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Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards

FK Lowry win Northern Ireland Exporter to Scotland of the Year Category Award

FK Lowry shortlisted at Irish Construction Awards

FK Lowry are shortlisted for Subcontractor of the Year at the Irish Construction Awards

Charles Brand win Award at CEF Awards 2021

Charles Brand take winning award in Community Project (over £1m) Category

Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme awarded to Charles Brand

The project aims to provide a long-term approach to tidal flood risk management in Belfast.

Charles Brand shortlisted in Building Innovation Awards 2021

Charles Brand's Magheracross Project is shortlisted in the Most Innovative Public Sector Project Category

FK Lowry Sponsor First NI Cross-Country Race of the Season

FK Lowry were delighted to sponsor the recent TJ McElmeel XC Race for local Running Club, Armagh Athletic Club

Charles Brand reach milestone, as they deliver superfast broadband to 50,000 homes

Charles Brand have now delivered superfast broadband infrastructure to approximately 50,000 homes and businesses across Northern Ireland

FK Lowry shortlisted for Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards

FK Lowry are shortlisted for NI Exporter of the Year Award

DVA Contract Success

This contract is for the “Planned” and “Reactive” maintenance operations to their roller shutter doors at 15 DVA Test Centres throughout Northern Ireland

Special Guests attend Magheracross Viewpoint Opening

Charles Brand welcomed special guests to the official Magheracross Viewpoint Opening

FK Lowry assists Local National Trust

FKL team members assist with a litter-pick at Divis and Black Mountain

Charles Brand shortlisted for CEF Award 2021

Charles Brand's Lagan Gateway Project is shortlisted for the CEF Awards 2021

H&J Martin Go Electric

H&J Martin are delighted to have taken ownership of our first electric van

FK Lowry driving forward at Great Yarmouth

FK Lowry are delighted to announce the Award of £1.4M driven precast piling project for the £121m Third River Crossing at Great Yarmouth in Norfolk

FK Lowry opens new Scottish Office

FK Lowry has opened its first Scottish Office

Charles Brand Group Bridges History with second Bridge Lift at Lagan Gateway

Success for Charles Brand, as the final Bridge Section for the new Lagan Gateway Scheme in South Belfast was successfully lifted into place this week.

Apprenticeship Week 2021

In acknowledgement of Apprenticeship Week 2021, we check in with two of our Civil Engineering Apprentices

Apprenticeship Week 2021

In acknowledgement of Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with a few of our current Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying Apprentices

Automatic Door Apprenticeship

H&J Martin are delighted to be working with SERC who has received funding through the Apprenticeship Challenge Fund for two new projects that will support new and innovative approaches to the development, recruitment and delivery of apprenticeships.

Charles Brand Making Hyperfast Broadband Speed Connections Throughout Northern Ireland

Charles Brand Group reached yet another milestone in their roll-out of Full Fibre Broadband across Northern Ireland with the first customer connection in Coalisland on the Project Stratum contract, a connection that will allow the Fibrus customer to go from 5mb to 300MB full fibre broadband speeds.

FK Lowry Presents to the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group

FK Lowry and Cassidy Geotechnical present to the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group on, “The Geotechnical Aspects and Challenges of the Bored Piled Retaining Walls at Ship St. Dublin”.

Charles Brand completes Major Lagan Bridge Lift

Charles Brand have successfully undertaken a major milestone on their Lagan Gateway Project in Belfast, lifting the first section of the bridge into position

CPD Technical Presentations Available Online

FK Lowry are still offering CPD Technical Presentations online. Please read on for more information.

FK Lowry lays solid foundations for next financial year

FK Lowry looks forward to the year ahead

Charles Brand Forging Ahead with Network Build

Charles Brand Forging Ahead with Network Build

Contract Award- Pals Facilities Management

H&J Martin is delighted to be re-awarded the Facilities Management Contract for the Procurement and Logistic Service (PaLS) covering 18 buildings, which provides business support and professional services to the NI health and social care sector.

Charles Brand on the Causeway Coast Way

Charles Brand commence work on the beautiful Causeway Coast, County Antrim

Spreading Christmas Cheer

H&J Martin were delighted to be able to provide forty Christmas dinners to Maghera Day Centre this week. The centre is one of the Northern Health Trust’s key facilities offering services to those in the community who need it most.

H&J Martin gets the tick of approval

H&J Martin is delighted to have been awarded the Hard FM contract for Nike.

H&J Martin Scotland Office donates to The Edinburgh Food Project

FKL Plant helps out at local Dementia Unit

FKL Plant team members use their Volunteer Day for a worthy cause

Charles Brand appoint Owen Maguire as Telecoms Operation Manager

Charles Brand are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Operations Manager to help deliver our current Telecoms Projects throughout Northern Ireland

John Logue joins the Charles Brand Team

Charles Brand continue to bolster the team; we are delighted to announce the appointment of our new HSEQ & Compliance Manager, John Logue.

FK Lowry Piling supports Safety Week on its Dublin Projects

FK Lowry participates in the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Annual Safety Campaign

FKL Plant Mobilises New Crane to Dublin Piling Project

FKL Plant have mobilised their new Kobelco CKE900G Handling Crane to the Wilton Park Project in Dublin

Charles Brand Expands Telecoms Service Division

Charles Brand appoints Seamus Given, a new Advisor to the Board, to help drive the business forward with new opportunities

Charles Brand secures contract to support the delivery of HS2 Phase One

Charles Brand has secured a contract to deliver highways work to support the delivery of HS2 Phase One.

Dublin Airport North Apron Project

Works have recommenced at Dublin Airport North Apron Project.

Knock Airport Runway remedial works commence

Our Client at Knock Airport utilised the recent Airfield closure to undertake runway and taxiway remedial works.

Works successfully delivered at DP World London Gateway

Working collaboratively with our Client and key stakeholders our saw cut, sealing and coring works were phased to ensure that key programme dates were achieved whilst DP World Port operational certainty was maintained throughout.

Adapting to the new normal

We are taking care of our staff by implementing COVID-19 testing in advance of coming to site and temperature checks prior to starting work.

FK Lowry donates much needed PPE to local nursing home

Staff donate much-needed Personal Protection Equipment to local nursing home

9 New Beautiful Family Homes at Ormonde Gardens

H&J Martin Construction Ltd have recently completed 9 beautiful family homes at our old Construction Yard in Ormonde Gardens, Belfast.

FK Lowry on “The Frontline”

During unprecedented times, FK Lowry continue to deliver services for key clients

Time-lapse of King's Hall Health & Wellbeing Park

King's Hall time-lapse video from Time-Lapse Systems

Charles Brand gain membership of Achilles UVDB

Charles Brand attain membership of Achilles Utility Vendor Database

Kings Hall Site To Be Used For PPE Storage

One of the remaining buildings in the Kings Hall complex is to be reconfigured to store personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by the NHS to protect healthcare workers against coronavirus.

Charles Brand become Constructionline Gold Member

FK Lowry adapts to the “New Normal”

FK Lowry adapts to the “New Normal”

International Womens Day

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group celebrated International Women's Day with...

FK Lowry exhibits at the Ireland Development Conference

FK Lowry exhibits at the Ireland Development Conference, Dublin Convention Centre

Pancake Day

Staff at Rosemount House gathered in the canteen today......

FK Lowry Supports local Athletics Event

FK Lowry were delighted to continue their sponsorship of the Armagh International Road Races

Children's Heartbeat Trust coffee morning

Today, Lagan Specialist Contracting Group held a charity fundraising coffee/bun morning in Rosemount House for Children’s Heartbeat Trust....

National Apprenticeship Week

We speak to Civil Engineering Apprentice, Rebecca Connor, during National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprentice Week

We check in with Civil Engineering Apprentice, Ben Dobbin, during National Apprenticeship Week

Charles Brand Director Celebrates 25 Years with the Company

Paddy Harney celebrates 25 years’ service with the Company

FK Lowry welcomes potential new Apprentices

FK Lowry were delighted to introduce two local Students to the Piling & Ground Engineering Industry

Christmas Jumper Day - Friday 13th December

The Lagan Specialist Contracting Group team is getting into the festive spirit by...

David Young Retirement

David Young recently retired after 53 years with the business...

Staff Briefings

We recently held our company wide business briefings to update staff on how the business performed during the 19/20 financial year and provided a strategy overview for the year ahead...

Christmas Appeal at Rosemount House

Mark from Salvation Army/St Vincent De Paul visited head office in Belfast today to collect gifts that our employees generously donated towards the Annual Christmas Appeal...

FK Lowry hosts successful CPD Breakfast Event in Dublin

FK Lowry hosted a successful CPD Breakfast Event at Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin

Charles Brand Secures £9.5m Contract for DP World - London Gateway

Charles Brand has recently secured a £9.5m Contract for Thames-based trade enabler, DP World London Gateway - a state-of-the-art deep-sea port and rail terminal on the same site as an expansive land bank for the flexible and fast development of logistics facilities and warehouses.

FK Lowry Scoops Supply Chain Award

FK Lowry secures Supply Chain of the Year Award at the recent SISK Supply Chain Awards in Dublin

Social Housing Stock set to rise

H&J Martin returns to Profit and Increases Revenues to £61m

H&J Martin Holdings Ltd whose parent company is Belfast's Lagan Specialist Contracting group has increased its revenue to £61m (a £17m increase on previous year) and reported a pre-tax profit of £444k.

FK Lowry Re-Accredited by the Federation of Piling Specialists

FK Lowry have recently passed their 3 yearly Accreditation Audit with the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS).

H&J Martin secures place on Crescent Purchasing Consortium Minor Works Framework

H&J Martin is delighted to have been successful and gained a place on the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Minor Works Framework.

RAF Northolt team give something back to the local community

RAF Northolt team donate Planters to South Ruislip Residence Association

Businesses to be targeted in new dust inspections

H&J Martin has today announced they are supporting a new national campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in a bid to raise awareness about occupational lung disease within construction. The campaign which is backed by the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) will run between 17th June and 12th July 2019.

FK Lowry successfully delivers Dublin Basement Scheme for new Client

FK Lowry have successfully delivered a Secant Bored Pile Retaining Wall Scheme at IPC House on Shelbourne Rd, Dublin for new client, the Mac-Group.

1.5 Million Metre Water Milestone Reached on NI Water Project!

NI Water and Lagan Construction have reached a major milestone by installing 1.5 million metres of pipe on the ongoing £100 million Watermains Improvement Programme!

FK Lowry successfully delivers another Dublin Basement Scheme

FK Lowry have successfully delivered another Secant Bored Pile Retaining Wall Scheme at One Wilton, Dublin for Principal Contractor Sisk.

CEEQUAL Excellence at RAF Marham

Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure along with their JV partners Galliford Try are delighted to have received an Excellent in the CEEQUAL award for the delivery of Project Anvil at RAF Marham.

Hard Hats off to H&J Martin for 8 Years Supporting Local Children Living with Cancer

H&J Martin are celebrating 8 years of supporting local children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children.

Supporting Sarah McPoyle on her journey to the World Kickboxing and Karate Championships

FK Lowry had a special visitor to our Head Office recently. Sarah Mc Poyle, Daughter of our Construction Supervisor & Piling Rig Driver Kieran McPoyle, visited the Office to inform FK Lowry of her upcoming WKU World Championships in Austria later this year.

RAF Northolt team visit local primary school

Sarah Low and Brian Donovan who are currently working at the RAF Northolt project visited local primary school, Ruislip Gardens Primary School, to deliver Road Safety Awareness Talk.

Congratulations to Lee Johnston!

H&J Martin, who are current sponsors of Lee Johnston, would like to congratulate Lee on his success at this year’s International North West 200.

Managing your own stress workshop

Today, we held a workshop at Head Office “Managing your own stress” delivered by the Hummingbird Project in conjunction with Business in the Community.

H&J Martin Dublin office gains HSE approval

Following a pre-qualification process, H&J Martin's Dublin Office has gained a place on the HSE Panel of Approved Works Contractors.

When your Dad visits your school to build a bridge!

Niall McGill, FK Lowry Director, visited his Son’s School St John’s Coleraine recently and brought with him the ICE 17 metre Suspension Bridge which FK Lowry currently sponsor.

Stepping Challenge teams clocks an impressive 22,055,717 steps in one month!

During April 70 employees across our offices and projects took part in the month long Stepping Challenge.

H&J Martin Sponsors International Road Racer Lee Johnston

H&J Martin are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with International Road Racer Lee Johnston for his 2019 racing season.

H&J Martin Secures Constructionline Gold Award

H&J Martin are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard

H&J Martin Visits Rainbow Corner Playgroup

Catherine Hamill, Commercial Manager for H&J Martin, visited Rainbow Corner Playgroup and Pre-School in Moira to talk all things construction.

Plant Red Zone Training delivered to our RAF Northolt Team

The team at RAF Northolt recently underwent Plant Red Zone Training.

Runway Handover at RAF Northolt

The Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Team accept Runway 07-25 from the RAF.

Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure commences resurfacing works at RAF Northolt

RAF Northolt’s runway has closed for six months as planned so that resurfacing works can be carried out by Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure

Team Northolt Travels to Germany for greenEMAS Conference

Will Hornby and Brian Donovan travelled with SMEs from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and the Royal Air Force, to witness the installation of a greenEMAS arrestor bed at Saarbrucken Airport, in Germany.

Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure opens office in North of England

Aviation specialists, Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure and Lagan Airport Maintenance, have expanded their UK footprint with the opening of a regional office in Warrington.

H&J Martin Awarded Dublin Bar Fit Out

H&J Martin has secured the fit out of Tenters Bar in Dublin on behalf of Blackpitts Leisure Limited. The €1 million project will be carried out over an 8-week period.

H&J Martin Secures place on the Fusion 21 Construction Works & Improvements Framework

H&J Martin is pleased to announce that we have secured a place on the Fusion 21 Construction Works & Improvements Framework.

A Rising Star!

Megan Davidson, an Apprentice from H&J Martin Fire & Security Department joined forces with her college classmate Aislin McDaid of Atlas World to compete as a team at the SkillBuild NI competitions, run and governed by CITB NI and held in Belfast Metropolitan College on Friday 22 March 2019.

Apprentice to 40 Years Later!

Pat McKay, General Plant Manager, for FKL Plant was recently recognised for 40 years’ service.

H&J Martin appointed to the Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System

Building upon our recent success with the Pagabo Medium Works and Pagabo Refit and Refurb Framework, H&J Martin are delighted to be added to the Pagabo Dynamic Purchasing System.

H&J Martin appointed for the BBC Building Contractors Framework

H&J Martin have secured a place on the BBC Building Contractors Framework.

H&J Martin Awarded Gates Upgrade Contract with NIFRS

H&J Martin have been awarded a project for the Renewal Gates and Safety Upgrades to Existing Entrance Gates within 5 NIFRS stations.

Following the Ormeau Brick Road…

Historic home of renowned Belfast Builder to get new lease of life

UKAS accreditation ISO/IEC 17020:2012 achieved

H&J Martin is delighted to announce our Compliance Department has recently achieved the UKAS accreditation ISO/IEC 17020:2012 – Inspection Bodies Accreditation for Surveying for Asbestos in Premises.

Ireland West Airport announces delivery team for rehabilitation of airport runway

Lagan Airport Maintenance along with their JV partners Clare Civil Engineering has been appointed to deliver the main construction contract for the rehabilitation of the runway at Ireland West Airport

H&J Martin celebrates milestone with a Topping Out Ceremony at Outwood Wharf Development

Wednesday 6th February 2019 marked a significant milestone for H&J Martin at their Outwood Wharf Phase 1 Project in Salford, Manchester. The project team gathered to mark the Topping Out of the build-to-rent Scheme which will consist of 263 apartments and townhouses.

Lagan Airport Maintenance Upgrading Runway at London Southend Airport

Lagan Airport Maintenance (LAM) has been appointed by Stobart Rail & Civils to carry out an essential maintenance project to upgrade the durability and performance of the runway at London Southend Airport.

H&J Martin commences works at Fortfield Manor Development in Greenisland

H&J Martin have commenced work on the £3.5 million Fortfield Manor Development on Shore Road, Greenisland on behalf of Rosemount Homes.

Leading the Way at Spencer Dock!

William Cooke, Rig Operator, for FK Lowry Piling has been recognised by our Client PJ Hegarty for our positive safety culture at the Spencer Dock Project in Dublin.

St Vincent De Paul/Salavation Army Christmas Appeal

Our employees have generously donated to the Annual Christmas Appeal.

Engineers of the Future!

Work experience students Niamh Carr and Jenna McGibbon enjoyed a site tour around our Spencer Dock project in Dublin.

H&J Martin secures NIFRS Framework Contract

H&J Martin Asset Management Services is delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Term Service Contract for Building Maintenance, Planned/Preventative and Minor Building Works for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).

FK Lowry achieves ISO 50001 Energy Management certification

FK Lowry are celebrating achieving ISO 50001 Energy Management certification.

FK Lowry supports Armagh International Road Race Launch

FK Lowry are pleased to be supporting the 2019 Armagh International Road Race.

£15 million works aimed at "exceeding passengers" expectations officially opens at Belfast City Airport

Ciara Doherty Joined other Northern Ireland civil engineers to connect communities with bridge in Rwanda

H&J Martin Construction's Ciara Doherty along with another 9 civil engineers travelled to the African country to build a bridge providing safe access across the Giwsi River.

FK Lowry Secures ConstructionLine Gold Award

FK Lowry are delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard

RAF Marham Team Participate in Safety & Resilience Day

Eight members of the Galliford Try Lagan Construction (GTLC) Team participated in a Safety and Resilience Day on site at RAF Marham.

H&J Martin AMS Headline Sponsor for Launch of Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management

As BIFM prepares to become the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, H&J Martin AMS is delighted be the headline sponsor for their launch.

Charles Brand commences work on £1M Mullinure Road scheme in Co Armagh

Charles Brand has been awarded a £1 million link road in County Armagh by Deanery Demesne Ltd and Portbannis Ltd.

FK Lowry secured the UK Infrastructure Award for “Construction Excellence” at the NI Concrete Society Awards

FK Lowry secured the UK Infrastructure Award for “Construction Excellence” at the recent NI Concrete Society Awards for their work on the Thames Tideway Tunnel Projects at Carnwath Road (CARRS), Fulham and Hammersmith Pumping Station (HAMPS) Schemes.

FK Lowry sponsor Methody College Belfast 150th Anniversary Tournament

FK Lowry sponsor Methody College Belfast 150th Anniversary Tournament on 20th & 21st October 2018

CITB Mobile Training Unit visits HQ for Mental Health Awareness Training

The CITB Mobile Training Unit visited our Head Office today to deliver two Mental Health Awareness sessions to our employees.

H&J Martin Fit Out secure two Next Contracts

H&J Martin Fit Out are delighted to have secured two refurbishment projects with the retailer Next.

Supporting Run Anon Loughview 5k/10k Run

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group were delighted to support Run Anon Loughview 5k/10k Run

FK Lowry launches newly branded PPE

FK Lowry launches newly branded PPE.

Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure take part in Belfast City Half Marathon

Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure take part in Belfast City Half Marathon on

FK Lowry exhibits at the Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Deep Foundations Testing & Analysis Workshop

FK Lowry attended last weeks “Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Deep Foundations Testing & Analysis Workshop” at Engineers Ireland in Dublin.

FK Lowry Supports ICE Bridges to Schools

FK Lowry are honored to be the headline sponsor for the "Bridges to Schools" initiative for 2018/19.

Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Supports the Olive Branch

The Olive Branch is a non-profit self-referral Mental Health and Wellbeing centre located in Magherafelt that offers services to anyone who needs it.

FK Lowry attends the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo

FK Lowry attends the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo

Qualitative Face Fitting Training

Qualitative Face Fitting training carried out by our in-house team.

Citi Inspire 5K Run

Well done to the team who took part in Citi Inspire 5K Run in aid of NSPCC.

FK Lowry undergoes a rebrand

We are pleased to announce that FK Lowry has completed a significant brand transformation.

Contract secured with Boulder Media

H&J Martin Asset Management Services has recently been awarded the full Hard Services Facilities contract for Boulder Media

Ready for take-off

The first of three new vertical take-off and landing pads has been completed at RAF Marham in Norfolk by the Galliford Try Lagan Construction joint venture.

H&J Martin Construction Completes Travelodge Bromley

H&J Martin Construction have successfully completed a £4.5m Travelodge Hotel for their Client, Henry Boot Developments.

H&J Martin Construction encourages children to Stay Safe and Play Safe

H&J Martin Construction is sending a ‘play safe’ message to young people at Strandtown Primary School in Belfast, who are currently working on the new £4m 12-classroom extension.

Sod cutting ceremony officially marks the start of construction at Strandtown PS

Pupils and staff from Strandtown Primary School welcomed education officials and special guests to the East Belfast school for a ceremonial sod-cutting to mark the start of work on a new £4m 12-classroom extension, which will be delivered by H&J Martin Construction.

FK Lowry Completes Flagship London Ikea Superstore

FK Lowry have successfully completed a £1.2M Bored Displacement Piling Project for IKEA’s new Greenwich Store in London.

H&J Martin Fit Out lands deal with World Duty Free at Belfast City Airport

H&J Martin Fit Out has been awarded an 8-week contract with new Client, World Duty Free, at George Best Belfast City Airport.

FK Lowry Piling Successfully Complete Thames Tideway Tunnel Project

FK Lowry Piling was awarded a £2.7M contract by the BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty joint venture who are constructing the west section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, to deliver ground engineering solutions at the Carnwath Road Riverside work site in South West London.

FK Lowry Piling Secures Rotary Bored Piling Contract with Galliford Try

FK Lowry Piling have secured a Large Diameter Rotary Bored Piling Contract for their existing Client, Galliford Try in Rugby, Warwickshire.

FK Lowry back in the heart of Belfast

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a £100,000 CFA piling contract for a proposed 14-storey building comprising 36 apartments over a ground floor commercial unit project in City Centre Belfast.

FK Lowry “Leeds” the way in Yorkshire

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a 7 week piling project for a new Client near Leeds. FK Lowry were subcontracted by locally based GMI Construction to deliver a £400,000 project to design and install up to 600 No. 600mm Diameter CFA Piles to depths up to 10m.

Sky’s The Limit for FK Lowry at Edinburgh Airport

FK Lowry Piling have completed a 7 week piling project, “Air-Side” at Edinburgh Airport for BAM Construction. FK Lowry Piling secured the £350,000 Piling project that incorporated the design and installation of almost 500 No. 355mm Sq. Precast Piles with lengths ranging from 10 to 14m for working loads of up to 750kN.

Say a Little Prayer!

H&J Martin Asset Management Services Minor Works Team have recently completed the redecoration works at The Church within Musgrave Park Hospital Belfast, as part of their MTC Contract with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

FK Lowry completes Cheltenham Scheme for Velcol

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a 5 week piling project for a new Client in Cheltenham Town Centre. “John Dower House” is a ‘Later Living’ residential development located in Cheltenham’s central conservation area and immediately adjacent to the Grade II* listed Royal Crescent.

Making an Entrance!

H&J Martin Asset Managements Services Minor Works Team have recently completed works as part of the current BHSCT MTC Contract at Beechcroft Unit, which is situated within the Forster Green Site in South Belfast.

Lagan Construction International rebrands to Lagan Construction Aviation

Lagan Construction Aviation, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies, is the new brand for the Group’s dedicated Airports Team.

FK Lowry Piling Highly Commended at Concrete Society Awards

FK Lowry Piling have received a Highly Commended Award for the Design and Installation of Secant and Contiguous Bored Piling at the New QUB Biological Sciences Building in Belfast.

Sisk Lagan JV educate children on Civil Engineering

Representatives from both the Sisk Lagan JV and Highways England who are currently working on the A19-A1058 Coast Road project visited Norham High School and Churchill Community College over the course of a week as part of the ICE Bridges to Schools initiative.

Donation to Mencap following Safety Milestone

Workers building Viridor’s Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Sutton have chosen to donate £1,000 to Merton Mencap after reaching 500,000 working hours without a lost time incident.

Major milestone reached at RAF Marham

The resurfacing forms the third of 9 phases of work on the project, which will also provide hangars for 12 aircraft and an air crew feeding facility.

Ulster University Site Team hosts Student Site Visit

The Ulster University project team welcomed Architectural Technology students from Ulster University as part of the students ‘Belfast Walking Tour’.

Lagan Construction Group scores high in NI Sustainability Survey

Lagan Construction Group has achieved Platinum status – the highest scoring level – in this year’s Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

Road Expo Scotland 2017

Lagan Operation and Maintenance is attending the Road Expo Event in Scotland between the 1-2 November 2017.

FK Lowry Piling successfully complete Bouygues UK Contract

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a £400,000 contract for Bouygues UK for the design and installation of 200 No. CFA Bearing Piles at their Meadows Student Accommodation Project at the University of Essex.

Winners of CEF Award 2017!

GRAHAM Lagan Construction Group JV are delighted to have been announced the winners of the GB and RoI Construction Award for their Joint Venture on the Green Port Hull in East Yorkshire, at the 2017 Construction Excellence Awards, held on the 13th October.

We Support Early Career Opportunities

Today we have launched our early career opportunities available at Lagan Construction Group. We have graduate opportunities, year placements and summer placements available for both Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group celebrates Investors in People Gold accreditation

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group was among 69 organisations celebrating Investors in People (IIP) accreditation at a presentation ceremony held at Belfast Castle.

Lagan Building Contractors on the lookout for Suppliers in Salford

Lagan Building Contractors are seeking suppliers to work with them on a number of construction projects across the North West of England, including the Outwood Wharf project in Salford.

Ulster University Team Supports Samaritans

Following on from their successful “Health in Mind” seminar held in May to support Mental Health Awareness week, the Ulster University site team have linked up with the Samaritans in an effort to raise awareness of community based mental health services.

Lagan Building Contractors Deliver NI’s Largest Speculative Office Development in a Decade

Lagan Building Contractors has completed work on its City Quays 2, Grade A Office development.

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group Wins Family Friendly Employer Award

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group has won a Family Friendly Employer Award in the Large Private Sector category.

FKL Plant invests in 2nd SR 95 Piling Rig in 6 months

FKL Plant have acquired a second state-of-the-art Soilmec SR 95 dual purpose Rotary Bored Piling Rig this year.

ICE Graduate Leadership Day

Lagan Construction Group recently held an ICE Graduate Leadership Day with our current Civil Engineering Graduates who are registered on the company’s ICE Scheme and who are working towards their Chartership.

CEF Awards Finalists

Lagan Construction Group attended the CEF ‘Showcase of Finalists’ event which was held at the IFA National Football Stadium in Belfast.

Supporting WaterAid

Charles Brand, currently delivering works for the Watermains Rehabilitation Framework, were delighted to support Northern Ireland Water’s Annual WaterAid BBQ at Westland offices raising a grand total of £1,300.

A19-A1058 Coast Road Scheme picks up a RICS BIM4SME Award

The A19-A1058 Coast Road Scheme, currently being delivered by the Sisk Lagan JV on behalf of Highways England, are delighted to have picked up the ‘Best use of BIM for Construction Sequencing’ Award at the RICS BIM4SME Awards held at HMS Belfast in London on 12th September.

The Great Western Motorway Cycle

Site Staff from the new M17/18 Gort to Tuam Motorway Project took part in the Great Western Motorway Cycle on Sunday 10th September 2017.

The Big Paint!

Members of the H&J Martin Asset Management Services team recently carried out volunteering work for Cancer Fund for Children.

Lagan Electrical Solutions an approved NICEIC Contractor

Lagan Electrical Solutions, part of Lagan Operations & Maintenance, are now an approved NICEIC Contractor.

A dream come true for little Felix

Two-year-old Felix Edwards is fascinated by the work taking place at the A19 and A1058 Coast Road junction, currently being delivered by SiskLagan JV on behalf of Highways England, and regularly drags his mum to see the diggers operating at the site and coaxes her to drive along the route almost on a daily basis

A19/A1058 Coast Road Shortlisted for RICS BIM Awards

We are delighted to announce that the A19 / A1058 Coast Road Project, currently being delivered by the SiskLagan JV on behalf of Highways England, has been shortlisted at the RICS BIM Awards 2017.

Lagan O&M Donate equipment for NI Hospice Sparkle Dash

Lagan Operations & Maintenance kindly donated shovels and brushes to NI Children’s Hospice Sparkle Dash 5k run.

H&J Martin supports BIFM Ireland FM Summit

H&J Martin Asset Management Services is delighted to be one of the supporting sponsors at the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Ireland FM Summit which will return to Belfast on 17th November 2017, when facilities management professionals gather at the newly refurbished National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.

TK Maxx Fit Out Store Delivered

H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out have successfully delivered the full fit out of the TK Maxx store in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

Minor Works completed at Musgrave Park Hospital

H&J Martin Asset Management Services Minor Works Team has recently completed a project at Musgrave Park Hospital as part of the current MTC Contract with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Lagan Building Contractors Awarded £35M Development Project in Manchester

Lagan Building Contractors have been awarded a £35 million contract by Outwood Developments Limited to build Phase One of Outwood Wharf in Salford consisting of 263 apartments and townhouses.

A19 Coast Road Team visits local primary school to carry out a Safety Presentation

Sandra Evenden, Stakeholder Manager, on the A19 Road Project visited a local primary school to carry out a Safety Awareness presentation during assembly.

Getting Sporty!

H&J Martin Asset Management Services has recently completed the refurbishment of the sports hall flooring at their PFI project in Dungannon, Drumglass High School.

Completion of Major Energy Saving Project for IKEA

H&J Martin Asset Management Services has just completed a major energy saving project for IKEA in their distribution centre at Furrypark, Dublin.

FK Lowry successfully completes another Marine Piling Scheme

FK Lowry successfully completed a £50,000 contract to install Marine Piles for the redevelopment of Howth Harbour in Dublin on behalf of ABCO Marine.

Best group performance in Surveying acknowledged at QUB

John Cunningham, Managing Director of Civils & Piling at Lagan Construction Group, attended Queens University Belfast to present £400 to the best group performance in Surveying.

FK Lowry “Drives” forward in Dublin

FK Lowry have recently completed a €225,000 contract to design and install Driven Precast Piling at Hannover Quay in Dublin for a new Client in Cairn Homes, within a 6 week programme.

FK Lowry take part in “Rightway Live” Day

FK Lowry site operatives working at Carnwath Road for the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project took part in a recent “Rightway Live” Day held on site.

Window Replacements for Knockbracken Hall

As part of H&J Martin Asset Management Services current Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) MTC Framework Contract for Belfast S&E they have recently completed a six week programme of works at Knockbracken Hall which is located on the 275 acre Knockbracken Healthcare Park, west of the Saintfield Road in Belfast.

Progress Timelapse From Tideway

Pictured above: A recent progress timelapse from Thames Tideway Tunnel where FK Lowry are on site at Carnwath Rd.

Lagan Construction Group Joins Infrastructure Exports: UK Board

The Department for International Trade will join with 17 of the UK’s leading firms from the infrastructure industry, including Lagan Construction Group, in a new partnership to help UK companies secure major international contracts.

Under Secretary of State for Transport visits A19 Project

On Wednesday the 28th June the Transport Minister, Jesse Norman visited the A19 project to announce improvement plans for the Downhill Lane junction in South Tyneside.

N17/18 Picks up EMEA Award

On the 8th June 2017, at the EMEA achievement awards in London, Directroute picked up the EMEA award “Best refinancing in Europe” for the €400m N17/N18 refinancing deal undertaken by Directroute in 2016.

Raising Standards!

H&J Martin has been approved as a member of the Mitsubishi Electric Partner Programme with the status of Accredited Installer (AI).

Helping Hand…Lisburn Sea Cadets!

H&J Martin Asset Management Services were recently approached by the Lisburn Sea Cadets, who are a Maritime Youth Charity, based on the traditions of the Royal Navy with the aim of giving children the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

Lagan Construction Group Announces Nick Fletcher As New Chief Operating Officer

Lagan Construction Group has announced that Nick Fletcher will be joining the business as Chief Operating Officer.

FK Lowry carries out Preliminary Trial Piling for new Roads Scheme

FK Lowry Piling has recently completed a second phase of preliminary pile testing for client, Amey for the proposed new Stafford Western Access Route. The £60,000 project took two weeks to complete.

FK Lowry Completes New University Biological Sciences Project

FK Lowry have successfully completed the design and installation of Secant Walls and Bearing Piles for the new £39M Biological Sciences Building at Queens University, Belfast for local Contractor, O’Hare & McGovern.

Lagan Construction Group Wins Environmental Leadership Award

More than 500 business people gathered at Belfast Waterfront Hall on Thursday 1 June to see Northern Ireland’s leading responsible companies recognised for their outstanding contributions to their people, the planet and the places where they operate.

Investors in People Gold Awarded to Lagan Specialist Contracting Group

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group has been awarded gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard yet again, joining the top seven per cent of accredited organisations across the UK, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management.

Greenport Hull Shortlisted for BCIA Award

The Greenport Hull Project, successfully completed by GRAHAM Lagan Construction Group JV, has been shortlisted for this year’s British Construction Industry Award in the Major Civil Engineering Project of the Year (over £50m) category.

Alastair Montgomery becomes Fellow member of BIFM

Alastair Montgomery, Senior Contracts Manager within Asset Management Services Division has recently been successful in his Application for Fellowship of British Institute Of Facilities Management.

CIPD NI Award Success

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group is delighted to have won CIPD NI’s Health and Wellbeing Award 2017 and to have been highly commended for the HR Team of the year 2017.

Lagan Construction Group picks up three Responsibility Award Shortlistings

Lagan Construction Group has picked up three Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland shortlistings: the Wellbeing at Work Award, the Diversity & Inclusion Award category and the Environmental Leadership Award category.

Successful Introductory Day for Apprenticeship Applicants

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group invited top applicants to attend an introductory day which began at Rosemount House.

Lagan Construction Group visit Crossroads Primary School

Health and Safety is our number one priority at Lagan Construction Group and we continue to spread our safety conscious vision to local schools in the areas where we work.

Lagan Construction Group Joins Twitter

Lagan Construction Group is pleased to announce that we have joined Twitter.

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group Shortlisted for CIPD NI Awards

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group has been shortlisted for four CIPD NI Awards.

Inishowen Regional Water Supply Scheme Contract Win

Lagan Construction Group Limited has signed a €3.7m contract which will provide a secure supply of water to the people of Greencastle, Inishowen.

Easter Hamper Draw Raises Funds For Daisy Lodge Facility

Thanks to the generosity of H&J Martin staff an impressive £465 was raised in aid of Cancer Fund for Children’s Daisy Lodge through the mouthwatering Easter Hamper Draw

Lagan Construction Group Shortlisted for Responsible Business Awards

Lagan Construction Group has been shortlisted for three categories in the Responsible Business Awards, hosted by Business in the Community NI.

FK Lowry Awarded £3.6M Thames Tideway Contract

FK Lowry has been awarded a £3.6m contract across two separate construction sites for Tideway’s 25km tunnel to help tackle sewage overflows into the River Thames.

Lagan Construction Group awarded £25m NIW Contract

Lagan Construction Group has been awarded a major new water improvement contract by NI Water.

Ulster University Wins at CCS National Site Awards

The National Site Awards 2017 showcase, recognise and reward exceptional examples of Considerate Constructors in the UK.

Suffolk Energy-from-Waste Facility wins Civic Trust Award

On 10th March 2017 the Energy from Waste facility in Suffolk (a Lagan Construction Group, CNIM joint venture project) was awarded a Civic Trust Award.

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group: Committed To Equality and Diversity

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group has been Highly Commended as an employer who actively promotes equality and diversity within their organisation by Legal-Island, an independent multi-award winning workplace compliance company that works across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Engineering Our Future Event held at City Quays 2

Lagan Building Contractors welcomed students from Methody College Belfast to City Quays 2 in March 2017.

Chair of the Institution of Civil Engineers visits North Tyneside

The Regional Chairman of the Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE) has visited the A19 Coast Road scheme which is using some complex engineering to create a triple decker roundabout in North Tyneside.

Successful Fundraiser for NI Hospice’s April Fools Walk

Ahead of NI Hospice’s Belfast Castle Walk (sponsored by Rosemount Homes), taking place on 1st April, Lagan Construction Group embraced this year’s slogan “Go the distance, make a difference” and asked staff members at Rosemount House to take part in the difficult challenge of walking 26 miles – (the length of a marathon!) – in one working day.

Lagan Construction Group: Championing Apprentices

Apprentices are a vital part of Lagan Construction Group’s (LCG) workforce. Every year we strive to attract the very best calibre of apprentices and provide them with the hands on practical knowledge that they will need for a long and impactful career in construction.

Group Director Helps Judge Construction News 2017 Specialist Awards

Lagan Construction Group is proud to have worked alongside Construction News in the judging of their upcoming 2017 Specialist Awards.

Lagan Construction Group Acquires Major Plant Investment

Lagan Construction Group’s Plant Department has welcomed several new state of the art, bored piling rigs to its already substantial inventory of Plant and Machinery.

Ulster University Development Wins National Site Award

One of Lagan Construction Group’s sites, The Ulster University Greater Belfast Development, has been awarded the Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Award 2017.

Name the Crane Competition Winners Announced

Lagan Construction Group (LCG) tower cranes are used for various projects across Ireland and the UK. At the moment, 50m cranes in Belfast are being used in the construction of the brand new Ulster University campus and City Quays II, the new office development at Belfast Harbour.

Lagan Construction Group supports Construction Industry Training Board (NI)

Lagan Construction Group has partnered with Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI) in support of its upcoming Business Improvement Seminar series which aims help develop commercial, management, sustainability and waste management within local construction companies in Northern Ireland.

Lagan Construction Group Generously Gives Back

As a family run business, Lagan Construction Group recognises the importance of giving back to the community and supporting families so that they feel safe, secure and valued.

Lagan Construction Group Supports Young Talent

Lagan Construction Group has joined forces with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Department for the Economy, 25 fellow employers and all six of Northern Ireland’s (NI) further education colleges to develop and support the Work+ civil engineering apprenticeship scheme.

Hats off to N18 Charity Shave Off

On 7th December 2016 eleven brave employees of Lagan Construction Group working on the N18 project raised thousands of euros by opting to lose their hair.

H&J Martin Raising the Barrier!

H&J Martin Door & Gates department has been awarded the ‘Install of the Month’ title by FAAC, the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of access automation systems.

All-Ireland Safety Awards: Lagan Construction Group pick up two awards

Lagan Construction Group have picked up the Anderco Superior Performance Award for the second year running at The 2016 All Ireland Occupational Safety Awards.

National Success for H&J Martin at RICS Grand Final

H&J Martin have picked up the Building Conservation accolade at this year’s RICS Grand Final in London for their restoration project at Mount Stewart.

Lagan Building Contractors support The Princess Trust

Lagan Building Contractors have made a donation to The Princess Trust after being awed by a staff member’s daughter, Aoife Craig, age 6, who donated 12” of her hair to Little Princess Trust.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services celebrates 20 years of the FM Summit

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Ireland Region officially launched its 20th Facilities Management (FM) Summit at the Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast.

Lagan Construction Group wins Construction Excellence Award

Lagan Construction Group launch NAME THE CRANE competition

Lagan Construction Group has launched a NAME THE CRANE competition in Belfast.

Time-Lapse: Progress at Beddington ERF

The time-lapse footage captures how construction work has progressed on site as Lagan Construction Group undertake the development of the £205m state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Beddington, Sutton, which commenced in 2015 for client Viridor.

H&J Martin support Gate Safety Week 2016

H&J Martin Asset Management Services, as members of the Door & Hardware Federation, are supporting an action campaign designed to dramatically improve the safety of automated gates in the UK.

Scottish Motorway Project recycles over 90% of its waste

The £500m M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project, which will upgrade the central Scotland motorway network, has become one of the largest recycling schemes in the country.

FK Lowry strengthen their Piling Fleet

FK Lowry have recently added to their existing fleet of Driven Piling Rigs by acquiring a new Juntann PMx20 Rig. The new Rig bolsters FK Lowry Piling’s existing Driven Precast Fleet and is part of the company’s structured plan to continue to upgrade and modernise their Rig Fleet.

Aberdeen Airport link road opens to traffic

A multi-million pound link road constructed by Lagan Construction Group to reduce gridlock around Aberdeen International Airport has officially opened to traffic.

Aerial footage reveals M8 progress

The exclusive Transport Scotland drone footage reveals for the first time the advanced progress of a 5km section of the new M8 between Shawhead Junction and Baillieston Interchange, following a site visit by Mr Humza Yousaf, the Minister for Transport and the Islands.

First vessels berth on Green Port Hull quayside

The newly constructed berths built as part of the Green Port Hull development on Alexandra Dock in Hull have welcomed their first vessels.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services secure IKEA UK Ltd contract

H&J Martin Asset Management Services, part of Lagan Construction Group, have secured a three year contract with IKEA UK Ltd, the world’s largest furniture retailer.

FK Lowry host Belfast CPD Event

FK Lowry, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group (NIGG), played host to up to 50 Consultant Engineers at a recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminar, held in Belfast.

Drone footage captures works progress at Green Port Hull

The latest drone footage released by Associated British Ports (ABP) shows enabling works currently being carried out at Alexandra Dock in Hull as the GRAHAM Lagan Construction Group JV prepare the site for Siemens’ offshore wind turbine manufacturing, assembly, installation and service facility.

Lagan Construction Group to start works on triple decker roundabout project

Lagan Construction Group and joint venture partners John Sisk & Son are preparing to start work on a triple decker roundabout project in North Tyneside as part of the A19/A1058 Coast Road Improvement Scheme on behalf of Highways England. Computer generated footage released by Highways England shows what the new triple decker roundabout at the A19/A1058 Coast Road will look like once complete.

Lagan Construction Group joins ICE campaign to highlight Civil Engineering

Lagan Construction Group has joined a campaign to promote civil engineering at their A379 Bridge Road Widening project in Devon.

Lagan Operations & Maintenance support COPE Foundation

Lagan Operations & Maintenance recently donated a sponsorship cheque to Cork based charity, the COPE Foundation.

Castor Bay to Belfast Strategic Trunk Main and NI Adult Hospice shortlisted at the CEF Awards

Lagan Construction Group have been announced in the shortlisted finalists in two categories for the 2016 CEF/Specify Construction Excellence Awards.

Lagan Construction Group celebrate National Women in Engineering Day 2016

To mark National Women in Engineering Day 2016 Lagan Construction Group hosted a site visit for local school girls from Rathmore Grammar School at Lagan Building Contractors £18 million project at City Quays 2 in Belfast.

Lagan Construction Group…Celebrating female engineers in Northern Ireland

Safe Working at Beddington ERF helps to reward Local Hospice

St Raphaels Hospice in Sutton has received a donation of £1,000 thanks to safe working practices at the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) construction site.

N17 N18 Health & Safety Initiative donates to Galway Parkinsons Association

The Health and Safety initiative on the N17 N18 motorway project asks workers to submit safety observations on site and every two months, the Direct Route consortium (Lagan Construction Group, Roadbridge and John SISK) will make a €500 donation to a local Galway charity.

Lagan Construction Group encourage workers to think Safe Sun

Lagan Construction Group alongside Action Cancer is encouraging outdoor workers to take care in the sun, and think sun safe. Building and construction staff to name a few are often exposed to long hours of sun, and therefore are at a greater risk of sun damage.

Lagan Construction Group support ICE Apprenticeship Scheme

Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has announced 50 new civil engineering apprenticeships through the Work + programme in association with The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Lagan Construction Group are among the number of employers participating in Work+ scheme.

Strathclyde University Students Visit M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project

Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP), along with its main contractors Lagan Construction Group, Ferrovial and Amey welcomed University of Strathclyde first year civil engineering students to the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project as part of their initiative to support and develop young people in the local community.

Lagan Construction Group visit Gilnahirk Primary School

At Lagan Construction Group Health and Safety is our number one priority and we continue to spread our safety conscious vision to local schools in the areas where we work.

New bridge lift on the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project

Video footage released by Transport Scotland captures a new bridge being lifted into place on the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project. Lagan Construction Group are currently working on a Joint Venture with Ferrovial on behalf of Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) as part of a £500m project to upgrade Scotland’s motorway network.

H&J Martin Fit Out continue their Co-Op Framework

H&J Martin Fit Out have completed another new store as part of their current Co-Op Framework. The new Co-Op store is based in Cregagh Road, Belfast and opened earlier this month.

Lagan Construction Group working with Action Mental Health to deliver Health & Wellbeing initiatives

As part of Lagan Construction Group’s health and wellbeing initiatives for employees, the company are working with Action Mental Health to deliver initiatives surrounding mental health to employees.

Colin Cleary of Lagan Construction Group named as CECA President (ROI)

Colin Cleary, Operations Manager at Lagan Construction Group has been named as the new president of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) in the Republic of Ireland region.

Lagan Construction Group shortlisted at the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards

Lagan Construction Group have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2016 Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Nominated in two categories Lagan Construction Group will compete for two awards in the ‘Workplace Wellbeing’ category and the overall ‘Best Place to Work.”

H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out win RICS Award for Mount Stewart Restoration

H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out have won an award from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) at their annual awards ceremony winning in the Building Conservation category for their restoration of Mount Stewart. H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out will now go on to the RICS Awards Grand Final held later this year, to compete for the National Award in the Building Conservation category

Lagan Operations & Maintenance sponsor Carryduff based charity HOPE03

Carryduff based charity, HOPE03 (Help Overcome Poverty Everywhere) are holding a Golf Classic sponsored by Lagan Operations & Maintenance at Rockmount Golf Club on Friday 3rd June. HOPE03 are raising funds to support the NI Hospice Fit Out Appeal.

Young engineers given a glimpse into the future at Beddington EfW

Viridor and its construction partners welcomed a delegation of American engineering students to the £205m Energy Recovery Facility on Beddington Lane, Sutton to understand how learning about engineering at school and university can offer real job opportunities in South London.

Action Cancer’s Big Bus visits Lagan Construction Group

As part of Lagan Construction Group’s health and wellbeing initiatives for employees, the company arranged for leading local charity Action Cancer and their “Big Bus” to visit Office Headquarters in Belfast. Staff had the opportunity to visit the bus during working hours to have a health check consultation.

Lagan Construction Group shortlisted at the CIPD NI Awards

Lagan Construction International invest in youth football programme in Gibraltar

Lagan Construction International have left a lasting impression in Gibraltar after their completion of the runway repair works at RAF Gibraltar by sponsoring local football club, Lynx FC.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services completes work at Vodafone Dundonald

The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) team at H&J Martin Asset Management Services, part of Lagan Construction Group, recently completed the installation of Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems within Vodafone Dundonald, Northern Ireland.

FK Lowry Piling continue to roll-out CPD Technical Presentations

FK Lowry Piling have been travelling the length and breadth of the UK delivering Breakfast and Lunchtime CPD Technical Presentations to Consulting Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Principal Contractors.

Drone footage captures works at Green Port Hull

Aerial footage captures progress by the Graham Lagan Construction Group Joint Venture (JV) who are currently developing the Alexandra Dock site at the Green Port Hull.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services completes Air Conditioning Systems Contract

The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) team at H&J Martin Asset Management Services, part of Lagan Construction Group, were contracted to install Toshiba Air Conditioning Systems within the offices of the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency at Centre House, Belfast.

FK Lowry Piling completes Driven Precast Piling Scheme in E.Yorkshire

FK Lowry Piling, part of Lagan Construction Group, have successfully delivered a £325,000 Energy Sector Scheme at Twin Rivers near Goole for I&H Brown over a 10 week period.

Lagan Construction Group…Committing Construction to a Healthier Future

“It’s time for change … construction workers in the UK are 100 times more likely to die from an occupational disease than a workplace accident.”

Mount Stewart Restoration is awarded Gold at Considerate Constructors

Mount Stewart Restoration was delivered by H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out, part of Lagan Construction Group, which involved the refurbishment of a Grade “A” listed house and grounds owned by the National Trust.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services Secures HVAC Contract

The HVAC team at H&J Martin Asset Management Services, part of Lagan Construction Group, have been appointed to carry out ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration works on behalf of Irwin Electrical Services Ltd across the Western Region of the Education Authority contract.

FK Lowry Piling completes Sunderlands New Wear Road Bridge

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a £600,000 Piling contract for the New Weir Road Bridge in the North East for Farrans Construction over a 13 week period.

A8 Belfast to Larne project wins Gold at Considerate Constructors National Site Awards

The A8 Belfast to Larne Dualling project has won a gold award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2016 National Site Awards in the category for projects valued at £10m and over.

Lagan Building Contractors shortlisted for LABC Building Excellence Awards 2016

Lagan Building Contractors have been shortlisted as a finalist for the East Midlands Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Excellence Awards 2016 for their design of a new Truck and Van Servicing and Dealership Centre at Old Station Yard in Lincolnshire.

Lagan Construction Group visit Countess Wear Community School in Exeter

As part of Lagan Construction Group’s commitment to communities in which we work, representatives from Lagan Construction Group recently visited Countess Wear Community School in Exeter, Devon to deliver a presentation to the pupils, making them aware of the construction work that is going on in their area and the dangers of playing near construction sites.

Lagan Construction International lands London City Airport contract

Lagan Construction International, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies, have secured a multi-million pound airfield infrastructure project at London City Airport. The runway overlay and taxiway widening scheme is expected to start in May 2016.

Minister visit marks completion of Castor Bay to Belfast Water Trunk Main

Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen recently visited the new St Andrew’s Pumping Station at Temple, which formed a key part of the recently completed £14million Castor Bay-Belfast Water Pipeline.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services supports East Coast Athletic Club

H&J Martin Asset Management Services have made a donation to East Coast Athletic Club in Larne to help them buy new training equipment to be used by the juniors on their Cheetah Programme at the club.

Lagan Construction Group shortlisted for Investors in People Awards 2016

Lagan Construction Group have been named as a finalist in this year’s Investors in People Awards after being shortlisted in the ‘Excellence in Leadership and Management’ category for a company with over 250 employees.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services retain Harry Corry contract

H&J Martin Asset Management Services have recently completed Phase one of the refurbishment of Harry Corry’s Head Office in Dunmurry, Belfast.

Lagan Construction Group visit St Padarn’s Primary School, Aberystwyth

Lagan Construction Group paid a visit to St Padarn’s Primary School in Aberystwyth to give the pupils an insight into the construction work that is currently happening in their area and to warn them of the dangers of playing near construction sites.

Lagan Construction Group commits to the next generation by joining The 5% Club

Lagan Construction Group has showcased its commitment to the next generation by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.

Lagan Aviation completes project at RAF Gibraltar on budget and two weeks early

Lagan Aviation has completed a runway resurfacing programme at the Royal Air Force Base (RAF) Gibraltar.

H&J Martin continues work with Northern Ireland’s Cancer Fund for ChildrenH&J Martin continues work with Northern Ireland’s Cancer Fund for Children

Following H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out’s involvement in the restoration of the Cancer Fund for Children’s Log Cabin project in 2015, H&J Martin Asset Management Services have recently provided a full maintenance and remedial service for the Cancer Fund for Children estate. The estate comprises of four sites including their new Daisy Lodge building.

Lagan Construction Group attending MIPIM 2016

Representatives from Lagan Construction Group will be attending and exhibiting at the MIPIM Conference which takes place in Cannes from 15th to 18th March 2016.

FK Lowry Piling hosts Manchester CPD Seminar

FK Lowry Piling, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies, played host to over 50 consultant engineers and contractors at a recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminar in Manchester city centre on Thursday 3rd March.

FK Lowry Piling shortlisted at Ground Engineering Awards 2016

FK Lowry Piling, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies have been shortlisted in the category Contractor of the Year at the Ground Engineering Awards 2016.

FK Lowry Piling welcomes Amey Design Team to Stafford

FK Lowry Piling, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies, has recently completed the preliminary testing phase for client Amey for the proposed new Stafford Western Access Route. During the installation process, FK Lowry Piling welcomed the Amey Design Team to site to witness the installation of the Driven Precast Piles.

H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out shortlisted at 2016 RICS Awards

H&J Martin Construction & Fit Out, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies have been shortlisted for the RICS Awards 2016 in the Building Conservation category for their Restoration of Mount Stewart.

Drone footage shows work progressing at Green Port Hull

The Graham Lagan Construction Group Joint Venture (JV) are currently developing the Alexandra Dock site at the Green Port Hull.

FK Lowry Piling gain Achilles ‘Building Confidence’ Accreditation

FK Lowry Piling have recently been awarded Achilles – Building Confidence accreditation. The Achilles procurement platform, helps connect suppliers to over 860 leading buyer organisations in 11 industry sectors globally to create efficient networks of highly qualified businesses. Achilles validates companies credentials to an entire community of relevant buyers in their industry sector.

Works at Bridge Rd Widening Scheme commences in Devon

Lagan Construction Group has been appointed by Devon County Council to deliver a £13.45 million scheme which will develop two continuous outbound lanes from Countess Wear to the Matford roundabout on one of the busiest routes into the city.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services delivering works for Edinburgh City Council

H&J Martin Asset Management Services, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies, are now delivering response maintenance and minor works activities for Edinburgh City Council.

Suffolk energy-from-waste facility achieves BREEAM ‘outstanding’ status

Suffolk’s energy-from-waste facility (EfW) at Great Blakenham is one of the greenest buildings in the country after achieving an ‘outstanding’ rating from leading international assessors.

Lagan Construction International complete Phase I of NASWF runway repairs

Lagan Construction International has completed Phase I of the Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) Runway Repairs project in Milton, Florida as part of their contract with the US Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

Construction of Teesside Biomass Plant begins

Lagan Construction Group have started construction of a £160 million biomass plant at Port Clarence, Teesside, which is expected to become a major outlet for waste wood in the North East of England.

Lagan Construction Group start work at Beddington ERF

Lagan Construction Group have officially started work on Viridor’s new Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) at Beddington, South London.

ROYAL OPENING OF £8.6 MILLION BRISTOL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

Thursday 17th December marked a major milestone and special occasion for Bristol Airport when Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened a multi-million pound terminal extension delivered by Lagan Building Contractors.

H&J Martin Asset Management Services complete Life Safety Fire Detection System Installation

H&J Martin Asset Management Services, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies has recently completed several Life Safety Fire Detection System upgrades for valued clients Helm Housing and Properties Division.

FK Lowry Piling present at Piling in Ireland Seminar

Recently, FK Lowry Piling were invited to present details on the recently completed Dublin Waste to Energy Project at the Piling in Ireland Seminar held at Engineer’s Ireland headquarters in Dublin.

Lagan Construction Group scores high in Northern Ireland ‘green’ survey

Lagan Construction Group has achieved Platinum status – the highest scoring level – in this year’s Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey. Just ahead of the United National Climate Change Conference to be held in Paris, Northern Ireland companies have put their ‘green’ credentials on the table for all to see.

Belfast Harbour awards Lagan Building Contractors £18m contract for City Quays 2 Office

Belfast Harbour has appointed Lagan Building Contractors, part of the Lagan Construction Group, to build the second office block in its £250m, 20-acre, City Quays regeneration project. It is expected that City Quays 2 will help address the current lack of Grade ‘A’ office space in Belfast and support almost 600 construction industry jobs.

Laganwater launch new website

Laganwater, part of the Lagan Construction Group of companies, have revealed their newly designed website, laganwater.com. The revamped website has improved functionality and a more sleek design offering visitors enhanced accessibility to Laganwater services.

Lagan Construction Group scoop two All-Ireland Safety Awards

Lagan Construction Group won two awards at the 24th Annual Occupational Safety Awards. The awards recognise how organisations manage health and safety at work and bring together the Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISG) and the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) making it an All-Ireland affair.

FK Lowry Piling on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile!

FK Lowry Piling recently completed a £270,000 Piling Project for McAleer & Rushe on the famous Royal Mile in central Edinburgh.

Lagan Construction Group win Civil Engineering Project of the Year

Lagan Construction Group has won a major UK construction industry award scooping Civil Engineering Project of the Year (£10m to £50m) at the British Construction Industry Awards 2015 with Suffolk Energy from Waste project. The award recognises civil engineering projects valued at between £10m and £50m.

Mayor attends H&J Martin’s Coffee Morning

Lagan Construction Group took part in this year’s Big Coffee Break in aid of Northern Ireland Hospice which was held on Thursday 1st October 2015.

Lagan Construction Group scoop five CEF awards

Lagan Construction Group swept the board at this year’s Construction Excellence Awards (CEF Awards) winning a total of five awards including a bonus award ‘Achieving Excellence in Partnering’ which recognises the importance of collaborative working in the construction industry.

Highways England appoint Lagan Construction Group and SISK as JV contractors for North Tyneside road improvement

The £40m contract to carry out improvements to the A19/A1058 Coast Road in North Tyneside will be constructed by Lagan Construction Group and John Sisk & Son as a joint venture. The contract is part of a record £15 billion investment by the Government in road improvements over the next 6 years, with works commencing in 2016.

Lagan Construction International lands three military airport contracts worth £40M

Lagan Construction International have been appointed to undertake works at three separate military bases worldwide worth close to £40 million.

FK Lowry Piling completes Edinburgh Schools Project

FK Lowry Piling have recently completed the design and installation of a 1,200mm Diameter Contiguous Bored Pile Wall for a £25 Million Schools Project at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh.

Head Office Extension Plans Revealed for Rosemount House

The new plans for Lagan Construction Group’s head office, Rosemount House details a c. 40,000 sq ft state-of-the-art office extension that will provide a hub for over 250 relocated employees from H&J Martin, one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious building firms, which was recently acquired by the Lagan Construction Group.

FK Lowry Piling finalists at the Ground Engineering Awards 2015

FK Lowry Piling were named as finalists at the Ground Engineering Awards 2015.

First Bridge is Completed on the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project

Lagan Building Contractors complete new Mercedes-Benz Complex

This £2.7million project involved the design of a new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van Servicing and Dealership Centre at Old Station Yard, Sutterton, Boston. Scope of the project works included a 1,000m2 single storey building with two-storey stores and office areas at the South Western end of the building.

Lagan Construction Group start work on Dyce park and choose

Work has started on a £15.2million project to create a new 1,000-space park and ride site and dual carriageway link road near Aberdeen International Airport. Aberdeen City Council is investing in the project off the A96 in the latest of a series of infrastructure improvements to tackle congestion and reduce journey times.

FK Lowry Piling in North Yorkshire

FK Lowry Piling, part of Lagan Construction Group, have successfully completed a £200,000 piling works contract for Wills Bros on a new bypass in North Yorkshire. The three-mile long Bedale, Aiskew and Leeming Bar bypass will take the main A684 road into the Yorkshire Dales around the communities.

Lagan Construction Group host National Women in Engineering Day Event

To celebrate National Women in Engineering Day 2015, Lagan Construction Group hosted an event for local school girls at their headquarters Rosemount House in Belfast on Tuesday 23rd June 2015.

“London Calling” for FK Lowry Piling

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a 6 week Piling contract for a new Residential Development in South London. The Barrington Lodge Development comprises of 104 new “affordable” homes in Brixton, South London.

Lagan Construction Group nominated for Best Place to Work Award

Lagan Construction Group have been shortlisted as finalists in the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards for 2015.

Clay Lake WTW wins RICS Award

Clay Lake Water Treatment Works (WTW) won the Infrastructure Category at the 2015 Northern Ireland RICS Awards held in the Culloden Estate & Spa. The Project will now go on to the UK finals which will be held in London later this year.

Lagan Construction Group supports #loveLIVES campaign

Lagan Construction Group has become the latest contractor to pledge its support to #loveLIVES.

FK Lowry Piling Completes Healthcare Project in Yorkshire

FK Lowry Piling, part of Lagan Construction Group, have successfully completed a CFA Piling Project in Bradford for Triton Construction.

Shortlisted for BITC responsibility award

Lagan Construction Group has been shortlisted for a Responsible Business Award in Northern Ireland.

Ulster University Announces Lagan-Somague Joint Venture for Belfast Campus Second Phase

Ulster University today announced that a joint venture between Lagan Construction Group and Portuguese firm Somague Group, has been awarded the £150m contract for phase two of the University’s new Belfast campus.

FK Lowry Piling goes back to School

FK Lowry Piling, part of the Lagan Construction Group, has completed a 2 week Piling Sub-Contract for O’Hare and McGovern to install 205No. 300mm Diameter CFA Piles for the new Bernard Crossland Building at Queen’s University, Belfast.

H&J Martin joins the Lagan Construction Group

One of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious building firms H&J Martin has joined the Lagan Construction Group of companies.

FK Lowry completes works at Tanners Hall Windfarm

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed another Wind Turbine Project for German Client, Enercon. The £160,000 large diameter rotary bored piling scheme took place at Tanners Hall, near Crook Co.Durham.

5000 Pipes Milestone Reached For £14m Project!

NI Water is pleased to announce that 5000 pipes have been laid on the £14 million Castor Bay-Belfast Water Pipeline – an essential package of work, which will improve the security of the water supply infrastructure for our customers.

N17/N18 Awarded PPP Deal of the Year

The 2014 PFI Award winner for PPP Deal of the Year (Europe) was the N17/N18 PPP Project. The 2014 PFI Awards ceremony took place on the evening of Wednesday February 4 2015, at the Hilton, Park Lane, London, hosted by Jimmy Carr, Channel 4’s face of comedy.

Lagan Construction International secures Two Contracts at Heathrow Airport

Lagan Construction International has secured two contracts at Heathrow Airport worth an estimated £10 million. One contract is with Ferrovial Agroman and will involve works on Alpha Bravo Taxiway the other contract is with Morgan Sindall and will involve works on the Sierra Taxiway.

Shortlisted for Construction News Awards!

Lagan Construction Group is delighted to have made it to the finalist stage of the 2015 Construction News Awards. Lagan Construction Group have been shortlisted for Contractor of the Year and Employer of the Year.

Lagan Construction Group to commence work on new £15million A96 Link Road and Park & Ride in Aberdeen

Work is set to start this spring on a £15.2million project to create a new 1,000-space park-and-ride site on the A96 in Dyce and a new dual carriageway link road in Aberdeen.

The Rt Hon Ed Davey marks ground-breaking of Siemens Hull development

The Rt Hon Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, joined Siemens global executives to mark ground-breaking on wind turbine manufacturing and assembly facilities in Hull.

Lagan Construction Group announces sponsorship deal with Ulster University Gaelic Academy

Ulster University’s vision to be the number one third level institute for sport on the Island received a timely boost with the announcement that Lagan Construction Group have entered into a four year major strategic partnership with the Gaelic Academy at Jordanstown.

Lagan O&M Keeping Roads open during heavy snowfall

The Lagan Operations & Maintenance team have been busy keeping roads clear from snow during the recent poor weather. On the M8 Rathcormac – Fermoy Bypass, Ireland, following a continuous snowfall earlier this week the winter maintenance team dispatched their equipment quickly to ensure motorists were not affected by the harsh weather conditions.

FK Lowry completes piling works at Waterfront Hall

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a CFA Piling Project at one of Belfast’s most well-known Landmarks. The new £29.5M extension to the Waterfront Hall is now well underway and the new extension will more than double the event space to 7,000m2.

Dew Piling “Down by the Riverside”

Dew Piling, part of Lagan Construction Group, recently completed a £150,000 Sheet Piling Project for Simons Group at the Riverside Project, Stafford.

FK Lowry Piling commences work on one of Irelands largest Piling Contracts

FK Lowry Piling, part of the Lagan Construction Group, have recently commenced Piling works for a new Waste-to-Energy Scheme in Dublin, Ireland.

Lagan Construction International Awarded Cambridge International Airport Project

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has awarded Lagan Construction International a £17 million Airfield Infrastructure project at Cambridge International Airport.

Lagan Building awarded Heartlands Contract

Oil States UK Ltd have awarded Lagan Building Contractors the Heartlands Development Contract. The Heartlands development is on a 27 acre site on the North side of the B7066 within the Business Park Zone in Scotland.

GRAHAM Lagan Construction Group Joint Venture named main contractor for Green Port Hull build

A joint venture between national construction, asset management and project investment firm GRAHAM and civil engineering and building contractors Lagan Construction Group, has been awarded a £100 million contract to carry out construction at the Green Port Hull site on Alexandra Dock.

FK Lowry Completes Piling at Grangegorman, Dublin

FK Lowry Piling have recently completed a CFA Piling Contract for Clancy Construction at Grangegorman, Dublin.

Success at the NISG/NISO Awards

Lagan Construction Group have been awarded the NISG/NISO President’s Award: Overall Regional/Northern Ireland Award for 2014. This award was presented to Nicola McCracken, Health and Safety Manager of Lagan Construction Group, at a gala dinner in Mullingar on 3rd October 2014.

Guernsey Airport Highly Commended at the 2014 BCI Awards

Lagan Construction Aviation is delighted to have been highly commended at the 2014 British Construction Industry (BCI) Awards for their works at Guernsey Airport Pavements Rehabilitation Project.

Trident Park achieves safety milestone

Viridor and its construction partners Lagan Construction Group and CNIM are celebrating the achievement of working one million man hours without a lost time accident (LTA) during the construction of the Energy Recovery Facility at Trident Park, Cardiff.

Laganwater Cleans up at CEF Awards

The winners of the Construction Excellence Awards 2014 were announced in Belfast on 3rd October 2014. Guest of Honour, Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, revealed Laganwater as the winner of the Overall Award for the Clay Lake Water Treatment Works in Keady, County Armagh.

Dew Piling Working at Carrington Power

Dew Piling are nearing completion on a £2.4M Sheet Piling Scheme for Contractor Sisk. The 16 Month project involved the installation of approximately 1000T of Temporary & Permanent Sheet Piles for the construction of a new Power Station in the North West of England.

New Shoes at Tesco!

FK Lowry Piling recently commenced Piling Works to yet another Tesco Superstore. 420No. 220mm Sq. Precast Driven Piles were installed on the Site in Armagh, Northern Ireland, for Main Contractor, Turkington.

CEF Award Finalists

The CEF Awards Show case of finalists recently took place in the Guild Hall in Derry.

Work commences on the Belfast Rapid Transit project

The Lagan Operations and Maintenance Team have commenced work on the implementation of the new Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Work starts to create 4,000 new Jobs

Construction work has started to create job opportunities for up to 4,000 people on land owned by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The work is being carried out on the infrastructure which will open up a major development site at Capitol Park in Goole acting as a catalyst for economic growth creating 116,000 square metres of factories and warehouses to the west of the port.

Kennedy views progress on new £2.5million Wastewater Treatment Works for Donaghmore

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy was on-site in Donaghmore recently to view progress on the village’s new £2.5million Wastewater Treatment Works which is being delivered by Lagan Construction Group. Construction got underway in July and is progressing well.

FK Lowry acquires new piling rigs

FK Lowry Piling has added to its impressive fleet of Piling Rigs with the addition of a new Soilmec SR-75 and Juntann PMX-20 Rig.

Lagan Construction Group to deliver a strategic road project for the HCA in Goole

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has awarded a contract to Lagan Construction Group to build the access road at Capitol Park in Goole to open up development land to create up to 4,000 new Jobs in East Yorkshire.

High Flyers at Lagan Construction Group

The Lagan Building and Airports Team, part of the Lagan Construction Group, have recently completed works on a state of the art private jet hangar at Bristol Airport. The hangar will house a private jet and 3 helicopters. Both Lagan Building and Airports Team worked together to successfully deliver both airside and landside works.

Lagan Construction Group voted “Best Place to Work” at the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards

A clutch of the North’s most visionary and people-focused companies were honoured last night at the eighth annual Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards in the spectacular surroundings of Titanic Belfast.

Success at RICS NI Awards 2014

Lagan Construction Group has picked up an award for Infrastructure Category at the prestigious RICS Northern Ireland Awards 2014 for their works on the A2 Bangor to Belfast Water Mains Rehabilitation Scheme on behalf of Northern Ireland Water.

FK Lowry completes Piling works at Hilton Hotel

FK Lowry Piling recently completed £750,000 piling works at a newly proposed Hilton hotel site for principal contractors McAleer & Rushe. The site is located in the heart of Bournemouth town centre and will make way for a new landmark hotel.

Dew Piling completes Cofferdam works at Rail Bridge Contract

UK based Hochtief Construction started work in 2013 on a £20m project to replace thewooden Pont Briwet rail bridgenear Porthmadog in North Wales with a new viaduct. Dew Piling was awarded the contract for the installation and extraction of 6 No cofferdams in total using 350 tonnes of 14 meter long AZ28-700 sheet piles.

Lagan Building working on 20 Harris & Hoole Shop installations

After successfully delivering four schemes for Harris & Hoole last year, Lagan Building have been rewarded with 20 new Coffee Shop Fit-Outs spanning from March 2014 to January 2015.

Success at the National Site Awards for the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Lagan Construction Group has recently been awarded four National Site Awards for the Considerate Constructors Scheme, presented to the highest performing registered sites.

Another success for the Lagan/Ferrovial JV Partnership, M8 signed and sealed……..now to be delivered!

Colin Loughran, CEO of Lagan Construction Group has officially signed the contract for our works on the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project, Scotland.

Lagan Construction Group achieves Investors in People Gold Status

Lagan Construction Group have achieved the Investors in People Gold Status. The Investors in People Standard tells you what good people management looks like. Defined and set by business leaders, it’s a series of 39 must-haves that organisations measure up against, to find and realise the potential of their people.

Lagan Building’s first Tesco Contract to create work for 200 people

The Lagan Building Team is delighted to have secured their very first Tesco contract. The contract is for the complete construction and fit-out of the Tesco Extra store at the Banbridge Outlet, Northern Ireland.

Lagan Construction Group lands 3 airport contracts

Lagan Construction Group has been successful in winning 3 new airport contracts, in the Isles of Scilly, Bristol and in North Dakota in the US.

Lagan Construction Group Supports ICE QUEST Student

Student members of the Institution of Civil Engineers have been awarded the annual QUEST Undergraduate Scholarships for 2013. This years winner for Lagan Construction Group was Andrew Philson.

Lagan Operations & Maintenance Limited wins MMaRC Network C Contract for NRA

Lagan Operations & Maintenance Limited has won the MMaRC Network C contract from the National Roads Authority. The contract is the Motorway Maintenance and Renewals Contract and is one of three new Network Asset Management type roads maintenance contracts in Ireland issued by the National Roads Authority.

Success at the Northern Ireland Safety Group’s 2013 Awards

Lagan Construction Group has won the Regional / Northern Ireland Award for Occupational Health and Safety at the Northern Ireland Safety Group’s Annual Awards.

Paralympic hero opens London 2012 inspired playground at NI primary School

Paralympic double Gold medallist Michael McKillop has opened a new playground at Holy Family PS in Omagh, which contains part of the London 2012 Olympic Park.

Lagan Construction Group contributes towards VC Glendale Youth development division

Lagan Construction Group recently sponsored a local Belfast cycling club, VC Glendale the sum of £500. The monies will be used towards their youth development division which takes boys and girls from across different community sectors and teaches them Mountain Bike Skills through the Cycle Ireland Sprocket Rocket programme.

Lagan Construction Group donates iPads to Rostulla

Lagan Construction Group has generously donated 5 iPads to Rostulla School. Rosstulla is a co-educational controlled school catering for young people with a moderate learning disability between the ages of 4 years 6 months and 17. All pupils hold a statement of Special Educational Need.

Lagan Building secures design and build contract at Terumo BCT Ltd

The design and build project awarded to Lagan Building involves the reconfiguration of the existing unit, previously McKenzies (NI) Ltd to form a new processing and storage facility for Terumo BCT Ltd.

FK Lowry secures contract with McAleer & Rushe Group

FK Lowry Piling has just secured a £700,000 scheme close to Bournemouth town centre for McAleer & Rushe Group.

Dew Piling carries out temporary cofferdam works in Bridlington

The £800,000 project was to install a 320 meter long, 4 meter deep sheet piled temporary cofferdam from the sea wall to the low water mark. This is to accommodate the beach works associated with the new 1.2 kilometer outfall pipe being installed by ABCO Marine on behalf of Yorkshire Water who are currently spending £40 million to improve overall beach and bathing quality at Bridlington.

Lagan Construction Group contribute towards Belfast Festival “Wish” Project

The 2013 Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s opened on Thursday 17th October 2013 with a reveal of the largest land-art portrait in the UK and Ireland.

Lagan Construction Group land international prize at UTV Business Eye Awards

Lagan Construction Group were delighted to collect the International Award at the UTV Business Eye Awards ceremony held at the Culloden Estate and Spa on 10th October 2013.

Guernsey Airport officially opens ahead of time and under budget!

The official handover of the £60 million contract with Lagan Construction Aviation at Guernsey Airport took place on Friday 27th September 2013. With some minor completion activities and re-instatement works now to complete, the project is likely to be completed some 7 months ahead of schedule.

A2 Water Mains Rehabilitation Project scoops CEF Award

The A2 Belfast to Bangor Water Main Rehabilitation Framework picked up the Utilities Infrastructure Award at the CEF Awards held at the Culloden Estate and Spa on 26th September 2013. In addition to the achievement of this award the entry was also put forward for the Partnering Excellence Award which could only be entered by the judging panel.

Lagan Construction Group Sponsors Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2013

Lagan Construction Group is delighted to have sponsored the “Best Commercial Premises Award” at the Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2013.

Refurbishment Contract awarded for the Dean Hotel, Dublin

Situated in the heart of Dublin in Harcourt Street, Lagan Building has secured a €3 million refurbishment contract by Press-Up Ltd. The existing bank building will be transformed into a Boutique Hotel.

Warner Chilcott Sprinklers Installation contract awarded to Lagan Building

This contract awarded to Lagan Building is for the installation of a new 800T sprinkler tank, sprinkler main and associated builders works through highly serviced areas. Internally the Sprinkler protection installation is throughout the factory including clean room manufacturing areas, laboratories and administration blocks.

Lagan Building awarded contract to deliver a new processing and storage facility for Terumo BCT Ltd

The design and build project awarded to Lagan Building involves the reconfiguration of the existing unit, previously McKenzies (NI) Ltd to form a new processing and storage facility for Terumo BCT Ltd.

Dew Piling completes contract for Morgan Sindall in Bournemouth

The Dew Piling Team has just completed a 60 meter permanent sheet piled wall in the center of Bournemouth on the South coast of England.

FK Lowry to carry out the Piling works at Grangemouth in Scotland

FK Lowry has been awarded the precast works at Grangemouth in Scotland. The contract is valued at approximately £400,000 and was secured with Lagan Construction Group who is employed as Principal Contractor for Polimeri Europa UK Ltd.

Ballydougan to Newry Phase 2A Trunk Main now complete

Awarded by Northern Ireland Water, the £5.2 million, Ballydougan to Newry Trunk Main works commenced in January 2012.

Lagan Building have secured a contract with Allstate

The Lagan Building team are delighted to have been awarded this project with a value circa £950K by Allstate which involves the internal refurbishment of an existing office on the 4th floor of 9 Lanyon Place, Belfast. The building and 4th floor will remain occupied throughout the contract and the works will be carried out in 3 phases to minimise disruption to the operational offices.

Bay Road Greenways Project achieves completion

Lagan Operations & Maintenance recently handed over the Bay Road Greenways project to Derry City Council. The project was delivered to the Client’s satisfaction and in time for the Derry City Marathon for which it provided part of the marathon route. The project was delivered in difficult winter conditions on an exposed site immediately adjacent to Lough Foyle.

Scottish Roads Partnership named Preferred Bidder for major infrastructure project

Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) has been announced as preferred bidder for the design, construction, financing and operation of a major infrastructure project to complete the Central Scotland motorway network.

FK Lowry renews Accreditations

FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed the recertification of its Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems to ISO 9001; 14001 and 18001. A copy of certification is included with our website under the Accreditation section.

Dew Piling successfully completes work at Port Salford

Dew Piling have recently completed the initial access road sheet piling works associated with Port Salford which will be based on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, the only ship canal in the United Kingdom and the eighth longest in the world.

Lagan Construction Group helps NI Water Exceed Watermains Target!

Lagan Construction Group’s Watermain Rehabilitation Team has helped NI Water realise their goal by successfully reaching the 1000km landmark on its ongoing Water Mains Improvement Programme, exceeding the target set by over 100km.

Not just the ‘bear necessities’ at Belfast Zoo

The work of a Belfast Zoo curator is never done which is why, on her journey home from work, Julie Mansell noticed on-going road works on the A8 Belfast to Larne Road.

Lagan Building successfully awarded a refurbishment contract for NI Cancer for Children

Lagan Building have successfully won a three week contract by NI Cancer for Children to deliver the refurbishment of a ground floor office area incorporating the construction of 3 new meeting rooms with glazed doors, partitions and alterations to ceilings.

Lagan Building successfully delivered refurbishment and conversion works at Burghfield Common in Reading

Lagan Building have successfully completed a refurbishment and conversion contract of an existing first floor building which previously serviced “The Rising Sun” pub into three individual flats plus associated external works and installation of a new staircase within the rear extension constructed by others.

Best Place to Work Commendation for Lagan Construction Group

Lagan Construction Group received a commendation in the Best Place to Work (Large Organisation) category during last week’s Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards at Titanic Belfast.

Lagan Construction Group to attend Meet the Buyer event organized by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce

Almost 150 SME businesses from across Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland recently participated in a series of skills development workshops ahead of a large scale Meet the Buyer event organised by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and assisted by COMET Councils in Northern Ireland.

Suffolk EfW building site judged ‘exceptional’

The building site on which SITA UK’s Great Blakenham energy-from-waste (EfW) incinerator near Ipswich is currently being developed has been judged as ‘exceptional’ by the nationally-recognised Considerate Contractors’ Scheme.

Lagan Construction Group delivers contract for Invest NI

Invest Northern Ireland has announced the completion of the first phase of the extended business park at Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry.

Coleraine Borough Council awards Environmental Improvements contract to Lagan Construction Group

Coleraine Borough Council has awarded Lagan Construction Group, along with their design partners McAdam Design, the Castlerocks Environmental Improvements contract which is valued at just under £1 million.

Lagan Construction Group Awarded £4 million Contract to carry out construction works at Scottish Elastomer Production Plant

Lagan Construction Group have been awarded a £4 million project by Polimeri Europa UK Ltd, an Italian based company, to carry out construction works at a Scottish elastomer production plant in Grangemouth, Scotland. The Scottish site currently produces synthetic elastomers and lattices, servicing the automotive tyre industry.

Lagan Construction Group visits Schools in Cardiff

Lagan Construction Group is sending a ‘play safe’ message to young people in the Cardiff area as they are currently working at Cardiff Energy from Waste facility.

£3.4 Derry Drainage Area Plan Rehabilitation East and West of the River Foyle Complete

As part of the Derry Drainage Area Plan (DAP) capital works programme contracted to Lagan Construction Group on behalf of Northern Ireland Water, sewer rehabilitation schemes were identified and incorporated as two separate contracts – East and West of River Foyle.

Dew Piling completes Prestwich Hospital Contract in Manchester

Dew Piling Ltd has recently completed a contract for Bora Construction at Prestwich Hospital in Manchester.

Waste Transfer Station in Poole officially opens

Lagan Construction Group has recently completed works at the £3.4 million Waste Transfer Station (WTS) in Poole. The 12 month contract comprised of the redevelopment of the Existing Waste Transfer Station in Poole.

Piling works contract completed at Mount Eagles Housing Development

Utilising a Viking hammer attachment and 30 Tonne Komatsu tracked machine, FK Lowry completed a total precast foundation package in a new housing development in Belfast.

Lagan Construction Group visit Acorn Integrated Primary School

Lagan Construction Group’s Public Relations Manager and Prequalifications Manager recently visited Acorn Integrated Primary School in Carrickfergus to give a presentation to Primary 6 pupils.

World Water Day – 22nd March 2013

Northern Ireland Water and Lagan Construction Group’s female staff are ‘Walking for Water’ to celebrate World Water Day on 22 March and raise awareness of the plight of millions of women and children worldwide who can spend up to 60% of each day walking just to collect safe, clean drinking water.

Government and business work together to support the unemployed

Business in the Community’s Citywide Employers’ Forum received a boosting endorsement when the Employment Minister and The Lord Mayor of Belfast heard directly from a number of people the Forum has helped since work started in January of this year.

Minister Kennedy commends WMRF A2 Belfast to Bangor Scheme!

The Water Mains Rehabilitation team in Northern Ireland recently completed a very successful project on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road, two weeks ahead of programme. Valued at £2 million, the team worked tirelessly to ensure traffic disruption was kept to a minimum as there are up to 50,000 vehicles using this road each day.

FK Lowry Piling secures major Contract in Derby

FK Lowry Piling has recently secured a prestigious piling project at Raynesbury, Derby which has an value in order of £3.5 million. The project is for the construction works for the new manufacturing and associated facilities proposed at the existing Rolls Royce Marine Power Operations Plant.

Dew Piling gets to work at the London Tideway Tunnels – Lee Tunnel Project

Dew Piling Ltd has commenced work on the Beckton Peninsula Piling Contract in January 2013, this forms part of the Lee Tunnel Project. The works are located at the Beckton Sewage Treatment Works and involve the installation of a Marine Outfall Cofferdam for Morgan Sindall plc, Vinci Construction and Bachy Solentanche Ltd (MVB) Joint Venture.

Lagan Construction Group Sponsors Business in the Community’s Citywide Employers Forum

Launched at the start of January, Business in the Community’s Citywide Employers’ Forum is gathering support. Lagan Construction Group is delighted to be one of the sponsors supporting this initiative.

FK Lowry successfully completes a contract for Sisk at Diageo, Dublin

FK Lowry successfully installed the Bearing piles for the new production extensions for Diageo Global supply in St James Gate Dublin. Pile construction techniques included Continuous Flight Auger (CFA), Precast Driven piles and rock anchors.

Lagan Construction Group awarded Bay Road to Boomhall Greenway Contract

The Mayor of Derry city has welcomed the news that work onthe new Bay Road to Boomhall Greenway is set to begin as part of the City’s Active Travel Programme funded by the Department for Regional Development.Mayor Cllr Kevin Campbell said the investment is welcomed to extend the existing city wide greenway network, the use of which is benefiting all the citizens of the city.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF NAME CHANGE

Lagan Projects has recently changed its name to Lagan Operations & Maintenance Limited with effect from 2nd January 2013. We have taken this decision to allow our name to reflect the core work that we do for our Clients.

Lagan Commences First Phase of 5* Hilton Hotel

Lagan Construction Group has signed an Advance Works Agreement for the demolition of the Cape Sierra Hotel, Freetown, Sierra Leone and a letter of intent for the design and build of a 5 star hotel on the site to be operated by Hilton International.

PLAY SAFE, STAY SAFE

Lagan Construction Group is sending a ‘play safe’ message to young people in the Great Blakenham area as they are currently working as Principal Contractors at Suffolk Energy from Waste facility.

Dew Piling carries out work at distillery for worlds No 1 Gin!

Bombay Sapphire gin, the world’s number one premium gin by value has now commenced work on its distillery in Laverstoke Mill, Hampshire.

Minister Danny Kennedy commends £7.7million investment in Water and Sewerage Improvement Schemes

Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy, today viewed progress on two projects which Lagan Construction Group have recently completed on behalf of Northern Ireland Water. The £2.7million upgrade at NI Water’s Clay Lake Water Treatment Works and the £5million investment programme to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment facility at Keady, Co. Armagh.

A successful evening for Lagan Construction Group at the 2012 CEF Awards!

Lagan Construction Group is delighted to have won two awards at this year’s prestigious CEF Awards. Lagan Construction Group beat off stiff competition to collect the Utilities Infrastructure award for their works at Duke St Pumping Station, carried out on behalf of Northern Ireland Water.

Dew achieves recognition for excellent Health and Safety performance from Wates

Dew piling were delighted to be awarded the Supply Chain Gold safety Award by Wates Living Space Oldham PFI. The award is in recognition of the best performing subcontractor within Wates Living Space Oldham PFI in 2012.

£1.2 million Spamount WwTW now complete

Spamount Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) was awarded to Shearwater Consortium of which Lagan Construction Group are a partner of in November 2011 under the IWWF Framework. The £1.2 million project was situated outside Castlederg in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Wood Pellet Biomass Plant successfully completed!

Lagan Construction Group was awarded this £2.8 million Wood Pellet Biomass Plant contract by Land Energy in July 2011. The 12 month contract can produce wood chip pellets, produce its own power and will also sell power to the national grid.

Dew Piling completes £213k Rotherham Canal Repair works

Dew Piling have recently completed a £213,000 contract for Morgan Sindall at Rotherham Community Health Centre Building and adjacent car park in South Yorkshire. The works involved repairs to a canal wall which had collapsed in 3 places over a 105m stretch.

FK Lowry have successfully completed a £1.8M contract at Suffolk Energy from Waste (EfW)

FK Lowry has recently completed a 12 week contract at Suffolk Energy from Waste (EfW) facility for main contractor Lagan Construction Group.

Doing our bit for Business in the Community!

Business in the Community (BITC) is a business-led charity focused on promoting responsible business practice. BITC asks their members to work together to transform communities by tackling issues where business can make a real difference. BITC offers businesses practical support to help them to integrate responsible business practices wherever they operate.

Dew Piling completes multiple contracts on the £113 million Gateways to Oldham Project

Dew Piling have now successfully completed 3 separate piling contracts on the £113 million Gateways to Oldham project where more than 300 new council homes will be built and 322 council properties will be refurbished.

Crossrail Contract Kicks Off!

Dew Piling have recently commenced works on the installation of 38 x tubular piles (max 22.5m long + 17t each) and associated sheet piling and fabrication works at the Instone Wharf Berthing Facility for Dragados/Sisk JV.

Dew Piling completes work at an Asda store in Rochdale

Dew Piling have just completed a 62m long retaining wall for McLaren Construction on a £41 million distribution facility for ASDA, in the Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale.

Dew Piling win work from Jones Homes at Coopers Wharf Warrington

Dew Piling have just completed a £200,000 contract with Jones Homes at their Coopers Wharf Development in Warrington next to the Manchester Ship Canal.

FK Lowry Piling awarded contract for Dublin City Council

FK Lowry has recently been awarded a €100k contract at Eden Quay on the River Liffey in Central Dublin. Works will be carried out 7 days per week over a 3 week period.

Dew Piling win work from Jones Homes at Coopers Wharf Warrington

Dew Piling have just completed a £200,000 contract with Jones Homes at their Coopers Wharf Development in Warrington next to the Manchester Ship Canal.

FK Lowry completes phase 1 works on €330K Project Hawk in Dun Laoghaire

Phase 1 Piling works have recently been completed for an extension to an existing live pharmaceutical Plant, for “Blue Chip” Client Amgen, in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin in which Sisk Cormac Fitzpatrick was Principal Contractor. First phase of the contract was completed in March 2012.

Edinburgh Trams Contract well underway…

Lagan Construction Group was awarded this £10m contract by Bilfinger Berger for the civil element of works required for the new Edinburgh Tram System. The works span from Haymarket Viaduct to the Lothian Road Junction with Princes Street, a total length of approximately 1Km.

Dew Piling get to work at Cross Rail in London!

Dew Piling have completed 2 contracts on the prestigious Cross Rail Project in Central London, one for Morgan Sindall at Pudding Mill Lane and another for the Sisk/Dragados JV at Limmo Peninsula on Section C305.

LAGAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP TO BUILD WASTE TRANSFER STATION IN POOLE

The Council and Borough of Poole have appointed Lagan Construction Group to deliver a £2.8million redevelopment of Nuffield road Waste Transfer Station and Civic Amenity site in Poole, Dorset.

LAGAN CONSTRUCTION IS AWARDED £50 MILLION ENERGY FROM WASTE CONTRACT IN CARDIFF

Northern Ireland firm Lagan Construction Ltd will deliver £50M of Civil Engineering work on a new Energy from Waste plant (EFW) in Cardiff which has an overall value of £185M. Lagan Construction will work in Joint Venture with the French-based process company CNIM to design and build the new facility for Viridor Waste Management Limited.

The first aircraft has landed at the new Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Pakistan

Lagan Construction and their partners Technical Associates Pakistan Limited together with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority is celebrating as a plane carrying the Defence Minister of Pakistan, The Honourable Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar landing at the newly completed runway.

Dew and FKL work at Water of Leith for Lagan Construction

Both Dew Piling and FK Lowry Piling are currently working on the Water of Leith contract in Edinburgh for Lagan Construction Ltd.

Every little helps!

FK Lowry has recently completed a £1.35 million contract at a new Tesco superstore in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. The superstore comprises of retail units, drive through restaurant, petrol station and a car park. FK Lowry was awarded the contract by Principal Contractors McLaughlin and Harvey.

LAGAN CONSTRUCTION WINS COMMUNICATIONS NJUG AWARD

Lagan Construction’s Water Mains Rehabilitation Team in Northern Ireland is delighted to have won the “Communications Award” at the National Joint Utility Group (NJUG) 2011 Awards Ceremony.