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Mark your calendars for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s Northern Ireland Lunch, on 29 September, at the Titanic, Belfast. This event, held in honour of the Lighthouse Club’s 60th Anniversary in Northern Ireland, will bring together 300 industry representatives to support and champion the work being done to support the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of our construction community. The occasion promises an afternoon of networking, entertainment and fundraising. All proceeds from the lunch will go directly towards the great work that the Lighthouse Charity does to support the members of the UK and Irish construction industry who are most vulnerable. LUNCH TO CELEBRATE LIGHTHOUSE CHARITY’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
‘TOPPING OUT’ MARKED AT THE NEW BELFAST GRAND CENTRAL STATION (L-R): Darrell McGuckian, Operations Director, Farrans Sacyr Joint Venture, Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive; Julie Harrison, Permanent Secretary, Department for Infrastructure; Alejandro Mendoza Monfort, Operations Director UK & Ireland, Farrans Sacyr Joint Venture.
Translink and the Department for Infrastructure joined hosts and construction partner Farrans Sacyr for a traditional
Grand Central Station and we remain on programme as we hit the topping out milestone. Everyone involved in this project has played a role in that success to date and I would like to commend them for their hard work and commitment to a high-quality end product, particularly in the face of the challenges that we have faced together. “Members of the public will now be able to see the size and scale of this impressive structure. We are looking ahead to the future as we move to fit out the interior shell.”
‘topping out’ ceremony recently. The occasion was marked with a
ceremonial tightening of the last bolt in the highest point of the steel structure of the iconic new Belfast Grand Central Station. Duane McCreadie, Project Director for Farrans Sacyr Joint Venture, said, “Our team, working in collaboration with our client and all partner organisations, has made excellent progress on Belfast
BRETT MARTIN TO SUPPLY SPECIALIST ROOF FOR PREMIER LEAGUE STADIUM
Mallusk-based Brett Martin is set to supply an important element of a new a 53,000-seat Premier League stadium. The world-leading plastics manufacturer is providing the high-performance, transparent polycarbonate for Everton’s impressive new £555 million ground at Bramley Moore Dock. Covering over 6,000sqm of the stadium roof, the specialist polycarbonate material will transmit sunlight through to the pitch, helping to ensure a high-quality surface for many of
Hosted by Tim McGarry, the Lighthouse Lunch includes a
champagne reception, three-course Belfast and Northern Ireland-inspired dining experience, a post-lunch sports panel discussion, charity auction and entertainment. To book your seat or table, contact Anna at: anna@annaconnorevents. co.uk
Everton’s impressive new ground at Bramley Moore Dock under construction.
“Through significant R&D, we have developed a product that meets the needs of stadia roofing in terms of strength, durability and the ability to emit sunlight to the pitch.” “Everton’s stadium project is truly world- class in terms of its design, sustainability credentials and potential positive impact on Liverpool - so it is one that are very much proud to be involved with,” Paul concluded.
the world’s top footballers to play on. Manufactured at the company’s world- class manufacturing facility, Brett Martin’s Marlon CS Polycarbonate corrugated sheet has already been used in some of the top sports stadia. Paul Martin, from Brett Martin said,
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