DESIGNER GROUP ARE STEPPING UP TO THE CHALLENGE FOR DREAMS COME TRUE Designer Group are heading to the Arctic from 2nd-7th February. Eleven brave team members will be facing the elements to raise money for Dreams Come True children’s charity. Dreams Come True are a UK national charity that fulfils dreams for children and young…
ROADS INVESTMENT The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, has announced details of a €525 million investment programme for 2020 for regional and local roads. Minister Ross said: “Roads funding will increase by over 8% this year. The funding package will allow approximately 2,700kms of roads to be maintained and 2,300kms to…
MAW Engineering has invested £2.8 million in a new commercial vehicle venture, including a purpose-built new manufacturing facility and 46 new jobs in Toome, Antrim. The start-up engineering firm specialises in the manufacture and assembly of walking floor trailers and vehicle bodies. The company’s products are regularly used in the transport of biomass, general haulage,…
BAM IRELAND LAUNCHES €500K NEW CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND BAM Ireland launched the BAM Community Benefit Fund for the new children’s hospital 22nd January. Main contactor BAM has provided a fund of €500,000, which has been established to provide education bursaries and apprenticeship support, aid various community projects and develop cultural, arts and sports…
Salaries in the construction sector have continued to rise over the last year. Many construction firms are experiencing increased competition to attract talent, particularly professionals like quantity surveyors, engineers and project managers. According to Azon Recruitment Group’s Salary Guide 2020, salaries in the construction sector rose by approximately 4.5% in 2019, with many companies also…