IN THIS ISSUE
Editor’s COMMENT
CONTENTS
ISSUE 36-2 MAY/JUNE 2025
SUPPORTING THE REMARKABLE
Congratulations to our cover star, the Construction Employers Federation (CEF), on its 80th anniversary. As you’ll find in our 40-page tribute inside, CEF has been a vital force behind Northern Ireland’s construction industry – and indeed the economic and social development of the region - throughout the last eight decades. Recognised as the industry’s voice, it has consistently supported and lobbied for the sector from introducing a Construction Holiday Pay Scheme in the 1940s to elevating health and safety standards in the 1990s. More recently, it has co-created the Construction Futures initiative tackling industry issues such as the labour shortage. CEF held an NI Construction Gala Dinner on March 27 in Titanic Belfast to mark its milestone anniversary, a sold-out event reinforcing the esteem in which the Federation is held. Presentations on the evening showcased the remarkable transformation of NI since the post-war TRANSFORMATION OF NORTHERN IRELAND
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News & Views: Co-ordinated by Construction Futures, NI’s first Open Doors initiative has welcomed 500 visitors to 25 events across 18 construction sites and other locations. 16 In Focus: Woodvale Construction has delivered a high-spec safe, inspirational and sustainable space for special needs students aged 3-19 at Ardnashee School & College. 33 In Focus: Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Construction Employers Federation has established a lasting legacy as the voice of Northern Ireland’s construction industry. 79 News & Views: Established in 1975 by joiner William Rogers, WRC has evolved into a successful builder contractor driving innovation and exceptional quality across projects. 92 In Focus: Challenges from the pandemic and hyper-inflation to a sloping site were overcome by Glasgiven Contracts to create an exemplary campus for Devenish College. 97 Products: CT1’s sponsorship of the Strongest Man Competition aligns with its dedication to providing the ultimate strength and performance and delivering guaranteed results.
reconstruction years. Alyson Magee
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