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P McVey Building Systems hires director to scale modular output

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

P McVey Building Systems has appointed James Scullion as commercial and finance director as the Co Antrim modular construction firm marks 40 years. The firm reports 400% growth over five years.

Seaview Developments starts £1.8m Cushendall fire station build

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Seaview Developments has begun building a £1.8m replacement fire station in Cushendall for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. The Bellaghy construction firm will deliver the project by the end of 2027.

Facilities Management Conference 2026 expands speaker programme: sustainability and academic leadership announced

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Facilities Management Conference 2026 has announced additional speakers for Wednesday 4 November at Crowne Plaza, Santry. New speakers spanning academic FM leadership, sustainability strategy, and national estate management bring expertise in connecting professional practice, environmental performance, and built environment innovation.

Andrea van Eeden wins Excellence in Engineering at Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Andrea van Eeden of Ethos Engineering claimed Excellence in Engineering at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for engineering excellence through her demonstrated expertise across large-scale airport terminals, rail infrastructure, and logistics developments, combined with successful transition into data centre engineering.

Greg Hayden brings multidisciplinary engineering leadership to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Greg Hayden, CEO of Ethos Engineering Consultancy, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With MBA credentials, Chartered Engineer status, and demonstrated leadership scaling a multidisciplinary consultancy across EMEA data centre and critical infrastructure projects, Greg brings strategic and technical expertise to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence advancing Ireland's construction sector.

Pay on Time, Win the Best Teams: Why Prompt Payment Is Now a Competitive Advantage in Construction

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Payapps’ report finds 79% of UK subcontractors are almost always paid late, with 84% saying a contractor’s payment reputation directly influences their decision to bid or price future work.

Balfour Beatty adds 2,000 UK jobs on infrastructure growth

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Balfour Beatty plans to add 2,000 UK jobs by 2027, growing its workforce to around 16,000 as infrastructure demand accelerates. The expansion is anchored by a £2.1bn power transmission order book.

Miller Plant invests £1.7m in new Cat machine fleet

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Miller Plant has invested £1.7m in seven new Cat machines from Finning UK & Ireland, including telematics-enabled trucks and excavators. The Aberdeenshire contractor will use the fleet on projects across the north east.

Meeko Construction delivers six Omeath homes via crowdfunding

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Meeko Construction has delivered six new homes in Omeath, Co Louth, financed through crowdfunding platform Property Bridges rather than a bank. The three-bedroom homes are priced from €390,000 amid a countywide housing shortage.

Colton Concrete expands hiring at County Tyrone precast plant

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Colton Concrete is growing its team at its County Tyrone precast plant, adding roles across production, logistics and design. The family-run manufacturer supplies construction, water and civils projects across the UK and Ireland.

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