• Modest growth will be limited by labour shortages, not demand • Firms will turn down work due to lack of skilled people and burnout • Tool theft and rising costs will continue to undermine delivery and cash flow • Businesses that protect skills, security and wellbeing will outperform those chasing volume
Industry forecasts suggest construction output could edge up in 2026, but Fix Radio’s view, shaped by daily on-air conversations with trades across the UK, is that growth on paper will not translate into jobs completed on site unless labour pressures ease.
The Construction Products Association (CPA) forecasts total construction output growth of 2.8% in 2026, with infrastructure expected to rise by 4.4% and private housing by around 4.0%. (Construction Products Association, 2025)
Fix Radio’s prediction for 2026 is that the biggest challenge will not be winning work, but having the people, time and resilience to deliver it. Labour shortages, rising costs, tool theft and burnout dominated trade conversations throughout 2025, and those pressures remain unresolved heading into next year.
Trade research across the sector shows seven in ten tradespeople say skills shortages are stopping them from expanding, while 79% say rising materials and tool costs make growth unviable even when order books are full. (Checkatrade, 2025)
The labour picture remains tight. Screwfix warns the UK could face a shortfall of around 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, and reports that 25% of tradespeople plan to retire within the next five years. (Screwfix, 2025)
Security has become a parallel constraint. Direct Line research indicates almost four in five tradespeople (79%) have experienced tool theft at some point. (Direct Line Group, 2025) Each incident results in downtime, missed jobs and immediate income loss, particularly for sole traders and small firms.
Burnout is now part of the same delivery problem. Industry wellbeing research found 91% of tradespeople experienced work-related stress in the last year, with 56% experiencing it at least once a week. (IronmongeryDirect, 2025) Fix Radio’s view is that pushing longer hours on shrinking crews is no longer sustainable and is actively reducing output.
The impact is already visible to homeowners. A Markel Direct survey of 1,187 UK homeowners found nearly half struggled to find an available tradesperson, while 52% said they had been turned away by fully booked firms. (Markel Direct, 2025; Electrical Times, 2025) The issue is not lack of demand, but lack of capacity to take work on safely and profitably.
According to Louis Timpany, CEO of Fix Radio, 2026 will not be won by the firms doing the longest hours, but by those able to retain skilled people, protect wellbeing, secure their tools and plan jobs realistically. Skills, security and mental health are no longer optional, they are now fundamental to making work possible.
Fix Radio’s latest published audience figures show it reaches 833,545 weekly listeners, with listeners tuning in for an average of 27.9 hours per week. (RadioToday, 2025) Its prediction for 2026 is clear: demand may improve, but delivery will get harder unless the workforce is protected.
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 start of a long-term relationship that will run for up to five years.
Under the new agreement, GRAHAM will deliver a comprehensive building repair and maintenance service across more than 600 properties/assets throughout the borough. The contract includes planned and remedial works, reactive maintenance, and minor works, covering all aspects of building fabric maintenance, mechanical and electrical services, and the management of specialist sub-contractors.
Central to the contract is a shared commitment to collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, supported by a focus on creating positive social impact across the borough. GRAHAM will work closely with RBKC to deliver tangible community benefits, including supporting local initiatives, providing employment and training opportunities, and building long-term relationships with local partners and suppliers.
Joanne Bell, Interim Strategic Head of Property at Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, said: “We are determined to provide value for money services of the highest quality for our residents. GRAHAM has a track record of providing high quality, proactive and resilient Hard FM and we feel confident they will be able to do the same for us across our occupational commercial estate.”
Stewart Palmer, Regional Director at GRAHAM Facilities Management, said: “This relationship presents a tremendous opportunity to create meaningful impact in one of London’s most iconic boroughs. Our primary focus will be on ensuring full compliance while driving efficiencies, fostering innovation, and delivering continuous improvement across the service. We are committed to supporting the Council’s net zero objectives, maintaining transparency, and ensuring value for money – ultimately delivering lasting benefits for residents, the wider community, and all stakeholders.”
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) takes a look back at a sample of the award-winning architecture that has been delivered right across Northern Ireland in the first 25 years of this century.
Ciarán Fox said, “We love our 15s up north, so we’ve set ourselves the almost impossible task of selecting only 15 of the best examples of architecture in Northern Ireland in a quarter of a century. There is such a vast range of excellent projects from which to choose and we’re more than happy to hear views on what else should’ve made the list.
But we’ve considered the different project types from one-off housing right up to the largest public buildings, the location, the time period and the societal impact. All 15 projects have been noted for the quality of their architecture through regional and national awards.”
“Everyone will have their own favourite and we’ll be listening out for feedback to see which of these buildings the public has taken into their hearts. Undertaking the review has highlighted how important design competitions are to achieving excellence particularly in public buildings. Those competitions have become very rare in Northern Ireland in recent years. We will be working with Government in 2026 to get design competitions back into the mix.”
Please see the list of the 15 projects below.
1. Armagh Marketplace Theatre and Arts Centre
Architect: Glenn Howells Client: Armagh District Council Completion year: 2000 Location: Armagh
The winning entry in an international architectural competition, Glenn Howells Architects’ design for The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre won a RIBA Regional Award in 2000. The modernist building which replaced a cinema destroyed by a bomb, is made of five terraces of cast stone volumes that navigate the steeply sloping site of Market Square. The theatre which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year was opened by Prince Charles, now King.
2. Batik Building
Architect: Twenty-Two Over Seven Client: Doug and June Elliott Completion year: 2003 Location: Belfast
The Batik Building, designed by Twenty-Two Over Seven, was part of the redevelopment of the former Belfast Gasworks on the Ormeau Road. Surrounded by the restored Victorian architecture on the site, this new building was recognised for its sensitive integration with Belfast’s industrial heritage. Originally, the building combined mostly showroom space for a contemporary design and furniture shop but is now office space.
3. Falls Road Leisure Centre
Architect: Kennedy Fitzgerald Client: Belfast City Council Completion year: 2005 Location: Belfast
Kennedy Fitzgerald Architects’ leisure centre on the Falls Road focused on glass, light and colour. The centre was hailed as ‘a brave and deliberate break with Belfast’s siege mentality architecture’ by the RIBA Journal at the time. It won awards across Ireland and Britain. The project was the first a string of award-winning projects in the Gaeltacht Quarter including Sportlánn at Coláiste Feirste, Raidió Fáilte and the Liam McCormick Prize winning building of 2022, Áras Uí Chonghaile.
The Lyric Theatre in Belfast is one of only three Ulster buildings to have ever won Ireland’s top accolade for architecture – the RIAI Gold Medal. Designed by architects O’Donnell +Tuomey, who have since picked up the RIBA Royal Gold Medal, the Lyric is admired for its material quality and its integration into the constrained site between the red-brick terraced housing of Stranmillis and the River Lagan. The building was the setting for an historic handshake between the Queen and Martin McGuinness in 2012.
5. The MAC
Architect: Hackett Hall McKnight Client: The MAC Completion year: 2012 Location: Belfast
Belfast architects Hackett Hall McKnight won the commission for the new Metropolitan Arts Centre Belfast, ‘The MAC’, through an International Design Contest in 2007. The centre opened its doors in 2012, providing Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter with a new public space and acting as a beacon for the ongoing regeneration of Belfast. Its architectural excellence was recognised with a RIBA National Award and the architects behind the project have gone on to deliver numerous award-winning buildings.
Designed by Heneghan Peng, the architects behind the recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre is folded into the landscape surrounding Northern Ireland’s most iconic natural attraction and only World Heritage Site. Much of the building is tucked beneath a grass-covered roof to retain the uninterrupted coastal views while its façades echo the legendary hexagonal columns of the Causeway itself. The architects were appointed following an international design competition which attracted over 200 submissions. The project went on to win the Liam McCormick Prize for NI’s building of the year and was shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize and the EU Mies Awards.
7. Titanic Building
Architect: Eric Kuhne (Civic Arts) and TODD Architects Client: Titanic Quarter Ltd. Completion year: 2012 Location: Belfast
Titanic Belfast is the centrepiece of the £97 million Titanic Quarter regeneration project. London architects CivicArts were responsible for the original design concept, while local practice TODD Architects worked alongside them to deliver the completed building. The four steel-plated wings of Northern Ireland’s most visited tourist attraction, located at the head of the slipway where RMS Titanic was built, have become an iconic addition to the landmarks of Belfast. The building was an RSUA Award winner in 2014 and it has gone on to become an undoubted tourism success story.
Studio PDP’s Killynure Green development in Carryduff is an important example of the growing role of well-designed social housing in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years. The scheme demonstrates how social housing can deliver high-quality homes that are practical, durable and responsive to their setting. This development for Choice Housing was the first scheme in Northern Ireland to achieve the highest energy efficiency grading possible for sustainable homes.
9. Fallahogey House and Studio
Architect: McGarry Moon Client: Jessica McGarry and Steven Moon Completion year: House completed in 2009 and studio in 2017 Location: Kilrea
There aren’t many architects who can say they’re behind two UK-wide award-winning buildings on the same site, but husband-and-wife team Jessica McGarry and Steven Moon (McGarry Moon Architects) can. Fallahogey House and Studio follow the form of a simple barn, housing a series of fluid spaces within. The double-height windows create bright spaces which flow into the rural landscape. In 2009, Fallahogey house in Kilrea won a RIBA national award and the studio won another in 2017.
10. St Bronagh’s Primary School
Architect: d-on architects Client: Trustees of St. Bronagh’s Primary School Completion year: 2017 Location: Rostrevor
St Bronagh’s Primary School won the Liam McCormick Prize for best building in Northern Ireland in 2018 and is the only school to have ever done so. The school’s restrained and structured design by d-on architects created a calm and airy learning environment. The pupils of St. Bronagh’s and the wider community were heavily involved in the project, from engaging on environmental matters at the outset to painting the roof cowls.
11. Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex
Architect: TODD Architects with Hall Black Douglas Client: Health Estates Investment Group (HEIG) Completion year: 2017 Location: Omagh
The £75 million Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex received an RSUA Design Award in 2018. TODD Architects and Hall Black Douglas delivered this high-quality, modern facility that sets new standards for healthcare architecture and service delivery. The complex building provides a holistic and welcoming environment for healing and brings acute, primary and community care together on one site in a way that was unique in NI and the UK.
This ‘dream home’ in County Down, designed by McGonigle McGrath and built on the ‘tightest of budgets’ was named by RIBA as the UK’s House of the Year in 2019. It was named as the winner during the final episode of the Channel 4 television series Grand Designs: House of the Year. House Lessans used simple details and cost-effective materials to create an elegant and bespoke home that resonates with its owners, a semi-retired couple. McGonigle McGrath has won Northern Ireland’s House of the Year and also Building of the Year on numerous occasions.
The North West Transport Hub in Derry-Londonderry was restored and reimagined by Consarc Design Group. By revitalising the once derelict 1873 Waterside railway station into a vibrant multimodal transport hub, the project not only preserves significant Victorian railway architecture but also supports sustainable travel, community use and regional connectivity in the North West. Its high-quality restoration and creation of civic and social spaces earned multiple RSUA awards for design, conservation, sustainability and placemaking.
14. Ulster University Belfast Campus
Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios with McAdam Design, Scott Tallon Walker & White Ink Architects Client: Ulster University Completion year: 2023 Location: Belfast
The Liam McCormick Prize-winning Ulster University Belfast Campus opened to students and the public in 2023. The design team of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, McAdam Design, Scott Tallon Walker & White Ink Architects faced the challenge of fitting close to 300 learning spaces for some 15,000 students and staff into the site on the northern edge of Belfast’s city centre. The completed project is a city within a city and is estimated to have had a regeneration impact of £1.4 billion on the Northern Ireland economy.
The Queen’s Business School Student Hub by TODD Architects was designed to sit sensitively beside the historic Riddel Hall and mature woodland, offering a mix of teaching, study and social spaces that reflect students’ needs. A low energy design approach was also promoted from the beginning of the project. The building was awarded the Liam McCormick Prize as Northern Ireland’s Building of the Year 2025 and has also been recognised with a RIBA National Award.
The number of new planning applications received in Northern Ireland has reached a record low according to new quarterly statistics issued today by the Department for Infrastructure.
In the 12 months up to September 2025, 9,578 applications were received, a 4% decrease on the 9,928 applications the previous year and a 20% decrease on the 12,040 applications over the same period in 2022–23. These figures are also a far cry from the peak 20 years ago, when over 36,000 applications were submitted.
Ciarán Fox, Director of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA), commented, “This record low in planning applications may be a sign that potential development is being shelved as a result of the inability to connect to the wastewater system in so many areas of Northern Ireland as a result of decades of underinvestment in our infrastructure.”
“A lower number of planning applications today tends to lead to fewer construction projects hitting the ground in the years ahead, so it is certainly a concern from an economic perspective.”
“In the short term this low number of applications may provide those in the planning system a bit of space to address some of the bottlenecks but ultimately fewer applications mean a reduced income for local Councils and this could impact on resources.”
The Northern Ireland Planning Statistics publication also reports on how Councils are performing in regard to local and major applications.
For local applications, which include most residential projects, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council were the top performers, with average processing times of 8 and 10 weeks respectively, well within the statutory target of 15 weeks. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council performed the worst, averaging 43 weeks.
Mr Fox said, “The stats show that within the current system it is possible to deliver an efficient planning service which gets applications moved through the system expeditiously. We are keen to see additional support given to those Councils that are struggling to meet the targets.”
A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) apprentice, Matthew Rutherford, has earned a podium place at the SkillBuild 2025 National Finals which took place at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, 19 – 20 November 2025.
Matthew, (20), from Bangor, lifted third place in the national competition which hosted competitors from across the UK.
The young man, who completed a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery before progressing to the Level 3 at SERC’s Newtownards Campus, is employed by Synergy Construction Services (NI) LLP.
No stranger to success, Matthew has won Screwfix Apprentice of the Year 2024 title, lifted first place in the SkillBuild Intercampus Carpentry Competition at SERC, and came third place in carpentry in the SkillBuild NI Regional Finals earlier this year.
Speaking about his latest win Matthew said, “I am delighted with the result. It was a tough competition – you are working against the clock all the time. The competition lasts 18 hours over three days and involved construction of a children’s play frame consisting of a roof, stairs, platform, picket fence and a swing bar.”
He continued, “The main challenge for me was drawing out the true shape of both the rafters and the hip rafters, as the plan provided didn’t give you all the detail you needed to make the completed play frame. I hadn’t drawn out something like this before, but I knew I just had to use all the skills and knowledge I had acquired throughout my apprenticeship and work away, as quickly and accurately as possible, and that seemed to work.”
He continued, “The atmosphere at the competition was amazing. We were staying in the DoubleTree Hilton which wraps around the MK Dons Stadium, so the rooms look right over the stadium. On the last evening, we had a celebration dinner, after which the prizes were presented. It was a fantastic evening and great to meet all the other competitors from across the UK.”
All the podium places in the carpentry and joinery competition were awarded to apprentices from Northern Ireland.
In addition fellow SERC student Luke Wilson (21), from Newtownabbey, employed by Atlas World, a Level 3 Fire and Security apprentice, was Highly Commended in the WorldSkills UK Finals.
The college had a total of five apprentices taking part in SkillBuild and WorldSkills UK including David Johnston (20), from Saintfield, who is employed by Andrew Gill, took part in the SkillBuild Plastering competition; and Zeki Kaya, (20), from Newtownards, employed by Specialised Fire and Security; Alex Punyer (19) from Bangor, employed by ADT Fire and Security WorldSkills UK Finals – although not placed, the young men are top performers from across the UK in their respective disciplines.
In conclusion, Matthew, who is always keen to highlight the benefits of the apprenticeship route, said, “Doing an apprenticeship shouldn’t be a ‘plan b’! I think if more young people knew what the apprenticeship route has to offer, and what they can achieve, it would be in their mix of possible routes after GCSEs or A-Levels.”
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Cancer treatment is frightening, challenging, and isolating and can devastate families emotionally, physically, and financially. For a diagnosed child, months of gruelling treatment and its side effects can impact their mental health, education and their friendships.
Cancer Fund for Children understand the devastating impact a cancer diagnosis and its treatment have on the whole family, and that beyond the essential medical care, there is a family life that needs to be rebuilt. Their aim is to empower, connect and strengthen families, so they feel equipped to deal with whatever cancer throws at them.
Uform have selected Cancer Fund for Children as a strategic charity partner to help raise funds for the running of their therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, Northern Ireland and their upcoming new development in County Mayo, in the Republic of Ireland. These purpose built facilities provides families impacted by cancer with a safe space where they can focus on spending time together, away from the world of cancer.
Long term, Uform will be working closely with Cancer Fund for Children to explore further fundraising avenues and how the company can utilise hands on and tactical initiatives to help out – not just financially.
Elaine Bullock, Partnership & Philanthropy Executive, Cancer Fund for Children comments:
“We’re so pleased to be partnering with Uform this Christmas. Up to 40 children and young people (aged 0-24) could be diagnosed with cancer this festive season, and thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners we can be there for these families when they need us most. Christmas is usually a time for joy, but for families experiencing cancer, even being together can be a challenge. We are so grateful to Uform for helping us continue to ensure no child faces cancer alone.”
Lex Lambrou, Commercial Marketing Director for Uform adds:
“The swift and impactful change that Cancer Fund for Children provides, on the day-to-day lives of children and their families, speaks volumes to their dedication, organisation and care. We’re pleased to be able to support them this Christmas and beyond.”
CIWEM Presidential Debate 2025.
PHOTO BY MATT WRITTLE.
Bangor man Paddy Brow, who is Head of the Living With Water Programme at NI Water, has been recognised for his exemplary leadership with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) President’s Award for Innovation 2025.
This distinguished national award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and practical innovation in tackling the significant challenges facing water and environmental management today. Mr Brow has been celebrated for his outstanding contribution in spearheading the Living With Water Programme (LWWP), which has become a model of collaborative and sustainable planning within the sector.
The LWWP was established to bring together key stakeholders to develop a catchment-based, sustainable drainage and wastewater management plan for Greater Belfast, in which over one third of the NI population live. The key objectives of the plan are to reduce flood risk, enhance water quality in Belfast Lough, and pave the way for future economic growth. By fostering close collaboration between organisations such as the Department for Infrastructure, Utility Regulator, DAERA, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, and Belfast City Council, the programme succeeded in developing a comprehensive plan that was endorsed by the Northern Ireland Executive and published in 2021, with delivery commencing shortly after. Whilst delivery of the major projects had to be paused in 2024, delivery of many of the smaller elements continues at a pace in accordance with the available funding.
Commenting on his award win, Paddy said: “Winning this award is an incredible honour for our entire team. It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion we’ve poured into our work. This achievement inspires us to continue striving to achieve the plan objectives over the years ahead.”
Congratulating Paddy on his award, NI Water Director of Infrastructure Tzvetelina Bogoina said: “All of us at NI Water send hearty congratulations to Paddy and all those involved in the Living With Water Programme for this well-deserved honour, reflecting the tireless efforts made to secure a safer, greener, and more prosperous future.
“Paddy’s approach has not only benefited Belfast but has also set a benchmark for similar initiatives throughout the UK and Europe. The recognition from CIWEM highlights the wider impact of the Living With Water Programme, showcasing how innovative thinking and partnership working can help address environmental challenges faced by communities on a national and international scale.”
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 era for how the institution presents itself to the world. The updated brand reflects a more modern, accessible and forward-thinking CIBSE, one that is aligned with the evolving demands of the building services profession and the institution’s ambitions for the future.
The refreshed identity strengthens CIBSE’s global presence with a clearer, more contemporary visual language and refined messaging shaped through extensive member feedback and engagement. As the industry continues to tackle the challenges of energy efficiency, climate resilience and the transformation of the built environment, the refreshed brand signals CIBSE’s confidence, clarity and commitment to supporting the sector through this new chapter.
Key elements of the brand refresh include:
• A modernised visual identity, retaining the iconic CIBSE hawk while simplifying and refining its appearance to reflect a clean, contemporary style suited to today’s digital landscape.
• Clearer and more accessible communication, ensuring that CIBSE’s messages are easy to understand, member-focused and aligned with the priorities of a modern-day professional community.
• A refreshed global outlook, positioning CIBSE more strongly across international markets as the institution continues to grow its influence and partnerships worldwide.
• A new strapline: Inspiring People. Transforming Places. – encapsulating CIBSE’s role in supporting people, advancing professional standards, and shaping a better built environment.
Ruth Carter, CIBSE CEO, commented on the brand refresh: ‘‘CIBSE’s refreshed visual identity marks an important step in ensuring our brand reflects the modern, forward-thinking institution we are today. The updated logo, visual style and strapline make CIBSE more accessible and relevant, strengthening how we present ourselves to our international communities. This brand refresh has been shaped by member feedback and engagement, helping us ensure our identity reflects the evolving needs of the profession and the direction in which we are moving.’’
Over the coming days, CIBSE members, partners and the public will see the refreshed identity rolled out across the institution’s digital platforms, publications and communications.
This refreshed brand era honours CIBSE’s long and distinguished heritage while presenting a confident, future-focused institution, one ready to lead, influence and support the building services profession across the world.
BORA is delighted to announce that it will be returning to KBB Birmingham in 2026 where it will be showcasing its latest launches alongside some of its redesigned cooktop extractors on Stand K90.
Throughout the four-day show, which takes place at the NEC from 1 to 4 March, visitors will be able to see first-hand how BORA is revolutionizing the kitchen as a living space with extraordinary products for extraordinary experiences.
The company, which is renowned for its impressively designed, innovative, built-in appliances, will be showcasing the 2nd generation of BORA Pure cooktop extractor systems, which have been given a facelift with additional features designed to bring contemporary cooking pleasure.
The new BORA S Pure, Pure and M Pure models focus on the user, and incorporate practical features that will enrich the cooking experience. At the same time, BORA has introduced design changes that further enhance the minimalist aesthetic of these multi award-winning cooktop extractors.
As well as the high-gloss ceramic finish, BORA Pure appliances are now also available in a chic matt black finish, which features a velvety texture that cleverly conceals fingerprints and scratches. Following the launch, BORA now offers the widest range of matt glass cooktop extractor systems on the market.
Usability has also been enhanced with BORA Pure cooktop extractors now benefitting from the BORA Connect button, which connects the cooktop to the BORA Joy App and Assist functions that improve efficiency while protecting food and cookware.
The new Fry Assist and Boil Assist functions support the user in the cooking process by providing variable power levels that allow set target temperatures to be programmed through the BORA Joy App, which is now available to download.
Other notable enhancements include the new Tri-Colour intuitive touch display, which has replaced the previously monochrome digital touch panel; the new air inlet nozzle that features a round design and is easily removable thanks to its tilt mechanism; new improved filter performance, and auto-fan and auto-pan detection.
During the show, BORA will also give visitors the opportunity to see how the new matt black versions of the BORA Professional system can enhance the chic, minimalist all-black aesthetic when paired with coordinating extractor and control knobs.
In addition, the company will be demonstrating the versatile applications of the new BORA QVac Move, a freestanding version of its built-in vacuum sealing system. Offering the same practicality and versatility as the integrated model, the BORA QVac Move can be used for vacuum sealing, sous-vide cooking, marinating and flavouring.
Ideal for anyone unable to integrate the built-in device into their kitchen worktop, this powerful appliance can be used flexibly wherever it is needed: in the kitchen, pantry or on the central cooking island. The BORA QVac Move can even be lent to others or used in holiday homes, motorhomes and second kitchens.
Live cooking demonstrations will take place during the show on working displays, which will allow visitors to experience BORA’s innovation first hand.
Hagan Homes, one of Northern Ireland’s largest homebuilders, has announced the start of construction on Lisnacastle Gardens, a new £4.5 million residential development in Castlecaulfield, Co. Tyrone.
Phase one of the development will deliver 39 high-quality homes on Lisnamonaghan Road, comprising 1 four-bedroom detached home; 12 three-bedroom detached homes; and 26 three-bedroom semi-detached homes.
Construction began this month and will take approximately two years to complete. It is expected to create over 60 construction and construction-related jobs during this phase.
When complete, Lisnacastle Gardens will represent a total investment of £18.5 million, bringing 112 new homes to the area across three phases. Subject to planning approval, Phase 2 and Phase 3 would deliver an additional 73 homes, with work on those phases expected to begin in 2027 and 2029 respectively.
Jim Burke, Managing Director of Hagan Homes, said: “Castlecaulfield is a special place, and we’re delighted to be building here. Lisnacastle Gardens will provide modern, energy-efficient homes designed for how people want to live today — in a community where connections run deep. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering quality, affordable homes that strengthen local communities across Northern Ireland.”
Homes at Lisnacastle Gardens will feature EPC A-rated energy efficiency and contemporary design, combining the craftsmanship Hagan Homes is known for with the village’s enduring sense of place.
Home prices will range from £175k to £280k. The show home is scheduled to open in July 2026, with the first homeowners expected to move in from September 2026.
Construction is being carried out by Carrickmacstay Developments.
For more information about Lisnacastle Gardens, please contact Maneely & Co on T: 028 8772 7799 or email info@maneely.com or Tom Henry & Co on T: 028 8772 6992, email info@tomhenryandco.com
Founded over 35 years ago, Ballyclare-based Hagan Homes has delivered more than 5,000 homes across Northern Ireland. The company is recognised for its commitment to high-quality, affordable housing and for creating developments that enhance and sustain local communities.
