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INDUSTRY WELCOMES ADDITIONAL £1.2M FOR CLADDING SAFETY SCHEME
A local building remediation specialist has welcomed news that an additional £1.2m in government funding has been allocated to the Cladding Safety Scheme in Northern Ireland. The Department for Communities will receive the funds in the 2023-24 financial year, in addition to a previous allocation of £33m.
Sperrins Sculptural Trail.
Queen’s Business School’s Student Hub, Riddel Hall.
James McCallan, co-founder of Anamore, said, “The tragic events in London, Milan and more recently Valenica act as stark reminders that fire compliance in construction should be a priority for governments around the world. “The use of unsafe, flammable cladding and insulation is becoming a phenomenon, with tragic events unfolding in different countries across Europe. “There are currently around 280 buildings in Northern Ireland classed as ‘high-rise residential’ properties and have the potential to be at risk. The additional funding will enable more property owners to avail of the financial support to fix non- compliant buildings. “There is still more to be done to help support the wider construction sector but, with local politicians in agreement that specific NI legislation reflecting the Building Safety Act is needed to protect people, it’s a positive first step.” www.anamore.co.uk James McCallan, co- founder of Anamore.
NORTHERN IRELAND FINALISTS UNVEILED FOR RICS AWARDS
A leisure centre, community hub and business enterprise facility are among 13 recent building projects revealed as finalists in the Northern Ireland heat of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards 2024. An expert judging panel will now select winners showcasing the most inspirational initiatives and developments across the five categories of Residential Development, Community Benefit, Heritage, Public Sector and Refurbishment-Revitalisation. Among the shortlisted entries are Templemore Baths, Queen’s Business School’s Student Hub, Custom House, Bruce Street, St
Comgall’s and 100 GPS Dedicated Youth Space in Belfast. Also making the cut are Sean Dolan’s Creevagh Heights, Waterside Shared Village and New Gate Arts & Culture Centre in Derry/Londonderry, The Workhouse Enniskillen and Sperrins Sculptural Trail in Omagh. Michael Hannaway, Chair of the Northern Ireland RICS Awards judging panel, said, “It is inspiring to see such inspirational projects in Northern Ireland shortlisted for these awards. It is a true testament to the dedication of surveying professionals despite challenging times in recent years. I wish all of the projects the
best of luck.” www.rics.org
MARK LEATHEM JOINS HILL ENGINEERING
Award-winning plant machinery attachments manufacturer Hill
Hill pioneered its award-winning double- locking Tefra hydraulic quick hitch/ coupler 14 years ago, with the innovation since complemented by the Tefra Tilt tilting coupler with 180° rotation. The company is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, with a diversification
Engineering has appointed a new head of operations. Mark Leathem brings 14 years of experience in engineering to the Newry-based company, most recently as operations manager with Kingspan Water and Energy. His role at Hill’s 100,000sqft facility will include overseeing a range of responsibilities from procurement, engineering and end-to-end manufacturing to quality, after-sales, shipping and logistics.
Mark Leathem, Head of Operations, Hill Engineering.
into Titan excavator buckets. Mark has a Bs (Hons) Degree in
Hill and will relish the challenge to bring all these responsibilities to bear even more fruit for such an innovative and well- regarded brand.” www.hillattach.com
Biomedical Engineering and is Lean six sigma-certified, bringing expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality and customer service. Mark said: “I am delighted to be joining
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