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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for July 2019
31/07/2019
Productive discussions have been held between Sinn Féin and the Department for Communities over plans for a new Omagh Enterprise Hub. Local West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley and Catherine Kelly MLA met with the Permanent Secretary of the DfC pressing for investment to regenerate the vacant site at O
31/07/2019
A set of improved cycle and pedestrian facilities in Ennis, Co Clare, are expected to create a safer route in the area. The works on the L4506 and L4508 between St Flannan's College and the Kilrush Road are close to completion. Along with new pedestrian facilities, the scheme will also reduce tr
31/07/2019
The Mourne Mountains Landscape Partnership has been named in the final shortlist for the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards. This partnership helped deliver a number of successful projects across Northern Ireland, including; the restoration of the three summit towers; Silent Valley walking route
31/07/2019
Northern Ireland contractor GRAHAM has completed work which sees 201 apartments added to the Manchester waterfront. The build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in New Islington, East Manchester, comprises 64 one-bedroom, 127 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom apartments. It also includes 64 car parking spaces, a
31/07/2019
Labour has announced plans to introduce a super-tax on co-living units across Ireland should the party be in a position to do so after the next general election. Developers of planned co-living units have been warned of a potential super tax of €10,000 per unit as Labour seeks to progress the devel
31/07/2019
The Approved Housing Bodies Bill 2019 is set to be published following approval from government. The Bill provides for the regulation of Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), ensuring proper governance and assuring tenants, the public and investors the sector is well regulated. It will also drive forw
31/07/2019
Road works are set to begin in Bangor this weekend. The scheme will see a section of the B20 Bryansburn Road/Crawfordsburn Road resurfaced from the junction with Westburn Crescent to the Bryansburn Inn. These £95,000 works will begin on Saturday 03 August with completion scheduled for Sunday 11
31/07/2019
A series of leakage reduction works are moving forward on the water supply network in County Cork. Irish Water is set to carry out improvements on Wellington Road today, 31 July, with disruptions anticipated in the area. Those in the following areas may be affected by a water supply disruption:
30/07/2019
Craigavon's new £35 million leisure centre development has celebrated a major project milestone. The project team hosted a topping out ceremony at the South Lake Leisure Centre to mark the building reaching its highest point. Contractor Farrans will now look to deliver internal and external work
30/07/2019
A new dedicated cruise terminal has opened at Belfast Harbour, as the city prepares to welcome 285,000 cruise visitors by the end of the year. The £500,000 facility, which includes a Visitor Information Centre, will help cement Belfast as a popular cruise destination with the latest technology on
30/07/2019
The search is underway to find a contractor for upgrades at an interchange in Blanchardstown. Fingal County Council has commenced the tendering process for the scheme in the suburbs of Dublin. The project will look to construct a new bridge over the N3, adjacent to the existing Snugborough Road br
30/07/2019
A contractor has been appointed to bring forward the development of four new playgrounds in the Fingal area. Creative Play Solutions secured the contract for the €400,000 playgrounds following a competitive tender process. The playground specialist will now construct the facilities at Quay Stree
30/07/2019
The small village of Clough in County Antrim has been upgraded with a new sports facility. A new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch was opened across from the children's play area in the village, as part of a £1.27 million investment in the borough. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is currently
30/07/2019
The government has been called to introduce a "use it or lose it" condition on Strategic Housing Developments planning permissions. These changes, put forward by Sinn Féin, would ensure work begins within six months of approval. The party's Eoin Ó Broin TD made a submission to the government revi
30/07/2019
Resurfacing work is set to take place in the County Armagh town of Newtownhamilton, starting next month. The £355,000 scheme will involve resurfacing a 2km section of the A25 Blaney Road from Mullaghduff Road to a point 190 metres east of Tullyvallan Hall Road. Work will begin on Monday 05 August
30/07/2019
Another set of essential upgrades have been announced at Staleen Water Treatment Plant in County Louth. The works form part of a wider investment of €19 million in the Drogheda, South Louth and East Meath Water Supply Scheme. Irish Water has issued a warning to customers in South Louth and East
29/07/2019
A key street in Limerick city is set to be redeveloped to bring new life to the area and position pedestrians as the focus of the area. The redevelopment of O'Connell street will include the provision of street furniture and associated features, construction of wider footpaths and pedestrian areas
29/07/2019
Cork city's iconic Daly (Shakey) Bridge is set to repaired and restored during a major project next month. The €1.7 million works will address extensive corrosion and damage to the historic structure. Work on 50.9 metre suspension bridge will include removal and replacement of timber decking, pha
29/07/2019
Work is set to begin on a road realignment scheme in Castlebar, County Mayo, following approval by An Bord Pleanála. The project will see the R312 Regional road at Muckanagh and Kilgarve in Glenisland upgraded to improve the network and enhance road safety. Peter, Hynes, Chief Executive, Mayo Co
29/07/2019
Sinn Féin leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill has called for an urgent meeting over serious concerns of a £165 million rural broadband scheme. Project Stratum, the Department for the Economy (DfE) scheme, will improve connectivity for those unable to access broadband services of at least
29/07/2019
Antrim electrical company, FCS Ltd has enjoyed significant growth since its establishment two years ago. The firm, which has secured a number of high profile contracts including the Electrical Testing Contract for the Grand Central Hotel, is now working with some of the largest pharmaceutical and
29/07/2019
Marks and Spencer is set to open its first store in the mid-west of Ireland as part of a multi-million euro development. The retail giant will be the anchor tenant of the Arthur's Quay site in the heart of Limerick city centre. This development fits in with the wider plan for Limerick as outlined
29/07/2019
A call has been issued to introduce new legislation on non-compliant short term lets following a report in the Irish Times. The report in the national paper showed only a small number of Airbnb landlords have registered their properties under the new short-term letting regulations. Sinn Féin repr
29/07/2019
Nine parks across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area of Northern Ireland have been recognised with a Green Flag award. The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification for environmental quality management for parks and open spaces. A record number of 76 loc
29/07/2019
Road works have commenced in Ballymena today, 29 July. The £368,000 scheme will see improvements delivered along the B62 Ballymena Road and Cullybackey Road. They will be carried out on a 2km section from the railway level crossing at Cullybackey towards Ballymena. The project team will deliver
29/07/2019
A project has commenced in Carrigaline, Co Cork, to tackle water leakage in the area. Irish Water is leading the scheme, will see 200 metres of faulty water mains replaced with modern, polyethylene (plastic) pipes on the Kilmoney Road Lower. Contractor Coffey Northumbrian is carrying out the wor
26/07/2019
Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million euro Transport Hub on Waterford's North Quays. The proposals, now on public display, involve building a new train station to replace the existing Plunkett Station. They also include a new bus set down area and short-term parking facilities. This projec
26/07/2019
Property Industry Ireland (PII) Director, David Duffy has been appointed to the Board of the Housing Agency. The Housing Agency is a non-commercial state body established to support Local Authorities; Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in th
26/07/2019
Irish contractor John Sisk & Son has secured a contract to deliver a 30-storey mixed-use tower in London. On behalf of property developer Rockwell, the firm will rejuvenate a derelict site on West India Dock Road in Canary Wharf to make way for a 400-bedroom hotel and 66 private residential units.
26/07/2019
Consultation has been launched on NI Water's draft Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan (WR&SRP). The draft WR&SR Plan shows how the utility will manage and develop water resources to make sure there is enough water to meet future supply needs. Taking into account changes in population, housin
26/07/2019
Planning permission for a drug injection centre in Dublin has been denied by the council. Dublin City Council rejected the proposal, which would have seen Merchants Quay Ireland run the facility catering to up to 100 patients a day. The plans were denied due to a concern over the impact the facil
26/07/2019
The Irish government has come under criticism for its investment in rural development after large underspend was revealed on a number of capital-funded schemes. Figures show only 3% of the €21 million allocated for the 2018 Town and Village scheme has been spent so far this year, while a fifth of t
26/07/2019
Locals in Dublin have spoken out against the first trial of pedestrianisation at College Green. Outlining the issues with the inaugural trial, local Fianna Fáil representative John Lahart said: "Instead of opening up the College Green and Dame Street area to people, they erected massive steel barr
26/07/2019
Road works have been announced in the Londonderry village of Desertmartin, starting next month. The £140,000 project will see improvements delivered from Tobermore Road to the National Speed limit signs on the Moneymore Road. Work will begin on the 730-metre section on Monday 05 August and run un
26/07/2019
A series of improvement works have been announced at Gortin Glen Forest Park in Omagh. The County Tyrone park will see three of its footbridges replaced over the next two weeks. These works form part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's plans to upgrade the facilities at the park and to impr
26/07/2019
A precautionary bathing water notice in place at Waterville beach in County Kerry has been lifted. A team comprising Kerry County Council's Environmental Department and Irish Water found the water quality to be fully compliant with the required standards following an extensive test. The one-off o
25/07/2019
Work has begun on a new greenway project in Fingal, which will run between Baldoyle and Portmarnock. Located in the Racecourse Park, the 1.8km route will improve sustainability, transport infrastructure and the health and well-being of the County's residents. It represents the first phase of a m
25/07/2019
One of the country's largest sustainable social housing developments, Sruthan na Saili in Killarney has entered the second phase of construction. A project team comprising of Clúid Housing, Thermohouse Limited, Kerry County Council and Rebuilding Ireland is delivering the turnkey, energy effect ho
25/07/2019
Funding of €25 million has been announced to increase the energy efficiency of council homes across the country. These funds will help deliver upgrades to local authority homes this year under the government's programme for energy retrofitting social homes. This programme, which has already seen
25/07/2019
Transport Minister Shane Ross has been urged to prioritise the East-West route as his Department consider allocations for 2020. Fianna Fáil TD in Cavan-Monaghan, Brendan Smith identified the road as "critical" to the border region and predicts its importance will only grow following Brexit. Deputy
25/07/2019
A €1.5 million housing scheme is set to move forward in County Dublin. This project will serve as Fingal County Council's first Affordable Housing Scheme, as the local authority looks to address challenges for low-to-middle income earners in the area. Kilhedge Lane in Lusk will be redeveloped to
25/07/2019
A Sinn Féin representative has hit out at the government over its "inadequate" response to climate action. The party's spokesperson for Climate Action, David Cullinane TD spoke out following the publication of a report by the Climate Change Advisory Council. Deputy Cullinane said: "The report by
25/07/2019
Northern Ireland construction firm GRAHAM has secured a major award from Highways England. The firm, along with its partner and design company Sweco, was recognised for excellence in collaboration at the annual Highways England Regional Investment Programme (RIP) conference on 11 July. Highways E
25/07/2019
The Gilford Road in Portadown is set close overnight for resurfacing work next month. This £145,000 scheme will improve the County Armagh route on a 0.4km section from the Springfields development to Princess Way. Work will be carried out from Monday 05 August until Friday 09 August. An overni
25/07/2019
The government has come under fire over new figures surrounding its Repair and Leasing Scheme (RLS). It was revealed only 18 homes have been delivered and tenanted in Dublin since the scheme was rolled out in February, while 81 applications were made. Speaking out following the news, local Fiann
25/07/2019
A series of sewer upgrades at Belfast's Queens Bridge have moved to the next stage. Work is now taking place at the Greggs Quay side of the River Lagan, adjacent to the Queens Bridge. This phase of work will involve the refurbishment of an existing chamber on the sewers and associated repairs.
24/07/2019
Northern Ireland investment vehicle Lagan Investments has acquired a majority stake in a West Yorkshire timber frame manufacturer. The business, which was created following the sale of Lagan Group to Breedon Group last year, has invested in Frame-Tech Structures Ltd to expand its timber frame repr
24/07/2019
Leading Irish construction plant distributor, McHale Plant Sales is set to celebrate an important company anniversary later this year. The company, established in 1994, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this September. The firm was founded on the grounds of Michael McHale Senior, late father of
24/07/2019
Cork County Council has purchased two new, 32-tonne tar sprayers as part of an investment in its Roads Maintenance Fleet. The new tar sprayers, which are used for surface dressing and sealing road strengthening operations, will replace the council's older fleet that has been in operation for over
24/07/2019
The Irish government has been put under serious pressure to establish a National Just Transition Task Force after plans to redevelop an Offaly power plant were blocked. The project at Shannonbridge power station was expected to co-fuel the facility with biomass. An Bord Pleanála rejected the propo
24/07/2019
Forestry planning in West Tyrone and East Fermanagh/East Tyrone has opened for public engagement. The Forest Service is calling for involvement to develop a plan for the promotion of afforestation and sustainable forestry in these areas. These Forestry Plans help shape the future aims and benefi
24/07/2019
Locals in the Antrim & Newtownabbey council area have been called to help shape the Borough's new planning framework. The council will host a series of public information meetings and drop in sessions to provide further information of the draft Plan Strategy which was published last month and for
24/07/2019
A new report has been published detailing 32 recommendations to be implemented into Traveller Accommodation across Ireland. The Report of the Expert Group set out to review current Traveller Accommodation, which has come under heavy criticism. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin has welcomed t
24/07/2019
The refurbishment of Eden Play Park in Carrickfergus has taken a major step forward with local council funding. Funds of £175,000 have been allocated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to support the development. The play park, which is currently located at Eden Primary School, will be upgra
24/07/2019
A new housing development in Newtownards is set to be upgraded with new sewerage infrastructure. Work has begin on the Movilla Road, which will see over 200 metres of sewer pipe and associated manholes laid to serve the development. The project will be carried out across seven weeks, with a temp
24/07/2019
APA Facade Systems has secured a contract to work on the IDA Advanced Technology Building, designed by Fewer Harrington & Partners, in County Galway. It consists of the development of an advanced office unit for IDA Ireland in Parkmore Business & Technology Park. This development provides both offi
23/07/2019
Plans have been proposed to build a £10 million aquarium in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. UK company ReefLIVE has submitted the plans to Belfast City Council, which will see the attraction built on the Queen's Road, close to the world-famous Titanic Belfast. If approved, the project will create arou
23/07/2019
Work has commenced on the development of a new boardwalk at Mallow Bridge in County Cork. Local firm Cumnor Construction has agreed a deal to deliver the €2.35 million project, which will see the 200-year-old bridge upgraded. The boardwalk will be attached on the western spandrel wall of the bri
23/07/2019
The Irish government has approved new legislation which is set to deliver a major revamp of the country's marine spatial and consent planning system. The revised General Scheme of the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill 2019 seeks to establish in law a new marine planning system, which
23/07/2019
Bord na Móna and ESB workers have suffered a major blow after planning permission to redevelop an ESB power station in Offaly was rejected. The project was expected to co-fuel the Shannonbride power station with biomass. This has thrown the future of Shannonbride power station into serious doubt,
23/07/2019
The second and final phase of the €16 million N56 Mountcharles to Inver Road Scheme is set to get underway. Donegal County Council is delivering the scheme in an effort to increase accessibility of the south west of the region. Contracts have been signed for the final works, which will see work d
23/07/2019
Northern Ireland contractor H&J Martin has increased its revenue by £17 million over the last year. The firm's new accounts revealed a revenue total of £61m in the 12 months to 31 March, 2019. Figures filed with Companies House also show a reported pre-tax profit of £444,000 and a reduction in s
23/07/2019
A planning application is set to be submitted for a new state-of-the-art hospital in Fingal. The proposal will see a 40-bed facility built, including an urgent care centre, eight operating theatres, diagnostics, a day case facility and pharmacy and community facilities. Describing the plans as a
23/07/2019
Four green flags have been awarded to County Louth parks for the third year in a row. This year's Green Flag Awards recognised Louth's Blackrock Park, St Helena's Park, St Dominic's Park and Ice House Hill Park. The four parks retained the award, confirming Louth as the only county outside Dublin
23/07/2019
Road works are set to take place in the County Armagh village of Loughgall starting next week. This £340,000 scheme will involve resurfacing a 2.4km section of the Derrycrew Road from the junction with Summerisland Road to the Ballymagerny Road junction. Work will begin on Monday 29 July and run
23/07/2019
An Irish Water team has successfully repaired a burst water main in Dublin city. Located in Drumcondra, the 600mm main affected the water supply in Dublin's Northside, including the North Inner City, Drumcondra, Artane, Fairview, Clontarf, Raheny, Whitehall, Santry and Cabra. The work began on th
22/07/2019
An energy-saving European project has helped Derry City and Strabane District Council increase the usage of innovative energy across the district. Through partaking in SECURE (Smarter Energy Communities in Northern and Arctic Regions), the local authority improved energy efficiency and increased it
22/07/2019
Lisburn-based Charlesworth Engineering has invested in new state-of-the art machinery after securing a number of new orders. The orders come on the back of a successful Buyer Engagement Event held by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council earlier this year. Securing orders from international firm Ry
22/07/2019
Timber is being more widely recognised and utilised as a construction material, a recent survey has revealed. UK and Ireland company, Södra Wood conducted a survey through 'Building' and 'Building Design' magazines, gaining insight from almost 350 architects, consultants, contractors and merchants
22/07/2019
A key route in Lurgan has closed for resurfacing work today, 22 July. Improvements will be delivered on the A26 Banbridge Road from the junction with Hall Road to the Ballynabragget Road junction. This £240,000 scheme will run until Friday 30 August, subject to favourable weather conditions. A
22/07/2019
Essential upgrades at Staleen Water Treatment Plant in County Louth are progressing well ahead of completion later this year. The work began at the site in September 2017 in order to ensure the water supply is removed from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Remedial Action List (RAL) an
22/07/2019
The construction of 22 new social homes is moving forward in Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny. Laois-based contractor Thomas Kelly and Sons Ltd has been appointed to deliver the scheme at Station Avenue. It will comprise of 6 one-bed units, 10 two-bed units, 4 three-bed houses and 2 four-bed houses. K
19/07/2019
Proposals to develop a €500 million data centre in Wicklow have been green lit. The plans will see a brown field site in Arklow transformed into a major Echelon data centre for the region. The development is expected to bring 450 construction jobs to the Avoca River Park site, with 90 high skille
19/07/2019
Upgrade works at five community hospitals across West Cork are facing delays, the HSE has confirmed. Work at St. Joseph's in Castletownbere and St. Anne's in Skibbereen have been pushed back to 2020. While upgrades at St. Anthony's in Dunmanway, Clonakilty Community Hospital and Kinsale Community
19/07/2019
Plans for a new €135 million National Train Control Centre have secured government approval. The new centre will enable the planned and potential future expansion of rail services across the entire rail network and will boost the planned expansion of DART services under the DART Expansion Programm
19/07/2019
Cork City Counil has denied speculation the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme is being introduced under the guise of a public realm and sustainable transport project in Cork Docklands. In a statement, the local authority said the rumour is "wholly inaccurate" and confirmed the project is separate and d
19/07/2019
Facilities management firm Atalian Servest has strengthened its UK & Ireland team with a new senior appointment. Alistair McCourt has joined the company as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Director UK & Ireland. He brings almost 30 years experience within the health and safety arena
19/07/2019
As the third anniversary of Rebuilding Ireland rolls around Sinn Féin has hit out at Housing Minister Murphy over the worsening housing crisis. The party's Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD called Rebuilding Ireland an "abject failure" while also criticising Minister Murphy's actions. Deputy
19/07/2019
Road works are set to take place in Ballynahinch, Co Down, starting next week. This £140,000 scheme will see a 0.75km section of the Burren Road improved from its junction with Ballymacarn Road to the junction with Dromore Road. Work will start on Monday 22 July, with completion scheduled for Fri
19/07/2019
Northern Ireland firm FP McCann has supported a charity garden project in England with its range of precast concrete fencing products. The company worked alongside Norbury Fencing to build a safe garden area with full wheelchair access for a pupil in Hertfordshire. The pupil contracted meningitis
19/07/2019
Irish Water is moving forward with water mains improvement works in Cork, as part of its national Leakage Reduction Programme. The next series of works will see a potential disruption to water supply on Tuesday 23 July from 7-11pm in the Blackpool area. The areas affected by the disruption inclu
19/07/2019
A road along the world-famous Ring of Kerry has reopened following a series of remedial works. Contractor Cumnor Construction completed the repairs and the resurfacing of the N71 road at Dinis ahead of schedule, allowing the route to open on Tuesday, 02 July. The road between Torc Waterfall and
18/07/2019
A €233 million state-of-the-art holiday village has been officially opened in Longford, marking the completion of Ireland's largest ever tourism project. Center Parcs Longford Forest in Newcastle Wood is concealed within a 395-acre site near Ballymahon, retaining the high-quality features for whic
18/07/2019
Leading Irish building firm Purcell Construction has secured a prestigious recognition from national body Engineers Ireland. The company was awarded the esteemed CPD Accredited Employer Standard, which recognises organisations which implement specific continuing professional development policies t
18/07/2019
Plans to revitalise the County Antrim village of Glynn have taken a major step forward. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has recently purchased land to facilitate the project, which will also see the village's iconic bridge restored. Welcoming the new land acquisition, Cllr Gregg McKeen, Chai
18/07/2019
A series of health and safety inspections are set to take place at construction sites across Northern Ireland later this year. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will begin a fortnight long programme of inspections from Monday 16 September 2019. This year's HSENI construc
18/07/2019
Proposals have been published to introduce a water charge for excessive use. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities proposals, which were first put together in 2017 by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, have been shaped by a recent public consultation. Irish Water proposes to charge households a €1.8
18/07/2019
A road closure is set to be implemented in the south west of Kilkenny City to facilitate a major infrastructure scheme. The first phase of the Kilkenny Western Environs Phase 1 Infrastructure will see contractor SIAC deliver a new distributor road from the N76 Callan Road to the Circular Road at R
18/07/2019
The Department of Finance has unveiled a document, revealing proposals to increase the carbon tax by €10 per tonne. The document suggested the price hike would be effective if implemented into the 2020 budget. A Sinn Féin representative has hit out at the proposal as "unfair and unfair" as the c
18/07/2019
A local park in Carlanstown, Co Meath, has been boosted with new innovative play equipment. Director of Services at Meath County Council, Barry Lynch visited Deerpark Community Park last week to open the new facility. Targeted at children under 12, the new Agility Trail was developed by Carlanst
18/07/2019
The A5 Victoria Road in L'Derry is set to close for resurfacing work later this month. This £300,000 scheme will see improvements delivered between Newbuildings and County Tyrone village Magheramason. Work will begin on Sunday 28 July and run until Saturday 10 August. During the project an overn
18/07/2019
An Irish Water team has been deployed to County Meath after a main burst in the Curragha-Ratoath area. The areas impacted by the incident include Ratoath; Ashbourne Road; Fairyhouse Road; Kilbride Road; Dunshaughlin Road; and Kilbride. Homes and businesses in the area may be impacted by water ou
17/07/2019
One of Ireland's most popular tourist attractions, County Clare's Cliffs of Moher, has been boosted with a newly upgraded tower. Overlooking the famous cliffs, O'Brien Tower was first built in 1835 by local landowner and Member of Parliament Cornelius O'Brien. It also boasts views of the Clare, th
17/07/2019
Dublin's Miesian Plaza has become the first development in Ireland to be awarded the LEED Platinum v4 Certification. The mixed-use space was recognised with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation, the highest rating awarded by the United States Green Building Counci
17/07/2019
Despite rising sales of e-vehicles, the number of charging points in Dublin has not increased since 2016. This was revealed after Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Dublin, John Lahart wrote to the government to find out more about electric vehicle provision in the capital. Deputy Lahart said: "The in
17/07/2019
Planning approval has been granted to transform a former office building in Cork city into new modern housing. The scheme on Blackrock Road, Springville House, will comprise of up to 35 residential units across four storeys. It will include four single storey one-bed houses, 15 two-bed apartments
17/07/2019
A series of road works is set to take place in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, starting next week. This £104,000 scheme will see a 240-metre section of Northland resurfaced from the North Road junction towards Pinewood Avenue. Work will begin on Monday 22 July and run until Friday 23 August. A lane
17/07/2019
NI Water's five Non-Executive Board Members have had their contracts extended. Mr Kingsley Donaldson, Ms Trisha McAuley, Mr James McCall, Mr Peter McNaney and Mr John Rae will continue to serve on the board. This extension will run from 01 August 2019 until 31 January 2020. These have been ma
17/07/2019
A street improvement project in the County Offaly town of Tullamore is progressing well ahead of its scheduled completion later this year. The Tullamore Street Enhancement Project has seen all underground works, paving and public lighting columns installed on the first two stages, which include Hi
17/07/2019
A £1.5 million sewerage scheme is set to enter its final phase of work in Newtownards. NI Water is upgrading parts of the network, which will enhance the water quality discharged to Strangford Lough. Work will begin on Monday 22 July to lay a new pumping main along a section of Portaferry Road, f
17/07/2019
Public consultation has been launched on the new climate plan for County Cork. The Draft Strategy for Climate Adaptation 2019-2024 sets out a five year road map to identify key climate change risks for the county and to ensure climate adaptation actions and considerations are mainstreamed into pol
17/07/2019
Northern Ireland construction companies have been invited to take part in free social impact measurement training next month. Developed by CITB NI and Social Enterprise NI, the session is suited to those who work with social enterprises in their supply chain, have a positive social impact in those
16/07/2019
The government's newly established Climate Action Delivery Board is set to meet for the first time today, 16 July. The Board will help drive forward the implementation of the Climate Action Plan led by Environment Minister Richard Bruton. The Plan sets out over 180 actions, together with hundreds
16/07/2019
Rural areas across Northern Ireland are to benefit from a new £165 million broadband roll-out scheme. Project Stratum, the Department for the Economy (DfE) scheme, will improve connectivity for those unable to access broadband services of at least 30 Mbps. Around 98,000 premises, primarily rural,
16/07/2019
Plans have been announced for a multi-million pound road improvement scheme in Fingal. The upgrade works will be carried out across two phases to improve the local road network for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. The first project under the scheme will see carriageway works and li
16/07/2019
A recent Construction Industry Federation (CIF) seminar in Cork has shed some light on Lean Construction Practices and how best to implement them. The event, entitled 'Cost Avoidance and Margin Increase' was held in collaboration with Lean Construction Ireland through its South West Branch. Inter
16/07/2019
A partnership between Cork County Council and local communities is set to help deliver road improvement works across the region. Applications are now being sought for the Community Involvement Scheme, which will see the joint venture deliver works on suitable Regional and Local roads in Cork. Un
16/07/2019
A series of water main works are moving forward in the coastal town of Bray in County Wicklow. These works will see 950 metres of new water mains installed along Vevay Road. New service connections will also be introduced from the new water main to customers' properties. Irish Water has also issu
16/07/2019
A call has been issued to Environment Minister Richard Bruton to reconsider the approach of the newly established Climate Action Delivery Board. The Board, which met for the first time today, 16 July, will help drive forward the implementation of the Climate Action Plan which sets out over 180 act
16/07/2019
Ireland has taken part in the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York this week. The forum saw discussions take place on global progress on achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with Heads of State and Ministers from 193 countries attending. Minister of State for
16/07/2019
Gardaí are investigating after a fire broke out at a construction site in Tallaght over the weekend. The incident reportedly occurred at Castletymon Library on Sunday night, 14 July, at approximately 9.30pm. Heavy machinery is said to have been set ablaze at the site, damaging a number of vehicl
16/07/2019
Contractor Coffey Northumbrian has commenced work to improve the water supply in Ferns, Co Wexford. The firm is replacing ageing water mains in Main Street on behalf of Irish Water. These works will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water to cu
15/07/2019
A new pedestrian bridge has been opened in County Down, connecting the towns of Comber and Dundonald. The 60-metre-long structure provides a connection between the Comber Greenway and Dundonald Leisure Park. Opening the new development, Alderman James Tinsley, Chairman of Lisburn & Castlereagh C
15/07/2019
The full train line at Lurgan in County Armagh is set to close later this month for renewal works. As part of the Lurgan Area Track Renewal (LATR) project, around 1.7km track at Lurgan, running from the William Street level crossing to a point beyond the Bell's Row level crossing, will be relayed.
15/07/2019
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is set to move into a new home in Ennis, ahead of the upcoming academic year in September. Construction work has begun on the new Third Level Campus in Ennis, which involves the refurbishment of an existing building at Bindon Street. Jada Projects is deliver
15/07/2019
A call has been issued to Tánaiste Simon Coveney to commit additional government funding to drive forward the A5 road upgrade project. The £150 million scheme aims to create a new stretch of road spanning 85km, running from New Buildings, via Strabane, Newtownstewart, Omagh and Ballygawley and ter
15/07/2019
A new upgraded wastewater treatment plant has been officially opened in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. The improved plant will bring significant benefits to the town, enhancing the local environment and providing the platform for ongoing growth and development. Local man and Minister with Responsibilit
15/07/2019
National body Engineers Ireland is calling on third-level engineering students across the country to submit an entry for its prestigious award. The Engineers Ireland Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award, now in its 21st year, provides a platform for third-level students to showcase their
15/07/2019
Northern Ireland contractor GRAHAM has landed a key contract in Birmingham to refurbish one of the city's most iconic buildings. The Grand Hotel, a Grade II Listed building, is set to be redeveloped in a multi-million project. GRAHAM will deliver the final stages of its refurbishment, with works
15/07/2019
A consultation is set to be held to investigate the need for a new football pitch in the County Antrim village of Portglenone. The public will be asked to give views on the current facilities being used for football to understand if an additional area is needed. This follows a major refurbishment
15/07/2019
A series of sewerage upgrades are taking place across the west of Armagh City in an effort to reduce the risk of out of sewer flooding and environmental pollution in the area. Work began on the £1.4 million project in May with the construction of a new Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS) at Killylea
15/07/2019
Labour has hit out at the government over a "log-jam" in delivering a Special Purpose Vehicle for Credit Unions to invest in social housing. The party's Housing spokesperson, Jan O'Sullivan TD spoke in the Dáil last week, calling for the financial vehicle to be put in place over the summer. Deput
09/07/2019
Work is set to begin on a new €1.5 million fire station in the town of Kanturk in County Cork. A contract was signed between Cork County Council and HG Construction for the delivery of a new facility. The new station will meet the changing needs of the community and will provide state of the art
09/07/2019
An official ceremony has been held to celebrate the opening of the upgraded wastewater treatment plant in Athenry, Co Galway. Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD; Councillor Jimmy Mc Clearn, Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council; and Eamon Gallen, Managing Direct
09/07/2019
Irish crane hire firm, Wm O'Brien Group has secured a landmark occupational health and safety accreditation. The company has become the first of its kind in Ireland to achieve the ISO45001 standard, which gives a framework to identify, and control health and safety risks, reduce potential accident
09/07/2019
A call has been issued to the government to invest more in public transport amid reports surrounding the worsening air pollution in Dublin city. In a report from the Environment Protection Agency, it was revealed there are high levels of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air in Dublin, more than prev
09/07/2019
A road in north Belfast is set to close for resurfacing work later this month. The £100,000 scheme will take place on the Serpentine Road, extending from Whitewell Road to its junction with Merston Gardens. Road closures will be in place from 22-24 July and 29 July to 02 August between 9.30am and
09/07/2019
Social housing provision has been boosted in County Cork as plans progress on a new €8.2million housing scheme. Local contractor Cumnor Construction has agreed a deal to deliver 30 new homes in the county, 18 in Blarney and a further 12 in Kanturk. The homes will comprise of a mix of one, two, t
08/07/2019
Northern Ireland construction firm GRAHAM has released its annual financial figures, showcasing a £735 million revenue and profit before tax of £8.2m. The firm's figures for the financial year ending 31 March 2019 saw revenues stabilise with work delivered across the building, civil engineering, i
08/07/2019
A series of upgrades to a popular congested route in Cork are in danger of escalating by €70 million due to a potential delay. Over 100,000 people use the Dunkettle Interchange every day. Reports suggest the upgrades could be delayed by one to two years. Responding to the news, Sinn Féin Transp
08/07/2019
ISO-CHEMIE has appointed a new head of operations for the UK and Ireland. Andy Swift will take on the role, bringing more than 20 years' experience in the window and conservatory manufacturing industries to the role. He first joined the window and door sealants and air tightness specialist in 201
08/07/2019
A road in the village of Cullyhanna in County Armagh is set to close for resurfacing work later this month. Work will begin on Slatequarry Road on Monday 22 July and run until Sunday 04 August. This £132,000 scheme will see improvements delivered along a 1.7km section of the road, from the junct
08/07/2019
A call has been issued to increase the provision of community facilities in the Outer North area of L'Derry. Sinn Féin MLA Karen Mullan urged the government to include these developments when outlining plans for social homes. Speaking after a leading a delegation of Education Authority officials
08/07/2019
Surveying and site investigations are progressing on the Thurles water supply in County Tipperary ahead of scheduled construction work in the coming weeks. These preparatory works will assess which mains will be replaced in the Bohernanave, Sean Tracey Avenue and Innisfallen Avenue areas of the to
05/07/2019
Plans for a new state-of-the-art leisure complex in Coalisland, County Tyrone, have been approved. The proposals will see a new building constructed at the site of the Gortgonis leisure centre, housing a gym and community hall, changing facilities, meeting rooms and to accommodate a local play gro
05/07/2019
A road scheme has been launched in County Mayo which will see 1.8km of the N26 at Cloongullane Bridge in Swinford realigned. The 2km-long project also includes the development of an 83m single span bridge over the River Moy. The works, which are ahead of schedule, are now under ecological superv
05/07/2019
Young pupils in the Carrickfergus area have been given an exclusive insight into the town's new Marks & Spencer food outlet. Contractor GRAHAM welcomed 30 six and seven-year-olds from Carrickfergus Model Primary School to the site as part of a Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) community engage
05/07/2019
Education Minister Joe McHugh has revealed no plans are currently in place to build an Educate Together secondary school in Waterford. Educate Together schools are non-fee-paying schools open to students of all backgrounds. They are co-educational, have no school uniform and are state funded. Min
05/07/2019
Sinn Féin TD, David Cullinane has pledged his commitment to achieve "climate justice" as he prepares for his new role as party spokesperson for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. Teachta Cullinane has reiterated the party's view to tackle climate action through "fairness and social co
05/07/2019
Northern Ireland firm FP McCann has been recognised for its work on the Ballynameen Bridge Repairs in L'Derry. The project has been named among four nominees in the final shortlist for the Restoration prize at the CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards 2019. It will compete against the Colera
05/07/2019
A €22 million project to upgrade the water supply in Howth, Malahide and Balbriggan in County Dublin is taking shape. Irish Water has launched the latest phase of the scheme, which will see work delivered in Howth, including a new 6km water main from Bayside to the existing Howth Reservoir (Drumgr
05/07/2019
A call has been issued to Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to scrap rent pressure zones across Ireland. Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD spoke in the Dáil today, 04 July, criticising the "failing" zones and urging Minister Murphy to introduce "real rent relief" for tenants. Referenci
04/07/2019
Northern Ireland's iconic Carrickfergus Castle in County Antrim is set to get a new medieval roof. The new Irish Oak timbers, which arrived on site this week, will help replace the roof of the Great Tower or Keep at the historic site. These will be used to form the main structure of the new roof
04/07/2019
A total 50 nominees are set to compete in the CEF/Specify Construction Excellence Awards later this year. The final shortlist was announced for the 20th annual awards show, which sees the award-winning Mourne Wall project up for a Restoration prize. The awards showcase the best of the constructi
04/07/2019
A series of images captured by drones have revealed sewage is spilling into Dublin Bay. Irish Water has been heavily criticised for the issue and been urged to upgrade the city's wastewater system. Hitting out at the utility, Green Party Councillor for Dun Laoghaire Ossian Smyth said: "The publi
04/07/2019
Plans for a series of road improvements and a new public space have been green lit for Strabane, Co Tyrone. These public realm upgrades aim to address a number of issues including alleviating traffic congestion, and restoring character and identity to the town centre through high quality public re
04/07/2019
Leading UK timber organisation, Structural Timber Association (STA) has strengthened its board with the addition of a Södra sales director. Jeremy English, Great Britain and Ireland Manufacturing Sales Director for Södra, has been named on the board, which represents a widespread membership of bus
04/07/2019
A series of closures are set to take place on Belfast's A24 Saintfield Road to facilitate improvement works. This £700,000 project will see right turn pockets provided for vehicles turning into Myrtledene Road and Glenhugh Park, the introduction of a Puffin crossing to replace the existing footbri
04/07/2019
A hearing has been held in the front of the Oireachtas Housing Committee outlining the challenges people with a disability face in accessing housing. The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and The National Disability Authority went before the committee this morning, 04 July, making a series of rec
04/07/2019
Work is moving forward on a €35 million strategic water main between Leixlip and Saggart in South Dublin. Irish Water and South Dublin County Council will now carry out work on a trunk water main in Rathcoole Park over the weekend as part of the project. A warning has been issued to customers in t
03/07/2019
A new community centre has been opened on the Magilligan peninsula in L'Derry. The new state-of-the-art centre features a community hall, an interactive training room, a community office and modern kitchen facilities. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Community and Culture Team and Capit
03/07/2019
Plans to develop Limerick's historic Cleeves Riverside Quarter have taken a major step forward. Planning consultants are now being sought to assist the development, which could see a number of commercial, residential and educational units brought to the area. The procurement process is also looking
03/07/2019
A rollout of new smart ready electricity meters is set to commence across the midlands and County Cork later this year. This meter upgrade programme will begin in September, with 20,000 meters expected to be installed by ESB Networks' network technicians and electrical contractors by the end of th
03/07/2019
A call has been issued to Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to introduce an immediate rent freeze and refundable, one-month tax credit for renters to help tackle the nationwide housing crisis. Sinn Féin representative for Louth, Gerry Adams spoke out in the Dáil yesterday 02 July, following the creat
03/07/2019
In a £5 million investment boost for Ballycastle, a 24 bedroom luxury eco hotel has opened for visitors. With breath-taking views of the wild Atlantic Ocean, The Salthouse is one of the most highly-anticipated hotels to join the market in recent years. Bookings opened at the start of July, just in
03/07/2019
Work is set to begin on a few buildings on Cork City's North Main Street amid safety concerns. The owners of 62, 63 and 64 North Main Street have been informed of a series of immediate works. These involve stabilising the facade of no 63, as well as key elements of 62 and 64 to ensure further colla
03/07/2019
Ward and Burke Construction has been appointed to carry out a series of water mains repairs in Edenderry, County Offaly. This project will see over 850 metres of faulty mains in Blundell Wood replaced with new high density plastic pipes. New water service connections will also be laid from the pub
03/07/2019
International manufacturer Brady Corporation has launched Pendant Control Safety Cover, allowing users to completely control access to crane and hoist pendant buttons for improved worker safety. The Pendant Control Safety Cover can cover a wide range of crane or hoist pendant controls to prevent an
02/07/2019
Plans are moving forward to transform an iconic building in Belfast city centre into a new hotel-like workspace. A construction team comprising of contractor GRAHAM, Johnston Houston, Like Architects, Simpson & Crawford and Arup will oversee the redevelopment of Eagle Star House on Upper Queen Str
02/07/2019
Garvagh Forest in County L'Derry has been upgraded with new cycling and walking trails. These new facilities provide up to 13 kilometres of waymarked walking routes, along with an enhanced trail head and car park. It also includes over 10 kilometres of purpose built green, blue and red grade bike
02/07/2019
Northern Ireland social homes provider Radius Housing has announced a record number of completions in 2018/19. The company built 362 properties over the year, bringing its total number of homes in Northern Ireland to nearly 13,000. The new association set an ambitious target of building 800 new h
02/07/2019
A total of 19 new rent pressure zones are set to be introduced across Ireland, representing the largest expansion since the zones were first launched in 2017. The zones are spread over 11 counties including Limerick, Kilkenny, Waterford and Westmeath. Making the announcement today, 02 July, Housi
02/07/2019
Irish firm Kingspan has secured a prize at a recent business awards ceremony in Wales. The company's Kingspan Insulated Panels division was presented with the Wales Environmental Award at BITC Cymru's Wales Responsible Business Awards 2019. Approximately 350 representatives from businesses, the
02/07/2019
The new chairperson of the Dublin City Council Housing Strategic Policy Committee, Cllr Alison Gilliland has issued a call for greater progress on major building projects across the city. Labour representative Cllr Gilliland spoke out following her election, identifying housing as one of the great
02/07/2019
Irish construction business Grafton Group has acquired international brand Polvo BV. Polvo is a distributor of ironmongery, tools, fixings and related products that trades from 51 branches in the Netherlands. This acquisition will help support Grafton's established Isero business in the Netherlan
02/07/2019
A series of repair works are set to be carried on the water network in Bray, Co Wicklow. These 24 hour works will repair leakage in the network on Vevay Road. This will involve the installation of 950 metres of new water mains and new service connections from the new water main to customers' proper
01/07/2019
A new state-of-the-art mental health centre has been delivered at Belfast City Hospital, allowing patients to recover in a 21st century care environment. The £33m Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre consists of five separate interconnecting buildings arranged around a cloistered central courtyard
01/07/2019
A new modern sports centre has opened in Saintfield, Co Down, offering locals the chance to utilise first class training facilities. The £1.4 million Saintfield Community Centre offers a large indoor 3G pitch, complete with four changing rooms, while the main hall, studio and meeting room will hos
01/07/2019
Energia Group is set to create 200 new jobs in Ireland as part of its €3 billion investment in Irish renewable energy generation and related systems. The company's new five-year investment programme called 'Positive Energy' will also deliver an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 construction jobs over its d
01/07/2019
The £160 million A6 Randalstown - Castledawson Dualling scheme is on track for completion in 2021, according to a Sinn Féin MLA. This major project will see 14.7kms of the A6 North Western Transport Corridor upgraded between Randalstown and Castledawson. It will strengthen transport links and brin
01/07/2019
A company in County Antrim is set to create 68 new construction industry jobs over the next two years. The new roles at Dowds Group, a mechanical, electrical, facilities management and build contractor based in Ballymoney, will support the firm's planned export growth. Recruitment has already beg
01/07/2019
The number of people officially classed as homeless in Ireland has fallen over the month of May. Figures for May show 10,253 people living in emergency accommodation, a 1.2% drop compared to April's statistics. Of the 10,253 people classed as homeless, 3,749 of these were children. Despite the
01/07/2019
The provision of social housing in County Wexford has been given a massive boost with the opening of 59 new homes. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy visited the county late last month to officially open five social housing projects. Minister Murphy added: "One of the most rewarding parts of my job
01/07/2019
A clear vision of how the Antrim and Newtonabbey borough should develop over the next few years has been unveiled in a draft Plan Strategy. The document sets out the Council's ambitions and policies for employment, infrastructure, housing and sustainable growth and follows extensive consultation wi
01/07/2019
Plans have been green lit for a new water treatment plant at Lough Talt in County Sligo. This work will be delivered as an improvement on the current plant, which does not provide adequate treatment for protection against cryptosporidium and needs to be upgraded. When complete, the new plant wil
01/07/2019
County Antrim firm Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) has secured an exclusive international contract in America. The company will supply its street furniture and solar products to Desert Sky Park in Gilbert, Arizona. Speaking about ESF's success, Managing Director, Alan Lowry said: "ESF are de
