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Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 counts down to gala night at Crowne Plaza Santry

Author: Archie Villaflores

Six days from now, leading figures from across Ireland’s engineering sector will gather at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry on Wednesday, 21 October for the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026, where winners across 23 categories will be crowned. Don't miss the black-tie night of recognition, entertainment and networking, and book your place before it's too late.

Ireland Has Committed 24.3 Billion Euros to Transport and the Engineering Industry Has Four Years to Prove It Can Deliver at This Scale

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Government’s NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport 2026–2030 commits 24.3 billion euros to road, rail, active travel and regional transport infrastructure, making it the largest transport-sector capital commitment in the history of the State. The roads allocation of approximately 9.7 billion euros rises from 1.6 billion euros per year in 2026–27 to 2.7 billion euros by 2030.

Maghera contractor BSG undertakes nature-based Belleek wastewater upgrade

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland civil engineer BSG has been appointed to build the new Belleek Wastewater Treatment Works. Construction of the nature-based facility is due to begin this autumn, with completion expected by spring 2028.

BCE Northern delivers phase two of Hartlepool connectivity scheme

Author: Archie Villaflores

Gateshead civil engineer BCE Northern is delivering the second phase of the £6.2 million Hartlepool Town Centre Connectivity programme. The works upgrade roads, walkways and cycle routes around the marina, headland and Seaton Carew.

Socotec commits to doubling its Irish workforce by 2030

Author: Archie Villaflores

French testing, inspection and certification group Socotec has committed to doubling its Irish workforce over the next four years. The investment builds out engineering, monitoring and laboratory services as clients seek a single technical partner.

Graham rebuilds behind Victorian façades at Oxford’s Osney Power Station

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland construction firm Graham has completed the restoration of Osney Power Station in Oxford for Saïd Business School. Three brick façades were retained while the structure behind was rebuilt beside the River Thames.

LDC backs Huddersfield precision engineer Reliance to accelerate growth

Author: Archie Villaflores

LDC has backed Reliance Precision, a Huddersfield, England precision engineer with a manufacturing site in Bandon, Co. Cork. The investment targets organic growth after sales rose to £31.1 million and the order book reached £36.3 million.

Facilities Management Conference 2026 to examine the future of Ireland’s built environment

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Facilities Management Conference 2026 will examine how technology, people and strategic facilities management are shaping Ireland’s buildings and workplaces. The event will bring together industry leaders to explore the operational challenges facing engineering and facilities teams.

Ireland’s New Ports Policy Gives Engineering Companies the Framework They Have Been Waiting For

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Department of Transport published the draft revision of Ireland’s National Ports Policy, recognising ports as strategic national infrastructure and opening the option for direct government investment in port infrastructure supporting offshore renewable energy. The revised policy aligns the commercial port network with the offshore renewable energy auction schedule for the first time.

C&P Engineering Services expands Swansea headquarters to 20,000 sq ft

Author: Archie Villaflores

Welsh engineering services provider C&P Engineering Services has expanded its Swansea headquarters to a combined 20,000 sq ft. The extra space adds engineering, training and control panel capacity for a workforce of more than 180 people.

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