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31/07/2025
Construction has officially begun at Sackville Place in the heart of Dublin, with Galway-headquartered Stewart Construction appointed as the main contractor for the 138-bedroom hotel scheme.
This marks the first project awarded to Stewart Construction by Firethorn, a UK-based real estate investor,
31/07/2025
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has participated in a significant training exercise designed to simulate the full operation of Belfast's flood defences in the event of a tidal surge.
The exercise involves the installation and subsequent dismantling of approximately 1,500 metres
31/07/2025
Commissioning has now been completed on the new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) at Dexcom's European manufacturing facility in Athenry, County Galway.
As the main contractor, Coffey was responsible for the full design and construction of the plant. The system includes an energy-efficient Moving B
31/07/2025
Contractors and project teams welcomed representatives from Waterford City and County Council as they visited multiple rural regeneration and infrastructure sites currently under development or recently completed.
The first site visited was Mahon Bridge, where works included the development of a n
31/07/2025
Northern Ireland-based contractor Henry Brothers Construction has successfully completed the transformation of a group of heritage buildings in Leicester into a modern workspace development.
Delivered for Leicester City Council, the £13.3 million project repurposes the former Pilot House site on K
31/07/2025
Refurbishment work on the Hugh Lane Gallery will run in tandem with the construction of Dublin's new city library at Parnell Square North, as confirmed by Dublin City Council.
The gallery will close its doors to the public on September 28, 2025 to facilitate the renovation and the safe removal of
31/07/2025
County Antrim-based housebuilder Hagan Homes, one of Northern Ireland's leading residential contractors, has committed £150,000 to support a volunteering programme delivered by Belfast charity Start360.
This investment is focused on supporting individuals with experience of the criminal justice sy
31/07/2025
Meath County Council has welcomed its new housing targets set out in the recently announced national planning framework guidelines.
The council has been supplied a target of providing 2,942 new houses annually from 2025 to 2034, and 1,362 new houses annually from 2035 to 2040.
In response, work ha
31/07/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will begin works next week to replace over 500 metres of aged water mains prone to bursts with new pipes in the west Cork town of Bandon.
The works, which will serve to reduce high levels of leakage in the area as part of the utility comp
31/07/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will soon begin critical upgrade works in Ballymahon, County Longford, which involve replacing over 5.4km of aged water mains with new pipes.
This work will help to secure the town's water supply, reduce high levels of leakage and support
30/07/2025
Construction activity is set to increase in 2025 with an additional €696 million in capital funding confirmed for housing delivery.
The investment will support over 4,600 new social and affordable homes, including more than 3,700 new builds, as well as continued development of the pipeline for del
30/07/2025
A sod-turning event has officially marked the commencement of construction on the new €1.2 million Water Sport Facilities in Keel, Achill, and Carrowmore, Louisburgh, in County Mayo.
These facilities, developed by Mayo County Council in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, will provide best-in-class ou
30/07/2025
John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd has secured the contract for the construction of the Commemorative Bridge project at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG) in Islandbridge, Dublin 8, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced.
A one stage competition, which was organised by the Royal In
30/07/2025
Applications are now open in County Sligo for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026, which includes a dedicated funding stream for the repair of historic thatched buildings.
The scheme supports building contractors, property owners and heritage professionals working on protected structur
30/07/2025
A major refurbishment project has recently been completed at Cook Court, an independent housing scheme in Newtownards, County Down, owned by Clanmil Housing.
The £244,000 investment has delivered significant upgrades across the scheme, with work carried out by appointed contractors.
The project i
30/07/2025
Belfast-headquartered architects McAdam Design has been shortlisted at this year's Irish Planning Institute Awards, set to take place in Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin, on September 25.
McAdam's Athlone Town Centre Enhancement Project, which will be considered in the Urban Regeneration Category, rev
30/07/2025
Major components for the new Greek Street railway bridge and roundabout in Stockport are currently being transported from Ireland, marking the final preparations for a significant construction phase.
Network Rail and its contractor Murphy are gearing up for a 21-day period, from Saturday, 2 August,
30/07/2025
Upgrades to the Chateaulin Orchard Town Park in Clonakilty have been successfully completed, Cork County Council has announced.
The improvements, which were funded through €30,000 from the Community Recognition Fund in combination with €24,000 from the council's own resources, included restoring a
30/07/2025
A burst water main has successfully been repaired in the Lurgan Park area of Galway City, Uisce Éireann announced yesterday (July 29).
Crews from the utility company worked until 4am on Tuesday morning to repair the pipe, which burst early on Monday morning and impacted on the supply to approximate
30/07/2025
Cork-based MMD Construction recently hosted its annual Student, Apprentice & Graduate Day Out to recognise the notable work of the new additions who have joined this summer.
The event, at Ballyhass Lakes, Coachford, featured activities such as kayaking along the Lee Valley and axe throwing, which p
29/07/2025
PS Carmody Contractors Ltd has commenced work on a new €1.2 million Water Sports Facility in Dromineer, County Tipperary.
The project is being carried out under the direction of Ailtírí Architects, led by Ken Hennessy, and is commissioned by Fáilte Ireland in collaboration with Tipperary County Co
29/07/2025
BAM, working on behalf of Waterford City and County Council (WCCC), will begin major flood prevention works from late August as part of the Waterford North Quays Development.
The works are designed to eliminate ongoing flooding issues along the railway approach to Waterford and protect both existi
29/07/2025
Farrans Construction, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, is set to deliver an upgrade worth €3.4m to the wastewater infrastructure in St Johnston, East Donegal.
The current wastewater infrastructure in the village is inadequate to cater for the community going forward but Uisce Éireann will carry out a si
29/07/2025
Vital improvements are set to be made in early August to the electricity network in the Dromore, Hillsborough and Banbridge areas of County Down, NIE Networks has announced.
This work, which will maintain and upgrade a key part of overhead line infrastructure in the locality, involves replacing app
29/07/2025
Dawson WAM is set to commence a programme of sewer improvement works on Monday, August 4, at Aughrim River in Kilkeel, County Down.
The work, on behalf of NI Water, will involve relining sections of the sewer from existing manholes on both sides of Bridge Street. The project is being undertaken by
29/07/2025
Contractors working on behalf of Uisce Éireann will carry out essential repair works on a key pipeline between Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant and the Saggart Reservoir in County Kildare over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
This pipeline supplies approximately one third of the Greater Dub
29/07/2025
A total of €74 million in capital funding has been allocated for the delivery of 291 rural water projects across Ireland, aimed at upgrading essential infrastructure and extending access to reliable water services.
The investment, part of the 2024–2026 Rural Water Programme, will support critical
29/07/2025
Uisce Éireann has made a major appeal to its customers in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow to conserve water before commencing its biggest planned critical and complex repair works in the area to date over this forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend.
The works will target a major pipeline that connects
29/07/2025
A £420,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in County Antrim will begin on Monday, August 11, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The works will extend from the northern edge of Cargan village, on the A43 Glenravel Road, for approximately 1,880 metres to the local coun
29/07/2025
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the launch of Revitalise Phase 3, a successful town centre regeneration programme led by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
The initiative aims to bolster local businesses and inject vibrancy into high streets across Ballymena, Carr
28/07/2025
ESB and Uisce Éireann, two of Ireland's main utility companies, have teamed up to work together on building national infrastructure. Their focus is on making construction more sustainable and using resources more efficiently.
As part of this partnership, they will support Ireland's plan to reach ne
28/07/2025
NIE Networks and its contracting partners will be carrying out essential construction works on the electricity network in the Saintfield area of County Down over the next 12 months.
From Monday, August 11, crews will be working continuously to upgrade the local infrastructure. The scope of work inc
28/07/2025
County Mayo-based Harrington Concrete and Quarries has been awarded the construction contract for the new link road connecting Mail Coach Road to Burton Street in County Sligo.
The contract, appointed by Sligo County Council to the Kilkelly located company, includes a comprehensive upgrade of the s
28/07/2025
A major £3.4 million road improvement scheme in Omagh, County Tyrone, commenced today (July 28), Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The scheme, which is essential for the delivery of the Strule Shared Education Campus project, includes road widening, to allow for tw
28/07/2025
McGuinness Mechanical Engineering (MGME), a well-established heating and plumbing contractor based in Newry, is set to double its turnover and grow exports by nearly £11 million, Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced.
The company specialises in the design, supply and
28/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered McLaughlin & Harvey and fellow project partners have celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Corbiewood Primary School, a significant milestone for the emerging South Stirling Gateway housing development.
This state-of-the-art, seven-classroom facility, which is bei
28/07/2025
Latest technological innovation from Komatsu – one that McHale Plant Sales director, Denis McGrath notes "has features that, in time, could trickle-down to other machines in their extensive portfolio" – is their Power Agnostic (PA) 930E haul truck currently being developed by them in collaboration w
28/07/2025
Cork City Council has confirmed the completion of key construction elements at Marina Park, with the Holland Park section and adjacent playground opened to the public in early July.
Delivered as part of the wider development, the new playground includes a range of timber and metal play structures s
28/07/2025
South Dublin County Council has announced planned road and car park closures to facilitate ongoing building work at Tymon Park Intergenerational Centre.
To complete the works, which are progressing and close to completion, the Wellington Road entrance to Tymon Park will be closed to both pedestrian
28/07/2025
A significant burst affecting the water supply to consumers in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, has now been successfully repaired, Uisce Éireann has announced.
Areas affected by the unplanned outage included Lisdoonvarna, Fanore, Ballyvaughan, Doolin and surrounding areas.
Crews from the utility compa
25/07/2025
Monaghan County Council recently welcomed John Cummins TD, Junior Minister at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a detailed briefing on the progress of housing delivery and regeneration projects across the county.
The Minister's visit concluded with a tour of the housing d
25/07/2025
Farrans Glanua and NI Water are working in partnership with the Responsible Plastic Management Program as part of their commitment to achieving zero plastic to landfill.
This initiative is being rolled out across a number of construction projects throughout Northern Ireland. As part of the IF105 I
25/07/2025
The Department of Transport has been allocated €24.33 billion under the National Development Plan Review 2025 to support various infrastructure requirements and projects.
The revised investment will support further expansions of key transport programmes over the next five years, such as: Public tra
25/07/2025
County Tyrone-headquartered Bell Contracts has been appointed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland, to deliver the Rockfield and Convent Refurbishment Project at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
This major refurbishment scheme involves the restoration and upgrade of a number of architecturally
25/07/2025
There was a 35% increase in the number of homes built in Ireland during the second quarter of 2025, according to figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The CSO's New Dwelling Completions Report shows that there were 9,214 new dwelling completions in April, May, and June, a one-th
25/07/2025
Public consultations have been launched by Fingal County Council on two proposed play areas in Dublin 15.
These projects, at Hazelbury Park and Hartstown Park, will involve the construction of accessible, high-quality recreational environments with a strong emphasis on inclusive design, sustainabi
25/07/2025
National utility company Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland-headquartered Farrans Construction and Larsen Water Management have collectively saved 150,000 litres of water daily in Letterkenny, County Donegal, by successfully repairing a major leak.
The significant leak, at Main Street, Letterkenny, wa
25/07/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd has completed essential upgrade works, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, to the water infrastructure in Alva, Creegh, County Clare.
The works included the replacement of over 800m of aged water mains with new pipes, which will help secure the village’s water supply and red
25/07/2025
Coffey Construction Ltd has been appointed by Uisce Éireann to carry out essential upgrade works to the water supply infrastructure in Drumconrath, County Meath.
The project involves the development of a new groundwater well in Posseckstown, which will act as a new raw water source for the Drumcon
25/07/2025
As part of the Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme, a training exercise to install the temporary defences will occur between Monday, July 28 and Saturday, August 2, Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced.
The exercise will be located along the banks and towpaths of
24/07/2025
A landmark €3.5 billion investment in Ireland's electricity grid infrastructure has been officially approved as part of the government's National Development Plan.
The investment will see €1.5 billion allocated to ESB Networks and €2 billion to EirGrid, enabling both companies to significantly incr
24/07/2025
Coffey Construction, working on behalf of Uisce Éireann, is progressing well with the Duleek to Navan Trunk Water Main Project, including associated permanent road reinstatement works.
This major infrastructure scheme involves the installation of a new 16km trunk water main and pumping station, cre
24/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Farrans Construction, in partnership with CITB NI, recently visited St Fanchea's Girls' College in Enniskillen to deliver a construction-focused session to Year 10 students studying Technology and Design.
CITB NI presented an overview of the construction industry, out
24/07/2025
Construction plant and equipment distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill, Co. Tipperary, has welcomed the announcement by the Irish Government confirming that it is finalising a major investment plan to inject up to €30 billion of additional funding into Ireland's infrastructure between 2026 and
24/07/2025
A £400,000 major maintenance project on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will recommence next month, continuing essential works to replace bridge bearings, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
Last summer, ten bridge bearings were replaced and a further eight are now sc
24/07/2025
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially launched this year's Northern Ireland Historic Environment Fund (HEF), a significant grant programme designed to support the repair, research and regeneration of the region's heritage assets.
Delivered by the Department for Communiti
24/07/2025
Multiple upcoming road closures have been announced in County Cavan to facilitate essential infrastructure works.
From Monday, August 4, to Tuesday, September 30, between 8am and 6pm each day, the L-5042-0 from its junction with the N-87-3 in the townland of Moher and Mullanacre Lower to its juncti
24/07/2025
GMC Utilities Group will commence the construction of new wastewater infrastructure on behalf of Uisce Éireann next week in Clonmagadden, County Meath.
The works involve the installation of 300 metres of gravity sewer main to support social and economic development in the wider Navan area. This pro
24/07/2025
The second consultation for the Athy Flood Relief Scheme in County Kildare is taking place today (July 24).
The non-statutory Public Participation Day (PPD) commenced at 12pm and will run until 7pm this evening at the Athy Community Library.
This PPD serves as an opportunity for the public to shar
24/07/2025
Three non-executive (specialist) members have been appointed to the Drainage Council for Northern Ireland, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
Mrs Maureen Brunt and Dr Alex McGarel have been appointed for second terms while Mr Jim Martin will serve as a non-executive member on the Dr
23/07/2025
Newry-based McAllister Group has been awarded a major £15m three-year contract by NI Water for water and wastewater network services.
These services include responsibility for the clearing of sewer blockages, cleaning of sewers and spillages, along with reactive and proactive pump cleaning and gene
23/07/2025
A forthcoming new affordable housing purchase scheme in Silverwood, Youghal, has been announced by Cork County Council.
Constructed by Tipson PRODIG Construction, the development is made up of 13 A-rated two, three and four-bed high-quality family homes. The five, two-bedroom houses will be availab
23/07/2025
The recently completed Sunflower Playground in Longford Town and refurbished tennis and basketball courts at Higginstown Sports Complex in Granard were officially opened by Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
The Sunflowe
23/07/2025
Nighttime resurfacing works are set to begin tomorrow (July 24) on Meagher's Quay, Coal Quay and Custom House Quay in County Waterford.
The works, from the roundabout at Gladstone Street to the roundabout at Keizer Street, will be carried out in phases over six nights and will commence at 7pm and f
23/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Henry Brothers has been awarded the contract to construct the new Broad Marsh Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Nottingham.
The enabling works are set to begin at the end of July on the Lister Gate site. The project is being delivered for Nottingham University Hos
23/07/2025
Two new rain gardens have been unveiled as part of Galway City Council's recently completed Crescent/Sea Road Junction Upgrade scheme.
The project has been funded by the National Transport Authority's Active Travel Programme while John Madden and Sons Ltd were appointed as principal contractors and
23/07/2025
Carey Building Contractors has been awarded the contract by Galway City Council to construct a new Day Centre and Temporary Emergency Homeless Accommodation at Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, following a tender process in Q1 2025.
The project, forming part of the Galway City Council Housing for All A
23/07/2025
A £430,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will commence this Friday (July 25) on Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The 0.6km scheme will involve resurfacing from the roundabout at Dundonald Ice Bowl to the Kings Road at Granton Park.
D
23/07/2025
NI Water has temporarily paused pipelaying works on Madams Bank Road and Queens Quay to ease traffic congestion during the Foyle Cup tournament.
The project on Madams Bank Road involves the installation of new wastewater infrastructure to support ongoing development in the city. Sewer improvement
23/07/2025
Construction has officially commenced on two new walking and cycling trails in Longford and Westmeath.
The project is being delivered under Fáilte Ireland's Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme and co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition F
22/07/2025
A £635,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will begin next week in the town centre area of Maghera, County L'Derry, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The scheme will resurface approximately 1.25 kilometres of carriageway in total including the A29 Coleraine Road Car
22/07/2025
County Armagh teenager Alan Holubowitz has been announced as a finalist at this year's Skillbuild national final within the Wall and Floor Tiling category.
The 17 year-old, a Level 2 Wall and Floor Tiling Diploma Apprentice at Southern Regional College's Greenbank campus, is one of eight national f
22/07/2025
A new affordable housing scheme has been launched by Cork City Council, in partnership with Galtymore Homes.
The scheme relates to the new development at at Carraig Dún, Killeens, located less than 6kms from Cork City Centre, which consists of nine A2 energy rated, architect designed, semi-detached
22/07/2025
An empty gap site located on Larne Main Street in County Antrim is set to transform into a pop-up park for the local community following the announcement of a sizeable investment to support the £171,050 project.
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons publicly voiced his Department's sup
22/07/2025
Part 8 plans for a new active travel scheme in Athlone have been proposed by Westmeath County Council.
The scheme will be located at R446 Old Dublin Road, from the Ankers Bower Roundabout (R446 / MacDiarmada Road junction) and terminating just west of the
Creggan Roundabout (R446 / N62 junction),
22/07/2025
Coffey Construction (Ireland) Ltd has commenced work on a multimillion-euro investment to upgrade the Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Limerick, Uisce Éireann has announced.
This project will involve the construction of a new stormwater storage tank, installation of new primary treat
22/07/2025
Ten board members have been reappointed to the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI), Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced.
For a further three-year period, effective from July 18, 2025 to July 17, 2028, Geraldine Gordon, Julie McKeown, Duane McCreadie, Jon
22/07/2025
Plans for a new active travel scheme in Mullingar, County Westmeath, have been unveiled.
The proposed scheme will target Dublin Road, from the N52 Marlinstown Roundabout to the area in the vicinity of Bellview Clinic; Ardmore Road, from its roundabout junction with Dublin Road and Petitswood Close
22/07/2025
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk, County Louth, proudly celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort of learners last week as they successfully completed the Pilot Robotic Welding Operator programme.
The programme, targeted at welders and developed by
22/07/2025
Emergency repair works have successfully been completed on a significant burst water main in Kilkenny.
Crews from Uisce Éireann rectified the issue after the burst, which occurred on Sunday, July 20, impacted homes and businesses in Troyswood, Thornback, Threecastles, Freshford and surrounding area
21/07/2025
Almost 2,900 vacant and derelict homes have been brought back into use after over €155.2 million in grant funding was utilised, according to figures published by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.
The funds were paid out to Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
21/07/2025
Elected members of Limerick City and County Council have agreed to the disposal of land at Opera Square to allow works to commence on a new 14-storey office building.
The land will be sold to the Office of Public Works and the new office building will be constructed on behalf of the Revenue Commiss
21/07/2025
Northern Ireland construction firm Farrans has won Bridge Contactor of the Year at the 2025 NCE Bridges Awards.
The recognition follows the successful delivery of three moving bridges in the last 12 months, which include the world's largest rolling bascule bridge,
21/07/2025
A new Plant Academy, which aims to equip local residents with the essential skills for working with plant and machinery, has been launched by the Derry Strabane Labour Market Partnership.
Tyrone-based McKinney's Safety Centre will deliver the academy, which comes at a crucial time as the Derry City
21/07/2025
Following the completion of extensive refurbishment works carried out by numerous contractors, J Block at Garda Headquarters in Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, has officially reopened.
The project involved the full refurbishment of a 1,770 sq.m, two-storey, historic building and Protected Structure, as off
21/07/2025
A major £3 million resurfacing scheme is set to commence this Friday, July 25, on the M1 Motorway in Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The improvement works along the eastbound carriageway, between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10
21/07/2025
Donegal County Council's Regeneration & Development Team, in partnership with Paul Doherty Architects and Cala Architects, has begun work on a Heritage-Led Regeneration Strategy & Action Plan for Raphoe Town Centre.
This plan will guide future construction, conservation and renewal projects in line
21/07/2025
A series of upgraded recreational and public spaces have been delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) under the Communities and Place programme, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has announced.
The first of these projects, the upgrades of play parks at Brooke Crescent, Brookeboro
21/07/2025
Following the completion of key flood alleviation works under the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme, Phase 1 of the Tymon Park reopening successfully took place on Friday, 18 July, South Dublin County Council has announced.
This phase includes public access to the area surrounding the newly con
21/07/2025
Water supply has returned to 10,000 properties in Tralee, County Kerry, following the completion of essential repairs, Uisce Éireann has announced.
Crews from the utility company repaired a major burst to a rising main feeding Lisloose reservoir. Areas affected by the unplanned outage included Tral
18/07/2025
Galgorm Collection has announced a £30 million construction project to develop a new 18-hole championship links golf course at Bellarena on Northern Ireland's north west coast.
This will be the first course of its kind built in the region in over 100 years. Located between Portrush and Limavady in
18/07/2025
Applications will open next month for Phase 5 of the Kilcarbery Grange affordable housing scheme, South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has announced.
A total of 70 new homes are being offered for sale during Phase 5 by SDCC under an Affordable Dwelling Purchase Agreement (ADPA) for first-time buyers
18/07/2025
The proposed Platin Power Station in County Meath has been given the go-ahead following a final investment decision from SSE plc.
Delivery of Platin Power Station represents a total capital investment of up to €300m and follows SSE's decision, in February 2025, to progress Tarbert Next Generation P
18/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Henry Brothers has been awarded the prestigious RoSPA Gold Medal Award for the ninth year in-a-row.
The award recognises outstanding commitment to health and safety and celebrates organisations that demonstrate unwavering dedication to protecting lives and promoting a
18/07/2025
County Antrim-headquartered Farrans has received recognition at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Awards 2025 for its Connswater Community Greenway Scheme project.
The scheme received the Edmund Ham
18/07/2025
Conservation and refurbishment works are currently progressing on the national monument at 14 to 17 Moore Street in Dublin 1.
The works form part of a regeneration project focused on transforming the historic 1916 national monument into a commemorative visitor centre.
The project is structured in
18/07/2025
Northern Ireland will receive around £3.4 million to directly support the delivery of social and affordable housing, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The funds, which are the country's share of £100m that will be split across the UK, have been welcomed by Communities Minist
18/07/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is set to commence works on behalf of Uisce Éireann next week to reduce high levels of water leakage in Castleconnell, County Limerick.
The works will take place in New Garden North and involve replacing 1.1 kilometres of old water mains prone to bursts with new pipe
17/07/2025
The next phase of Northern Ireland's first-ever treetop walk can now move forward following the successful completion and approval of the project's Outline Business Case, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has announced.
At a recent council meeting, elected members approved a significant £6.8
17/07/2025
Cork-based contractor MMD Construction has officially joined Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) as a Gold Member, marking a significant step in the company's ongoing efforts to implement Lean principles across its operations.
While Lean practices are commonly associated with improving on-site efficien
17/07/2025
A further £180,000 investment of an active travel scheme at the Black Paths, Craigavon, will commence on Monday, July 21, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
This next phase will extend the upgraded path for another 330 metres from the Drumgor Centre to the Curlywurl
17/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered GRAHAM Construction has successfully delivered the Bow Bridge Road, formerly known as the Chelmer Waterside Bridge, in Chelmsford, Essex, England.
Following 18 months of construction work, the completion and recent opening of the distinctive 50-metre pedestrian and ro
17/07/2025
Ireland's leading builders merchant, Chadwicks, has officially unveiled its newly refurbished branch in Sallynoggin, Dublin.
The branch hosts a wide range of specialist centres and showrooms, from smart home technology and sustainable solutions to enhanced trade services and a new coffee and hot fo
17/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered GRAHAM has been named the main contractor by Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, for the £110 million regeneration of the former Boddingtons Brewery site on Great Ducie Street in central Manchester.
The landmark development will deliver 505 new mixe
17/07/2025
Komatsu and Metso distributors, McHale Plant Sales, has confirmed its commitment to the circular economy and to supporting equipment users and sectors whose businesses are focused on meeting growing demand for sustainable practices.
In a statement, the company's sales director, Denis McGrath said:
17/07/2025
Coffey Construction is set to commence works on behalf of Uisce Éireann to upgrade the water network in Athlone.
The works, which involve the upgrading and upsizing of over 2.5km of water mains at Cartrontroy Road, Coosan Road and Cornamagh Road, will improve the capacity and performance of the exi
16/07/2025
The new Ballycommon Trailhead has officially opened in County Offaly, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced.
Constructed by Lakeland Civils with Offaly County Council's in-house Road Design Team leading delivery, this high-quality facility provides modern, safe, and accessible infras
16/07/2025
The Burrow Beach surface water outfall refurbishment project has successfully been completed, Fingal County Council has announced.
The project involved the installation of a new pipe and anchor system across Burrow Beach to replace the existing outfall, enhancing the beach area and providing long t
16/07/2025
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is seeking public feedback on the Emerging Preferred Concept for the Druid's Glen Road Phase 3 Bridge Project.
This non-statutory 'Have Your Say' public consultation focuses on a key infrastructure element within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ),
16/07/2025
Dublin City Council has confirmed the successful completion of a major element of the Rainscapes project at McAuley Park, Ribh Road and Lein Road in Harmonstown.
The project was delivered as part of a broader initiative aimed at improving the quality of surface water entering the Santry River by r
16/07/2025
Leading construction firm BAM UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director of Finance.
Abigail Farrell-Black takes over the role from Henri de Pater, BAM UK & Ireland's former Executive Director of Finance, who will now act as Chief Financial Officer at Royal BAM Group.
16/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Farrans Construction is vying for top honours at this year's Concrete Society Awards after being shortlisted for its Gull Wing Bridge project.
The iconic infrastructure project, constructed for Suffolk County Council, has been recognised in one of the industry's most
16/07/2025
A new play space constructed by McSweeney Sports Surfaces has officially opened in Southill, County Limerick.
The project as a whole has delivered a natural play space, a designated small children's play area, gathering spaces and a high-quality landscaped area in the heart of the community. Fundin
16/07/2025
Over 4.5 million litres of water is being saved every day in Dublin courtesy of four significant leak repairs carried out across the city this year, according to Uisce Éireann.
The repairs were delivered under the utility company's Find and Fix scheme, which focuses on locating and repairing diffic
15/07/2025
McKelvey Construction has commenced works on a £6.1 million redevelopment of Carnfunnock Country Park in County Antrim.
The ambitious project set to revitalise the 191-acre site will see the creation of a state-of-the-art visitor centre, a fully inclusive adventure play park, new amenity facilities
15/07/2025
The Lucan House & Demesne Masterplan has been officially unveiled by South Dublin County Council (SDCC).
The ambitious initiative sets out a transformative vision to revitalise the historic Lucan House estate into a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable public amenity.
Following extensive community c
15/07/2025
A €60m investment to commence transformative capital projects in Galway City was approved yesterday (July 14), the local council has announced.
The historic loan will go towards the delivery of projects including sports masterplans and the redevelopment of Galway City Museum. The establishment of a
15/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Farrans claimed success at this year's Construction News (CN) Awards after scooping Project of the Year in the £20m – £50m category.
The honours recognised the £29.5 million Govan to Pa
15/07/2025
An increase in the grant funding threshold for the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme (HFPGS) has been announced by Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.
Following a review, the grant threshold for the scheme, which is intended to modify homes to make them more resistant to flo
15/07/2025
Shareridge Ltd is continuing to upgrade the water network in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
The works, which are being carried out under Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, involve the replacement of 1.7km of ageing water mains, which have been pron
15/07/2025
Following its overwhelming demand and success, Sligo County Council has announced a temporary pause in accepting new applications for Housing Adaptation Grants for Disabled People (HAGs), Mobility Aids Grants (MAGs), and Housing Aid for Older People Grants (HOPs) with immediate effect.
This pause i
15/07/2025
Following consultations between the Health Service Executive and Uisce Éireann, the Do Not Consume Notice on the Three Mile House and Togan Public Water Supply in County Monaghan has been lifted with immediate effect.
Works completed by drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann helped lift the noti
11/07/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a major £694,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will begin on Monday 28 July 2025, targeting key sections of Charles Street and Dungannon Road in Portadown.
The project will involve the asphalt resurfacing of approximately 1.3 kilometres of roa
11/07/2025
NI Water has announced the commencement of essential sewer improvement works on Queen's Quay, beginning Sunday 20 July 2025.
The project is part of a wider investment programme aimed at upgrading the wastewater network that serves the city.
The upcoming works on Queen's Quay, between Harbour Squa
11/07/2025
Residents and businesses in Limerick City can expect a more reliable and secure water supply as Uisce Éireann has completed the replacement of over one kilometre of aging water mains along Brookville Avenue.
The project, which began in March 2025, was undertaken as part of Uisce Éireann's national
11/07/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £575,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Ballynahinch Road, Crossgar, is set to begin on Monday, 21 July 2025.
The 1.8-kilometre improvement project will stretch from the junction of Saintfield Road/Ballynahinch Road to a point 200 metr
11/07/2025
Unified Integrated Systems is helping Antrim's local businesses bolster security through a newly expanded, council-funded CCTV grant programme.
In partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, this initiative empowers business owners to install externally-facing CCTV systems at little
11/07/2025
Irish-headquartered John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has marked a major milestone in the transformative York Central development, with the first phase of its £150 million infrastructure works officially opening to the public for the first time.
The newly completed section features a 1.5km development spine r
11/07/2025
National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has officially connected the first homes and businesses on Achill Island to high-speed fibre broadband, marking a major milestone for digital connectivity on Ireland's largest offshore island.
The event, held on the island to commemorate the achievement, was attende
11/07/2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially opened a new extension to Carnagat Community House.
The facility, which is leased to the Carnagat Community Association by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), was previously outdated and no longer suited to meet the growing demand from res
10/07/2025
Martin O'Connor Contracts has been appointed to deliver a new residential development in Lurgan, County Armagh, working in partnership with Newpark Homes and McCreanor Company Architects.
The project, backed by housing provider Choice Housing, represents an investment of over £5 million.
The deve
10/07/2025
NI Water has officially awarded a new contract for the 'desludging of septic tanks' to Maghera-based company, Road Safety Contracts (RSC).
The announcement was made during a recent visit by RSC representatives to NI Water's Westland Campus. The contract represents an annual investment of approxima
10/07/2025
Breedon Surfacing Solutions Ireland Ltd has been awarded the N4 Inner Relief Road Pavement Resurfacing 2025 contract by Sligo County Council.
The project involves resurfacing approximately one kilometre of the N4 Inner Relief Road, from the Summerhill Roundabout to the Custom House Quay junction. W
10/07/2025
Belfast Harbour has marked 2024 as a year of significant achievement and strategic planning, injecting nearly £45 million into capital projects while making substantial progress towards its net-zero ambitions, according to its latest Annual Report.
The latest Annual Report marks the successful com
10/07/2025
The first Learning Environments Northern Ireland conference is set to be hosted by the Department of Education on November 5 at Titanic, Belfast.
The one-day event will bring together members of the construction sector, including contractors, architects, consultants and clients, to address current
10/07/2025
A significant drainage project which will serve north Dublin and parts of Meath and Kildare has officially been given the go-ahead, Uisce Éireann has announced.
An Coimisiún Pleanála approved plans for the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project, resulting in the provision of wastewater treatment for
10/07/2025
A new action plan has been launched by the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) to safeguard workers within the industry across Ireland.
The CSPAC, an advisory committee to the Board of the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), developed the plan to enhance occupational safety an
10/07/2025
Family-run sister companies Mantis Cranes and McMenamin Engineering are delighted to announce the creation of 15 new roles at their shared headquarters in Killygordon, County Donegal, over the next 18 months, driven by continued business growth and strategic investment across both organisations.
Wi
10/07/2025
New measures to enhance public engagement and streamline decision-making in the planning system have been announced by Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.
The changes, which will be made through the introduction of The Planning (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Irel
10/07/2025
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Meath County Council, is progressing plans to construct a 16km trunk watermain between Duleek and Navan.
This project is aimed at improving the reliability and resilience of the water supply for households and businesses in the region.
The planned route for the
09/07/2025
An £11 million funding boost to ensure that wastewater treatment and capacity requirements are available for the delivery of a major housing project has been welcomed by County L'Derry homebuilder, The Braidwater Group.
Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, announc
09/07/2025
Belfast Grand Central Station, a pivotal new transport hub for Northern Ireland, has achieved significant recognition by being shortlisted for three prestigious accolades at the National Federation of Builders' Construction Awards of Excellence 2025.
The landmark project, constructed by the Farran
09/07/2025
Plans for a proposed housing development at Fortlawn, Blanchardstown in Dublin 15 have been unveiled by Fingal County Council.
The development, spread across two sites, A and B, will see the creation of 21 residential dwellings. The proposed works on Site A comprise of the demolition of four detach
09/07/2025
A €2 million upgrade to Bundoran's top tourist attraction, Waterworld, has been successfully completed.
Guests will be treated to an enhanced customer experience including a new entrance, extended changing rooms and a more comfortable air atmosphere when the facility reopens its doors this Friday,
09/07/2025
A new report labelled Research and Development Needs for Timber in Construction in Ireland has been launched by Minister of State for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD, during a recent visit to the University of Galway.
The report outlines priority research and developmen
09/07/2025
Northern Ireland construction firm Farrans is vying for top honours at this year's Footbridge Awards after its project, The Govan to Partick Bridge, commissioned by Glasgow City Council, was shortlisted in the Moveable Bridge category.
The Govan to Partick Bridge stands as one of the longest openin
09/07/2025
Meath County Council excelled far beyond their set social housing new-build targets from 2022 to 2024 target, according to recent statistics from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
During this period, Meath County Council provided 1,405 homes against a target of 832, meaning
09/07/2025
Belfast-headquartered green energy supplier, LumenStream, has secured £1.2m in capital investment to scale the deployment of its zero-upfront-cost smart lighting solutions, empowering larger energy consumers to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and operational costs.
The award-winning climate tech
09/07/2025
Shareridge Ltd has commenced the construction of 4.2km of new water mains in Two Mile House, County Kildare, Uisce Éireann has announced.
The works, carried out on behalf of the utility company, will increase the supply capacity of the water network in the Newbridge area to support social and econo
09/07/2025
Plans for a proposed road realignment scheme at Crosses in Milltown, County Monaghan, have been unveiled.
The scheme, which aims to provide traffic calming measures, will consist of:
• Amendment to the horizontal alignment;
• Amendment to the vertical alignment;
• Increasing carriageway width;
08/07/2025
A £1.6m major base maintenance programme at North Coast Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) has successfully been completed ahead of this month's 153rd Open Championship golfing event at Royal Portrush.
NI Water and its project team from RPS and BSG Civil Engineering commenced works to refurbish the
08/07/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has secured £11 million in June monitoring to support the expansion of wastewater capacity across Northern Ireland.
The funding will enable the connection of over 2,000 new homes in Derry city as part of the H2 project over the next two to three years, along with
08/07/2025
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has acquired a 3.95-hectare (9.76-acre) site in Cookstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Subject to planning permission, the site has the capacity to support the construction of over 700 new homes, along with associated amenities, facilities, and a pocket park.
The site w
08/07/2025
Seven local construction firms have been appointed to a new four-year resurfacing framework contract covering key areas across Northern Ireland.
The framework, valued at approximately £240 million, will be used to deliver road resurfacing and improvement projects in Newry & Mourne, North Belfast,
08/07/2025
GEM Construction, in partnership with Fingal County Council, has completed and officially opened Church Fields Linear Park in Dublin 15.
The new park is part of the ongoing Church Fields Master Plan, which integrates public infrastructure, housing and community amenities in one of Ireland's larges
08/07/2025
Northern Ireland construction company GRAHAM has offered a behind the scenes look at their current Jenners building refurbishment project in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Captured via drone, footage displays the impressive steelwork installation for the new mansard roof areas and provides a close-up view of
08/07/2025
The shortlist for the 2025 Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards has been unveiled by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Two women from Northern Ireland are among the nominees in the 'Local Hero' category, Sarah Primrose and Ciara Doherty.
Now in its fourth year, the
08/07/2025
A new purpose-built playground is currently under construction at the Bawnogues, Kilcock, in County Kildare.
The playground, which forms part of a wider project including a sensory and taste garden, is designed to offer a high-quality and accessible play environment for children of all ages and abi
08/07/2025
Farrans Construction will begin essential works this month on behalf of Uisce Éireann to replace more than 2.5km of old water mains in Inishowen, County Donegal.
The works will take place along the R238/L1191 from Meendoran Bridge to Ballyliffin Junction in Clonmany as part of the utility company’s
08/07/2025
Forthcoming temporary road closures are set to occur in Dundalk, County Louth, to facilitate final resurfacing works.
Roads which are due to close include Bridge Street / Castletown River Bridge to the junction of Linenhall Street (R132) and Wolfe Tone Terrace, as well as Fairgreen Road (R177) (ful
07/07/2025
The construction of Belfast's first-ever Passivhaus-certified student accommodation has reached its latest milestone under Northern Ireland firm GRAHAM.
To be known as Weavers' Hall, the Dublin Road-located project, on behalf of Queen's University Belfast, is progressing at pace with the concrete c
07/07/2025
Glas Civil Engineering Ltd has commenced construction on the new Tramore Ring Road Active Travel Scheme in County Waterford.
The scheme is being delivered by Waterford City and County Council, with approximately €5.5 million in funding allocated for its construction by the National Transport Author
07/07/2025
Three of County L'Derry-based Braidwater Group's site managers and teams have received a NHBC Quality Award at this year's national Pride in the Job awards.
The awards celebrate site managers who have achieved the very highest standards in house building across the UK. It is the most highly regard
07/07/2025
A milestone capital investment programme has been green-lit by members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Governance and Strategic Planning Committee.
The investment, which forms part of a new £482m programme of transformative strategic and community capital investment being taken forwar
07/07/2025
A public consultation has been launched by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for the development of a green space in Lamb’s Cross.
The project will seek to design and create a small pocket park, with the aim to enhance the area's liveability by providing a new, inviting green space for relaxati
07/07/2025
County Tyrone-based Bell Contracts has been shortlisted in four categories at this year's Construction Employers Federation Excellence Awards.
These prestigious awards celebrate excellence across the construction sector and recognise the positive impact the industry continues to make on communities
07/07/2025
Regeneration projects in Portrush, County Antrim, which were bolstered by a significant £1.4million investment have successfully been completed, Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced.
The grant funding was achieved through the Portrush Urban Development Grant (UDG) progra
07/07/2025
Work has commenced on a new 21,000 sq. ft purpose-built facility for Sepha, a global leader in pharmaceutical packaging testing, located on the Comber Road in Dundonald, County Down.
The new headquarters is scheduled for completion in late 2025 and Sepha will be the anchor tenant at the development
07/07/2025
Farrans Construction is set to deliver essential works, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, later this month in Newtownmanor, North Leitrim.
The works involve the replacement of more than 1.1km of old water mains at Leckaun, as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, which will reduce
07/07/2025
Wicklow County Council has announced several updates relating to upcoming road works.
A two-week road closure in Arklow will commence tomorrow (July 8) to facilitate resurfacing works.
The works will target Castle Park and Laffin's Lane, with localised parking and traffic restrictions in place for
04/07/2025
Farrans Glanua, working in a joint venture, has successfully concluded the initial phase of a significant water infrastructure upgrade for NI Water, benefiting customers in Strabane and the surrounding areas of County Tyrone.
This £3 million investment centred on realigning and enhancing a critica
04/07/2025
Newry is set to experience a significant boost in economic activity, following an innovative solution developed by NI Water to unlock crucial wastewater connections.
This pioneering method will facilitate the connection of 400 new properties within the area, overcoming long-standing infrastructure
04/07/2025
Residents and businesses in Sixmilebridge can now expect a more reliable and sustainable water supply following the completion of major upgrade works by Uisce Éireann.
As part of the project, over one kilometre of old and deteriorating water mains were replaced with modern, durable piping. The impr
04/07/2025
A major investment to revitalise town centres in Mid and East Antrim has been hailed a success by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
During a visit to Carrickfergus, Minister Lyons praised the completion of the £350,000 'Revitalising our Town Centres' programme, which has transformed the façades of
04/07/2025
Kilkenny County Council has received an additional allocation of funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW) for planned flood mitigation works in Callan, County Kilkenny. This latest grant, amounting to €27,245, pushes the total investment in these protective measures to €151,785 under the OPW’s
04/07/2025
A vital infrastructure project is set to get underway in Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, as Uisce Éireann prepares to implement extensive water main replacement works.
The initiative, crucial for enhancing the local water supply's dependability and substantially curbing high leakage rates, will see Share
04/07/2025
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a marked improvement in the processing times for both local and major planning applications between April 2024 and March 2025.
New figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) and the Department for Infrastructure reveal a
04/07/2025
Using a recruitment agency for casual labour allows construction businesses to scale up or down without the overhead of full-time staff.
Sourcing these workers can be time-consuming, especially in an industry with a high demand for skilled staff. This is where a specialist construction recruitment
04/07/2025
Power NI, the region's leading energy provider, has donated £1,000 to Include Youth, a rights-based charity that supports disadvantaged young people through recreational and physical activities.
Founded in 1979, Include Youth empowers individuals aged 16 to 21 who are either at risk of, or already
03/07/2025
A major £5.5 million water infrastructure improvement scheme in the Pomeroy and Carrickmore areas of County Tyrone is making strong progress, according to NI Water. Delivered by contractors Farrans Glanua, the scheme began in early May and is set to continue until January 2027.
The large-scale inve
03/07/2025
McLaughlin & Harvey, the Belfast-headquartered construction and civil engineering firm, has been officially appointed as the main contractor for the significant £20 million redevelopment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
This major investment will see the existing facil
03/07/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed significant improvements in the processing times for planning applications across Northern Ireland during the 2024/25 financial year.
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been actively engaged with local government and other key stakeholders
03/07/2025
Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Property Awards, an event that recognises outstanding talent, teams, and organisations within Northern Ireland's property industry.
With 18 categories available for consideration, firms are now invited to submit their entries.
Spon
03/07/2025
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a 12-week public consultation on its new Plastic Pollution Plan for Northern Ireland (PPP NI), inviting individuals and organisations to help shape the region's approach to tackling plastic waste.
The consultation, wh
03/07/2025
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Urban Regeneration and Renewal, Planning, Public Realm and Local Government, Thomas Gould TD, has demanded that the government publish the 2024 data on the Derelict Sites Levy, accusing it of deliberately stalling its release.
Speaking in the Dáil, Teachta Gould criticis
03/07/2025
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the latest Drinking Water Report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which confirms that public drinking water supplies across Ireland continue to meet exceptionally high standards, with over 99.8% compliance with microbiological and chemical benchmarks.
The r
03/07/2025
Belfast-based Norlin, a privately-owned business specialising in hospitality, leisure, and real estate, has secured a significant multimillion-pound funding deal from Upstream ABL.
This investment will enable Norlin to roll out a series of major regeneration-led entertainment venues across the Uni
02/07/2025
County L'Derry-based construction and property development company Heron Bros has made a significant seven-figure investment in The Electric Storage Company (TESC), a Belfast-based renewable energy firm.
Established in 2017, TESC provides smart energy solutions across Northern Ireland, Ireland and
02/07/2025
Applications are set to open later this month for 40 affordable purchase apartments in Shankill, Dublin 18.
The homes, which include 10 one-bed apartments and 30 two-bed apartments ranging in size from 50 to 84 square metres, were directly delivered by the Land Development Agency (LDA) in partnersh
02/07/2025
An Coimisiún Pleanála has officially approved Meath County Council's planning application for the N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme.
The scheme, which is being developed by Meath County Council in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), includes a 3.5km dual carri
02/07/2025
The Coirib go Cósta Galway City Flood Relief Scheme is currently progressing through the design and consultation phase. The objective of the scheme is to assess, design, and deliver flood protection infrastructure for Galway City that meets a defined Standard of Protection. The works will address fl
02/07/2025
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from contractors and residential developers with apartment projects that have planning permission but have not yet commenced or are currently paused.
Under this phase of Project Tosaigh I – Housebuilder Partnerships, the LD
02/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered construction firm GRAHAM is making strong progress on the University of Manchester's flagship Fallowfield Campus redevelopment, working as part of the Viridis Consortium alongside partners Equitix and Derwent FM.
Following the demolition of the iconic Owens Park Tower
02/07/2025
County Down-based DAWSON-WAM has been shortlisted within two categories at this year's Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards, which is set to take place at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast, on Thursday, October 3.
The civil engineering company is vying for top honours in the Sustainabl
02/07/2025
County Antrim-headquartered Farrans is aiming for a hat-trick of accolades at this year's CEF Construction Excellence Awards in Belfast.
The Dunmurry company are in the running for the Transport and Utilities Infrastructure Award – Farrans Sacyr for Belfast Grand Central Station, as well as the GB
02/07/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered GRAHAM's Interior Fit-Out division has successfully delivered the new FRASERS department store in Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre.
The facility is a 60,000 sq. ft. retail destination spanning three floors and blends premium fashion, lifestyle, beauty and sport under
02/07/2025
A five-day emergency road closure will commence next week in County Cavan for the purpose of drainage works.
The L2514 Corduff to Middletown Cross, from Middletown Cross to the junction with the L6553 at Corduff, will close between 8am to 6pm from Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11.
Cavan County C
01/07/2025
Farrans Glanua JV is progressing a major Water Infrastructure Improvement Scheme in County Tyrone on behalf of NI Water.
The £5.5m investment, which begun in early May and will continue until January 2027, will benefit customers throughout the Pomeroy/Carrickmore area thanks to an eventual upgrade
01/07/2025
MBC Building Contractors Ltd is currently progressing works on a new social housing development at Coill an Airgid in Ballybofey, County Galway.
Elected members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District recently visited the development site for an update on the 14 energy efficient units which wi
01/07/2025
The commencement of works on the £70m Queen's Parade project in Bangor, County Down, have been welcomed by Northern Ireland Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons.
The landmark project will deliver new homes, a hotel, offices, a market plaza, retail, cafes and restaurants, reconnecting the city to Bang
01/07/2025
County L'Derry-headquartered Heron Bros Ltd has commenced work on the £24 million Neilston Learning Campus for East Renfrewshire Council in Scotland.
A sod-cutting ceremony marked the official beginning of construction for this state-of-the-art facility, designed to serve the Neilston community an
01/07/2025
Uisce Éireann invested a record €1.372 billion in critical water and wastewater infrastructure last year, according to figures from its 2024 Annual Report.
The report outlines major achievements, including improved drinking water quality, enhanced wastewater treatment and more resilience in water s
01/07/2025
The County Donegal-based Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project has officially opened following completion of works by McDermott & Trearty Construction Ltd, Letterkenny.
The scheme, designed by McCabe Architects, Donegal Town, included the regeneration of the existing derelict Island House property lo
01/07/2025
A further Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy will take place at South West College's (CWC) Cookstown campus in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced.
Funded by the Department for the Economy, SWC is offering an opportunity for 12 individuals t
01/07/2025
The €12 million Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project in County Donegal has officially commenced.
The project will see the upgrade and realignment of the approximately 2km of the existing R263 from the western end of the Glenlee Pass towards Fintra.
It shall also include a new bridge crossin
01/07/2025
The Usher Building, a new addition in the rapidly expanding health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter, has been officially opened following the successful completion of construction works by Northern Ireland-headquartered McLaughlin & Harvey.
The state-of-the-art University of Edinburgh fa
01/07/2025
Three of County Antrim-headquartered Farrans' projects are vying for top honours at this year's British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA).
Featuring among the best in Ireland and the UK, the projects which have made the shortlist in their respective categories include:
• Farrans Sacyr
