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Editor’s COMMENT ADDRESSING A CONSTRUCTION SECTOR LABOUR DEFICIT Welcome to our July/August edition, featuring plenty of reading to keep you busy over the summer months. As well as our cover star Piperhill Construction’s extension and upgrade project at Belfast International Airport, case studies include Heron Bros’ huge new Sysco hub at Nutts Corner and MSM Contracts’ delivery of four new-build restaurant units at Lesley Forestside in south Belfast. Alongside full profiles of the Northern Ireland Master Builder Awards, association news includes a roundup of the latest events held by BuildHealth and the Northern Ireland Safety Group. CEF’s latest update focuses on the ongoing issue of NI’s underfunded wastewater infrastructure and its dire impact on housing development and the wider economy. Potential solutions are outlined in new joint paper published with NI Chamber and NIFHA (see ps10-11). Young talent is, meanwhile, showcased in our coverage of winners at CITB NI’s recent SkillBuild NI Regional Qualifier, while CIOB offers recommendations for harnessing youth enthusiasm to address the construction sector labour force deficit in NI. Alyson Magee
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16 News & Views: Inspiring construction projects, and the people behind happen, have been recognised at the Northern Ireland Master Builder Awards held in Belfast on May 23. 31 Products: Our Building Materials feature includes Fosroc’s launch of Proofex Waterproof Render, a high-performance solution reducing application time alongside boosted shelf life. 57 News & Views: Acquired by STARK Group in 2023, JP Corry is benefitting from its new owner’s vision to deliver excellence in local markets backed by its strong European network. 77 Products: Having invested over £20m in eco solutions, Balloo Hire’s seven depots now offer more than 11,000 hybrid or fully-electric pieces of equipment and tools. 78 In Focus: Sysco Ireland has invested £23m in a new 204,000sqft distribution hub, delivered by Heron Bros, and set to open at Nutts Corner in Co Antrim this September. 90 In Focus: Four stylish new-build restaurant units have been added to Lesley Forestside in south Belfast, with MSM Contracts successfully delivering the project as main contractor.
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