NI Builder Magazine and Events

MSM builds Boucher Road showpiece The Co Armagh firm’s extensive works met the exacting brand standards set by both VW and Škoda, spanning design, layout, lighting and AV to advanced security systems & high-end sales technology. Read more: bit.ly/4pQcuu1

WIN BIG AT BUILDEX Be in with a chance to win a Bosch Kango & Fixings Hamper and get a free C.K Vorteck Sporck with every purchase at the C.K Tools stand at Buildex Limerick! Win prizes. Grab giveaways. Get freebies. Register now! bit.ly/42SbLOi

The first issue of NI Builder for 2026 is here! This edition includes: - A flagship dual-brand VW & Škoda showroom in Belfast completed by MSM Contracts - John Shilliday marks 100 years, from its origins in 1926 to a thriving company today Read now: bit.ly/41hMwVf

The countdown is on... Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading suppliers, discover the latest products and technologies and network with professionals from across the industry. Register now, free to attend! bit.ly/42SbLOi

Catch Alan OConnor at 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 is delighted to welcome Alan OConnor to our Limerick show this year. Al runs @alstoolchannel, where he shares tool reviews, trade insights and workshop know-how with a large online audience. Register: bit.ly/42SbLOi

EVERYTHING FOR SITE If you’re working on site day in, day out, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick is the place to see what’s new. From tools and workwear to site equipment and building solutions, you’ll find plenty to explore. Register now to attend at bit.ly/42SbLOi

TIME IS MONEY We know the job doesn’t always finish at 5. That’s why 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick is open late on Tuesday 31 March until 9pm, giving you loads of time to call in after work. Register now, free to attend! bit.ly/42SbLOi

CIOB calls for NI recruitment drive More than 75% of young people in NI view construction positively, but clearer career pathways are needed. Read more on how the CIOB is urging a targeted recruitment campaign to help tackle skills shortages. bit.ly/4644z49

With just one month to go until 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick, this is your chance to see top industry brands at the Mid-West’s largest trade event for the construction industry. Register now: bitly.is/3OjMhG2

The date is set for SkillBuild NI 2026 regional heats NI’s top construction apprentices and trainees will compete at SRC’s Greenbank Campus in Newry on 19 May. Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4rKN41J

Hundreds of leading brands at 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick! The Mid-West’s must-attend event for the trades features hundreds of brands you trust under one roof. Free to attend! Register now: bit.ly/42SbLOi

The trade meets at 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick Join us at the largest trade show for builders in the Mid-West region and connect with the suppliers, manufacturers and fellow tradespeople who can help support your next job! Register now, it's FREE: bit.ly/42SbLOi

Hundreds of leading brands at 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick! The Mid-West’s must-attend event for the trades features hundreds of brands you trust under one roof. See the gear. Meet the people. Join the buzz. Free to attend! Register now at bit.ly/42SbLOi

Belfast’s Loftlines earns Secured by Design Gold Lady Pirrie House and Dargan House at Loftlines, Titanic Quarter, delivered by Watkin Jones, GRAHAM, Lacuna Developments and TODD Architects, set a new benchmark for high-quality housing. Read more: bit.ly/4tNsnna

We have been on the road building up the buzz for 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘅 Limerick, delivering tickets and placing posters across the Mid-West. Grab your tickets at your local trade counters or register online at bit.ly/42SbLOi, it's FREE!

Sixteen lives have been lost in NI and 68 across Ireland due to falls from height since 2016 A new inspection campaign led by the HSE for NI and the HSA is now underway, targeting construction site safety and compliance. Read more: bit.ly/4rhrcdX

See it live! See the latest building products, tools and systems in action at the Mid West’s must-attend trade show for builders. Get hands-on with the gear, watch live demos and talk to the experts who help you get the job done right. Register: bit.ly/42SbLOi

Made in Northern Ireland NI Builder takes a look at construction materials made here at home. Featuring an industry update from Gordon Best, Regional Director of the Mineral Products Association NI, explore more in the latest issue: bit.ly/3OzSlu8

Built for builders Buildex Limerick, the Mid-West’s must-attend trade show for the construction industry, features the latest building materials, tools and solutions to help the trade build better. Free to attend! Register now: bit.ly/42SbLOi

Supporting the design & build of safer, stronger structures For over 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie® has helped builders and engineers create safer, stronger builds. Read more in the latest issue of NI Builder: bit.ly/4pUWIwP