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Henry Brothers builds new HQ
Leading construction firm Henry Brothers has started work on a new flagship office in Magherafelt, reaffirming its long-standing ties to the Mid Ulster region. Ground was broken by Henry Brothers founder Jim Henry and longest-serving team members Ronnie Wilson and George Scott, with the investment in a new HQ coming as Henry Brothers celebrates 50 years in business. The expansion will deliver a modern workspace with upgraded facilities and sustainable design throughout, enhancing the working environment and ensuring the business remains well positioned
Artist’s impression of Adagio Original Aparthotel Belfast.
Adagio Aparthotel Belfast tops out
A topping-out ceremony has been held for the £25m redevelopment of a former office building on Great Victoria Street, Belfast, into a new Adagio Original Aparthotel. Main contractor Martin & Hamilton commenced construction in summer 2025. The redevelopment will retain the existing building frame while adding two additional storeys, increasing the structure to a ground floor plus 10 floors of accommodation totalling 136 apartments. The building is designed to be carbon neutral in operation, incorporating a fully- electric energy system using air-source
heat pumps to provide hot water, high- efficiency heating and cooling, and locally- sourced building materials. Dominic McTague, Commercial Director at Martin & Hamilton, said, “The project demonstrates the benefits of collaborative working and high-quality construction expertise, and we look forward to seeing the building completed and welcoming guests in 2027.” The project team includes Todd Architects, quantity surveyor Drees & Sommer, building services engineer Caldwell Consulting and structural and civil engineer BW Murray. www.martinandhamilton.co.uk
to meet future demands. Henry Brothers recently
completed construction of a new £13.5m DVA MOT test centre and administrative building in Mallusk, providing capacity for 100,000 vehicle tests a year. Projects underway, meanwhile, include the £1.9m expansion of the Stroke Unit at Lincoln County Hospital and a new £10.3m facility combining fleet management operations for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service into a single, modern location. www.henrybrothers.co.uk
A new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre has been Western delivers £25m hospital project delivered by Co Tyrone-based offsite manufacturer Western at Upton Hospital Slough. The 2,800sqm facility was delivered
Slough Community Diagnostic Centre.
demonstrates the strength of modern methods of construction in delivering high- quality healthcare infrastructure at pace. “By combining advanced off-site manufacturing, BIM-led design and a full turnkey approach, we have been able to provide Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust with a facility that is efficient, sustainable and future focused. “We are proud to have partnered on a project that reflects both innovation in construction and ambition in healthcare delivery.” www.westernbuild.com
within 52 weeks using advanced off-site manufacturing and BIM 3D modelling. Modules were pre-assembled off-site and watertight within five days of installation, reducing disruption, waste and programme risk within a live healthcare environment. Western delivered a full turnkey design- and-build solution, including internal fit-out and external works such as car parking and EV charging infrastructure. Rory McGuigan, MD of Western, said, “The Slough Community Diagnostic Centre
L-R: Ronnie Wilson, Jim Henry and George Scott, Henry Brothers.
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