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NI engineering consultancy AM Consulting Engineers doubles workforce with strategic UK acquisition
Northern Ireland engineering consultancy AM Consulting Engineers has acquired UK-based civil and structural engineering firm Bridges Pound Ltd. The move, advised by Turley Legal, doubles...
FIS APPOINTS DAVINDER JHAMAT AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Davinder Jhamat to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Davinder...
NFB calls for Chinese embassy to be built by British builders
The Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced today he would grant planning permission for the construction of a new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court...
SPRING FAIR 2026 UNVEILS FREE PERSONAL BUSINESS-BOOSTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETAILERS
1-2-1 Mentoring Clinics and Retail Huddle Live return to support smarter growth
Spring Fair 2026 (1–4 February, NEC Birmingham) is placing personal growth and practical...
PropertyPal report shows average rent for a house in NI has risen above £1,000...
PropertyPal Northern Ireland Housing Market Update Q4 2025
Key takeaways for Q4 2025
House sales: 5,512
House prices: +6.4%
Average house price: £235,035 (excludes new homes)
Average listed time...
PARTNERSHIP CALLS FOR POTHOLE WARRANTIES TO SAVE TAXPAYERS’ CASH
THE Pothole Partnership is leading calls for five-year warranties to be given on pothole repairs to ensure delivery of permanent repairs – and help...
New Hospital Programme on firmer footing but RAAC‑affected buildings will miss 2030 replacement deadline
Government’s reset, this time last year, has put the plan to upgrade and build new hospitals on a more stable, long-term footing - the...
AECOM calls for planning reform, agreement of multi-annual budgets and delivery ‘readiness’ as Northern...
AECOM’s Ireland Annual Review 2026, launching on Thursday 15 January, highlights:
Northern Ireland’s construction output rose 7.3 per cent on the year to June 2025, reaching a 15-year high in...
Sirius Buying Group strengthens its Board of Directors
Sirius Buying Group, one of the leading buying groups in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail sector, continues to strengthen with the appointment of...
GRAHAM secures five-year partnership with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
GRAHAM’s Facilities Management division has been awarded a new Hard Facilities Management contract with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), marking the...
Planning applications in Northern Ireland hit new low
The number of new planning applications received in Northern Ireland has reached a record low according to new quarterly statistics issued today by the...
CIBSE unveils refreshed brand identity marking a new era for the institution’s global profile
CIBSE is excited to announce the launch of its refreshed brand identity, marking a significant moment in its 129-year history and signalling a new...
Back to work? Stay safe on the roads during the cold snap
Amber snow warnings in place in Scotland, with much of UK in yellow alert.
In 2024, 47 people were killed, 734 were seriously injured, and 2,204 were slightly...
Colder New Year’s Weather Prompts Pipe Protection Reminder
NI Water is urging property owners to know the location of their stop valve and how to turn it off quickly to help safeguard...
Play Safe, Stay Safe this Christmas
Christmas is finally here and it's great to see everyone enjoying the holidays, especially children playing outside with their new gifts. But just a...
NPPF review is a chance to fix planning, build homes, restore wildlife and help...
The latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) unveils an ambitious package of reforms designed to speed up the planning process and make smaller sites...
Don’t Let a Grinch Ruin Your Christmas
This Christmas, be extra wary of bogus callers pretending to be from NI Water, who may try to slink their way into your home...
New planning rules set to boost greenbelt development near stations – planning lawyer says...
Rewritten rules for approving developments will effectively override “conflicting” local policies in a bid to speed up the delivery of new housing, the Government...
NO sign of NI housing demand easing in 2026 with activity and enquiries at...
PropertyPal Monthly Market Snapshot: November 2025
Strong demand in Northern Ireland’s housing market shows no signs of easing in 2026 with buyer interest and enquiries...
Brenntag signs agreement to acquire Airedale Group, a UK-based distributor of chemicals and added-value...
The planned acquisition is expected to complement and develop Brenntag UK’s service offering and expertise for both customers and suppliers, including blending, formulation and...
