JD Wetherspoon plans £464k refurbishment of George Hotel
JD Wetherspoon has confirmed a £464,000 refurbishment of The George Hotel on Load Street in Bewdley, covering staffroom, kitchen and cellar upgrades. Planning permission was approved in July, with contractors expected on site this autumn.
BMI Redland modernises Coventry clay tile plant with £6.3m spend
BMI UK & Ireland has completed a £6.3 million refurbishment of its Redland clay tile plant in Coventry, with production restarting after five months of planned maintenance. The investment modernised the site's Rosemary kiln to improve efficiency, product quality and manufacturing resilience.
The Perfume Shop revamps flagship Dublin Blanchardstown store
The Perfume Shop has revamped its experiential store at The Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin, introducing a new layout, digital screens and a personalised ribbon machine. The refresh marks the retailer's 34th birthday and coincides with a limited opening offer for shoppers.
Irish contractor Designer Group advances 10 Heathrow projects
Designer Group is working on 10 separate schemes across Heathrow Airport, covering essential infrastructure and passenger-facing improvements. The programme spans a new control tower backup facility to airline lounge fit-outs at an airport handling more than 80 million passengers annually.
Leonardo Hotel transforms Dublin Christchurch with €7.6m refurbishment
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch has completed a €7.6 million refurbishment covering all 182 guest bedrooms and the hotel's public areas. The project, designed by Cunningham McLean, added air conditioning to every room and refreshed the reception, bar and restaurant.
MJF Interiors confirmed as Gold Sponsor of Fit Out Awards 2026
MJF Interiors, the Dublin-headquartered fit out and contract services company serving clients across the office, residential, and hospitality sectors in Ireland, the UK, and EMEA, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the Fit Out Awards 2026, bringing expertise in commercial fit out and interior design to Ireland's premier fit out recognition programme. The partnership reflects MJF Interiors' commitment to delivering standout workplace interiors and commercial interior design ahead of the awards ceremony on 25 November 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road.
The RIAI 2025 Contract Changes the Design Liability Landscape for Irish Fit Out Contractors: What Firms Need to Know
The RIAI Construction Contract 2025 introduces mandatory professional indemnity insurance for all parties involved in design, strict time bars for contractor claims, and new liability cap provisions. For fit out companies in Ireland operating on design and build commissions, understanding and operating within the new contract regime is a commercial and legal necessity.
Glenhawk funds £1.12m refurbishment of Grade II hotel
Glenhawk has completed a £1.12 million refurbishment loan secured against a Grade II listed boutique hotel in Bath. The loan was provided to an experienced developer who purchased the property below market value, funding both the acquisition and refurbishment works.
A&C Construction secures £270,000 funding for hotel contracts
A&C Construction, an Aldridge-based hotel refurbishment specialist, has secured £270,000 in funding through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II to support larger contracts. The loan will provide working capital as the family-run firm takes on multi-million-pound hotel projects across the UK.
Lidl confirms €8m Dun Laoghaire store reopening date
Lidl Ireland has confirmed its redeveloped Pottery Road store in Dun Laoghaire will reopen on Thursday 10 September, following an €8 million investment. The extension and refurbishment project has delivered a modernised store and secured 24 new permanent jobs for the area.
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