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JComms wins more awards than any other agency at CIPR NI Awards
Agency wins eight gongs for clients including Specsavers, Primark and Telefonica Tech
JComms won eight awards at the CIPR Northern Ireland Awards on Friday evening at...
Autumn Budget Expert Insights: Are trades being taxed out of building Britain?
For builders, electricians and plumbers, this Budget will not be judged on how it plays in Westminster, but on whether it lets them actually...
The Budget keeps builders stuck in the mud
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves delivered her second budget today, unveiling an array of tax measures. Most importantly, she did not go ahead...
Buyer demand in NI’s housing market remains strong DESPITE SOME BUDGET UNCERTAINTY
PropertyPal Monthly Market Snapshot: October 2025
Buyer demand in Northern Ireland’s housing market has remained strong during the Autumn despite some uncertainty relating to the...
ALTRAD RMD KWIKFORM OPENS SECOND TRAINING ACADEMY IN ALDRIDGE TO STRENGTHEN INDUSTRY SKILLS AND...
Altrad RMD Kwikform (Altrad RMDK) has officially opened its second dedicated Training Academy at the company’s Head Office in Aldridge, West Midlands. The new...
McHale Plant Sales to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. and become new Komatsu distributor in UK.
McHale Plant Sales, one of Ireland’s leading distributors of construction, quarrying, recycling, forestry and agricultural equipment, is proud to announce that it has entered...
“It will be the tenants who pay the price for the Chancellor’s move to...
“Landlords have become an easy political target. For nearly a decade, property investors have operated with little to no profit surplus. Extending National Insurance...
Solutions to fix construction skills crisis outlined by CSJ
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has released a report titled, ‘Skills to Build: Fixing Britain’s construction workforce crisis.’ After speaking to several organizations...
Brett Martin named NI’s top family business
Mallusk-headquartered firm wins at AIB Business Eye Awards 2025
Mallusk-headquartered Brett Martin was one of the big winners at Thursday night’s AIB Business Eye Awards...
Pulse Fibre launches £100 million rebate programme for developers
With developers under mounting pressure to balance rising infrastructure costs and the need to deliver modern, connected homes, Pulse Fibre has underwritten a £100...
Spring Fair Welcomes the Return of Glee for 2026
The UK’s leading garden retail showcase makes a welcome return to Spring Fair, creating an essential early-season touchpoint for garden buyers and retailers
Glee is...
Award Winning estate agent calls for budget clarity to support Northern Ireland’s housing market
John Minnis, founder of the award-winning Belfast-based estate agency John Minnis, has responded to recently floated housing proposals ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget, emphasising the...
McAvoy strengthens its healthcare offer with new senior design appointment
Leading offsite manufacturer McAvoy has appointed Matthew Usher as Healthcare Design Manager, reinforcing its commitment to the healthcare sector as it continues to invest...
Pre-Budget 2026: HSS ProService Marketplace CEO Responds Ahead of the Chancellor’s Announcement
As the UK awaits the 2026 Budget announcement next week, Tom Shorten, CEO of HSS ProService Marketplace, has shared comments on what the sector...
Bristol has been named the best place in the UK to start a construction...
The study scored cities across the country on salaries, demand for trades, the number of active construction firms, and business survival rates. Bristol came...
Olympia appoints Michael Volkert as CEO ahead of 2026 phased opening
Olympia Estates, the operating company for the iconic London destination, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Michael Volkert, ahead of the...
New era for equipment hire and supply across UK construction as CMA condition satisfied...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the way for HSS ProService Marketplace’s major supply and shareholder commercial agreement with Speedy Hire, marking the...
CLD announces brand merge with Cova Security Gates to create single trusted partner for...
CLD Physical Security Systems (CLD) has announced a brand merge with Cova Security Gates, a market leader in hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) and automated access...
Groupe Legendre promotes Thomas Vandecasteele to Deputy Chief Executive Manager
Contractor and developer Groupe Legendre has promoted Thomas Vandecasteele to Deputy Chief Executive Manager and member of its Executive Committee (COMEX).
Vandecasteele is currently Managing...
NI housing supply falls back as buyer demand continues to rise, pushing prices higher
RICS Residential Market Survey NI – October 2025
Surveyors in Northern Ireland reported that there was a fall in the volume of new houses coming...
