NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE BALLYMENA PROJECT PROFILE
Among specialist requirements for the college’s training facilities, meanwhile, were LEV systems for wood dust, welding and vehicle exhaust systems, compressed air, specialist gas and science lab waste. Working to a tight timeframe to ensure the campus was ready for the new school year in September 2025, NUGENT also completed all electrical services including main switchgear and intelligent metering, power and lighting, generator installation and photovoltaics. Also included were audio-visual and performing arts lighting, UPS and structured cabling, digital signage, integrated fire and security systems, and external power and lighting. With construction taking place on a live campus site, maintaining safe access for students and staff was a priority throughout the works. Brendan Gildernew, Contract Director, said, “As an MEP contractor, it was rewarding to be part of a new college where plumbing/heating and electrical apprentices will gain both practical and theory skills to enter the building services industry. This is a state-of-the-art college with amazing facilities for the students. “Having recently completed NRC Coleraine, this was another successful collaboration working together as a team with Heron Bros to get the project over
the line and delivered on time.” Already reporting a 12% increase in full- time enrolments for the new academic year, the new campus is on track to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification and BIM Level 2 compliance. Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, says, “This impressive new facility will allow Northern Regional College to continue its excellent work in providing the training and skills which underpin my Economic Vision. “The local economy here is supported by a vibrant engineering sector. And with this comes demand for a highly skilled workforce which this new campus is well placed to deliver. “Equipped with the latest technologies, and a skilled teaching staff, this new campus will allow us to continue to adapt to the emerging needs of business.” Founded in 1963 by Michael Nugent, NUGENT is a second-generation family business with offices in Pomeroy, Belfast and Dublin, carrying out large, complex MEP engineering project works in GB, NI and ROI. The company delivers leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, heritage, hospitality and leisure, life sciences, residential and facilities management.
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