The issue has arisen because, while an undersupply of Level-3 qualified plumbers is anticipated in Northern Ireland, the DfE argues that the shortfall must be balanced against the need for pathways for “those who have not reached their potential” in […]
Tyrone-based hire firm KDM Hire Ltd continues to expand their offering with the opening of a new depot in Castlereagh, Belfast. Located on Alexander Road close to the outer ring, the depot is ideally located to serve greater Belfast, Lisburn […]
By Mark Wade, Hays The construction industry has been talking about skills shortages for some roles within the industry for many years, but as the economy recovers from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and activity in the sector continues […]
Contractor Henry Brothers has broken ground and started work to build a new £4million extension at Glossopdale School, funded by Derbyshire County Council. Construction director of Henry Brothers Midlands, Justin Hicklin, said: “We are excited to have started work on […]
BATHSHACK has recently invested in excess of £200,000 in opening a brand-new showroom on the Boucher Road in Belfast, which will create four jobs for the area. The 8,000 square foot showroom, which officially opened in mid-July, is the company’s […]
AWARD-winning project management, fit-out and bespoke joinery company, McCue has been announced as the official fit-out and bespoke supplier at the upcoming ISPS Handa World Invitational competition. The global event, sponsored by ISPS Handa and presented by Modest! Golf, is […]
Students from South West College have been awarded the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) inaugural bursary award aimed at encouraging school leavers to consider a career in construction and undertake a third level Built Environment related qualification. 12 […]
The construction products manufacturing sector posted a fourth successive quarterly expansion in the second quarter of 2021, according to the latest Construction Product Association’s (CPA) State of Trade Survey. Private housing, infrastructure and private housing repair, maintenance and improvement (rm&i), […]
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland has asked the public to name its new woodland in the Belfast Hills. Set next to Cave Hill Country Park the 98 hectare site will be developed over the next five years with open treed […]
Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika and five of its Certified Contractors have triumphed at this year’s Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Awards. The awards, which recognise best practice within the single ply roofing industry, saw Sika Sarnafil, working with […]
