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Gibson Bros breaks ground on Game of Thrones car park

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Banbridge contractor Gibson Bros has broken ground on a 150-space car park at Northern Ireland's Game of Thrones Studio Tour. The three-month project ends the attraction's reliance on off-site shuttle parking.

SAMCO Plant Sales extends CASE Construction Equipment's Irish coverage

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CASE Construction Equipment has appointed SAMCO Plant Sales as its authorised dealer for Munster, Ireland. The deal extends CASE's Irish network, adding sales, parts and aftersales support across the south-west region.

Panda supports Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Panda has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026, bringing waste management and circular economy expertise to the programme. The partnership reflects Panda's commitment to supporting construction organisations advancing sustainable practices and resource efficiency across Ireland's built environment.

Amalita Miranda wins Excellence in Project Management at Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Amalita Miranda of Cogent Associates claimed Excellence in Project Management at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for project management excellence through her demonstrated leadership across large-scale healthcare and mixed-use developments and proven capability navigating complex, high-value projects in demanding environments.

Eight Weeks Lost, One Solution: Why Connected Data Is the Most Valuable Investment Ireland’s Construction Sector Can Make

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Procore and Dodge research shows 18% of construction project time is lost to information searches, costing 25% of project value, with CDEs proven to recover it.

GRAHAM secures £1.5bn Airedale Hospital rebuild contract

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

GRAHAM has signed contracts to build the new Airedale Hospital in West Yorkshire, part of the government's New Hospital Programme. The £1bn to £1.5bn scheme replaces RAAC-affected facilities while keeping services running.

Hamstead Plant joins CASE Construction Equipment's UK dealer network

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Hamstead Plant as its authorised UK dealer for the West Midlands. The move expands CASE's regional dealer network, adding sales, parts and aftersales support across six major cities.

Burns Construction wins €3.4m contract for new energy-rated Loughrea fire station

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Burns Construction has been contracted to build a new €3.4 million A-rated fire station in Loughrea, Co. Galway, replacing a 50-year-old facility. Construction begins within weeks with a 15-month programme.

Knauf UK and Ireland partners with Reconomy Connect to expand plasterboard circular economy scheme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Knauf UK & Ireland has partnered with Reconomy Connect to enhance its plasterboard take-back service, diverting waste directly to gypsum reprocessors to feed recycled material back into new board manufacturing. The partnership covers the entirety of the UK and Ireland.

Killowen Contracts begins construction on £20m Belfast aparthotel for Lotus Property and Staycity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Killowen Contracts has commenced construction on the £20 million (€23.2 million) conversion of Beaufort House in Belfast into Northern Ireland's first Staycity aparthotel. The 98-key nine-storey scheme is funded by Danske Bank with opening targeted for May 2027.

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