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Author: Heron Bros

The Chartered Institute of Building has named Fergus Brown as a finalist for the 2021 Construction Manager of the Year Awards, in the category Schools over £20 million. The good news doesn’t stop there as The CIOB have also named our Belfast Leisure Transformation Project Team as a finalist in the team of the year Continue Reading... The post Heron Bros. represented in the ‘Oscars’ for the construction industry appeared first on Building, Construction, Engineering & Property Development.

Author: Heron Bros

We were delighted to welcome Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl to Templemore Baths this July to check up on the progress of the restoration and regeneration of this historically significant project.   The Lord Mayor was joined by representatives from the National Lottery Heritage fund and the leisure operator GLL for a guided tour Continue Reading... The post Belfast Lord Mayor Visits Templemore Baths appeared first on Building, Construction, Engineering & Property Development.

Author: Anna Farrell

The National Craft Apprenticeship Survey is Now Live  and can be completed by clicking on link below, Make sure to have your say and complete the Survey so that your voice is heard. The data that is collected will be used to develop a report which will set the agenda for the first National Apprenticeship… The post Calling All Apprentices National Craft Apprenticeship Survey is Now Live appeared first on Connect Union.

Author: Anna Farrell

Date Tomorrow 30th May 2024 Time: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Venue: The Connect Trade Union Offices, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1 (just off Parnell Square near the Garden of Remembrance) Craft apprenticeships are vital to the future of housebuilding and economic growth in Ireland. However, apprentices are being forced to work for below the… The post Connect Launch Campaign to End Low Pay and Exploitation of Apprentices appeared first on Connect Union.

Author: Anna Farrell

Connect Trade Union have Post of Designated Official Regions 5 & 6 and Post of General Trustee NOMINATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF APRIL THROUGH YOUR BRANCHES. For more information please click the link below. http://connectunion.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Election-process-to-posts-of-Designated-Official-regions-5-6-and-Post-of-Trustee.pdf Paddy Kavanagh General Secretary           The post Re Post of Designated Official Regions 5 & 6 and Post of General Trustee appeared first on Connect Union.

Author: Anna Farrell

New Rates of Pay have been sent down for the Construction Industry as per SI 207/2023   – details of same are below   The following basic hourly rates of pay will apply in the sector from 18th September 2023  to 4th August 2024. Craftsperson                                               €21.49 per hour Category A Worker                                     €20.86 per hour Category B… The post Re New Construction Industry Rates of Pay appeared first on Connect Union.

Author: Heron Bros

Heron Bros Ltd is delighted to announce that works to the Neilston Learning Campus for longstanding client East Renfrewshire Council have now commenced on site. On Friday the 24th of June our Site team were joined by councilors, staff and learners to mark the beginning of work for this state-of-the-art facility for the Neilston Community Continue Reading... The post Heron Bros begin works at £24m Neilston Learning Campus appeared first on Building, Construction, Engineering & Property Development.

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Heron Bros has announced a significant seven figure investment and strategic partnership with the Belfast based The Electric Storage Company (TESC).   Group Managing Director of Heron Bros Damien O’Callaghan, Emmet Heron, Renewables Manager of Heron Bros pictured with Anne-Marie McGoldrick and Eddie McGoldrick of TESC Established in 2017, TESC is bringing cheaper, smarter and Continue Reading... The post Heron Bros Deliver Power Boost for The Electric Storage Company with Significant Investment and Strategic Partnership appeared first on Building, Construction, Engineering & Property Development.

Author: Heron Bros

On Monday 6th June, at the Construction Employers Federation AGM hosted at South West College Erne Campus, Deputy Group Managing Director of Heron Bros Ltd, Martin O’Kane was elected as the new President of The Construction Employers Federation. Martin takes on the mantle from John Tracey, of Tracey Bros, who served from 2020 to 2022. Continue Reading... The post Martin O’Kane elected as President of The CEF appeared first on Building, Construction, Engineering & Property Development.

Author: Anna Farrell

Connect Trade Union launched its campaign today (Thursday, 30th May) to end exploitation and delays in completing apprenticeships, resulting in many young workers living in poverty while learning trades vital to the economy, including house construction.  Addressing a launch event for the Connect National Craft Apprentices Survey in the Union’s headquarters in Dublin today, Connect Assistant… The post Connect Launches Campaign for the end of Exploitation and Delays for Craft Apprentices appeared first on Connect Union.