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November 22, 2021

BHSL acquires Glan Agua and MEIC and targets €100m+ sales in 2022

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]BHSL, the rapidly growing environmental management company, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Glan Agua, a leading clean water and wastewater solutions business. Glan Agua works with leading water utilities in both the UK and Ireland, and is a division of a Portuguese engineering and construction company.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text]The acquisition will more than double BHSL’s revenues, with plans for sales in 2022 of over €100m, and expands its operations into adjacent water services and waste management activities. BHSL is a ‘waste to value’ company that provides technological and engineering solutions to the growing global waste market by simultaneously providing an alternative to waste disposal by converting waste to heat and electricity. BHSL is focused on providing multi-sector solutions for the circular economy and assisting clients achieve net zero carbon targets. The combined businesses will have over 300 staff across the UK and Ireland, and plan to invest...

May 20, 2021

by Doireann Buckley

Two New Schools Designed And Built By MEIC

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]Mota‑Engil Ireland Construction (MEIC) successfully pre‑qualified, and was awarded the contract for the design and construction of two schools; Maynooth ETNS and St Francis SS, with an estimated total value of 12.3 million euros.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text]The projects fell under the Department of Education’s National Rapid Build Schools Programmes 2017-2019. MEIC were one of the limited approved contractors in the supply chain to deliver the projects within the framework. The requirement for the rapid construction of this programme implies the adoption of prefabricated solutions in reinforced concrete for the entire structure, with self‑supporting walls and slabs of the hollow core type.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text]LOT 3 – MAYNOOTH ETNS This project is located at Celbridge Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Lot 3 consisted of the design and construction of a new primary school building with two floors and 18 classrooms and the demolition of the existing school structure. The work was carried out in two...

May 12, 2021

by Doireann Buckley

Lunch & Learn: Letterkenny RWSS & Creeslough WTP

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]Ronan Butler, John Fox and Seamie O'Hara recently held a company wide 'Lunch and Learn' on the Letterkenny WTP and Creeslough WTP.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text]Glan Agua completed works on the Letterkenny WTP back in July 2020 on behalf of Irish Water. The plant is located at Goldrum in Termon and has improved water quality for over 25,000 customers in the Letterkenny area.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text]To read more about the project, please see the images below.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval="3" images="4239,4240,4241,4242,4243,4250,4245,4246,4247,4248,4249" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" offset="vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text] Latest News [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="24px"][qodef_portfolio_list title_tag="h6" image_size="landscape" show_load_more="no" order_by="date" order="DESC" category="News" number="6" columns="one" filter="no"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLWxpc3QtaG9sZGVyLW91dGVyLnFvZGVmLXB0Zi1zdGFuZGFyZCUyMGFydGljbGUlMjAucW9kZWYtcHRmLWNhdGVnb3J5LWhvbGRlciUyMCU3QiUwQSUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGRpc3BsYXklM0ElMjBub25lJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

April 27, 2021

by Doireann Buckley

Castletownbere Senior Safety Management Tour

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_empty_space height="24px"][vc_column_text]Our Contracts Director John Fox, and PCI Manager Gary Lavelle were on-site in Castletownbere yesterday to carry out a Senior Safety Management Tour. This project is being delivered as part of the ECI programme in collaboration with Irish Water.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text] During the site visit all interactions with staff were carried out with social distancing measures in place, ensuring that all safety measures with regard to Covid-19 were adhered too. The project involves construction of a new wastewater treatment plant at Drom South, as well as a long marine outfall pipeline that will safely discharge treated wastewater to the south of Castletownbere town. Construction of new sewer pipelines, rising mains and pumping stations are also currently under construction and these new pipelines will transport wastewater to and from the new wastewater treatment plant. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="39px"][vc_column_text]The new plant and associated infrastructure will ensure compliance as per the wastewater discharge regulations, and will improve water...

January 27, 2021

by info@soochy.com

Cavan SS WTP Upgrade

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text]MEIC along with our sister company Glan Agua successfully completed the Design and Build Contract for the Cavan WWTP Project. This included all aspects of a WWTP Upgrade including Process, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Design and Build.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]The Contract provided for the design and build upgrade in capacity from approx. 20,000PE to 30,000PE. The overall scope of works for the Cavan WWTP Upgrade Contract is as follows: Demolish existing inlet works and design and construct new preliminary treatment facility with the capability of ready expansion to cater for ultimate design flows (54,000PE) Design and Build preliminary treatment units (sized for maximum flows of 10DWF associated with a design loading of 30,000PE) Refurbish existing storm tank and construct 1 No. additional storm water tank (1,969m3) c/w odour removal and cleaning mechanism on both; Design and build anaerobic zones to cater for design flows to full treatment (i.e. 3DWF at 30,000...

January 27, 2021

by info@soochy.com

Shannon Town Sewerage Scheme

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text] Shannon Town Sewerage Scheme M&E Contract [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_column_text]MEIC Ltd acted as the main Civil Specialist on the Shannon Town Sewerage Scheme. The project included for the civil, mechanical & electrical upgrades of 4 no. pumping Stations in Shannon, Co. Clare. The pumping stations were in a deteriorating state and were in urgent need of upgrading.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_column_text] Client Clare County Council [/vc_column_text][qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#1d73be" border_style="solid" thickness="1"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Client Representatives Nicholas O'Dwyer [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Date January 2014 - December 2014 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Contract Value € 1 100 000 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4" offset="vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3"][vc_column_text] Location Shannon Town [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

January 27, 2021

by info@soochy.com

Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_column_text]The works consisted of providing wastewater collection and treatment for Cheekpoint Village: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and associated 400mm diameter outfall for treated effluent to the River Suir A submersible pumping station, 100mm diameter rising main to the treatment plant and 350mm diameter storm overflow outfall to the River Suir 450mm, 400mm, 375mm, 300mm, 250mm and 225mm diameter combined soul and storm drainage network in the village. This network will pick up the existing sewers in the village. Decommissioning of the existing septic tanks located at the Mount, the Crossroads and in private gardens (5 no.) Immediate connection of approximately 39 private premises to the new collection system. Provision of 150mm connection pipework to approximately 57 property boundaries to cater for future connections. Miscellaneous associated works specified. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]Glan Agua Ltd along with their sister company MEIC Ltd will be responsible for the Design, Build and Operation of...

January 27, 2021

by info@soochy.com

Merck Millipore WWTW

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text] Merck Millipore WWTW Compliance and Capacity Upgrade [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_column_text]MEIC Ltd completed the role of Civil Contractor for sister company, Glan Agua Ltd on the Design Build Contract for the Merck Millipore WWTP Compliance and Capacity Upgrade. Civil Works included:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]Earthworks and Excavations Bulk earthworks was required to reduce the levels (particularly the Eastern and Northern areas) of the existing WWTP. A geosynthetic clay (or similar approved) lined swale and catchment pond was constructed to the Eastern and North-Eastern boundaries of the site to serve as environmental protection to the adjacent lands during the construction works. The type of liner used is a Bentomat AS50 geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) (or similar approved). Bentomat AS50 consists of a layer of natural sodium bentonite encapsulated between woven and non-woven geotextiles, which are needle-punched together to provide internal reinforcement. The internal reinforcement minimizes clay shifting, thus allowing the GCL to maintain consistent low permeability...

January 27, 2021

by info@soochy.com

Letterfrack And Clonbur Sewerage Schemes

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text]The project involved the design and build of two number Wastewater Treatment Plants in towns of Clonbur and Letterfrack, Co.Galway. MEIC acted as the Main Civil Subcontractor for Glan Agua, our sister company. Scope of works includes: Inlet works including mechanical fine screening and grit removal Biological treatment plant for 710 persons and 800 persons Design and construction of ground strengthening (Piling) works on both sites with provision for future treatment plant expansion. Design and construction of access road to tie in with new industrial estate road. Maintenance and removal of existing temporary wastewater treatment plant on site Dewatering facilities to control groundwater during construction Design and construction of control buildings Design and construction of fencing, site roads, site services and environmental measures. Design and Construction of sludge treatment drying facilities [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_single_image image="3798" img_size="large"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_column_text] Client Galway County Council [/vc_column_text][qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#1d73be" border_style="solid" thickness="1"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Client Representatives Atkins Consulting Engineers [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Date October 2008 - September 2009 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Contract Value € 650...

January 27, 2021

by info@soochy.com

Lower Liffey Valley Regional Sewerage Scheme

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-12"][vc_column_text]Technical Summary:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]Rehabilitation using non dig techniques of defective sewers within the live Main Drainage system of the Lower Liffey Valley Regional Sewerage Scheme. Scope of works included: Cleaning of 19 km of sewers and 112 manholes to remove silt and debris from the specified sewers to increase the hydraulic capacity and provide clean sewer system. Removal of obstructions including intruding connections from the sewer network. 400 localised repair to isolated or infrequent defects within the sewer system. Relining of over 100 manholes and approximately 5 km of sewers. CCTV Survey and report of over 19km of sewer both before and after rehabilitation works. Preparation of an updated SUU5 Database for the rehabilitated manholes. Traffic Management [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_column_text] Client Kildare County Council [/vc_column_text][qodef_separator type="full-width" color="#1d73be" border_style="solid" thickness="1"][vc_empty_space height="25px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Client Representatives Kildare County Council [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Date April 2008 - November 2010 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Contract Value € 1 700 000 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_column_text] Location Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Cellbridge - Co....

BHSL acquires Glan Agua and MEIC and targets €100m+ sales in 2022

Two New Schools Designed And Built By MEIC

Lunch & Learn: Letterkenny RWSS & Creeslough WTP

Castletownbere Senior Safety Management Tour

Cavan SS WTP Upgrade

Shannon Town Sewerage Scheme

Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme

Merck Millipore WWTW

Letterfrack And Clonbur Sewerage Schemes

Lower Liffey Valley Regional Sewerage Scheme

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