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ISSUE 37-4 OCT/NOV 2026
Congratulations to the winners
Surely the largest event to date for Northern Ireland’s construction industry, more than 850 guests assembled for the Northern Ireland Construction Awards 2026 on October 1. Our congratulations to the winners, all of which are profiled in our 21-page section inside. Representing an evolution of the former CEF Excellence Awards, the NI Construction Awards now feature additional categories to reflect the membership of new partners the Institution of Civil Engineers and Mineral Products Association NI. Well done to CEF and its partners for pulling off such a huge evening, and the team at NI Builder was proud to support CEF with its production and delivery. Also featured inside - a profile of building services consultant Beattie Flanigan showcasing its unique, specialising services and commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent, while project profiles include Lowry Building & Civil Engineering’s £19.5m upgrade of Ballinrees Water Treatment Works near Coleraine. Enjoy! Alyson Magee THE TEAM: Managing Director Karen McAvoy Editor Alyson Magee Media Manager Julie Boyde Head of Digital Comms Grace McSherry Production Lead Julie Anne Guiney Head of Digital Creative Michael Joyce Office Manager Andrea Simpson
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14 Northern Ireland Construction Awards: More than 850 guests gathered in style for the biggest night in the industry calendar, hosted by CEF at ICC Belfast on October 1. 38 An inspirational campus: Glasgiven Contracts has delivered Shimna Integrated College in Newcastle, a £28m design-and-build project providing accommodation for 620 pupils. 42 Merchant upgrade: MacBlair has unveiled an upgrade of its Downpatrick branch, offering its trade customers a more user-friendly experience and expanded range. 47 55 years of excellence: Belfast-based Beattie Flanigan has been pushing the boundaries of building services engineering design since 1971 with specialised, low-carbon solutions. 76 Unlocking development potential: Director Padraig Venney tells NI Housebuilder how NHBC is supporting contractors of all sizes and house project types in the region. 96 Lighthouse Charity NI Lunch: Held at Titanic Belfast on September 18, around £21,000 was raised to provide emotional, physical and financial support for the construction sector.
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