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QMAC APPOINTS NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
A growing imbalance between housing development and lagging critical infrastructure is stalling Northern Ireland’s ability to meet future demand and support vibrant communities, according to a new report. Housing development in NI is showing significant growth in plans submitted and granted, with notable regional momentum in the east and southeast, according to the report by Construction Information Services (CIS Powered by Hubexo). In the past year, 8,014 housing plans have been granted, representing a healthy pipeline of residential projects. However, despite this momentum, housing starts have slowed and the sector remains vulnerable to planning complexity and a lack of infrastructure alignment, according to CIS. While public sector infrastructure investment has increased, particularly in roads, bridges and water services, it still lags behind the pace of housing expansion. Dave Thompson, Vice President for Ireland and Europe at CIS, said, “While housing plans are progressing, developers and local authorities are still battling to get basic infrastructure in place. To deliver the homes Northern Ireland needs, we must rethink how we plan and fund infrastructure.” www.cisireland.com NORTHERN IRELAND’S HOUSING GROWTH HIGHLIGHTS INFRASTRUCTURE GAPS
Ronan O’Neill has joined QMAC Construction as business development manager. Ronan, who is a Chartered Construction Manager as well as a member of the Northern Ireland Committee of the Chartered Institute of Building, is an experienced professional
with knowledge of the construction industry. He has worked for leading contractors in roles including design manager, project manager and project engineer. Rhona Quinn, Managing Director of QMAC Construction, said, “As we plan for the growth of the company, we are delighted to welcome Ronan onboard. QMAC Construction has an existing strong portfolio of completed projects. “Ronan will help widen the client base and develop the service offering. I have Ronan O’Neill.
no doubt that Ronan will be an asset to the company and complement the existing strong workforce we already have.” Based in Dungannon with an office in Belfast, QMAC Construction is a leading construction company with a portfolio of projects in the commercial, education, health, heritage, industrial, residential, social housing and sport and leisure sectors. www.qmacconstruction.com
HAGAN HOMES BEGINS FIRST PHASE OF £50M LISBURN DEVELOPMENT
Northern Ireland homebuilder Hagan Homes has started construction on its latest housing development, the £50m Ballantine Garden Village on Hillhall Road, Lisburn. The first phase of the project represents a £9m investment and will deliver 28 high-quality
homes, with completion expected by July 2026.
Ballantine Garden Village is set to unfold over six phases spanning four years and 138 homes in total. The development will offer energy-efficient two-bedroom apartments, three- and four-bedroom semi- detached homes, and four- and five-bedroom detached homes. Partnering with DB Contracts, Hagan Homes will create 58 new jobs as part of the construction phase. Jim Burke, Managing Director of Hagan Homes, said, “These EPC A-rated homes have been designed with sustainability at their core, providing modern living spaces that are not only energy efficient but also help reduce energy bills.” Additional sustainability features include roof-integrated solar panels, thermally-efficient insulation, energy-saving windows and doors and advanced heating technologies. www.haganhomes.co.uk Artistic impression of Hagan Homes’ £50m Ballantine Garden Village.
Dave Thompson- CIS VP for Ireland and Europe
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