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Gilbert-Ash's Epic Systems campus opens £500k scaffolding package

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

North Somerset Council has opened a £500,000 scaffolding package for Epic Systems' new European headquarters, built by main contractor Gilbert-Ash. Further packages worth up to £5m are being released as the campus progresses.

Astra Holding buys Plymouth restoration contractor DNH Construction

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Astra Holding has acquired Plymouth-based DNH Construction, a specialist fire, flood and storm damage restoration contractor. The deal is Astra's fifth platform business and adds insurance reinstatement expertise to its built environment portfolio.

Holywood insulation firm supplies two Premier League stadium builds

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Irish insulation manufacturer energystore has supplied its TLA product to two Premier League stadium developments, at Everton and Fulham. The Holywood firm's system cut screed thickness and carbon impact at Everton.

GRASP launches cross-border construction skills masterclass series

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A new GRASP Masterclass series has launched in Manorhamilton to prepare construction workers for green skills demand. The €9.8m cross-border programme targets 2,000 accredited construction trainees across Ireland and Northern Ireland by 2028.

Dornan breaks ground on €48m Irish data centre project

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dornan has broken ground as general contractor on a €48m data centre development in Ireland, part of Turner Construction's advanced technology division. Structural steel work began ahead of schedule days later.

Una Elliott wins Excellence in Bids & Tenders at Women in Construction Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Una Elliott of Elliott Group claimed Excellence in Bids & Tenders at the Women in Construction Awards 2026, establishing a benchmark for tendering excellence through her demonstrated strategic expertise in securing significant contracts, maintaining strong win rates, and achieving zero compliance failures advancing the construction sector.

John Wallace brings infrastructure and civil engineering expertise to Irish Construction Industry Awards judging panel

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

John Wallace, Managing Director of Sorensen Civil Engineering, will serve as Judge for the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2026. With over 25 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects and chartered engineer credentials, John brings deep technical expertise and strategic leadership perspective to award evaluation, supporting the recognition of excellence advancing Ireland's construction sector.

152% and Rising: What Ireland’s Housing Commencement Surge Means for Construction Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland commenced 18,974 homes in the first seven months of 2026, up 152% year-on-year and the second highest Jan-to-July total on record, signalling a decisive pipeline surge.

FPS publishes first UK embodied carbon dataset for foundations

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Federation of Piling Specialists has published the UK's first comprehensive embodied carbon dataset for specialist foundations. Drawn from 63 projects, it gives contractors a baseline to measure and reduce carbon emissions.

DeepOcean finishes diverless subsea build linking Teal West field

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

DeepOcean has completed subsea construction connecting the Teal West field to the Anasuria FPSO in the UK North Sea. The diverless installation extends the life of existing offshore infrastructure off Aberdeen.

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