The Chairman of a Northern Ireland builders merchant has been recognised with an award by national trade body, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). Ian Haldane is Chairman at Haldane Fisher, based in Belfast and was presented with the BMF Honorary Achievement Award 2023 at the BMF Annual Members Conference and Awards. The award recognises his […]
One of Ireland’s leading sport horse producers says that innovative Polycarbonate daylight roofing system installed at its Templepatrick stables is leading to significant improvements in the well-being of its horses and the operation of its business. Glenpatrick Sport Horses, which has stables in Northern Ireland and Belgium, installed ground-breaking roofing Marlon CST materials created by […]
Urgent action is needed to reduce the number of Ireland’s buildings being demolished instead of refurbished if the country is to meet net zero targets, says construction industry body The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Under Ireland’s current tax structure, a reduced rate of 13.5% VAT is applied to demolition projects, creating a perverse environment […]
10 new permanent jobs will be created over the next 12 months at Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre in Kilrush part of an ongoing multi-million-euro redevelopment of the popular West Clare visitor attraction. The announcement was made today (Tuesday, 24 October 2023) by Clare County Council at the signing of a contract with Martins […]
ByrneLooby, an International award-winning engineering consultancy, enters a new era in its 25-year history as it rebrands to its parent company, Ayesa. The move follows an 18-month integration period after Ayesa acquired ByrneLooby in February 2022. Importantly, it combines people and skillsets to create a compelling, global-leading technology and engineering consulting services provider. Globally, Ayesa is […]
Leading green construction innovator, Dura Products, has worked with Clandillon Civil Consulting and Killeshal, to install over two kilometres of its shallow profile linear combined kerb and drainage system (CKD), Duradrain, within road and pavement structures on the N63-Majors Well Road in Longford. The project, designed by Clandillon Civil Consulting and supplied by Dura Products’ […]
Leading Irish archaeological services firm Rubicon Heritage Services is pleased to announce it has won a multi-million archaeological framework contract for SuedLink, a 700km underground cable renewable energy electricity network project which will link wind energy in northern Germany with solar power in south Germany. This will be the longest such power cable in the […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) officially launched 67 new homes at Ballyogan Square. This new housing development includes two- and three-bed homes which are currently being allocated to persons on the dlr social housing waiting list. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said: “I’m delighted to be present today at the official […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s innovative energy retrofit project in the Beaufort housing development in Glasthule has received gold and silver awards at this year’s All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: “I am very pleased to see the fantastic work of our Housing Department being recognised with these two All-Ireland […]
Jim Henry, founder of leading Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers, has been recognised for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards 2023. Jim received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the pursuit of excellence, with judges determining that he exemplified outstanding leadership and […]
