to commence on the pitch's drainage system. The approval of this grant conforms with the comm
11/03/2019
Plans are progressing on a sustainable wastewater treatment system in north Kerry with work expected to start on the new build this summer. The €2 million Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICW) will be built on 5.5 hectares of land in Lixnaw village, benefiting the area and its surrounding communit
11/03/2019
The government has been urged to double capital investment in public housing, adopt an emergency rent freeze and introduce refundable renters tax relief to tackle the housing and homeless emergency. Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh spoke out following a Housing and Homeless coalition rally in Dublin
11/03/2019
A project has been launched to improve the water supply and reduce leakage in Ballina, Co Mayo. Farrans Construction is delivering a water mains upgrade on a 750-metre section of the Sligo Road. Irish Water is completing the project in partnership with Mayo County Council, as part of its Nationa
11/03/2019
Third level engineering courses at Ireland's higher education institutes have increased in popularity according to statistics from the Central Applications Office (CAO). The new data showed an 11 per cent rise in first preference applications by second level pupils for the third level engineering
11/03/2019
Northern Ireland firm FP McCann has been selected to help support drainage works on a major Cambridgeshire development. The phased project in Wintringham will see the delivery of 2,800 new homes, community facilities, schools and commercial properties. Breheny Civil Engineering, who is completing
11/03/2019
The Department for Infrastructure has commenced resurfacing work in Jonesborough, Co Armagh. The £205,000 scheme involves improving a 2.2km section of the Lower Foughill Road from the junction of Low Road towards Flurry Business Park. A road closure will be in operation from 8am today, Monday 11
08/03/2019
A small village in County L'Derry has been given a £37,000 makeover. Works were completed in Gulladuff under the village renewal scheme, and included repaving and painting; the installation of seats, bins, railings, interpretation panels; and a new Christmas tree pit. Mid Ulster Rural Development
08/03/2019
A series of overnight road works have been announced for Boucher Crescent in Belfast. The £200,000 scheme will involve resurfacing the carriageway, starting on Monday 11 March. The work will be carried out between 9pm and 6am when a road closure will be in place. Access will be maintained wher
08/03/2019
Northern Ireland-based precast concrete supplier and manufacturer FP McCann is now welcoming applications for its Work+ Civil Engineering apprenticeship. This is the company's fourth year of intake for the apprenticeships scheme, which delivers opportunities for those from BTEC to Master's degree l
08/03/2019
A vacant site in the Waterside area of L'Derry is to be redeveloped into a new seven-storey apartment complex. The plans for 42 new homes at the corner of Duke Street and Fountain Hill are moving forward after approval from Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee. The develo
08/03/2019
IDA Ireland has rejected a request to construct an advanced building in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Labour spokesperson for Rural Affairs, Willie Penrose TD, wrote to the investment agency earlier this year to ask for a similar building in Mullingar Business & Technology Park like those planned in Lim
08/03/2019
Faulty water mains in north Laois are to be repaired under Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme. Work has commenced to replace 1050 metres of aged cast iron mains in Mountmellick with new plastic pipes. The scheme will deliver a more reliable water supply for local customers and im
07/03/2019
Global company Terex has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in L'Derry, adding to its eight other sites in Northern Ireland. The manufacturer of lifting and material processing solutions is investing £12 million in the Campsie development, which will also involve the creation of
07/03/2019
Northern Ireland construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has landed a major project in Scotland. The company has been selected as the main contractor for the first phase of a new development at Edinburgh Marina. The project will include the new 373 berth Edinburgh Marina with 24/7 access to the se
07/03/2019
CDE Global has cemented its position as one of the best managed companies in Ireland after being recognised at a national awards ceremony. The Cookstown-based firm was celebrated in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme at a Dublin gala awards dinner on 01 March. The company was na
07/03/2019
A chapel on Bishop Street in L'Derry is to be demolished to make way for a new housing development. Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee approved plans to demolish the chapel and a former care home, which are adjoined to Nazareth House. The development will include 40 ne
07/03/2019
A subsidiary of Irish environmental engineering company FLI Group is set to contest four categories at the prestigious 2019 UK Ground Engineering awards. The Wexford-based group's specialist contracting subsidiary Vertase FLI has been shortlisted in the 'Brownfield project of the year', 'Sustainab
07/03/2019
GMC Sierra Limited has commenced work to repair a Victorian Sewer in Dublin city. The work, being delivered on behalf of Irish Water, forms part of the €4.6 million South Docklands Water Services Infrastructure Project. A lane closure will be implemented on Benson Street, between Sir John Rogers
06/03/2019
The Downpatrick Road in Ballynahinch will soon be upgraded, with a £127,000 resurfacing scheme set to begin next week. Getting underway on Wednesday 13 March, the project will see a stretch of 0.7km resurfaced, from the Downpatrick Road's junction with the Cumber Road to the Mossvale Road junction.
06/03/2019
Planning permission for a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Longstone, County Armagh has been given council approval. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's Planning Committee gave the £70,000 investment for Drumsill Park, Longstone the green light at a recent meeting. The new outdoor
06/03/2019
A period of public consultation on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's (dlr) Draft Climate Change Action Plan for the next five years is now live. The strategy has identified that the effects of climate change are already impacting the area at a significant rate and are very likely to increase
06/03/2019
Fianna Fail's Spokesperson for Finance Michael McGrath TD has said it is "scandalous" that those who had secured a loan under the government backed mortgage scheme Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan (RIHL) are tied to one nominated mortgage protection insurer. It follows yesterday's revelation that the s
06/03/2019
Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy, has welcomed the beginning of the Part 8 proposal for road improvement works on the R-572 approach road to Castletownbere. The proposed scheme includes the construction of shared use footpaths and cycle ways, junction improvements and traffic calmin
06/03/2019
Sinn Fein is aiming to offer homeowners the chance to lower their energy bills and cut out the excessive use of fossil fuels with its Microgeneration Bill. Discussed at a meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action, the initiative will improve the Irish Government's "horrendous record" on
05/03/2019
Södra has officially launched Södra Wood (Ireland) Ltd, demonstrating the company's investment in and commitment to the Northern and Southern Irish market. The launch was celebrated with 40 key figures from across the Irish timber industry at an event at Finnstown Castle Hotel, Lucan. Guests discu
05/03/2019
New hard shoulder bus lanes on the M1 and M2 motorways will begin to operate on Monday 11 March following the completion of a £4million scheme. The new Belfast bound lanes will operate between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, and are available for use by buses and coaches with 28 or more seats when t
05/03/2019
SONICA has been named as one of Ireland's Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance, was recognised at a gala awards dinner in Dublin on 1 March 2019. This year,
05/03/2019
A £198,000 resurfacing and reconstruction scheme commenced on the Chapel Road, Aghalee on Monday 4 March. Work on the stretch of road between Gortraney Road to A26 Moira Road will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the carriageway. To facilitate the resurfacing a road closure will
05/03/2019
SIPTU has announced that it will pursue a 12% pay increase for its members in the construction industry as part of a process of establishing a new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the industry. Making the announcement, SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Regan, said: "The claim advanced by SIPTU on beh
05/03/2019
The Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has been urged to "clarify immediately" if there has been a directive issued to Local Authorities telling them to stop considering applications for the 'Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme' due to funds for the scheme running out. Making the call, Labour Housi
05/03/2019
The Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has called on businesses to act now to prepare for Brexit at the launch of InterTradeIreland's enhanced Brexit supports. Given the heightened exposure of small cross-border traders to Brexit, Minister Humphreys warned against co
04/03/2019
Ireland's parliament buildings have made the switch to greener motoring with the installation of a new electric vehicle charging point. The government is currently offering €5,000 towards the purchase of a new electric car. If you're self-employed, the first €25,000 can be written off against tax,
04/03/2019
Specialist contracting firm H&J Martin has landed a contract to deliver upgrades at five Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) stations. The company will complete work on the Renewal Gates and Safety Upgrades to Existing Entrance Gates at stations in Armagh, Lisburn, Lurgan, Newry and G
04/03/2019
Irish Water has launched its plans for Engineers Week 2019 with an event in the West Kerry Gaeltacht. Engineers Week, which runs from 02-08 March, is a week-long festival of events which aims to encourage students, their teachers and parents to explore the world of engineering and possibly conside
04/03/2019
A popular park in Craigavon is set to close next week for a major renovation project. Tannaghmore Gardens and Rare Breed Animal Farm will undergo £250,000 works. The area's park will close on Monday 11 March to facilitate the work. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is support
04/03/2019
Fianna Fáil's Housing Spokesperson, Darragh O'Brien, has hit out at the Government for voting against the Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018. The Bill is aimed at giving homeowners who are paying on the double through property tax and management fees some relief. It will provide
04/03/2019
NI Water has raised awareness on the impact of water maintenance with two free events in Newry. The utility hosted the events at Silent Valley Mountain Park as part of the NI Science Festival. Visitors enjoyed live demonstrations at 'The Marvel of Cleaning Water' event and took part in activitie
01/03/2019
Antrim-based roofing company Thornton has supported a £5 million supermarket upgrade in Belfast. A series of works were completed at Asia Supermarket on a four-acre site bound by Ormeau Embankment, St Kilda Street and Ravenhill Reach. They involved the construction of a new storage and distribut
01/03/2019
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has granted approval for a new development at University Hospital Limerick. Excavation works are expected to get underway immediately on the 60 modular bed unit, which will help alleviate the pressure on the Emergency Department in the hospital. A total of €2 mi
01/03/2019
Plans for a new crematorium in Antrim are moving forward after the local council agreed to make a full Planning Application. Antrim and Newtownabbey Council will details plans for a memorial garden and columbarium in the application. Outline planning permission has already been granted for the n
01/03/2019
SEAI has opened its Excellence in Energy Efficient Design (EXEED) Scheme, welcoming suitable applications to compete for a fund of up to €6 million. The scheme is aimed at capital projects for new and existing buildings that are currently in the design phase. Participants must follow the SEAI EXEE
01/03/2019
NI contractor GRAHAM has broke ground on a major £90 million road project in Cheshire. The Congleton Link Road project will involve the construction of a 5.5km bypass to help deliver economic and social regeneration to the town. The new bypass will reduce the amount of accidents in the area, as w
01/03/2019
Capital funding of €1 million has been announced for six towns under the Historic Towns Initiative 2019, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD and Michael Parsons, Chair of the Heritage Council, has announced. This follows a competitive process inviting local authorit
01/03/2019
NI Water has hosted a tour of Belfast's Wastewater Treatment Works at Duncrue Street. Business studies students at Hunterhouse College visited the site to get a closer look at the works and some insight into how wastewater is cleaned and treated. The A Level students were also treated to a presen
01/03/2019
Architecture and design firm HLM has been recognised for its excellence in workplace engagement with a place on the 'Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For' 2019 list. The firm, with studios in Belfast, also retained its 'Two Star' accreditation status for its 'outstanding' commitment to
