NEWS
CIOBLAUNCHES MANIFESTO
The CIOB has set out its vision for the future of Northern Ireland’s built environment in its newly launched 2022 manifesto. Much has changed since the last election in Northern Ireland, with the UK formally exiting the European Union and the Covid-19 pandemic affecting almost every aspect of life. Joseph Kilroy, Policy and Public Affairs Manager Ireland, Scotland & Wales with the CIOB commented, “From a policy perspective, the last two years have seen the launch of a Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland, a Housing Supply Strategy, a Programme for Government Framework, and a Climate Change Bill. The CIOB has contributed to each of these initiatives through consultation responses and direct engagement with public bodies.” The CIOB manifesto calls on the future Northern Ireland Government to: • Create a stable policy environment for the construction sector. • Develop an A-Level in construction. • Introduce measures in public procurement to facilitate Equality Diversity and Inclusion. • Develop a retrofit education and training programme. For further information, visit www.ciob.org
Damien McAnespie Fundraising Manager for AANI alongside Caoimhe Conway and Anthony Kelly from AG.
During 2020/21 AG staff and customers raised £18,326.78 for the Air Ambulance NI charity, despite the challenges created by Covid-19. AG was able to support and fundraise throughout the pandemic via raffles and generous donations made by customers throughout the company’s sites. AG Directors also helped raise almost £1,500 for Air Ambulance NI by walking 60km each during Men’s Health Week in 2020, an initiative aimed at reinforcing the importance of wellbeing and to mark AG’s 60th anniversary. Damien McAnespie, Area Fundraising Manager for Air Ambulance NI, said the “amazing donation” will keep the service operational for over three days, potentially saving the lives, brains and limbs of up to six individuals in Northern Ireland.” Stephen Acheson, Chief Executive Officer at AG said, “Wellbeing is one of AG’s core values and we are therefore delighted to have been able to support Air Ambulance NI. It’s a truly terrific organisation that provides critical care for those who need it most throughout Northern Ireland.” For more information on AG, visit: www.ag.uk.com, visit: airambulanceni.org for more about the charity. AGRAISESOVER£18KFOR AIRAMBULANCENI
HLMARCHITECTSWINNEW-BRIDGESCHOOLPROJECT
HLM Architects has won the contract to complete the detailed design and delivery of the New-Bridge Integrated College development in Loughbrickland, Northern Ireland, for Ganson UK.
Located off Donard View Road, the development will replace the existing New-Bridge Integrated College to make way for a new 10,000 sq metre school building and sports hall for its 620 pupils. It will be
HLM Architects, Belfast, said, “The site and phasing of this project present some challenges, but we look forward to using our extensive experience in delivering schools to develop a scheme that supports and motivates a community of learners and provides them with the facilities they need to excel.” The project has been designed to RIBA Stage 3 by AECOM and BIM Level 2 and is already on track to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating. Construction is due to commence in Summer 2022. Contact HLM Architects on: +44 (0) 2890 445 700.
built by Ganson UK on the site of the existing school and an adjacent field under a phased demolition programme that will allow the school to remain operational throughout. Emma-Louise Hannigan, Associate at
Proposed New-Bridge School project by HLM Architects.
www.northernbuilder.co.uk
FOLLOW US ON:
NI BUILDER | 13
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online