Heidelberg Materials UK starts nuclear-grade concrete production at Sizewell C
Heidelberg Materials UK has installed the first on-site nuclear-grade concrete batching plant at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The plant already supplies concrete for the cut-off wall that enables 4 million cubic metres of excavation.
NI Water opens £10.5bn framework tender for capital works delivery
Northern Ireland Water has opened procurement for a £10.5bn framework covering design, engineering and construction of its capital programme. Four lots split the work, with major civil and process projects accounting for £5.45bn.
Sisk promotes two engineers to managing director roles
Sisk has promoted Brian Comaskey to lead Ireland East and Diarmuid O’Sullivan to lead a new Energy Business Unit. Both began as engineers, and the new unit targets a sector where Sisk has delivered over €1 billion.
Aventa adds Wexford marine contractor ISC to offshore delivery group
French engineering group Aventa has acquired Irish Sea Contractors, a County Wexford marine civil engineering and subsea cable specialist. The deal joins engineering, planning and offshore execution in one group, with investment planned in Ireland.
Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 counts down to gala night at Crowne Plaza Santry
Six days from now, leading figures from across Ireland’s engineering sector will gather at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry on Wednesday, 21 October for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, where winners across 23 categories will be crowned. Don't miss the black-tie night of recognition, entertainment and networking, and book your place before it's too late.
Ireland Has Committed 24.3 Billion Euros to Transport and the Engineering Industry Has Four Years to Prove It Can Deliver at This Scale
The Government’s NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport 2026–2030 commits 24.3 billion euros to road, rail, active travel and regional transport infrastructure, making it the largest transport-sector capital commitment in the history of the State. The roads allocation of approximately 9.7 billion euros rises from 1.6 billion euros per year in 2026–27 to 2.7 billion euros by 2030.
Maghera contractor BSG undertakes nature-based Belleek wastewater upgrade
Northern Ireland civil engineer BSG has been appointed to build the new Belleek Wastewater Treatment Works. Construction of the nature-based facility is due to begin this autumn, with completion expected by spring 2028.
BCE Northern delivers phase two of Hartlepool connectivity scheme
Gateshead civil engineer BCE Northern is delivering the second phase of the £6.2 million Hartlepool Town Centre Connectivity programme. The works upgrade roads, walkways and cycle routes around the marina, headland and Seaton Carew.
Socotec commits to doubling its Irish workforce by 2030
French testing, inspection and certification group Socotec has committed to doubling its Irish workforce over the next four years. The investment builds out engineering, monitoring and laboratory services as clients seek a single technical partner.
Graham rebuilds behind Victorian façades at Oxford’s Osney Power Station
Northern Ireland construction firm Graham has completed the restoration of Osney Power Station in Oxford for Saïd Business School. Three brick façades were retained while the structure behind was rebuilt beside the River Thames.
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