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29/08/2025
Irish construction giant Sisk has officially opened its new office at City Gate, Mahon in Cork city centre.
The new office was retrofitted over a four-month period and has capacity for over 100 people. The Sisk – Cork office had previously been based on Kinsale Road since 1967.
The new office wa
29/08/2025
Leading offsite construction specialists Western has strengthened its operations with a £1 million investment in a fully automated timber panel production line at its Coalisland base in County Tyrone.
The new line, developed with Modular Building Automation and JJ Smith Woodworking Machinery, comb
29/08/2025
Ward & Burke Construction has been awarded the €30 million main contract for the Inis Oírr pier extension project in County Galway, following a competitive two-year tender process.
The overall investment of €35.75 million has been approved for Galway County Council to deliver the development, whic
29/08/2025
Funding of €116,235 has been officially approved for flood mitigation works and coastal protection in County Cork, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Kevin Moran TD, has announced.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) approved Cork County Council's application for the
29/08/2025
A £1.6 million road improvement scheme is set to begin on the A45 Ballynakilly Road in Coalisland, County Tyrone, with the aim of enhancing safety and commercial connectivity in the area.
The project, which has been awarded by the Department for Infrastructure to Charles Brand Group Ltd, includes
29/08/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd will begin works next week on behalf of Uisce Éireann to improve the water network supplying Mitchelstown in County Cork.
Works will include replacing over 1.7km of ageing cast iron water mains which are prone to frequent bursts with new modern pipes, and are expect
29/08/2025
The Interior Fit-Out division of Northern Ireland-headquartered GRAHAM Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for a major refurbishment at London Business School.
The project will upgrade six upper floors to create open-plan office space and a ground floor amenity area including a n
29/08/2025
County Antrim-based Farrans, in partnership with Uisce Éireann, recently delivered a session on how to build sustainable water supplies to 28 students at St Joseph's National School in Rathmullan, County Donegal.
The water pipe-laying activity explored the situations encountered during the installa
28/08/2025
Construction has commenced on a new Salt Barn and Brine Manufacturing Facility at the Ballyogan depot in County Dublin.
Representatives and local elected members from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) broke ground on the project, marking a significant step forward in enhancing winter road
28/08/2025
A new multi-use games area and walking path have been completed at Riverside Park in Dervock, County Antrim.
The development includes a modern artificial surface suitable for a range of sports, with floodlights installed so the facility can be used throughout the year, including darker winter eveni
28/08/2025
The Alley Theatre and Visitor Information Centre in Strabane, County Tyrone, will close for approximately six months to facilitate extensive repair and restoration works following the recent discovery of a substantial water leak at the venue.
The closure will commence from Friday, September 25. A f
28/08/2025
An upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure in Glanmire, County Cork, has been successfully completed, Uisce Éireann has announced.
The required upgrades at Glanmire Bridge wastewater pumping station included the installation and commissioning of new pumps, testing and commissioning of an existing
28/08/2025
Two thirds of the planned 15km of new water mains in Clonmel, County Tipperary, has now been laid, marking another significant milestone in Uisce Éireann's water supply upgrade project.
The project will strengthen the resilience of the water supply for homes and businesses across Clonmel and surrou
28/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered McLaughlin & Harvey, in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), has delivered its 2025 Summer Placement Programme, providing students with practical experience across the construction industry.
The programme is part of McLaughlin & Harvey's ongoing commitmen
28/08/2025
Northern Ireland-based Farrans has partnered with Durham Works on the scheme, using the project to inspire local young people to consider careers in construction and civil engineering.
Farrans is delivering 34 kilometres of new 800mm diameter pipeline between Lartington Water Treatment Works and Sh
28/08/2025
Northern Ireland DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited Wrightbus' headquarters in Ballymena, County Antrim, to see the company's work in zero-emission transport and its contribution to the country's green economy.
During the visit, the Minister toured the production facilities where Wrightbus man
27/08/2025
ESB and Bord na Móna have officially launched the Timahoe North Solar Farm in County Kildare, with the support of Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy.
The project, which has been fully operational since early 2025, has an installed capacity of 108MWp. It is now exportin
27/08/2025
County L'Derry-based homebuilder Braidwater Group has bought back equity from BGF, bringing to a close a partnership that began in 2015.
Over the past decade, the company has grown from a small local construction business with a turnover of £4 million to one of Northern Ireland's leading housebuil
27/08/2025
Soul Sports and Leisure Limited has successfully completed an upgrade to the Knockmitten Community Playspace on behalf of South Dublin County Council.
Acting as primary contractor for the project, Soul Sports and Leisure Limited designed the facility and integrated new equipment, which included swi
27/08/2025
A €5.2 million flood relief scheme which will protect 21 homes from significant flooding in the Springfield area of County Clare has been successfully completed.
The scheme was designed by Ayesa with construction work carried out directly by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The project, completed
27/08/2025
GMC Utilities Group Ltd, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, has started a €22 million project to upgrade the wastewater network in North Drogheda.
The project involves the construction of a new wastewater pumping station off Twenties Lane and the installation of a 2.3km of sewer pipeline. Once complete,
27/08/2025
In light of recent reports from the Limerick Post highlighting a surge in tool theft across the region, Lock Doctor has stepped in and stepped up to protect tradespeople and small business owners with professional grade van security systems.
The article, "Tool theft putting Limerick livelihoods at
27/08/2025
Project contractor BSG, working with NI Water and McAdam, is continuing improvement works to the wastewater network in Annsborough and Castlewellan in County Down.
This investment includes the installation of new dedicated stormwater pipelines to remove rainwater from parts of the combined system.
27/08/2025
Shareridge, working on behalf of Uisce Éireann, is progressing with vital upgrades to the drinking water infrastructure in Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary.
The works, which are being carried out under Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, involve the replacement of 1.7km of agei
26/08/2025
Maghera-based contractor BSG has completed the reinstatement of Foyle Street Car Park, marking the closure of NI Water's £4.2m water and wastewater infrastructure project in Derry city centre.
The car park was formally handed back to Derry City & Strabane District Council on Friday, August 22, foll
26/08/2025
BAM, on behalf of Waterford City and County Council (WCCC), has commenced major flood prevention works on the rail line approaching Waterford.
The project is part of the Waterford North Quays Development and is designed to address recurring flooding issues which have affected this section of track
26/08/2025
Bell Contracts has completed the construction of a new purpose-built visitor amenity building at Tyrella Beach in County Down.
The modern facility, located within the beach car park, provides male and female toilets, an accessible WC and storage space.
The project involved the removal of the old
26/08/2025
A Railway Order application to extend the electrified DART network from Malahide to Drogheda has been green-lit by An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Funded by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority, under Project Ireland 2040, the DART+ Coastal North project will significantly in
26/08/2025
A £190,000 roundabouts resurfacing scheme commenced yesterday (August 25) in Kilrea, County L'Derry.
The resurfacing scheme will include both the A54 Diamond and Church Street roundabouts.
Announcing the scheme, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "This is a substantial inv
26/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed as the main contractor for the refurbishment of Midlothian Council's headquarters in Dalkeith, Scotland.
The £12.6 million project, which is expected to take around 18 months to complete, will involve restoring the exterior of th
26/08/2025
Coffey Construction, working on behalf of national utility Uisce Éireann, has begun essential upgrades to the wastewater infrastructure in Loughbollard to support growth and development in Clane, County Kildare.
The works, which are expected to be complete by early 2026 and are confined to the vici
26/08/2025
Shareridge Ltd is set to begin works on behalf of Uisce Éireann to improve the water infrastructure in County Tipperary.
As part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, almost 5.3km of aged water mains will be replaced between Mount Bruis and Shronell which will result in a more se
22/08/2025
Dangle Academy has launched a new training division and services centre in Belfast, a move it says will address a significant skills gap in the industrial services and renewable energy sectors.
The facility is the first independent centre in Northern Ireland to offer accredited IRATA rope access,
22/08/2025
Uisce Éireann is set to begin a project next week to upgrade the water and wastewater network in Skerries, supporting future growth in the area.
The work, part of Uisce Éireann's national Growth and Development Programme, will involve upgrading approximately 540 metres of water mains and over 200 m
22/08/2025
Northern Ireland construction firm GRAHAM has been appointed by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) to deliver a £49.6 million critical infrastructure framework at the Low-Level Waste Repository in Cumbria.
The four-year Integrated Site Works Framework (ISWF) contract will cover a wide range of site infra
22/08/2025
A road realignment scheme has started on Ballymaconaghy Road, Castlereagh, with work scheduled to continue until the end of November.
The project forms part of planning conditions for a major housing development in the area. It will see the upper section of Ballymaconaghy Road realigned to create a
22/08/2025
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced an increase in funding for local authorities to carry out flood relief and coastal protection works.
The upper financial limit for each project under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme will increase from €750,000 to €2 milli
22/08/2025
A £737,000 carriageway resurfacing project on B94 Hillhead Road in Ballyclare is set to recommence on Monday, 25 August 2025, after being paused earlier in the summer due to contractor resourcing issues.
The resurfacing will cover approximately 1.8km of the road, extending from 55 metres northwest
21/08/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £3.6 million investment programme to upgrade the wastewater network in the Bellaghy catchment area.
The announcement was made during a ministerial visit to Bellaghy, where Minister Kimmins was joined by Steve Blockwell from NI Water and Mid Ulster
21/08/2025
Belfast Harbour is inviting expressions of interest from contractors to tender for the design and construction of a multi-story residential apartment scheme at City Quays.
The project comprises 256 apartments in a 23-story tower with a lower 12-story element.
With an approximate gross floor area
21/08/2025
It has been a significant week for the Kilgallioch Windfarm project in Dumfries and Galloway, with blades and towers arriving on site as part of a major expansion led by ScottishPower Renewables.
Construction firm Farrans is acting as principal contractor on the project, working with its client to
21/08/2025
Sinn Féin has welcomed a £680,000 road improvement scheme for Culloville Road in Crossmaglen.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced the investment, with work scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The scheme is expected to be completed by 31 October, with traffic management measur
21/08/2025
SSE Renewables has opened applications for the latest round of its Richfield Community Benefit Fund, making a total of €40,000 available to groups across Wexford for the 2025 and 2026 period.
The fund, which stems from the company's Richfield Wind Farm, aims to share the value of renewable energy
21/08/2025
A new developer road realignment scheme is set to commence on Comber Road, Dundonald at Millmount, beginning on Monday, 25 August.
The work is being carried out as a result of planning conditions for a major housing and industrial site at the location.
The scheme will be managed with a lane closu
20/08/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £680,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Cullaville Road, Crossmaglen, will begin on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
The project will see 2.5km of the road resurfaced with asphalt, stretching from the Concession Road junction to 100 metres p
20/08/2025
Motorists travelling on the N22 between Farranfore and Killarney are being advised of emergency road works at Breenan's Glen today (Wednesday, August 20) following a burst water main.
Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Stop-Go traffic management system will be in place from 7am and will remain unti
20/08/2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled an additional £2.5 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to strengthen homelessness prevention services.
The announcement came as the Minister met with players from Northern Ireland's men's and women's squads ahead of the
20/08/2025
Uisce Éireann crews will soon begin work in the villages of Kilcolgan and Ballinderreen on a major programme of mains replacement.
Almost 4km (3,755 metres) of ageing water mains will be replaced with new, modern pipes in a project that is being carried out by Farrans Construction on behalf of the
20/08/2025
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has published new figures showing that between 2018 and 2024, local authorities received 1,457 notifications to convert vacant commercial properties into new homes. These notifications have the potential to create 3,429 new homes.
20/08/2025
The CITB NI student bursary award, aimed at encouraging school leavers to consider a career in the construction industry, is now open for applications. A total of 12 full-time, first-year students from across Northern Ireland will receive £1,000 each towards the cost of their training.
To qualify f
19/08/2025
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that four companies in Newry and South Armagh are investing almost £2 million to create new jobs and boost exports.
The investment will enable Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra to boost productivity, increase capacity, and grow e
19/08/2025
Galway City Council is set to redevelop the Old Galway Corporation Waterworks building on Dyke Road into a new, permanent water sports activity centre for the city.
The project is being funded by Fáilte Ireland under its second Platform for Growth Scheme, which focuses on improving visitor experie
19/08/2025
Uisce Éireann is set to begin a follow-on phase of work this week to upgrade the wastewater network in Lismore, with the project expected to continue until the end of September.
The works are in response to additional areas of the network that were identified as needing attention.
The upgrades wi
19/08/2025
Uisce Éireann has begun site investigations in Tullamore this week as part of a major wastewater network upgrade designed to support future growth and development in the town.
The survey work, which will run for approximately nine weeks, is taking place at multiple locations north and south of the
19/08/2025
Three World Heritage Tentative List sites and one World Heritage Property are to receive just under €240,000 in funding under the 2025 Pilot World Heritage Strategic Investment Fund, Ministers James Browne and Christopher O’Sullivan announced today.
The grants are designed to help owners and custod
19/08/2025
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has said that protecting the environment and tackling the issues facing Lough Neagh must remain a priority for the Executive.
The party's environment spokesperson was speaking following the recurrence of blue-green algae on the lough.
"The presence of blue-green algae
18/08/2025
Bennett Construction has been appointed by Diageo to deliver the 'Guinness at Old Brewer's Yard', a new microbrewery and culture hub at Old Brewer's Yard in the centre of Covent Garden, London.
The £73 million investment builds on the success of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and the opening of
18/08/2025
Cookstown-based mechanical engineering firm Bruce Engineering has secured a £800,000 funding package from Danske Bank to support its expansion into new markets and refurbish its headquarters. The investment has enabled the company to purchase new, high-tech machinery, allowing for larger-scale plant
18/08/2025
Clúid, a leading Approved Housing Body, has announced the appointment of Averil Power as its incoming Chief Executive Officer.
Averil Power will take up the role of CEO in November. The appointment follows a rigorous competitive recruitment process led by the Clúid Board and managed by the execut
18/08/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £385,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme on Knockcairn Road, Crumlin will commence on today, 18 August.
The resurfacing scheme will extend for approximately 3.76 km from Garlandstown Road to Leathemstown Road.
Kimmins said: "This
18/08/2025
Uisce Éireann is reminding customers in Waterford that a Water Conservation Order is still in place in County Waterford until 16 September 2025.
The restrictions include the use of garden hoses and other non-essential water uses.
The Order was put in place following a long period of dry weather
18/08/2025
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Downpatrick community through strategic flood alleviation efforts.
Representatives from DfI's Rivers Directorate met with the Downpatrick Regeneration Group today to provide an update on long-term capital inter
15/08/2025
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced €8.7 million to deliver 221 recreational based projects nationwide through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).
The announcement was made during a visit to the Warren Way trail in Co
15/08/2025
Farrans Glanua JV is continuing to make progress on the Fofanny Trunk Main project for NI Water in Hilltown.
Since November 2024, the joint venture has been installing 10km of pipeline. The team has been working closely with stakeholders, local businesses, and residents to keep Hilltown moving whil
15/08/2025
Gas Networks Ireland has been named the industry partner in CyberUnite, a landmark €4 million cross-border research project. Led by the University of Limerick (UL), the initiative will enhance the resilience and security of critical infrastructure across the island of Ireland through innovative and
15/08/2025
A major redevelopment in Magherafelt, delivered by Magherafelt-based contractor Henry Brothers, has now achieved a 100% occupancy rate.
The formerly underutilised site on Rainey Street has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use development, which includes 17 fully let apartments—the first new d
15/08/2025
Uisce Éireann has announced a programme of essential works to the water network in Athlone, which will necessitate a planned water outage for some customers.
The works will take place between 9am and 5pm on Monday, 18 August, and Tuesday, 19 August. The outage may result in supply disruptions for c
15/08/2025
Minister of State with special responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Emer Higgins, has visited the new Government Data Centre at Backweston, County Kildare.
The construction project, which began in 2023, was completed in July 2025 and was delivered on time and on b
15/08/2025
Irwin M&E has officially opened its new, energy-efficient headquarters in Portadown. The £2 million investment showcases the company's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration by transforming a vacant Lidl supermarket into a modern hub for over 300 colleagues.
The Lord Mayor of A
15/08/2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £85,000 investment to support a new street art initiative across Ballymena, Carrickfergus, and Larne, aimed at enhancing the visual appeal of town centres and contributing to their regeneration.
The project, led by Mid and East Antrim Borough Counc
14/08/2025
The newly constructed Government Data Centre in Backweston, County Kildare, was officially visited yesterday (August 13) by Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Emer Higgins.
The construction project was delivered by Duggan Brothers in partnership with Designer
14/08/2025
OCC Construction has been awarded the contract for the development of a new social housing scheme in Ballyburke, County Galway.
The project involves the design and build of 84 residential units together with a new central community/neighbourhood plaza area, local centre units, a café and crèche fac
14/08/2025
Contractors for the Queen's Parade regeneration scheme in Bangor, County Down, will move on site in late August to begin the next stage of works, Bangor Marine Ltd has announced.
The initial stage will involve installing security fencing at the McKee Clock Arena to allow construction of the new ev
14/08/2025
Dublin City Council has officially launched the newly resurfaced eight-lane Mondo running track at Irishtown Stadium, following the successful completion of works by Tony Patterson Sports.
The installation of the world-class Mondo running track surface restores Irishtown Stadium's capability to hos
14/08/2025
W Doherty Construction Ltd has successfully completed public realm enhancements and the installation of public artwork in Bundoran, County Donegal.
The works were carried out on behalf of Donegal County Council, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, as part of the Destination Towns Capital Investmen
14/08/2025
Highway Management (City) Ltd, working under their Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract, will be carrying out essential maintenance on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast this weekend, with Ekspan Ltd operating as the main contractor.
From 9pm on Friday, August 15, until 6am on Monday, Aug
14/08/2025
A £220,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the U1512 Rock Road in County L'Derry is set to begin on Monday, August 25, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The resurfacing scheme will extend along the entire length of Rock Road from its junction with the A2 Strand R
14/08/2025
As the construction industry pivots toward lower-carbon building practices, integrating high-efficiency heating technologies is no longer just a design preference, it's becoming a compliance necessity. The new Grant Aerona R290 air-to-water
14/08/2025
More than 600 metres of damaged water mains have been replaced in the seaside village of Rathmullan, County Donegal, as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.
Crews from the utility carried out the works along Pound Street and Main Street and now, as a result, there will be a
14/08/2025
Following consultations between the Health Service Executive and national utility Uisce Éireann, the Boil Water Notice affecting the Bagenalstown Public Water Supply in County Carlow has been lifted with immediate effect.
The notice was issued on Monday, August 11, as a precautionary measure to pro
13/08/2025
Donnolly Civil Engineering has commenced construction of the new Horseshoe Active Travel Bridge in Monaghan Town.
The bridge will run adjacent to the existing vehicle bridge on Park Road, crossing the Ulster Canal, and will form part of the Ulster Canal Greenway network.
The project, which has a
13/08/2025
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has granted planning permission for several major developments across the city this month.
Permission was given for a new 164-bedroom hotel, which will include a ground floor bar and restaurant, by applicant Andras House at the junction of Botanic Avenue an
13/08/2025
BDP, a multidisciplinary design consultancy, is delivering key projects within Ireland's €200 million Higher Education PPP Programme, managed by the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA).
The programme is enhancing teaching facilities and increasing capacity across third-level institutions. A
13/08/2025
A new affordable housing scheme has been jointly launched in Newbridge by D&P Construction Ltd and Kildare County Council.
The scheme, located at Pierce Park, includes six new homes, comprising three two-bedroom, own-door apartments and three three-bedroom, own-door duplexes. The expected delivery
13/08/2025
Northern Ireland-based contractor Henry Brothers has delivered a major new facility at Beacon Barracks in Staffordshire for 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron.
The £27 million scheme provides modern, purpose-built accommodation and operational spaces for the unit, which is relocating from Dorset.
The two
13/08/2025
More than 800 social and cost rental homes have been approved for construction in Cork City, marking a significant step in addressing the city's housing needs.
Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Colm Burke, described the decision as "extremely positive news," highlighting that 1,000 residential u
13/08/2025
Conway Engineering is set to begin works this month on a major upgrade of the local wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) in Ballyroan, County Laois.
The project, carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will include the construction of new stormwater and sludge tanks, installation of a new treatment sy
13/08/2025
A water outage has been planned to take place tomorrow (August 14) in north Drogheda, County Louth, to facilitate essential works to the network, Uisce Éireann has announced.
The works will take place from 10am to 4pm and may result in supply disruptions for Uisce Éireann customers in Newtownstalab
13/08/2025
Funding totalling €500,362 has been officially approved for minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection in Cahore, County Wexford.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) announced the approval of the funds after giving the go-ahead to Wexford County Council's application, which sought to strength
13/08/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd has successfully completed water infrastructure works on behalf of Uisce Éireann in West Cork.
Benefitting homes, businesses and communities in Inchydoney and Clonakilty with a more reliable water supply, works included replacing nearly one kilometre of aged water ma
12/08/2025
The first phase of works at Shanganagh Park in County Dublin have now commenced, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has announced.
The project includes an upgrade that will reimagine and reallocate spaces within the park to create a balanced environment for both passive and active users, while
12/08/2025
P&D Lydon, a Mayo-based construction firm, has been awarded the contract to commence works at Oranmore Station in County Galway.
The first phase involves the construction of an underpass to connect the existing platform with a planned new platform and second track.
The project will deliver a one-
12/08/2025
Lisburn-headquartered McAvoy has been awarded a place on the £265m LHC Modular Buildings (MB3) Framework, covering all four workstreams.
This includes the design, manufacture and installation of permanent modular buildings for education, offices and community use; delivery of healthcare facilities
12/08/2025
SSE Renewables has launched this year's Meentycat and Culliagh Community Benefit Fund in County Donegal.
Supported by Meentycat and Culliagh wind farms, the fund invites local groups to apply for funding that supports impactful, community-driven change. It is open to projects within 20km of the wi
12/08/2025
An official sod-turning ceremony has marked the commencement of a construction project at Enniscorthy Sports Hub in County Wexford.
The project, supported by €450,000 under the government's Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF), will see the upgrade of the existing IAAF athletics facility o
12/08/2025
SSE Renewables has announced its newest Director of Development for Onshore Wind, Solar, Battery in Ireland and Great Britain.
Alex Meredith will take on the role and be responsible for growing future value in SSE's pipeline of onshore development prospects in the company's core markets.
Alex has
12/08/2025
The construction of 7.2km of water mains in Dunlavin village and along the R412 between Dunlavin and Brannockstown, County Kildare, has successfully been completed, marking a major stage in Uisce Éireann's Dunlavin Water Supply Rationalisation Project.
The €9 million project will connect Dunlavin t
12/08/2025
At the forthcoming National Ploughing Championship, construction-to-agri machinery distributor, McHale Plant Sales, is set to display what they say will be 'a compelling choice of machines' all of which open a window on the future for the many commercially-minded visitors who attend the event.
Tho
12/08/2025
TOC Utilities will commence a programme of essential sewer works on behalf of NI Water this Sunday (17 August) in Ballymoney, County Antrim.
The work, at Milltown Road (junction at Bann Road), will accommodate a sewer connection for a new development and continue for approximately two weeks.
A st
12/08/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd recently begun water infrastructure works to reduce high levels of leakage in Crohane, Dromkerry, County Kerry.
The works, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will take place from the junction of the N72 at Crohane along the L-11012 Gortacollopa, Fossa and involve the replac
11/08/2025
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced plans to deliver 285 new affordable homes at The Gasworks, Dock Road, Limerick.
The development, which will be carried out on land being transferred from Gas Networks Ireland, will comprise 142 one-bedroom, 127 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom apartm
11/08/2025
A nine-tonne flood gate has successfully been installed at Hilden, near Lisburn, as part of refurbishment works costing £1 million at the Hilden River control structure, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The refurbished gate's installation will improve flood protec
11/08/2025
The allocation for almost €700m in additional funding to accelerate housing delivery in Ireland has officially been announced by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD.
Complementing the delivery of 4,600 new social and affordable homes, the funding will reactivate vac
11/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered McLaughlin & Harvey has secured the main contractor role for a new surgical centre at Guys and St Thomas' hospital site in London.
The facility, Guy's Elective Surgical Centre, will include six new theatres accommodating additional surgical capacity to treat more pati
11/08/2025
A new research report on timber construction has been officially launched, outlining over €8 million worth of studies into structural performance, environmental impact, material developments and advances in engineered wood products.
The report, Pioneering Research and Innovation for Timber and Wood
11/08/2025
Additional funding for minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection has officially been approved for Clogga Beach in Arklow, County Wicklow.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) announced the approval of Wicklow County Council's application, which granted €31,638 to extend the remit of a Coastal
11/08/2025
A £255,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on Priestland Road in Bushmills, County Antrim, commenced today (August 11), Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The resurfacing scheme extends approximately 608m from the junction of Dunluce Road towards the junc
11/08/2025
The reconstruction of the embankment on Glenshesk Road in Ballycastle, County Antrim, has been delayed, with the road now expected to remain closed until November 2025.
The scheme, which began on March 18, 2025, was initially scheduled for completion by late summer, but progress has been hindered
11/08/2025
Works commenced today (August 11) to replace over 5.4km of aged water mains with modern pipes along the N55 as part of critical infrastructure works to improve supply to the town of Ballymahon in County Longford.
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd has begun works between the Carrickedmond Church and B
11/08/2025
A road closure has been announced to facilitate ongoing works to upgrade the water network in Athlone, Uisce Éireann has announced.
Works are currently progressing well along Cartrontroy Road, however, as part of the next stage of the pipelaying project, which will improve the capacity and performa
08/08/2025
County Down-based DAWSON-WAM has welcomed its latest cohort of student civil engineers to its headquarters this week.
Following their induction on Monday, the new additions enjoyed insightful site visits guided by James McCreary, Ross Williamson and Gareth Crawford, all of whom also began their own
08/08/2025
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, working on behalf of Iarnród Éireann, has completed a 13-month project to improve accessibility at Rathmore Station in County Kerry.
The works included the provision of a new footbridge over the railway, featuring two 13 person lifts and other improvement works arou
08/08/2025
Glas Civil Engineering Ltd is set to commence works in the forthcoming weeks on the Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme in the city of Cork.
As main contractor, Glas Civil Engineering will begin investigative surveys in advance of the main works starting towards the end of this month.
The project
08/08/2025
Fingal County Council's application for the construction of a coastal protection scheme at Burrow Beach in Portrane has been given the go-ahead by the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA).
The awarding of the consent allows Fingal County Council to make a planning application to An Coimisiún P
08/08/2025
A further €14 million investment has been announced to support Ireland's rural roads and laneways under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), bringing the government's backing to a record €30 million for the year.
The LIS is designed to assist the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural co
08/08/2025
Over £400,000 has been invested by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in capital projects to develop local sports.
Stemming from the Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund, grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 were available, covering up to 50% of capital project costs.
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08/08/2025
A £633,000 resurfacing scheme will begin on Friday, August 22, on the Short Strand in Belfast, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The scheme will involve carriageway resurfacing between Albertbridge Road and Bridge End and a section of the A23 Mountpottinger Road pa
08/08/2025
Ward and Burke has successfully replaced over 5.1 kilometres of aged water mains that were prone to bursts and leakage along the N72, County Cork, as part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme.
As a result of the works, the local communities of Dromcummer and Cullen can look forwa
07/08/2025
David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd has completed construction works on behalf of Uisce Éireann as part of a major upgrade of the Stamullen Wastewater Scheme in County Meath.
This significant project, which will bring long term environmental benefits for the communities of Stamullen and Gormanston a
07/08/2025
Owners and custodians of historic and protected structures in County Cork have been encouraged to apply for funding under the recently announced 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB).
These grant schemes assist with the repair and preservation
07/08/2025
Farrans Construction, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will commence essential water mains replacement work next week in the west of Galway City.
Set to provide a more secure and reliable supply of drinking water for homes and businesses in the area, crews will arrive at Taylor's Hill, Maunsells Road an
07/08/2025
County Galway-based Coffey Construction is delivering essential infrastructure works as part of the Trimpley to Hampton Loade Pipeline project in the West Midlands region of England.
This key scheme will improve water resilience for over 65,000 customers supplied by Trimpley Water Treatment Works.
07/08/2025
Now available for sale in Ireland, fresh from its showing at bauma 2025, is the all-new 10-tonne Komatsu WA170M – 11 compact wheel loader.
Predicted to become an exceedingly popular choice amongst construction, utilities, agricultural contractors, grain and bulk commodities handlers, its Dash-11 s
07/08/2025
A £400,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will begin in Claudy, County L'Derry, on Monday, August 11, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The resurfacing scheme will extend along the Cumber Road from its junction with B49 Church Street for 970m towards Donemana and
07/08/2025
Public advice sessions focused on supporting property owners interested in renovating vacant and derelict buildings across County Laois will be held later this month.
The drop-in sessions, organised by the Regeneration Section of Laois County Council, will take place at Mountrath Library from 10.30
07/08/2025
A burst water main in Swinford, County Mayo, was successfully repaired yesterday, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.
Normal supply has now been restored to customers who were affected by the unplanned outage.
Uisce Éireann's Ronan McDonnell thanked residents and businesses in the area for their patience
06/08/2025
Construction on the first of 12 planned BusConnects Core Bus Corridors in Dublin is scheduled to commence in September.
The Liffey Valley to City Centre route will be the first in the rollout of the city-wide transport infrastructure upgrade.
The corridor forms part of the larger BusConnects prog
06/08/2025
Belfast Harbour has recorded a 71% reduction in its scope 1 and 2 emissions against its baseline year in 2015 as it continues on its quest to become Ireland's first net zero port operator and one of the first net zero ports in Europe.
The figures, revealed in the Environmental Social & Governance (
06/08/2025
A planned water outage is scheduled to take place tonight (August 6) in Cork City to facilitate essential upgrades to the water network, Uisce Éireann has announced.
The works, from the Lough to Capwell towards South Douglas Road, will commence from 9.30pm until 12.30am on Thursday, August 7, and m
06/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered McLaughlin & Harvey is set to begin marine piling works later this month on a new container berth at London Gateway Port.
The project, being delivered on behalf of DP World, is part of a £350 million investment to expand capacity at the Thames-based logistics hub.
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06/08/2025
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has announced today's (August 6) closure of the Tymon Park entrance and car park at Wellington Road to facilitate ongoing building work.
To complete the works at Tymon Park Intergenerational Centre which are nearing completion, the Wellington Road entrance to Tymo
06/08/2025
Avove has entered the Northern Ireland market through the acquisition of County Down-headquartered Jacopa Ireland.
The business, now operating as Avove Ireland, provides water and wastewater services and employs 30 people. Avove Ireland’s head office is situated in Newry while its regional office
06/08/2025
Applications have now opened for the second round of funding for the East Cavan Monaghan Community Benefit Fund, SSE Renewables has announced.
This second call for applications places a strong focus on projects which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including initiatives that cut ca
06/08/2025
County Galway-headquartered Coffey has reflected on its success after recently being announced as one of Ireland's best employers and ranked as the top construction employer in the country.
The Athenry-based company was awarded the title by Sunday Independent Ireland's Best Employers Survey, a reco
05/08/2025
Two major contracts exceeding £30 million per annum have been awarded to Meridian Utilities Ltd by NI Water.
As per the contracts, Meridian will be responsible for the provision of essential improvements, repairs, and maintenance services for water and wastewater networks. In addition, Meridian wil
05/08/2025
Newry-headquartered Murdock Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Armagh-based specialist construction supplier SDG, strengthening its presence across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
This collaboration brings together two well-established, family-run businesses with
05/08/2025
Astatine, Ireland's leading industrial decarbonisation specialist, and PV Solar experts Premier Electrical Group have successfully completed a large-scale rooftop solar installation at Uform's 225,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution facility in Toomebridge, County Antrim.
The project was deli
05/08/2025
Repair works have been approved for The Gobbins in Islandmagee, County Antrim, following significant damage caused by rockfall earlier this year.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has appointed specialist contractors to carry out detailed surveys and prepare proposals for the repair and reopenin
05/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered construction and civil engineering specialist McLaughlin & Harvey has officially launched its 2025 YouMatter Health and Wellbeing Roadshow.
A new branded bus is set to visit 19 different sites across the UK throughout August and September, bringing vital health check
05/08/2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June.
The Minister, who made the announcement in Ballygawley alongside the A5 Enough is Enough campaign group, said she is "prepared to do everything within my power to save li
05/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Farrans has commenced work on the new Clore Manor Care Home in the London Borough of Barnet, delivered on behalf of Care Concern Group.
Located on the south side of the Great North Way, the site was previously occupied by a three-storey care home. The new development
05/08/2025
Vertiv is running its fourth Electrical Switchgear Academy in the North West, funded by the Department for the Economy.
Working in partnership with North West Regional College (NWRC), the eight-week academy will train 16 participants towards a Level 2 qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL),
05/08/2025
Planned pipelaying works which were meant to get underway yesterday (August 4) on Ann Street for a new shared education campus in Ballycastle, County Antrim, have been postponed until September.
NI Water made the announcement following discussions with representatives from the local business commun
05/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Bell Contracts has announced the successful completion of its Ballynahinch Community Centre refurbishment project in County Down.
The Cookstown-based company delivered the works, on behalf of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, which included a full internal stri
04/08/2025
Critical and complex repair works to a major pipeline that connects Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant and the Saggart Reservoir have successfully been completed by Uisce Éireann and its contract partners, GMC Utilities Group.
Water flowing through the major pipeline, which supplies one third
04/08/2025
John Cradock Ltd has successfully delivered works on Ireland's newest train station in County Dublin ahead of its opening this Sunday, August 10.
Acting as the main project contractor for Iarnrod Eireann on the Woodbrook DART Station, which is located between Bray and Shankill, John Cradock Ltd car
04/08/2025
A £445,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Doagh Road in Ballyclare, County Antrim, will begin this week, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has revealed.
The resurfacing scheme will extend approximately 710m along the Doagh Road, between Park Avenue and the Square.
Discuss
04/08/2025
Funding totalling €4 million has been confirmed for construction and maintenance works at Coillte recreational sites in 2025, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary TD, has announced.
Included in the funding, which forms part of the Department's ongoing partnership with state-o
04/08/2025
A £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme commenced today (Monday 4) on Portrush Road / Coleraine Road / Charles Street in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The resurfacing scheme will extend for 505m from near the junction with Queens A
04/08/2025
Following consultations between national utility company Uisce Éireann and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the boil water notice on the Whitegate Public Water Supply in County Cork has been lifted with immediate effect.
The notice was issued on October 18, 2023 to protect the health of approxim
04/08/2025
Mayo County Council's Architectural Conservation Office and the National Built Heritage Service recently hosted an event targeted at the repair and reuse of vacant traditional buildings.
The event, entitled Taking on a Traditional House - The Repair and Reuse of Vacant Traditional Buildings, took p
04/08/2025
The boil water notice issued on July 18 on the Macroom Public Water Supply in County Cork has been lifted with immediate effect following consultations between national utility company Uisce Éireann and the Health Service Executive (HSE).
The notice was put in place to protect the health of approx
04/08/2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) in Galway.
The scheme provides financial support for conservation works on a range of historic structures, including: Protected Structures listed on the Galway City Record; Buildings within the city's 11 Architectural C
04/08/2025
Various road closures have been announced by Wicklow County Council to facilitate essential infrastructure works.
From tomorrow (August 5) until Thursday, August 7, between 10pm and 6am each day, a section of Church Road in Newtownmountkennedy, between the junction of R772 / Monalin Road / Church R
01/08/2025
Construction is progressing on the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) in County Antrim, a key project within the £930million Belfast Region City Deal.
Located at Global Point in Newtownabbey, the facility is being delivered in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, Antrim and Ne
01/08/2025
EHA Group was the main contractor for the new £17.5 million Arbour Housing development on Buncrana Road in County L’Derry.
The project, one of the largest affordable housing schemes in Derry city, was officially launched by Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Niree M
01/08/2025
The Athlone Main Drainage Scheme, one of Uisce Éireann's largest infrastructure projects representing an investment of €114 million, is approaching completion.
All tunnelling works have been finished and reinstatement works are progressing throughout the town. Construction along The Quays has also
01/08/2025
Athenry-based civil engineering specialist Coffey and Galway City Council are progressing key works on an active travel scheme along Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road.
The project, funded by the National Transport Authority and the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, aims to make travel by f
01/08/2025
Sligo County Council is continuing to advance the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project through Phase 3: Design and Environmental Evaluation, in line with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Project Management Guidelines.
Phase 3 involves progressing the design of the Prefe
01/08/2025
Northern Ireland-headquartered Farrans has helped deliver a key milestone in Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), with the completion of pipelaying across the southern section of the scheme between Bexwell and Colchester.
A total of 127 kilometres of interconnecting pipeline has now b
01/08/2025
The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill has officially came into effect as of today (August 1).
The changes will maximise the use of existing planning permissions and prevent delays caused by legal challenges from hindering housing delivery.
Key changes under the new law include:
• Extensio
01/08/2025
County L'Derry-headquartered Henry Brothers Construction has delivered a new Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) facility at Gamecock Barracks in Nuneaton, working as the principal contractor on behalf of VIVO Defence Services under the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
The project was part
01/08/2025
Priority Construction Ltd, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, has begun the design stage of a new wastewater treatment plant project to upgrade the wastewater facilities in Askeaton, County Limerick.
The works, which are being carried out as part of the utility company's Small Towns and Villages Growth Pr
01/08/2025
Works are currently ongoing to replace 2.1km of ageing water mains with modern pipes in Tullow, County Carlow, Uisce Éireann has announced.
These upgrades will significantly reduce water loss, improve pressure and enhance the overall resilience of the water network serving homes and businesses in t
