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28/08/2026
Waterford City and County Council has begun work on the Carrickphierish Recreation Park.
Backed by €450,000 from the Community Recognition Fund (CRF) and €100,000 from the Making Places for and with Teenagers Initiative, the project will deliver new amenities for the surrounding community.
The sch
28/08/2026
Arbour Housing has completed the John Street apartment scheme in Derry-Londonderry, with the first tenants now moving into 40 purpose-built social homes for people aged 55 and over.
The £7.5 million project comprises 24 two-bedroom and 16 one-bedroom apartments. Designed for independent living, the
28/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £262,000 project to resurface the A28 Armagh Road Roundabout in Newry, with work scheduled to start on Sunday 13 September 2026.
The scheme includes asphalt resurfacing of the roundabout and adjoining side roads, stretching between Kidds Road, the
28/08/2026
Ireland's overall gas demand rose 5 per cent in July from June as episodes of low wind during an exceptionally hot, sunny month drove a 10 per cent month-on-month increase in gas use for electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland said July was the second hottest July on record and among the sunni
28/08/2026
UUisce Éireann has submitted a planning application to upgrade the Limerick (Bunlicky) Wastewater Treatment Plant and Regional Bioresource Centre, the utility’s largest wastewater investment in the Mid‑West.
The scheme is intended to meet rising demand from new homes and businesses while str
28/08/2026
A £9.4m NI Water scheme in Co Derry/Londonderry has delivered major capacity and environmental improvements at Kilrea WwTW.
NI Water has confirmed the completion of a £9.4 million modernisation of Kilrea Wastewater Treatment Works to enhance wastewater services, support future growth and provide gr
28/08/2026
If you've just had building work done, here's the honest answer: "the builders cleaned up" and "the space is actually ready to use" are two completely different things. Most disappointment with after builders cleaning comes down to not knowing what should be included — so here's what a proper job ac
28/08/2026
Construction is moving ahead on the new 90-bed HSE Community Hospital on Ballynamony Road (Leitrim Road), Carrick-on-Shannon, with the state-of-the-art facility scheduled for completion in early 2027.
The development will increase capacity for older people’s healthcare across County Leitrim.
The
28/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £318,000 carriageway resurfacing programme covering the A28 Customs Station Roundabout, its adjacent side roads, and a 300-metre section of Carnbane Way towards the Fiveways roundabout. The scheme is due to get under way on Sunday 6 September 2026.
25/08/2026
Uisce Éireann said multi-million-euro works will switch customers from Poulavanogue to an enhanced Monroe plant, strengthen resilience across the network, and make greater use of the Giantsgrave Reservoir.
Homes, businesses and communities across Clonmel are set to benefit from a more secure and re
25/08/2026
Eugene in Tipperary has replaced his previous E27z with a brand-new Bobcat E27z mini digger supplied by Adare Machinery.
The machine is fitted with a long arm, heavy counterweight, check valves, an LED light pack, radio, two-speed travel and a heated cab, among other options.
Adare Machinery thank
25/08/2026
Rents have become increasingly unaffordable across Ireland, with the fastest recent growth outside Dublin, according to the Social Democrats’ housing spokesperson, Rory Hearne.
He said the capital's rents are about 25% above pre-pandemic levels, but regional increases over recent years have been e
25/08/2026
GRAHAM has begun construction on a major purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme at the University of Bath, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on the Claverton Down campus.
The start on site marks a key step in delivering one of the UK's largest sustainable student accommodation develop
25/08/2026
A group from MMD Construction completed a hike of Galtymore on Saturday, 15 August, in support of the Lighthouse Charity.
The challenge brought colleagues together for an enjoyable day outdoors while helping to raise both awareness and funds for a cause that matters to the construction sector.
The
25/08/2026
Bord Gáis Energy has become the first utility in Ireland to receive Investors in Diversity Gold Accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity.
The accreditation comes as the company marks 50 years serving customers across Ireland and places it among just 43 organisations nationwide to hold the
25/08/2026
Northern Ireland social housing provider Choice Housing has strengthened its leadership team with five senior appointments as it continues to expand its services and housing provision.
The appointments include three newly created positions, increasing the organisation’s senior leadership team from
25/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has begun a targeted upgrade of local water infrastructure in Sutton, aiming to deliver a more reliable supply and cut water loss by tackling leaks.
The programme includes replacing ageing backyard mains and installing almost 250 metres of new modern pipes along Station Road, Burrow,
25/08/2026
Galway City Council has outlined plans to restore Merlin Woods as a resilient native woodland following the damage caused by Storm Eowyn, drawing on advice from an independent arborist and Dr Colin Lawton of the University of Galway's Zoology Department.
Their input ensures public safety, biodiver
25/08/2026
14 Henrietta Street, Dublin City Council's social history museum, has been honoured with a European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award 2026 at a ceremony held at the museum during Heritage Week.
The accolade acknowledges the museum’s citizens’ engagement and its people-first approach, which inte
24/08/2026
Fingal County Council has confirmed that construction of the Rathmore Park Recreational Sports Hub in Lusk, Co Dublin will start today, Monday 24 August 2026.
The project will deliver bulk earthworks, drainage and watermain installation, and a GNI gas main diversion. It also includes an eight-lane,
24/08/2026
SSE has begun building the new Platin Power Station in County Meath, a project intended to bolster Ireland’s security of electricity supply and underpin a renewables-led grid.
Marking the start of works, a ceremonial sod-turning took place at the Platin site on Friday 26 June 2026, attended by Mini
24/08/2026
A shortage of engineers and delays to essential infrastructure are jeopardising Ireland's housing targets, the transition to low-carbon energy and the country's economic competitiveness, Engineers Ireland has warned ahead of Budget 2027.
In its Pre-Budget 2027 Submission, the professional body repr
24/08/2026
Belfast Harbour has been awarded its first Green Flag Award for City Quays Gardens, recognising the site’s role in providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming public green space.
Drawing on the city's maritime and industrial heritage, City Quays Gardens is the first scheme in Northern Ireland to be
24/08/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and O'Callaghan Properties have unveiled plans for 103 new homes in Cork’s South Docks, advancing a key element of the wider Cork Docklands regeneration.
Set on Kennedy Quay beside the River Lee, the scheme is intended to spur further renewal across the immediate a
24/08/2026
Representatives from Wills Bros joined Cullompton Town Council, Mid Devon District Council and Devon County Council to officially break ground on the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road, marking the start of construction.
Wills Bros is delivering the 1.35km scheme, providing an alternative route bet
24/08/2026
Water supplies have been restored in Bundoran and surrounding areas after two major bursts on a trunk main, with Uisce Éireann thanking residents and businesses for their patience as crews worked through the night.
Specialist teams carried out emergency repairs into the early hours to return water
24/08/2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a pre-market engagement exercise for the redevelopment of the Irish Street site in Downpatrick, in a joint initiative with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
The engagement is aimed at developers, investors and hotel operators and will help shap
21/08/2026
Belfast City Airport and Translink have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the assessment and development of options to strengthen links between Translink's network and the airport.
The agreement, dated 20 August 2026, sets out how the partners will work together on feasibility
21/08/2026
Construction firm Farrans has been named a finalist in two categories at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026, which will be staged at the Dublin Convention Centre on 16 October.
The awards recognise the most innovative people and organisations advancing excellence across Ireland's construct
21/08/2026
Families and businesses in Campile can expect a stronger, more dependable water supply following the completion of upgrade works by Uisce Éireann on the local network in County Wexford.
As part of the project, more than 1.85 kilometres of ageing water mains were replaced with modern, robust pipes.
21/08/2026
Uisce Éireann is starting a major upgrade of ageing water mains on Rhebogue Road and Lower Park Road in Limerick City to improve reliability and reduce leaks.
Works getting under way next week will see more than 1.8 kilometres of new, modern water pipes installed to strengthen the local network and
21/08/2026
McHale Plant Sales exhibit will underline importance of Irish agriculture in Birdhill company’s broader sphere of activities.
Noting the extent to which mechanisation is expanding within the agri sector, and the extent to which border lines for contractors are moving beyond traditional boundaries,
21/08/2026
Visitors have been given a rare glimpse inside Belfast's Victorian sewage infrastructure as NI Water opened its historic Wastewater Heritage Centre as part of a campaign highlighting the connection between healthy waterways and wellbeing.
The events, held at NI Water's treatment works on Duncrue In
21/08/2026
Progress is advancing at the Pendinas Distribution Service Reservoir (DSR) being delivered for Hafren Dyfrdwy, part of the Severn Trent Group, with the scheme moving closer to completion following a series of recent milestones.
Since the last update, the internal fit-out of the DSR and its valve ch
21/08/2026
The initial 26 homes at the new Convent Gardens scheme on Curlyhill Road, Strabane, have been officially handed over, marking a significant step towards delivering 78 new properties for the town.
Developed by Woven in partnership with BW Social Affordable Housing, the mixed-tenure project is being
21/08/2026
Households on Dublin City Council’s housing list must return verification letters by 2 September or risk being removed, Cllr Daithí Doolan has warned.
The Sinn Féin leader on Dublin City Council issued the appeal as the council begins work on the 2026 Social Housing Needs Assessment, which involves
21/08/2026
McMenamin Engineering supplied and installed the structural steelwork, cold-rolled purlins and a bespoke staircase for the €38 million, 90-bed Community Nursing Unit in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, successfully delivering a complex multi-pitched roof through advanced detailing and close collabor
20/08/2026
Sicon Limited, parent of John Sisk & Son, posted a 27.7% increase in profit before tax to €74.2m for the year to 31 December 2025, as margins strengthened and the Group ended the year debt free following the October purchase of Farrans.
Operating profit rose 37.9% to €67.0m from €48.6m, while gross
20/08/2026
At Wind Energy Ireland, the WEI Research team focuses on evidence-based analysis, knowledge-sharing and partnerships so that findings inform decisions across the energy system.
From contributing to national and EU-funded initiatives to shaping policy and improving how results are communicated, the
20/08/2026
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved a range of applications, including changes to plans for a new multi-purpose berthing facility for cruise ships on land at Airport Road West within the Harbour Estate.
The application from Belfast Harbour Commissioners was approved, allowing the
20/08/2026
Upgrade works are largely complete, but damage from unauthorised access means further repairs, path resurfacing and temporary closures through late August, with new fencing due towards the end of September.
The original programme of works to improve the swimming area at Hawk's Cliff/Vico Baths was
20/08/2026
Belfast Harbour has secured its first Green Flag Award for City Quays Gardens, acknowledging the park's role in offering an inclusive, well-managed public space for visitors and residents alike.
Drawing on Belfast's maritime and industrial heritage, City Quays Gardens is the first project in Northe
20/08/2026
Families and businesses in Adrigole can expect a steadier drinking water supply after Uisce Éireann completed important network upgrades.
Around 2.5km of ageing water mains have been replaced with modern pipework to curb bursts and leaks, improving resilience following recent outages and low press
20/08/2026
James Larkin Road has reopened to traffic as Uisce Éireann advances the North City Arterial Main, a project to deliver a stronger and more reliable drinking water supply for homes and businesses across north Dublin.
The scheme is designed to reduce the risk of supply interruptions for 160,000 prope
20/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has begun construction on a €23 million upgrade of the Ballymahon Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project designed to deliver extra treatment capacity to facilitate future development in the town while protecting local water quality.
To mark the start of works, Minister of State Robert
20/08/2026
Designer Group has secured a significant contract to deliver a high-voltage substation for a data centre campus in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, reinforcing its role in critical power infrastructure across Europe.
Known as GRQ8A, the scheme will develop a 400kV high-voltage to medium-voltage substati
20/08/2026
Limerick City and County Council has unveiled the newest addition to the Limerick Wildlife Walls initiative: a vibrant Red Squirrel mural at Watergate Flats, celebrating a species that has been part of Ireland’s natural heritage for thousands of years.
Delivered in partnership by the Counci'’s Hous
19/08/2026
Construction has started on a major upgrade of Ballymahon Wastewater Treatment Plant. The investment will add significant wastewater treatment capacity to facilitate future housing and economic development in Ballymahon while protecting water quality in the River Inny.
To mark the commencement of w
19/08/2026
Coffey has refreshed its car fleet as part of a broader effort to operate more efficiently, support its people and reduce environmental impact.
As the business grows across Ireland and the UK, the company is prioritising everyday decisions that deliver practical benefits. Managing its fleet is a ce
19/08/2026
NIE Networks has teamed up with Women's Tec to unveil Pathways to Energy, a fully funded 12-week programme aimed at encouraging more young women into careers across the energy sector. The initiative is open to girls and women aged 16–25.
Participants will attend one evening a week at Northern Regio
19/08/2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visited the Department’s Moira Depot to meet participants on the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme and apprentices who are helping to protect Northern Ireland’s historic environment for future generations.
The Department for Communities is delivering the progra
19/08/2026
Pinsent Masons senior lawyer Catherine Burns argues that supporting women at the midpoint of their careers is essential to Northern Ireland's clean energy ambitions, ahead of the Women in Renewables conference on Tuesday 15 September in Belfast.
Writing in the run-up to the all-female event, Burns
19/08/2026
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins, visited the construction site to see first-hand how the project is advancing.
Hosted by GRAHAM, the contractor, the visit included a walkthrough of the building and a briefing on the next stage of works as momentum on s
19/08/2026
Phase 2 of the Swords Public Realm works has begun on North Street and is scheduled to run until December 2026.
Businesses on North Street remain open throughout the construction period.
This stage will deliver a range of improvements, including placing overhead services underground, installing n
19/08/2026
NI Water is urging farmers, land managers, contractors and householders to take added care when applying plant protection products to control rushes and weeds in late summer, a period when spraying is frequently undertaken.
Even small drips or spills during mixing, application or disposal of chemic
19/08/2026
Calor, the gas supplier serving homes and businesses across Northern Ireland, has appointed Sytze Nijman as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Nijman joined Calor in September 2025 as Chief Operating Officer. Before that, he was COO at SunSource, an SHV Energy company, where he helped drive growth an
19/08/2026
Around 138 customers on the Letterfrack Public Water Supply in Co Galway have been advised to boil their water after mechanical issues at the local treatment plant.
Uisce Éireann said it is working with the HSE to resolve the problem and remove the notice as soon as it is safe to do so.
Uisce Éir
18/08/2026
SSE has secured permission to revise its Mullafarry Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposals. The decision represents a key milestone; subject to a final investment decision by SSE, the project would add crucial electricity storage to support a cleaner, more affordable and secure homegrown ene
18/08/2026
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced that more than 2,000 affordable home supports were delivered in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of over 76% on the same period in 2025.
The strong performance across affordable housing programmes continues th
18/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £615,000 carriageway resurfacing project on the A5 Beltany Road in Omagh will begin on Monday 17 August 2026.
The scheme will cover approximately 1.27 km, from Castletown Road to Mellon Road.
Minister Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investme
18/08/2026
Drone as a Service is bringing a new level of precision to Irish agriculture with our newly licensed Precision Spreading and Spraying service.
Using GPS-guided drones, we can accurately distribute fertiliser, seed and pellets across agricultural land, providing a practical alternative where tradit
18/08/2026
McLaughlin & Harvey has been selected by the Education Authority as the main contractor to deliver the first phase of enhanced specialist SEN provision at Rathore School, increasing much-needed capacity for children in the Newry, Mourne and Down area.
The scheme is the Antrim-based firm's first con
18/08/2026
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today (13 August 2026) announced a €6 million Golf Legacy Infrastructure Investment Programme 2026–2030.
The dedicated capital sc
18/08/2026
The Government's overhaul of rental rules in March has benefited institutional investors at tenants' expense, Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne has claimed, pointing to I-RES REIT's latest results linking higher earnings to the new regime.
Deputy Hearne said: "I-RES REIT, the State'
18/08/2026
The new National Archives Repository on Bishop Street has been formally opened, marking the completion of a landmark conservation and construction project in central Dublin.
The ceremony was attended by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan TD and Minister of State with r
18/08/2026
Construction is set to begin later this month on a €15.1 million social housing development in Tuam, County Galway, that will deliver 62 new homes.
Galway County Council has signed the construction contract for the Farrannamartin scheme on the Galway Road, approximately one kilometre from the town
18/08/2026
A County Armagh-based smart technology installer has been named a finalist in the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards.
Epitome Living has been shortlisted for its design and installation at home heating appliance manufacturer Warmflow's Partnership Hub and boardroom in Lisburn.
Founded in 2017, the compa
18/08/2026
Sisk Infrastructure has finished the principal stretch of North Yorkshire's new A59 Kex Gill route, with traffic expected to start using the road in the coming weeks, marking a major milestone in North Yorkshire Council's most ambitious highways scheme to date.
The 4.2‑kilometre alignment, cr
17/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has started replacing old and damaged pipes in Portlaw, aiming to provide a steadier, more dependable water supply for the community.
The project will see 900 metres of modern watermain installed from Darrigal to Poldrew Bridge, strengthening the local network and improving its resili
17/08/2026
Roscommon County Council, in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has opened applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 and the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2027.
Under BHIS 2027, funding of between €2,500 and €50,000 is availa
17/08/2026
Timahoe North Solar Farm, trading as Sundew Solar DAC, has allocated €135,300 from the inaugural year of its Community Benefit Fund to 39 local recipients, comprising 34 community organisations and five scholars.
The scheme supports community, non-profit and voluntary groups, as well as charities o
17/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £556,000 carriageway improvement scheme on the A23 Ballygowan Road in Belfast, set to begin on 15 August 2026.
The project will resurface the stretch from Upper Braniel Road to 122 Ballygowan Road and upgrade kerbs and footways, aiming to improve
17/08/2026
Drone as a Service is bringing a new level of precision to Irish agriculture with our newly licensed Precision Spreading and Spraying service. Using GPS-guided drones, we can accurately distribute fertiliser, seed and pellets across agricultural land, providing a practical alternative where traditio
17/08/2026
Westmeath County Council, in partnership with Brennan McCann Developments Ltd and supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has opened Phase 2 of the Affordable Purchase Scheme at Coola Meadows in Kilbeggan.
Six affordable homes are available to eligible buyers at a red
17/08/2026
EirGrid specialist Sarah Murphy helps safely connect new transmission projects as the grid operator sets out an €18.9bn plan to 2030 and expands its workforce.
As Ireland modernises its electricity system, Galway native Sarah Murphy is among those turning ambitions into reality by helping deliver t
17/08/2026
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD, has welcomed fresh data showing that the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme has supported almost 49,000 households since its introduction.
Launched in 2020, the scheme assists first-time buyers to purchase or build a new home.
According to the latest f
17/08/2026
Phoenix Energy has renewed its Friend of Mela partnership with the Belfast Mela, Northern Ireland's largest cultural diversity festival, organised by ArtsEkta, which returns this month to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
The company has been an active backer of the festival's growth, which brings te
17/08/2026
Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association has launched a programme of celebrations across Northern Ireland to mark the 70th anniversary of the Abbeyfield Movement.
The first event took place at Abbeyfield & Wesley’s Ballymoney Road house in Ballymena, where more than 50 residents, families, staff and
14/08/2026
NI Water has launched a major Water Infrastructure Improvement Scheme that will see around 17km of new water mains and associated connections installed across the Larne area.
Most activity will take place in built-up residential parts of the town, alongside targeted enhancements to the rural netwo
14/08/2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has published the Department for the Economy's new Interconnection Policy Statement, setting the strategic direction for future East–West electricity infrastructure.
The Statement aligns with the Executive's Energy Strategy, aiming to stimulate innovation and i
14/08/2026
Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O'Brien joined local Northeast Ward councillors and Cork City Council Chief Executive Valerie O'Sullivan to walk the new Glanmire Greenway.
The route connects the recently completed link road at Dooley's Lane via the former John Barleycorn site and includes two
14/08/2026
MukAway, the materials management platform from MA EnviroTech Group, has agreed a three-year, group-wide deal with GRAHAM in one of the platform's largest commercial wins to date.
The agreement brings the entire GRAHAM business onto MukAway, establishing it as the contractor's primary system for ma
14/08/2026
The latest phase of a major programme to improve water services in County Carlow has reached its midpoint.
Crews have now installed 3km of the planned 6km of ageing watermains between Friarstown Pump Station and the N81/R727 junction at McGraths Cross. When this phase is complete, it will deliver a
14/08/2026
Liquid Corporate Finance has unveiled a fresh new brand identity, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent UK business finance broker.
Since launching in 2019, Liquid Corporate Finance has continued to develop and establish itself within the UK business finance market. As the business ha
14/08/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to replace ageing water mains in Castletownbere this week, aiming to improve reliability and reduce leaks for local customers.
Works along the L4935 and R572 at Felane West will see 2.3 kilometres of new, modern pipes installed to strengthen the network and minimise disruption
14/08/2026
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte has called for stronger planning, clearer communication and extra public transport to prevent fresh gridlock during upcoming M3 Lagan Bridge works.
The SDLP representative warned there must be no recurrence of the severe traffic disruption witnessed during m
14/08/2026
The Green Party has called for data centres to shoulder the cost of modernising and expanding Ireland's electricity grid, rather than households.
Deputy leader and party spokesperson for infrastructure and public expenditure, Cllr Hazel Chu, said a targeted levy on the sector should finance these
14/08/2026
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Christopher O'Sullivan TD, has opened applications for three schemes for 2027: the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Historic Thatche
14/08/2026
The Utility Regulator said it welcomes the appointment of two new Board members by Finance Minister John O'Dowd.
Seán Hogan and Paul Smith will each serve for seven years from 10 August 2026.
Seán Hogan brings extensive experience across utilities, water and public sector governance. His seven-yea
13/08/2026
Five new wind energy projects were granted planning permission in the second quarter of 2026 — the strongest quarter since Q1 2025 — while one project was refused.
Together, the approvals amount to 311 MW of capacity, enough to power just over 180,000 homes annually. The outcome marks a clear impr
13/08/2026
Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have completed the connection of Bia Energy's €90 million biomethane plant in Huntstown, Co. Dublin, to the national gas network — the first direct injection point for biomethane in Ireland. The link was officially launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and th
13/08/2026
A large-scale programme to remove older backyard services and install modern, robust water mains is advancing throughout the town.
As part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, more than 1,200 homes in Drogheda are expected to benefit by year-end, alongside the installation of 5
13/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged the public to contribute views on expanding pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre, saying now is the ideal moment to get involved.
Her comments come after the success of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, when some city streets were closed to traffic and foo
13/08/2026
CITB Northern Ireland (CITBNI), working with the Department for Communities, The Heritage Council, National Museums NI and The King's Foundation, has secured £995,007 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver 'Shared Heritage Futures: An All Ireland Skills Project'.
At the core of the init
13/08/2026
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has welcomed the start of site works on an active travel project in Antrim that will create a shared footway and cycleway along Stiles Way, linking the Junction One roundabout with the Springfarm Footbridge.
Speaking as works began, the South Antrim MLA said: "I am deli
13/08/2026
Homes and businesses in Collooney are now enjoying a more dependable water supply following Uisce Éireann's completion of a water main replacement scheme in the town.
More than 740 metres of ageing and damaged water mains have been swapped for modern pipes to improve network performance, cut the ri
13/08/2026
A new traffic-free woodland path has opened in the Waterside area of L'Derry, offering a calmer and safer alternative to busy roads.
The route links the Crescent Link with Kilfennan Country Park for residents of Fallowlea Park and the wider Caw community.
Delivered by the Northern Ireland Housing
13/08/2026
GRAHAM has congratulated Yard Services Manager Jason McManus on being elected a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
ICE Fellowship is the Institution's highest grade of membership, awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the civil engineering profession and
13/08/2026
Legislation to bolster ESB Networks' authority to manage vegetation around electricity lines remains unpublished nearly 18 months after Storm Éowyn, Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill has warned.
Senator Scahill said households and businesses across the country—particularly in areas that have suffere
12/08/2026
GRAHAM has launched a targeted skills initiative on its Dyecoats and Brewery Gardens projects to help 20 entry-level site workers progress towards fully skilled status, underlining the company’s commitment to long-term social value and career development.
Both residential schemes are being delivere
12/08/2026
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year.
Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in Ju
12/08/2026
Dublin City Council has appointed Purcell Construction Limited as the main contractor for Phase 1 of the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter, with construction due to begin in the coming weeks.
The move represents a key milestone for one of Dublin's most significant civic and cultural developments in r
12/08/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Kildare County Council (KCC) have announced the next phase of affordable homes at Barracksfield West in Naas, Co Kildare, the first LDA-led project outside Dublin to directly deliver affordable and social housing on State-owned land.
This phase will provide 25
12/08/2026
Chadwicks Group has completed one of the largest projects delivered through its longstanding partnership with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), transforming accessible apartments at the Carmel Fallon Centre & Apartments in Clontarf, Dublin.
The refurbishment saw The Panelling Centre, Chadwicks Gr
12/08/2026
Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island.
Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the following morning. The measures will apply to the entire island until further notice and are designed
12/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has started a new phase of improvements to Cork City's wastewater network in the Coal Quay area, building on similar works carried out on Grand Parade earlier in 2026 as part of ongoing investment in the city's infrastructure.
The works, which commenced in early August, will provide s
12/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed work is under way on a £550,000 shared footway and cycleway along the B158 Stiles Way in Antrim, with construction beginning on Monday 10 August 2026.
The scheme forms part of the Department's commitment to expand active travel infrastructure and im
12/08/2026
Mayo County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will host the third public consultation for the N26 Foxford to Mount Falcon project.
The Emerging Preferred Option Corridor for the scheme will be on display, with staff from the Mayo National Roads Office and the project co
12/08/2026
Fingal County Council has unveiled a Shopfront Enhancement Scheme aimed at brightening town and village centres across the county, urging local businesses to submit expressions of interest.
Administered by the Town Regeneration Office, support will cover works such as shopfront and brickwork repai
11/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has begun a €12 million upgrade of the Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant, which provides drinking water to over 45,000 people across County Louth.
The scheme builds on a 2024 pilot that proved highly effective at removing naturally occurring manganese from the water supply. As part of
11/08/2026
Coffey has secured a contract to deliver upgrade works at Derby Sewage Treatment Works (STW).
Derby STW is one of Severn Trent Water's principal wastewater treatment facilities, serving Derby and surrounding communities.
As well as treating wastewater, the site contributes to renewable energy gen
11/08/2026
Fingal County Council has opened a public consultation on proposed Front of School Interventions outside Skerries Community College and St Patrick's Junior and Senior National Schools, as part of the Skerries Active Travel Plan.
The package aims to improve safety for pupils travelling to and from s
11/08/2026
East Belfast Ulster Unionist MLA and Communities Spokesperson Andy Allen MBE has welcomed the launch of a consultation on the future regulation of heat networks in Northern Ireland.
The Department for the Economy consultation is examining how the sector should be regulated, with Mr Allen saying it
11/08/2026
Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath Sorca Clarke has called on the Government to take urgent action over HSE-owned buildings that have remained vacant for more than a year.
The call comes after figures provided to Deputy Clarke in response to a Parliamentary Question showed that 120 HSE-owned build
11/08/2026
A conservation specialist has been appointed to restore four historic war memorials across L'Derry City and Strabane District.
Derry City and Strabane District Council has appointed Irish Stone to carry out restoration and essential maintenance works at memorials in The Diamond in Derry city centre
11/08/2026
Uisce Éireann, in consultation with the HSE, has cleared customers on the Achill Public Water Supply and affected group water schemes to use water as normal after remedial works and consistent, satisfactory sampling.
The Boil Water Notice on the Achill Public Water Supply has been lifted with immed
11/08/2026
Longford County Council has appointed Tower Civil Engineering Ltd of Tullamore as the main contractor for the R392 Ballymahon Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme.
The construction contract has been signed, with works scheduled to commence from Tuesday, 18 August.
The €1.4 million scheme is funded by the
11/08/2026
The 2026 NI Construction Awards have now sold out, with all tables booked for this year's celebration of the industry.
Hosted by architect and television presenter George Clarke and BBC presenter Claire McCollum, the ceremony will showcase excellence across Northern Ireland’s construction sector. S
11/08/2026
Cork County Council has announced a vacancy under its Cost Rental Scheme for an A-rated, three-bedroom family home at An Cnocan, Milleencoola, Bantry, Co. Cork.
Located in a desirable residential area, the property is offered at a rent at least 28% below comparable private-market levels.
The Cost
10/08/2026
Uisce Éireann will begin a major mains replacement later this month to improve water security in the Lough Atalia area of Galway, replacing more than 1.8km of ageing pipes along key routes, with completion expected in early 2027 and traffic measures including night-time lane closures.
Customers on
10/08/2026
More than 250 colleagues from Uisce Éireann’s North West framework gathered at the Clayton Hotel Sligo for a safety, training and wellbeing Soft Start to mark the return to work.
Held on 6 August 2026, the event brought together Farrans, its supply chain partners and client Uisce Éireann to reconne
10/08/2026
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has welcomed a revamped Road Maintenance Strategy unveiled by party colleague and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, saying it will transform how roads are maintained and improve journeys for motorists across the north.
The South Antrim MLA said: "The new Road Mainten
10/08/2026
McLaughlin & Harvey's work with Breakthrough Properties has been shortlisted for the Building Awards 2026 in the Construction Client of the Year category.
The nomination acknowledges the partners' joint delivery of innovative life sciences facilities.
Construction Client of the Year celebrates cli
10/08/2026
Rory Hearne said Government policy has fuelled a scarcity of affordable rentals, citing a Simon Communities report that found only 20 of 1,303 properties in June were within HAP limits and none in most study areas.
The Social Democrats' housing spokesperson argued that people relying on the Housing
10/08/2026
Works to replace nearly 2km of ageing water mains between Toomans and Keshcarrigan will start this week, aiming to curb leaks and strengthen supplies for Keshcarrigan and the wider Ballinamore area.
Uisce Éireann will commence a major upgrade of the local water network, with close to 2km of older m
10/08/2026
Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with special responsibility for Employment, Small Business and Retail, has reappointed Mr Bernard Gogarty as Chairperson of the Construction Contracts Adjudication Panel established under the Construction Contr
10/08/2026
A €3.8 million programme to modernise Ballaghaderreen's wastewater treatment plant has begun this month, strengthening performance and resilience while protecting the local environment.
Delivered by Uisce Éireann, the scheme will upgrade key assets at the facility to improve day-to-day operations,
10/08/2026
London Stansted has named Farrans as its construction partner for new skylink walkways, a key element of the airport’s transformation plan.
The links will provide direct pedestrian connections between the main terminal and the existing satellite buildings that accommodate departure and arrival gate
10/08/2026
NI Water has announced an out-of-sewer overflow in Co Down was sparked by flushed wipes and sanitary products, triggering a major clean-up to safeguard the Mournes coastline and nearby shellfish habitats.
Specialist wastewater crews were deployed to Dundrum Bay to trace and remove a substantial blo
07/08/2026
NI construction firm GRAHAM has helped MyTime, an NHS learning disabilities and wellbeing service in Chertsey, create a new outdoor summerhouse and enhanced garden, providing a calming, year-round space for service users, staff and visitors.
The project forms part of GRAHAM’s ongoing commitment to
07/08/2026
Cutting Industries Limited has begun the process of securing ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, marking a further step in its drive for responsible manufacturing and continual improvement.
The family-owned Lisburn manufacturer has supplied bespoke precision-cut components to a
07/08/2026
Owners and custodians of protected and historic buildings across County Cork are being urged to apply for support under three 2027 schemes announced by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD: the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), the Historic Thatc
07/08/2026
South Dublin County Council has begun the Clonburris Stage 2A Joint Infrastructure Works – Surface Water Outfall in the Griffeen area. Emergency works are required to safeguard road users and the public as the programme advances.
Over the coming months, heavy civil engineering will deliver storm wa
07/08/2026
A major programme of maintenance on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast will begin on Friday 14 August 2026.
This is the third phase of bridge bearing replacements, following earlier phases in 2024 and 2025. So far, 18 bearings have been replaced; a further six are now scheduled, affecting the bridge's
07/08/2026
Watkin Jones has reached practical completion of Loftlines, a 627-home build-to-rent (BTR) development in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, marking the delivery of Northern Ireland's first large-scale purpose-built BTR scheme.
The development, delivered for L&G in partnership with Lacuna Developments, was
07/08/2026
Work is commencing on a substantial upgrade of the village's wastewater treatment plant, an investment Uisce Éireann says will enhance services, protect the local environment and enable future growth and development.
The scheme will lift the plant's population equivalent from 1,000 to 1,500, a 50%
07/08/2026
The Government has launched Ireland's first overarching National Public Procurement Strategy, designed to improve transparency, strengthen competition and widen access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the public buying system.
Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Pub
07/08/2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce Northern Ireland's first locally led regulatory framework for heat networks.
The consultation outlines plans to strengthen consumer protections while establishing a regulatory system designed to suppo
07/08/2026
Grants of €50,000–€200,000 are available for larger conservation projects under Galway City Council's 2027 Historic Structures Fund (HSF), with applications due by 4pm on Friday 27 November 2026.
The HSF invites bids for works to qualifying heritage structures. Guidance and the application form can
07/08/2026
Drone as a Service provides construction teams with the aerial intelligence needed to capture the full scope of build progress, quality, and site operations.
Our drone services support every stage of a project in Ireland, from site surveying and planning through progress monitoring, safety complia
06/08/2026
SSE has submitted a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for the proposed Crumhach Wind Farm near Dromore West, County Sligo, which would supersede the existing Kingsmountain and Dunneill onshore wind farms.
The plan follows more than 20 years of successful operations at the two sites. SSE
06/08/2026
Navantia UK has started a recruitment campaign for 28 skilled positions at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, adding capacity to deliver major naval shipbuilding programmes.
The company is hiring 21 welders, five platers and two pipefitters to support construction of three new Fleet Solid Sup
06/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has begun a project to upgrade and strengthen the water network serving Annamoe, Co Wicklow, improving the resilience and reliability of supplies for the years ahead.
Under the Raheen Water Supply Rationalisation Project, a new water main will be installed between Roundwood Reservoir
06/08/2026
NI Water is to invest £2.5 million in upgrading Cabragh Wastewater Treatment Works in County Tyrone, boosting capacity to meet environmental standards, support planned growth and better protect the River Blackwater while the site continues to operate.
The upgrade will enhance the treatment capabili
06/08/2026
NI Water's treatment works project by the Farrans–Glanua JV has been shortlisted for Infrastructure of the Year – Utilities at the newly rebranded NI Construction Awards in Belfast.
The Kilrea Waste Water Treatment Works Upgrade for NI Water has been named on the shortlist for the Infrastructure of
06/08/2026
One of Ireland's most significant country estates has been brought to the market with a guide price of €14.5 million.
Savills Ireland has launched the sale of Rahinstown Estate in County Meath, a 720-acre historic estate combining a 19th-century mansion, productive farmland, woodland and extensive
06/08/2026
Applications are now invited for Galway City Council's 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), offering grant support for conservation works to eligible historic structures. The application form and guidance for applicants can be downloaded from the council's website.
Eligible projects includ
06/08/2026
Uisce Éireann will replace 2.8km of ageing water mains in Union Hall, west Cork, with works starting next week along the L-4224 and L-82631 at Myross to boost reliability and cut leaks.
The programme will see modern pipes installed to reinforce the local network and reduce the risk of bursts and le
06/08/2026
Coffey has been awarded Phase 1A of the Woodford Constructed Wetlands project in County Galway, part of Uisce Éireann's national framework to deliver nature-based wastewater infrastructure.
The framework advances projects through a phased programme spanning assessment, design, construction, commis
06/08/2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved Laois County Council’s application for support under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
A total of €78,737 has been allocated to carry out remedial works on a retaining wall on Manor Road in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, with the
05/08/2026
Northern Ireland-based Kane Group has secured a multi-million-pound contract to deliver mechanical and electrical works as part of the redevelopment of Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.
The contract, awarded as part of Sisk's redevelopment of the stadium, further expands Kane Group's portfolio of ma
05/08/2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a series of completed regeneration projects in Larne town centre, delivered in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
The Department for Communities invested £331,945, with the council contributing £35,805, to create a pop-up park on a p
05/08/2026
Cuchulainn Workwear has unveiled a new range of promotional merchandise and branded workwear bundles designed to help businesses maximise their marketing budget while maintaining a professional image.
As a single-source supplier for branded clothing and promotional products, Cuchulainn Workwear's l
05/08/2026
Northern Ireland's housing market extended its run of steady gains in the three months to June 2026, according to the Northern Ireland Quarterly House Price Index compiled by Ulster University with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Progressive Building Society. The analysis of 5,981 sales c
05/08/2026
Galway County Council has launched a public consultation on the county's inaugural Outdoor Recreation Strategy and is inviting residents to share their views.
A series of workshops will run throughout August, offering communities, outdoor clubs, landowners and enthusiasts of walking, cycling, mount
05/08/2026
Three Wall & Floor Tiling apprentices from Southern Regional College (SRC) have secured places at the SkillBuild National Finals, which will be staged in Milton Keynes from 17–19 November 2026.
The trio — Pearse McDonnell (17) from Forkhill, Kristopher McIlrath (18) from Madden, Armagh, and Alan Ho
05/08/2026
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, met representatives from Kildare County Council, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council on 30 July to assess progress on implementing the Liffey Valley Park Strategy, which
05/08/2026
Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has visited the Lynfield Mount Hospital redevelopment to view progress on the second phase of the £65 million programme.
He met representatives from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and McAvoy’s project team during a tour of the live site, where the ne
05/08/2026
A new play park has officially opened in Ederney following the completion of a project delivered through Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's Outdoor Recreational Capital Programme.
The new facility is one of 10 outdoor community spaces being developed across the district as part of the Fermanagh
05/08/2026
A full water supply has been restored to customers in counties Tipperary and Offaly after an operational issue at the Roscrea Water Treatment Plant disrupted service.
Uisce Éireann confirmed that its crews have resolved the issue and that the water network is now recharging.
Uisce Éireann said the
05/08/2026
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is inviting people who live, work in, visit or travel through Lambeg to share their views on plans for a new car park on Station Road.
The proposal outlines a 13-bay facility, including accessible and parent-and-child spaces, intended to ease parking pressures, im
04/08/2026
Construction has officially commenced on a new 150-space on-site car park at the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, representing a major infrastructure investment designed to streamline access to the popular visitor destination.
Currently, many visitors reach the attraction via a shuttle ser
04/08/2026
Cork County Council has adopted Variation No. 1 to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028, a significant step intended to accelerate housing delivery and guide sustainable growth across the county.
Approved by elected members at a Council meeting on Friday, the variation introduces additional r
04/08/2026
Solmatix has been named a registered Tesla Powerwall installer, giving homeowners across Northern Ireland access to Tesla's newest home energy storage system.
Tesla Powerwall 3, along with its expansion units, is now available to order in the region, with both backup and non-backup installation con
04/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £174,000 carriageway resurfacing project for Garden City and Ballynasilloe Avenue in Derry will get under way on Monday 3 August 2026.
The scheme includes asphalt resurfacing along 305 metres of the U1515 Garden City and Ballynasilloe Avenue, star
04/08/2026
Uisce Éireann has completed major repairs on the Ballymore Eustace to Saggart trunk watermain within the planned 27-hour window, delivering the largest repair programme to date on the pipeline while keeping supplies intact for the majority of customers across Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow.
Since Frid
04/08/2026
Two Farrans employees, Rachael Smyth and Kirby McCormack, have joined Business in the Community Northern Ireland’s (BITC NI) Time to Read programme, dedicating weekly one-to-one sessions to help children improve their reading skills in local primary schools.
The award-winning scheme, developed by B
04/08/2026
NI Water has begun work on a new watermain along Windyhill Road in Coleraine to bolster the resilience of the local drinking water network and improve service for customers in Coleraine and the surrounding area. The programme is expected to last around 10 months.
A lane closure is currently operati
04/08/2026
Oxfordshire County Council has selected GRAHAM to construct the Didcot to Culham river crossing, a core element of the Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure (HIF1) programme. It is the third and final construction contract to be awarded for the scheme.
The project is intended to deliver
04/08/2026
A £530 million programme to redevelop the University of Manchester's Fallowfield campus has reached financial close, paving the way for 3,300 high-quality, sustainable student rooms with a range of modern shared amenities.
The scheme will be delivered, operated and maintained through a 50-year part
04/08/2026
A construction firm has been fined €1.2 million after admitting health and safety breaches linked to a fatal roadworks incident in Donegal that claimed three lives and injured a fourth person.
On Friday 31 July 2026 at Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Roderick Maguire imposed the penalty o
03/08/2026
Cork County Council has signed contracts with J.D. Buckley Construction Ltd to construct Phase 3 of the Cearnóg Chluain Each housing scheme in Knocknagree.
The agreement was concluded at County Hall on Monday 27 July 2026, with Chief Executive Moira Murrell and the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cll
03/08/2026
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, have approved funding for a new domestic violence refuge in Carlow Town.
The decision allows Carlow County Council and Amber Womens Refuge CLG to a
03/08/2026
McAvoy has been named as an approved supplier to the Everything Estates framework, a fast, compliant and flexible procurement route designed to support the delivery of estates services across the public sector.
Open to public sector organisations, devolved administrations and third-sector bodies, E
03/08/2026
AJ Power (South Africa), a subsidiary of AJ Power Ltd, has been awarded the British Lion Large Corporate Business Award at the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa Gala Dinner, acknowledging its contribution to business and industry across the region.
The award was presented by His Excell
03/08/2026
Homes in Emmet Place, Sligo, are set for a more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann begins network improvement works this week.
The scheme will replace ageing backyard water mains and service connections to cut leakage, enhance water quality and strengthen the local system.
Many older estate
03/08/2026
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has opened a consultation on a proposed scheme to reduce commercial rates on vacant properties in 2027.
The Council is inviting feedback from businesses, property owners, residents and other interested parties on how the measure could affect enterprises, indivi
03/08/2026
Biscuit Factory, a 724-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Belfast, has achieved practical completion ahead of the 2026/27 academic year.
The £50 million project on Little Donegall Street was delivered by contractor GRAHAM for LDS Dev Co, with Lacuna Developments serving a
03/08/2026
A €3 million investment will restore the protected Art Deco former County Library in Newbridge and expand it from roughly 550m² to 2,340m², creating a modern civic hub for culture, learning and community services.
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, and Min
03/08/2026
A total of 16,679 new dwellings were finished in the first six months of 2026, up 10.8% on the 15,059 homes delivered in the same period in 2025. This represents a new high for January–June completions and builds on last year's record annual output. As housing delivery typically accelerates in the s
03/08/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £650,000 carriageway resurfacing programme for the A55 Belvoir Road in Belfast, beginning on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
The scheme will cover the stretch between Newtownbreda Road and Saintfield Road and is scheduled to run until Tuesday 6 October 20
