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OHARE & MCGOVERN SCORE TWICE! For the second year in a row, Newry-based construction company OHare & McGovern have taken the Overall Award at the Specify CEF Construction Excellence Awards.

The Awards Gala Evening saw the firm win the award for its work on the IFA National Football Stadium at Windsor Park. The superb new 18,000 seater stadium received its official opening the day after the awards took place at the Culloden Hotel. It was built within the confines of the existing Windsor Park which remained fully operational throughout the 98 week construction phase, facilitating over 200,000 spectators at 63 international and domestic fixtures. The work involved the demolition of the south and east stands, refurbishment and extension of the north and west stands.

OHMG designed curved steel

work at the interface of the North East and North West stands to form a Quadrant. This curved design helped to create a stadium to enhance the viewing experience of the speactators while at the same time mitigating the impact of noise on neighbouring houses outside the stadium.Our congratulations go to the team at OHMG on their success.There was also some cheer from the latest RICS report.Building activity is still rising despite uncertainty in the economy, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and Tughans Northern Ireland Construction Market Survey. Workloads were still rising in the third quarter of the year, according to Northern Ireland surveyors, with only a very modest slowdown in activity relative to Q2.

Housebuilding remained a key source of workload growth, with private housebuilding activity rising particularly strongly (a

net balance of +48). Private Commercial activity was also rising relatively robustly (+23), according to the survey.

In contrast however, infrastructure workload growth remained weak (+5), and significantly below the UK average (+17).Looking ahead, Northern Ireland surveyors are upbeat about the prospects for growth, with a net balance of +50% expecting workloads to be higher in a 12-month horizon.

Infrastructure spending is still relatively low in Northern Ireland and the latest developments in the ongoing York Road Interchange does not inspire confidence for the big government spending projects. Economist John Simpson looks at the Programme for Government Strategic Investment Boards aspirations for next year and beyond see pages 36 and 37.

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DIGESTGraham Construction selected for 4bn P22 government healthcare framework

DIGESTCo-Ownership Housing Secures 165m in funding through private finance

DIGESTThe twentieth Facilities Management conference is launched at Stormont

SAFETY AT HEIGHTIncorporating height safety in building design with Kingspan

SPECIFY CEF AWARDSFor the second year running, OHMG take the top award, this time for the

Windsor Park National Football Stadium

JOHN SIMPSONA prioritised capital programme is critical for the new Programme for

Government to succeed

McALEER & RUSHEPaul Marlow takes the top UK wide Construction Manager of the Year Award

DIGESTKeystone is honoured by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and wins prestigious

award

CITBThe Leader in Construction programme draws to a close

DRAINAGEStormcrate provides a line of defence against flooding

INTERVIEWSpecify talks to Michael Howe of 2020 Architects

INTERVIEWMark Graham, the new Chief Executive of Co-Ownership Housing

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Graham Construction selected for 4bn P22 government healthcare frameworkGraham Construction has been awarded a place on ProCure22 (P22), the governments 4bn construction procurement framework for delivering NHS and social care capital schemes in England. The framework commences this month and will run for four years.

The Department of Health has appointed Graham as one of six Principal Supply Chain Partners (PSCPs), along with Kier, Interserve, Galliford Try, BAM and IHP (a joint venture between Vinci and Sir Robert McAlpine).

P22 is the third iteration of

the framework that provides the NHS with the tools to deliver improved estate performance while lowering construction and maintenance costs. This new framework is designed to further drive increased efficiency and productivity, streamline the procurement process and produce stronger partnerships

between clients, PSCPs and supply chains all with the aim of supporting enhanced clinical outputs for patients and better environments for staff and visitors.

Keith Hayes, Healthcare Director at GRAHAM Construction, said: With the P22 framework focusing on quality, value, cost certainty, collaboration, standardisation and a drive for efficiency savings, we are confident that the knowledge and experience gained from our extensive ongoing healthcare portfolio will help further enhance its outcomes.

Were looking forward to working with the Department of Health and our PSCM and PSCP colleagues once the framework comes into place. The combination of the GRAHAM regional office network,

carefully assembled specialist supply chain members, BIM focus and extensive experience across the full spectrum of healthcare facilities means we will be able to help NHS clients successfully deliver improvements across their estates and ultimately contribute to optimum outcomes for patients and staff.

150 London contract announced

The London Borough of

Barnet has appointed Graham Construction as its Partner for its 150m portfolio of major works on a five-year basis (with the option to be extended to 7 years). The works will include the enhancement of education, community, leisure and operational assets across the borough.

Graham Construction will

now deliver both improvements and new build works as part of the councils Capital Projects pipeline. The work will be carried out across the next five years and will begin with two already approved leisure centre schemes and school developments.

Barnet is the most populated

borough in London and the framework aims to deliver a broader and more varied range of facilities that will include new schools, leisure centres and community centres to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse community.

Murdock Builders Merchants Acquires the Merchanting Division of FR Cathcart in Enniskillen

Murdock Builders Merchants, which has branches across Northern Ireland and in Dublin, has acquired the merchanting division of FR Cathcart Ltd in Enniskillen, bringing its total number of branches to twelve.

FR Cathcart Ltd, which has successfully operated as a family business since 1972, is widely regarded as one of Northern Irelands leading independent suppliers of building materials.

The acquisition offers a

strategic opportunity for the Newry-based Murdock group to

extend its reach across Northern Ireland where it already has nine branches, as well as two outlets in Dublin. The move will also enable Murdocks to enhance its service levels across the west of the province by providing its customers in the border counties with a local collection and delivery point.

Twelve existing members of

FR Cathcart staff are transferring over to Murdocks as part of the acquisition agreement, joining the companys 300-strong workforce.

Ann Morgan, Murdocks CEO

said This investment offers new challenges and positive

opportunities for all of our customers and staff. We feel privileged to bring such a well-respected family-owned company as FR Cathcart Ltd into the Murdock Builders Merchants Group and are grateful to Richard and Roisin Cathcart for all their assistance and cooperation through the acquisition process.

With the deal complete we look forward to working with the team at the Enniskillen branch and in particular to building upon their previous success.

Richard Cathcart also commented: The Cathcart family is confident that this is the right time to hand over the reins of the merchanting division of FR

Cathcart Ltd to Murdock Builders Merchants.

We are extremely proud of the business that we have built up since 1972 and the wonderful staff relationships that have been developed over those years. Looking to the future, our priority was to take the business to the next level, so it was vital that we found an independently-owned and progressively-minded company such as Murdocks to take over our merchanting division.

We wish all our employees and our customers continued success with Murdocks and thank them for their loyalty and friendship over the past years.

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Harvey Group acquires Solmatix as part of 5 year growth plan in UK and Ireland.

Newtownabbey-based M&E services company, Harvey Group, has acquired Northern Ireland renewable energy specialists, Solmatix Renewables in a move the companies say will transform the renewable energy sector in Northern Ireland and act as a springboard for further expansion into the multi-million pound UK and Ireland renewable energy markets.

The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, will bring to 110 the number of people employed directly by the Harvey Group in Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

With a turnover of 30 million and over 80 staff, Harvey Group has over 30 years experience in the design, installation and maintenance of building services within every conceivable kind of building type throughout NI, GB and RoI, including Pharmaceutical/Cleanrooms, Laboratories, Education, Government and Healthcare . Richard and Norah-Anne Bell founded Solmatix Renewables in 2008, and since then

the company has grown to achieve a turnover of 6 million, with 30 staff operating from its Nutts Corner premises.

As a result of the deal, Solmatix will continue to operate as an autonomous and independent company within Harvey Group

Brian Harvey, managing director of Harvey Group, said there was a perfect fit between the two organisations.

We have been planning to grow our renewables involvement for some time, either organically or through the acquisition of an established player. Having worked with Solmatix Renewables on a number of contracts, wed always been impressed with their engineering rigour and professionalism. In fact, there seemed to be a natural synergy between our two companies in terms of what we do and how we do it. I approached Richard Bell about a year ago to float the idea of our companies coming together, but only if there was a good fit. After careful consideration we both agreed that this would indeed be mutually

beneficial. From my perspective, having Solmatix as part of Harvey Group gives us a level of expertise that would have taken us years to acquire otherwise.

Harvey Group and Solmatix share similar values, by which I mean our commitment to professionalism, our desire to deliver our services to the very highest standards, and the importance we place on treating our customers, our suppliers and our staff with courtesy and consideration.

Richard Bell, the founder and managing director of Solmatix Renewables described the acquisition

as great news for Solmatix, its customers, suppliers and staff.

In many respects, its a case of business as usual. However, in real terms, being part of this larger organisation will give us access to enhanced technical skills, financial resources and purchasing power. Ultimately I believe this will lead to greater growth and investment within our operations, as well as more jobs and job security. Its a win-win relationship thats good for our whole organisation, as well as the economy of Northern Ireland.

Celebrating the acquisition (from left) Norah-Anne Bell, Richard Bell, Brian Harvey, Gareth Booth (Financial Controller, Harvey Group).

NI M&E services company acquires renewable energy specialists

Lisburn firm TAL awarded the first major construction contract at Randox Science Park

WItH a reputation for excellence in constructing high quality projects, tAL Limited has been awarded a significant contract (3.1m) by global medical diagnostics company Randox.

This initial contract is for the construction of a new facility for

production of Randoxs pioneering medical diagnostic products and will also include associated administrative functions. The works are the first phase of a major capital expenditure project by Randox to develop the former Massereene Army Barracks into Randox Science Park a futuristic R&D and manufacturing facility. The award-winning, international biotechnology firm, unveiled its plans for an innovative hub on the 43 acre site earlier this year.

Welcoming the announcement, Damien Hughes, Director of TAL Limited commented: We are delighted to have been awarded

this contract with Randox, one of Northern Irelands most dynamic and exciting businesses on a local and global level. Through the quality of our work and the dedication and professionalism of our team TAL has steadily grown over the last 34 years and this contract award reinforces the strength of our expertise in the healthcare sector.

The project will be delivered to BIM level 2 in partnership with the design team Ostick and Williams Architects, Rainey & Best, Doran Consulting, Delap & Waller Consulting Engineers and Charles Hutchison Consulting.

Dr Peter FitzGerald, Managing

Director at Randox commented: The development of Randox Science Park is core to our plans to create innovative diagnostics, to improve manufacturing efficiency to export high-value healthcare capabilities to world markets. This state-of-the-art premises will become a centre of cutting-edge research, development and diagnostic manufacture, covering conditions such as cancer, stroke and heart disease. We will also provide a significant boost to the local economy through new job creation. We very much look forward to working with TAL on this initial contract to deliver the high quality infrastructure we require.

Keith Hayes, Healthcare Director at Grahams

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Co-Ownership Housing secures 165m in fundingCo-Ownership Housing, Northern Irelands primary provider of shared ownership has secured 165m to invest in the provision of 2,800 homes over four years. This will enable up to 4,000 people to get on the property ladder and will support the creation of new jobs in the construction sector.

65m has been raised through private finance from Bank of Ireland. This new facility complements Co-Ownership Housings existing government funding of 100m financial transactions capital (FTC) from the Department for Communities. Combined, this is one of the largest finance deals in Northern Ireland and represents a real investment in people and the local economy.

Co-Ownership is a brand

that is trusted by customers and mortgage providers alike, said Mark Graham, chief executive, Co-Ownership Housing. To date we have helped over 26,000 households onto the property ladder, and we know the difference the scheme is making in peoples lives. Our work couldnt continue without the financial support from the Department for Communities and Bank of Ireland. This funding allows us to continue to support lower income households, particularly first time buyers, to realise their aspirations of owning their own home.

The Co-Ownership scheme

is aimed at first time buyers and others returning to the market who could not otherwise afford to buy a home on their own. Home buyers choose their own property up to the value of 150,000, anywhere in Northern Ireland. They buy a starter share in the value of their home between

50% to 90% and pay rent on the remaining share, significantly less rent than they would pay on the open market. Purchasers can then increase their share in the property at any time in part or in full to own their home outright, a process known as staircasing.

HABINTEG HOUSING ASSOCIATION ACQUIRES 24 NEW HOMES IN CARRICK FROM HAGAN HOMESHagan Homes has completed the construction of 24 new homes in Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus and Habinteg Housing Association has acquired the development for 2.3million.

Construction at the 0.46 acres development of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments started in November 2015.

Jamesy Hagan, Managing Director, Hagan Homes, commented on the development and the positive impact it will have on the local community:

The previous owners of the Scotch Quarter site in Carrickfergus had started construction in 2008 but unfortunately had to suspend all development due to the property crash. This meant that

the site became an eyesore in a prominent location in the town.

When Hagan Homes acquired the site and started work on it in 2015 the local community reacted positively. They recognised that Hagan Homes builds affordable, quality, stylish homes and that we achieve this by appointing award-winning architects, interior designers and craftspeople.

Discussing the acquisition of the Scotch Quarter development Andrew Corkill, Development Manager, Habinteg Housing Association said:

Habinteg is an ambitious and expanding organisation with in excess of 2,000 properties currently in management. We aim to build or purchase high quality housing in areas of high housing need. The purchase of the Scotch Quarter development for active elderly accommodation helps us

realise our vision through reducing the housing need in this area and

strengthening the community by providing Homes for All.

The main contractor for

the Scotch Scotch Quater development was Warrenpoint

the Scotch Quarter development was Warrenpoint based Eden Contractors Ltd.

Pictured are: Mark Graham, CEO, Co-Ownership Housing with Ian Sheppard, Regional Director NI, Bank of Ireland and Minister for Communities, Paul Givan MLA

Pictured are Katrina Smyth, Development Manager, Habinteg Housing Association; Jamesy Hagan, Managing Director, Hagan Homes; Darren McKinney, Chief Executive, Habinteg Housing Association; and Andrew Corkhill, Development Manager, Habinteg Housing Association.

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Lisburn company lifts up a 415,000 contract with glass company

Lisburn based forklift company, The Alexander Group, has secured a significant contract worth 415,000 to supply vehicles to Encirc Glass Ltd in Fermanagh.

The latest deal between the

companies, who have worked in partnership for a number of years, will see The Alexander Group supplying 16 new Linde Forklifts to Encirc to add to the exisiting fleet of circa 100 Linde trucks

The Alexander Group, the

sole supplier of Linde Forklifts

in Northern Ireland, will see this contract not only help to secure further jobs and match ambitions for both companies but the large order also represents an increased partnership between the two Northern Ireland companies.

Im delighted that we have

secured this significant deal with our colleagues at Encirc, said Kieron Holmes of the Alexander Group

This means that we can

go forward into 2017 with a relationship that provides

top range Linde Forklifts for an innovative company based here in Northern Ireland.

Encirc manufacture container

glass and offer a complete supply chain from its Derrylin base and a site in Elton, Chesire.

John McNally, Encirc Logistics Manager Ireland & England said: This spend on our forklift fleet is part of an ongoing process of investment and improvement.

Linde Forklift trucks have

been our first choice for many years due to their fuel efficiency, durability and safety. This coupled with the service support provided by The Alexander Group makes Linde the perfect fit for our materials handling needs

Established in 1967 by

Robin Alexander to serve the growing need for material handling equipment in Northern Ireland, The Alexander Group has developed and grown to become one of the leading forklift equipment suppliers in the country whilst remaining a local family owned and operated company.

SCAPE BOOSTS SERVICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND WITH NEW REGIONAL BUSINESS MANAGERPUBLIC sector built environment specialist Scape Group has boosted its provision for clients in Northern Ireland with the appointment of its first dedicated regional business manager for the area.

The appointment of highly experienced chartered building surveyor and project manager, Gavin Wallace, is part of Scapes commitment to ensure local expertise is embedded into every project it delivers.

Scape has developed and managed construction industry frameworks for public sector clients

throughout the UK for more than ten years, bringing together strong delivery teams and achieving measurable time, cost, quality and community benefits on every project.

Gavin will be based in Coleraine and will operate throughout Northern Ireland. He has more than 18 years experience working for leading national and international commercial building consultancy practices in Dublin and Belfast.

He said: Scape appealed to me because it is a public sector-owned commercial organisation with a strong commitment to delivering

social and community benefits. Scapes proven consultancy, construction and facilities management frameworks will play vitally important roles in supporting the public sector over the coming years and Im excited to be part of that process.

As regional business manager for Scape in Northern Ireland, Gavins role is to support clients at a strategic and operational level, providing guidance on procurement solutions through Scapes suite of frameworks. He will also maintain close contact with clients and framework partners throughout the

delivery of their projects, helping them to ensure that the work runs smoothly and delivers consistent quality, value for money and social value.

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QUINN TECHNICAL TEAM WELCOME CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS TO NEW INNOVATION ACADAMY

Quinn Building Products Technical Team were delighted to welcome over 40 members of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) from all over Ireland to the companys new Innovation Academy for a CPD Seminar. The group heard a series of presentations on how the companys technical team have developed

tools and services which are designed to help the architecture fraternity in their daily work. The presentations were followed by a number of tours of Quinn manufacturing facilities to help the attendees understand how the products which they specify to their clients are manufactured. With more and more emphasis being

placed on sustainability and building performance, the technical team were able to highlight how, through their CPD seminar, the use of Quinn Building Products and a fabric first approach can help address design issues.

Quinn Building Products COO Kevin Lunney said that the company had put considerable resources into improving the services they provide to help building design professionals create buildings which are more sustainable and energy efficient through their initial design.

Quinn Building Products has always been at the forefront of innovation in terms of the products and services weve introduced over the last four decades. Now the company is reaching out directly to architectural and building professionals to highlight how specifying Quinn Lite Blocks, which have 10 times better insulating

properties than traditional concrete blocks, can be used to address design issues such as Thermal Bridging. Our thermal bridging details, coupled with our sector leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) services, allow professionals to accurately predict how a building will perform at the design stage. We were pleased to see the very positive reaction from the CIAT members who attended, and we look forward now to delivering our range of seminars out across Ireland and the UK.

This CPD seminar offered CIAT members in attendance to engage with Quinn Building Products Technical team to help enhance and develop their knowledge on the area of thermal bridging and other design concepts. CIAT Vice President Practice and Northern Ireland Regional Chairman Eddie Weir highlighted how the companys latest developments are proving very popular with building professionals.

TAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS WORTH 5M ON SITETAL has been awarded two school contracts at Broadbridge Primary School in Eglinton and St Louis Grammar School in Ballymena valued at 5.1m.

The Lisburn based building and civil engineering firm will deliver a new 2.8m Creative and Expressive Art Facility at St Louis Grammar School by undertaking the refurbishment of the listed former convent building and constructing a 2-storey extension.

The 2.3m contract at Broadbridge Primary School will provide a new 10 class base extension and new Sports Hall facility. The existing school building will also be refurbished to provide additional classrooms,

administration/staff facilities, school meals accommodation and a library.

Director of the firm, Damien Hughes said, We are delighted to have secured these education sector contracts which are core to our plans to grow the firm by developing our portfolio in different sectors. These projects will provide long awaited new and enhanced education facilities for pupils and staff.

These projects are two of the twelve schools across Northern Ireland which are to share the 35m funding from the School Enhancement Programme (SEP) announced in February.

Earlier this year TAL was awarded a 1.3m contract at Sacred Heart Grammar School in

Newry which is also on site.

Other projects delivered by TAL recently include Portico Arts and Heritage Centre Restoration of the Grade A listed Portaferry Presbyterian Church, Serum Production Facility at Randox Science Park and The Museum of Orange Heritage. The firm is also on site at Altnagelvin Area Hospital constructing Northern Irelands first health and wellbeing campus.

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MSM complete Railway Preservation ProjectA ceremony has taken place at the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland in Whitehead to mark the successful completion of the construction phase of a new 3.1m railway museum.

MSM Contracts from Portadown finished work on the 12-month construction contract at the start of September and the new buildings have now officially been handed over to the RPSI.

The next stage will be to fit out the new museum and the RPSIs target is to open the new tourist attraction to the public in April 2017. While work progresses, the site is closed to visitors.

The construction phase has involved the installation of a 60ft

locomotive turntable along with a period-style signal cabin, the construction of new sheds and the extension of the existing facilities.

Denis Grimshaw, RPSI chairman, said the Societys base had been transformed thanks to the 2m construction contract.

This is a pivotal point in terms of the development. We will now commence fitting out the museum with multimedia displays, educational facilities and audio links, plus a caf, all of which will be key to creating this significant new tourist attraction.

An exciting element of the museum will be the opportunity for visitors to walk through historic carriages, examine mainline steam engines at close quarters and see the engineering works in action.

We aim to attract at least

15,000 visitors in the museums first full year of operation. We will complement other tourist attractions in the area, such as the Gobbins Cliff Path and Black Head lighthouse

Together this will make the railway town of Whitehead a must-see stop on the Causeway Coastal Route.

Robert Mackey, managing director of MSM Contracts, said: MSM is delighted to have worked as main contractor alongside the RPSI and their design team in the redevelopment of the Whitehead Railway Museum.

The project has required our company to overcome a number of unique challenges associated with delivering the project within a live working environment with ongoing restoration works being carried out by RPSI members.

IT is as safe as houses at Helm HQ

One of Northern Irelands largest registered Housing Associations, Helm Housing, has appointed local back-up power solution specialist, Continu, to implement state-of-the-art back-up power solutions at its headquarters in Belfast.

The contract, worth over 70,000 is designed to protect Helm Housings IT infrastructure and will see Continu install the MGE Galaxy 300 and the APC Smart-UPS high spec uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units and provide on-going maintenance support.

Kate Cronin, IT Manager at Helm Housing added:

At Helm Housing we manage over 5,500 homes throughout Northern Ireland and rely heavily on IT to provide the best quality service to the thousands of residents who depend on our facilities. We recently made

extensive upgrades to our internal IT systems and in tandem with this, identified an urgent need to put structures in place to protect our technical infrastructure and data.

As one of the largest housing associations in Northern Ireland, with plans for significant expansion, it was essential that we choose the most reliable system and service provider in the market. We are delighted with the service Continu has provided to date and look forward to working with them, confident that our data and IT systems are future proofed.

Pictured at the official handover ceremony at RPSI Whitehead are (from left) MSM Contracts site manager Alan McNeill, RPSI chairman Denis Grimshaw, MSM contracts manager Spencer Savage, Morgan Haylett, project manager from consulting engineers RPS, and Tom Wilson from architects Ostick & Williams. Photographer FRANK ROBINSON

Martin & Hamilton starts work on Wallace HighMartin & Hamilton has recently commenced construction work at Wallace High School in Lisburn. The contract is for the provision of three extensions comprising:

A two storey extension to provide a

Home Economics & Art Departments.

A single storey extension to provide a TechnologySystems Room.A single storey extension to provide a Fitness Suite andassociated changing facilities.

The contract also includes the relocation of existing mobile classrooms. The school was included in 12 schools across Northern Ireland which benefitted in a share of 35

million from the School Enhancement Programme (SEP). The project is expected to take two years to complete.

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Tom Hall and Alison McFadden from Continu with Kate Cronin from Helm Housing

20TH FM SUMMIT LAUNCHED AT STORMONTThe British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and their growing Northern Ireland branch officially launched its annual FM Summit which is due to take place on Friday 25 November 2016 at Croke Park, Dublin. Now in its 20th year, hundreds of facilities management professionals from Northern Ireland are set to attend the event to discuss current opportunities and challenges facing the FM industry.

At a lunch sponsored by H&J Martin Asset Management Services and Eurest, delegates gathered at Parliament Buildings, Stormont to celebrate the Summits return and announcement of this years theme Workplace partnerships Rethinking FM. The BIFM Ireland FM Summit

attracts FM professionals from Northern Ireland to discuss the summits core theme through innovative talks delivered by specialist speakers, exhibitions demonstrating the latest cutting-edge FM services and excellent networking opportunities for all levels of FM professionals.

Facilities Management (FM) in Ireland has come a long way since the 1990s and todays innovative FM is mixing with architects, construction project managers and building services engineers using three-dimensional building information modelling (BIM) to build better business and operations across the island of Ireland. Today senior facilities managers rank among the most valuable assets to a professional organisation and can be responsible for hundreds of millions of pounds worth of corporate and public estate, both in Northern Ireland, the Republic

of Ireland and globally.

Wilton Farrelly, Chair of BIFM Irelands Northern Branch said: The FM Summit has been instrumental in spearheading the thriving facilities management industry in Northern Ireland. With Brexits implications still unclear, this event provides an excellent opportunity for FMs to assemble together and discuss the potential problems that may

arise, and collaborate to identify the latent opportunities following these political decisions. It is highly likely that businesses will look to the facilities management function to stabilize operations. Information and idea exchange opportunities available at the FM Summit will strengthen FM professionals ability to respond to changing dynamics in the wider environment.

CHANCERY HOUSE SALE PRESENTS PRIME CITY CENTRE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITYA prominent office building on Victoria Street in Belfast has been put on the market by commercial property agents Lambert Smith Hampton with full planning permission for the construction of a new building which could provide

extensive retail and office accommodation.

Chancery House is fully let to MTB Solicitors until 30th April 2020 at a rent of 95,000 per annum. The property comprises of a 4 storey purpose-built office building, which was constructed in 1987. It

occupies a prominent position on the corner of Victoria Street and the pedestrianised section of Chichester Street, a five minute walk from Belfast City Hall.

The planning permission provides for the demolition of the existing building and the development of five

full storeys and two set back storeys. The completed development will provide for retail accommodation at ground floor with offices above.

The agents are seeking offers in excess of 1,450,000.

Neil McShane, director of capital markets at Lambert Smith Hampton, said: This is a fantastic investment

opportunity with secure rental income from a sitting tenant. However, the property also benefits from planning permission to develop a brand new building in what is a unique location near to the Royal Courts of Justice and Laganside Courts.

Subject to securing vacant possession, the successful purchaser can demolish the existing building and develop a new 23,000 ft2 building with retail at ground floor and offices above. Alternatively, subject to planning, the property could lend itself to a multitude of other uses. We anticipate strong interest from investors, developers and potential owner-occupiers.

He added: Following decades of rental stagnancy, the Belfast office market has experienced a significant rejuvenation. Through the period of recession, existing Grade A space was gradually absorbed, leading to the current chronic shortage. This property offers investors a unique opportunity to tap into the demand which exists in Belfast city centre.

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Safety first: incorporating height safety in building designTheres no doubt that working at height is safer than it used to be. From architects and specifiers, through contractors and installers, all the way to maintenance professionals and other rooftop workers, there has been a concerted effort to make rooftops safer working environments.

But there is so much more that can and should be done to further ensure the safety of rooftop workers. Much of the responsibility for this change now lies firmly with architects and specifiers. Put simply, they must act to ensure that height safety is fully considered in the initial specification of a building, and that the building is fit for purpose in the real world as a result.

In this article, we examine the core principles behind height safety specifications, including the regulatory requirements that apply to architects and specifiers. We also explore other factors that should inform the specification of height safety systems for a building, such as structural integrity and thermal efficiency factors

that may be compromised without a complete assessment of the compatibility of a chosen height safety system with the buildings roof. Ensuring height safetyArchitects and specifiers must give due consideration to all potential future roof access needs when designing the building, and incorporate the appropriate height safety systems in the design from the start. The different height safety regulatory requirements and minimum standards ensure that every possible angle is covered from specification to ongoing working practices.

For specifiers, the most pertinent of these is the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (hereafter CDM). Published by the Health and Safety Executive, this sets out the duties

and responsibilities of owners, designers and contractors as they relate to construction projects. It is particularly focused on the planning, management and mitigation of risks, both during construction and in the buildings operational life.

CDM is a major driving force behind improved site safety for construction workers, including those working on roofs. An important change in the most recent edition of CDM has shifted responsibility for height safety planning further upstream in the building design process. This is most clearly seen in the change of designation for the person responsible for CDM compliance from CDM Co-ordinator to Principal Designer.

Beyond CDM, the Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WaH) assign responsibility for the planning and managing of working at height, and the provision of suitable equipment to enable this to take place safely. Understanding WaH can help inform building design decisions, providing greater clarity on the desired building safety

elements that architects and specifiers should be aware of when planning CDM compliance.

Another relevant set of standards is BS 8560 (2012): Code of practice for the design of buildings incorporating safe working at height. This requires building designers to assess future work at height requirements early in the process, and respond either by removing the need entirely if possible, or through the provision of practical, efficient height safety solutions. While not a legal requirement, BS 8560 sets out expected best practice for architects and specifiers, and can be used to assess designs in the event of a later incident.

Complying with the regulations is the starting point, but your system choice should go beyond the base requirements to consider other factors that determine how well a system works to prevent falls. For example, how does the system mitigate forces on an individual during a fall arrest (which can exceed 12kN), or the ease (and therefore likelihood) of use of the

system.

Other system considerationsWith the safety performance of the chosen system assured, its important to understand its broader impact on the building, in terms of structural integrity and thermal efficiency.

Structural integrity can sometimes be compromised by the installation or activation of a height safety system. The powerful forces exerted when the system is deployed can cause serious damage to the roof or its substructure if the two are not compatible with the chosen system.

Architects and specifiers should seek height safety systems that are tested and recommended for use specifically with the roof products already chosen in the building design. Insulated panel roof systems have a distinct advantage over built-up here, as they are often accompanied by height safety systems specifically designed to be compatible with them.

Thermal efficiency is another important consideration in the specification of a height safety system. Failing to include a height safety system in the initial specification increases the likelihood of compromised thermal performance during later unplanned construction work to retrofit one.

Where height safety systems are included in the initial specification, thermal bridging should be avoided as much as possible. Opting for a system that has been tested and certified for use with a particular building envelope product or range particularly one with penetration-free fixings will minimise the effect this has on building

performance.

About Kingspans height safety systemsKingspan Insulated Panels offers a range of height safety systems that have been fully tested and approved for use on its range of insulated roof panels. Each system is certified to the relevant BS & EN standards, and is covered by the comprehensive Kingspan guarantee.

Contractors are supported with extensive product and installation training options, to ensure each system is set up correctly to provide the maximum protection for workers on the roof.

Safepro2Safepro2 comprises a high-strength steel cable, supported on energy-absorbing roof anchor posts. The posts are made of stainless steel, with aluminium components, which ensures the system retains its strength even in harsh environments. Safepro2 incorporates force minimisation technology, which limits the force exerted during a fall arrest to 5.2kN on the worker and less than 6kN on the roof. This is a significant improvement on the typical 12kN force exerted on a falling worker and the 10kN load applied to roof anchor posts under other, inferior systems.

Safepro2 can be installed anywhere on the roof to provide the most practical solution for rooftop work. Moreover, Safepro2 is simple to use reducing the risk of contractors failing to follow correct safety procedures on site.

Safetraxx & SaferidgeSafetraxx is a flexible anchor system comprising a discreet high-grade

precision-extruded aluminium rail. Saferidge is a similar system, but with the rail factory-fitted to a bespoke fabricated steel apex cap.

Both systems dissipate forces in a fall arrest event to mimimise potential damage, and provide protection, across the whole roof area.

SafesideSafeside is a flexible guard rail system for walk-on ceilings and flat/pitched roofs up to 10. It is simple and cost-effective to install, and can quickly provide fall protection to the perimeter of the roof and other accessible areas of any size and layout.

What to do nextHeight safety is increasingly becoming a core element in the fundamentals of good building design. Incorporating an appropriate, fully-tested height safety solution from the start saves time and money, protects the overall performance of the building, and ensures it is fit for purpose for all future uses. Most importantly of all, it helps to prevent serious injuries, and protects lives.

If you want to learn more about incorporating height safety into your specifications, or you want advice on solutions for your specific project, email [email protected], or call 01352 716 100.

Lagan Cement, quality as standard

Lagan Cement Products, based in Lisburn Co. Antrim manufacturers and supplies a wide range of high quality building products across Ireland and the UK.

The independent, family owned company prides itself on putting customers and quality first.

Products include bulk and bagged cement such as the high strength Premium + bagged cement which is an excellent multi-purpose cement perfect for use in concrete, mortars, renders, screeds and grouts. The Company also supplies high quality White Cement for a decorative finish and Sulphate + cement ideal for those areas requiring a higher resistance to sulphates occurring in soil and groundwater.

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Lagan Cement Products supplies

Bagged Cement Concrete Blocks Ready Mix Concrete Roof Tiles and Accessories Building Sand Pots & Flues

Quality as StandardLagan Cement Products is leading the field when it comes to product quality and innovation.

StrongThe bagged cement range has been designed to give a superior smooth finish for screeds and plastering and deliver a light bright colour and high strength performance. Lagans range of roof tiles are a favourite with roofing contractors, renowned for their quality and strength. A variety of profiles and colours is available to suit new build

or renovation projects alike.

InnovativeLagans four Ready Mix Concrete plants in Belfast, Glengormley and Comber supply new and innovative concrete mixes including fibre reinforced

concrete, lightweight concrete, foam concrete, concrete for water proofing applications and more.

Darren McMillan, Commercial Manager at Lagan Cement Products, commented We are developing new products and innovative systems to continuously improve our customer offering. The concrete division has launched an App for smartphones and tablets to give customers access to their order history and current job status. A second App has just been launched for site operatives

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OHARE & McGOVERN TAKE TOP PRIZE FOR NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM

For the second year in a row, Newry-based construction company OHare & McGovern have taken the Overall Award at the Construction Excellence Awards.

The Awards Gala Evening, held at the Culloden Hotel & Spa, saw the firm win the award for its work on the IFA National Football Stadium.

Hosted by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) in partnership with Specify magazine, the awards also recognised an additional 14 category winners from across the construction industry in Northern Ireland for excellence in general construction, housing, infrastructure and quality performance.

Congratulating the overall winners, CEF Managing Director John Armstrong said: OHare & McGoverns work in delivering the wonderful stadium is an excellent example of how our local construction industry is pivotal to the development of so many important projects across a wide range of sectors in Northern Ireland each year.

Winning the Overall Award for a second year in a row is a significant achievement and it speaks to the relationship that OHare & McGovern consistently have with clients, sub-contractors and other construction professionals in terms of delivering high quality infrastructure.

Mr Armstrong also commended each of

the 14 category award winners for their success against what he described as a time of significant sustainability challenge for the construction industry in Northern Ireland.

Beyond any doubt, the construction industry and the wider business community in Northern Ireland is presently facing a time of immense challenge and uncertainty. While the realities of the situation that confront us still, in the immediate sense, pale in comparison to those of the 2008/09 recession and its aftermath, there is a clear risk that the current lack of investor and investment confidence could quickly reverse any of the modest growth our sector has seen in the past three years and have a significantly

detrimental effect on industry sustainability.

Let us not though doubt that in these challenging times there does lie significant opportunity. Enhancing Northern Irelands competitiveness and attractiveness as a region to do business and invest in remains our ultimate goal. The finalists at this years awards continue to innovate and strive towards that goal and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements again.

Now in their 17th year, the Construction Excellence Awards continue to go from strength to strength with this year seeing a record number of over 110 entries across all 14 categories.

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Martin Lennon (OHare & McGovern)David Henry (CEF President) & Nick Oldfield (OHare & McGovern

Who was there....

JLT, John & Elsie Armstrong

JLT

Philippa McIntyre, Elsie Armstrong, Liz Atkinson, Fiona McCandless

John McGrath, Brett Hannam, David SmallBill Gowdy, Neil Dunlop

John Armstrong, Gladys Greer, James Greer, Specify Magazine

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Who was there....

John Armstrong, Diane Henry, Elsie Armstrong, Karen Patterson, Julie-Ann Moore, Gareth Moore

Eleanor & Archi Rowan John Armstrong & Ann McGregor

Alan Bridle & Oliver McAllister McLaughlin & Harvey John, Elsie, Eleanor, Archi

Shaun McAnee, Geoff Sharpe, David & Diane Henry

Philip Miley, Tracy Windrim, Liz Atkinson John & Elsie Armstrong, Paula Bradley, Mervyn Storey

John Armstrong and Peter May

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Achieving Excellence in Partnering Award Sponsored by CPDFox Building & Engineering Valley Park, Newtownabbey

GB & ROI Construction Award Sponsored by PwCTracey Brothers Eolas Building at NUI Maynooth

General ConstructionCommercial Construction Award presented by Peter May, Department for Infrastructure OHare & McGovern IFA National Football Stadium

Fit-Out Award presented by Jim Addy, JLTWoodvale Construction Company Stranmillis Refectory

Restoration Award presented by Paul Crowe of the RSUAQMAC Construction St Patricks Church, Donaghmore

Social/Community Construction Award sponsored by CSRQMAC Construction The Junction

HousingPrivate Housing Award sponsored by NHBCCarr Brothers Bannview Court Retirement Village

Social Housing Award sponsored by the Department for InfrastructureDonaghmore Construction Ballymisert Supported Housing

InfrastructureHealth Infrastructure Award presented by Brett Hannam, SIBOHare & McGovern Ballymena Health & Care Centre

Education Infrastructure Award presented by Ann McGregor, NI Chamber of CommerceTracey Brothers Dromore Central Primary School

Transport Infrastructure Award presented by Andrew Murray, Transport NIJohn Graham Construction A2 Shore Road, Carrickfergus

Utilities Infrastructure Awardpresented by Bill Gowdy, NI WaterLagan Construction Group Castor Bay to Belfast Strategic Trunk Main

Quality PerformanceEnvironmental Sustainability sponsored by the NIEAAdman Civil Projects

Health & Safetysponsored by Towergate Dawson WhyteMaurice Flynn & Sons

Training presented by Barry Neilson, CITBMaurice Flynn & Sons

Award Winners

Who was there....

Diane and David Henry, Mervyn Storey

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Steve Aiken, David Fry, David Henry, Karen Patterson, Mervyn Storey

GB & ROI ConstructionTracey BrosEolas Building at Maynooth

The 8,000m2 Eolas Building at Maynooth University provides state of the art Information Communication Technology facilities for undergraduate, post-graduate and research users as well as a Business Incubations Centre for start-ups. The building is a major strategic investment by the University as part of an ambitious plan for growth.

The building was the largest standalone building to be constructed on the Maynooth University Campus when commissioned, demonstrating the Universitys desire to consolidate building projects and provide bigger flagship buildings on its campus. The University steering group developed an exciting brief and engaged with the Design Team to ensure the results were achieved. The budget and programme were closely monitored during the construction phase with regular Client and Contractor Reviews. A good working relationship between all parties was key to a successful outcome. Eolas was completed on time and on budget.

Private Housing AwardCarr BrosBannview Court Retirement Village

Bannview Court Retirement Village is located within an idyllic rural setting on the periphery of Banbridge. The scale of the development was carefully considered within the context of the site with a mixture of mainly single storey detached and semi-detached cottages and a small number of chalet type cottages. The chalet type units would facilitate flexible living, providing additional roof space accommodation to cater for family members/carers during periods of ill health. The variation in the house types created an attractive streetscape. Carr Brothers Ltd were appointed as the primary contractor to bring this concept into reality. Strong relationships on previous sites had already been formed between Lotus Group and Carr Brothers and it was deemed that this established relationship would ensure the successful delivery of this new project. As the project focused on creating homes for people wishing to enjoy life in the later years the Homes for Life brand was born to fully enhance the nature of this development.

Environmental Sustainability AwardAdman Civil Projects

At all Adman Civils sites a Site Environmental Plan is produced and is specific to each project and is a living document that will be continuously updated and reviewed during the life of the project. The Plan contains site-based systems for the effective management of Environmental matters during the construction phase of this project.All operations on site are carried out in a manner to minimise the production of silty waters. In particular where any dewatering has to be carried out an assessment will be made as to the method of disposal of the waters. The storage of materials are controlled in such a manner to ensure that materials are not damaged prior to use either through any vehicle or people movements or through exposure to the elements. On all sites a designated area is created for the washout of concrete wagons shoots and mortar bins. At all Adman sites environmental training is carried out to provide information to all staff.

General ConstructionRestoration AwardSt. Patricks Church, Donaghmore

Every heritage project exudes history, but few can claim a direct connection to the introduction of Christianity in Ireland.That brought an obvious pressure for QMAC Construction during the restoration of St Patricks Church in Donaghmore. St Patrick brought the Christian faith to the Donaghmore area around 450AD and it later became a monastic centre, as evidenced by the ancient High Cross in the village. One of the major aspects of the work undertaken was the roof, which had been badly damaged by a bomb in the village during the Troubles.The bomb had lifted the whole roof up and set it off position. As well as repairing the existing trusses, beams and wall plates, QMAC installed 10 new queen post trusses and replaced all the rafters. In addition to the roof, QMAC was also tasked with providing a solution to some of the additions that had been made to the rear of the church.

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General Construction Fit Out AwardWoodvale Construction Company: Stranmillis Refectory

This project transformed the dark, underutilised basement of the Stranmillis Refectory into a bright, welcoming social hub for students and staff. The new hub provides a bar, performance space, caf, meeting room, toilets and storage. The building sits at the heart of the college campus and functions as a social hub for students and lecturers. The design maximises natural light, with daylight flooding through new windows to the north elevation. The material chosen are high quality and yet durable and functional to withstand student wear and tear. With exposed brickwork and concrete and a mixture of formal and informal meeting spaces it has been enjoyed by students and staff as a space to relax and unwind.

Health & Safety AwardMaurice Flynn & Sons

Despite a good H&S performance, Flynn implemented a 3-year strategic plan to become Best in Class in Health and Safety.To do this, Flynn endorsed the 12 Key Pillars to achieve a Successful Proactive Safety Culture. Each Pillar uses innovative ideas and best practices. This has led to remarkable improvements in their safety performance in 2015 and 2016.A selection of these best practices includes: Increased on-site focus Risk Awareness Hazard Reporting Incident Investigation Leadership Communication

InfrastructureEducationTracey Brothers Dromore Central Primary School

The construction of a new 25 class base primary school at Mossvale Terrace, Dromore, Co Down was never going to be easy. A brownfield site in a densely populated area with many redevelopment issues, such as ground contamination from its former use as a builder storage yard, a designated water course bisecting the site which feeds into the River Lagan to its poor ground conditions including peat requiring extraction.

Encountering many substantial difficulties in the delivery of this project, quality, health and safety never faltered. Even when faced with encountering ground conditions that had the very experienced design stumped for answers or solutions, the proactive management response by the Tracey Brothers team, and the response given to Tracey Brothers Ltd, by their supply chain in the solution to this problem, again shone out as a demonstration of a genuine relationship based on years of good working relationships.

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Social HousingDonaghmore ConstructionBallymisert

Built on the site of Gustav Wolffs former dwelling (founding partner of Harland & Wolff), Ballymisert is a purpose-built supported housing scheme, providing state-of-the-art accommodation for 21 residents with mental health needs (general needs & wheelchair users). The development also features offices/staff accommodation & a common room - designed to promote social interaction amongst residents. The housing is set within a beautifully landscaped site, providing further opportunities for recreation. Developed in partnership between Triangle Housing Association & Beacon Wellbeing, Ballymisert was delivered in line with Lifetime Homes & Secure by Design standards.

Transport InfrastructureGRAHAM A2 Shore Road

This project involved the Design and Construction for a 1.9km online and 1.6km offline road widening scheme from single carriageway to dual 2-lane carriageway, with 1 new overbridge and 5 new at-grade junctions including 4 traffic signals. Construction works carried out while maintaining 2 lanes of traffic between the hours of 6am and 8pm to ensure continuous movement of 35,000 vehicles each day. The GRAHAM Construction team at the A2 Shore Road site played a key role in the transformation of four derelict houses along the route where works are being carried out as part of a major road upgrade.

TrainingMaurice Flynn & Sons

Flynn is a family run business that has strong values and ethos. These family values give the organisation an extra sense of purpose, pride and a competitive edge within the construction industry. One of Flynns core values is encouragement and support of young people to gain skills and employment, in particular the provision of apprenticeships & training placements beyond what is required by government contractual clauses, particularly during the tough recession period This strong performance contributed to Flynn being award Investors in People Silver accreditation, bypassing the Bronze accreditation.A rising number of apprentices, trainees, long-term unemployed have been welcomed by the company in conjunction with a range of public bodies and agencies. Six years ago the introduction to Springvale Employment & Learning created what has become a long-term relationship built upon mutual synergy of needs & ambition. Since joining Flynn in 2014 as HR Manager, Paula McGleenan has developed the relationship with Springvale to formally cement a partnership for the future provision of training & apprenticeship places.

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General ConstructionSocial Community Construction AwardThe Junction, Dungannon

The Junction is a mixed-use 3.75 million community development, designed by Alistair Beckett at Hall, Black & Douglas Ltd, and constructed by QMAC Construction Ltd. Owned by community rights-based organisation, STEP, it is an imposing three-story building situated on the busy fringes of Dungannon town centre, and the sharp, industrial style of the external faade belies the light and spacious interior of this very modern project.The Junction was initially referred to as the Peace Centre, to reflect its location, origin and concept. However, the new name links the building to the previous use of the land on which it is situated. It was formerly a railway halt for the historic Dungannon railway line and represents the junction at which the various organisations using the centre will meet.

Utilities Infrastructure AwardLagan ConstructionCastor Bay to Belfast Strategic Trunk Main Scheme

One of the biggest Northern Ireland Water pipeline schemes to be undertaken in recent times provides a vital new source of water to meet peak period demands in Lisburn and Belfast and help the existing network cope with any future emergency situations. The scheme involved Lagan Construction Group laying of 30km water pipeline from Castor Bay WTW to south Lisburn, where the pipeline links into an existing trunk main to transport the water supply further into Belfast. Ha

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