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  • FK Lowry Celebrates Apprentice Week

    FK Lowry Celebrates Apprentice Week

    27 Feb 2023

    FK Lowry recognise the contribution that our Apprentices bring to our business

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  • FK Lowry compete at Global Road Race

    FK Lowry compete at Global Road Race

    13 Feb 2023

    FK Lowry were delighted to continue their association with one of the fastest road races in the world

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  • FK Lowry rolls out CEF Safety Reboot 2023

    FK Lowry rolls out CEF Safety Reboot 2023

    16 Jan 2023

    FK Lowry has commenced its rollout of the Construction Industry Federations HSEQ initiative #SafetyReboot2023

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  • HSEQ Stand-Down Day at FK Lowry

    HSEQ Stand-Down Day at FK Lowry

    20 Dec 2022

    FK Lowry Piling recently undertook their 6-monthly HSEQ stand-down day

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  • Milestone Marked On £200M Transport Hub Project

    Milestone Marked On £200M Transport Hub Project

    09 Nov 2022

    A significant milestone was reached recently when FK Lowry installed the final pile on the £200M Belfast Transport Hub Project

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  • Adrian O’Rourke Shortlisted for Project Manager of the Year

    Adrian O’Rourke Shortlisted for Project Manager of the Year

    27 Sep 2022

    FK Lowry Piling’s Adrian O’Rourke has been shortlisted for this year’s Irish Construction Industry Awards for Project Manager of the Year.

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  • FK Lowry seek to recruit new Designer/Estimator

    FK Lowry seek to recruit new Designer/Estimator

    15 Aug 2022

    FK Lowry have an exciting opportunity for a Designer/Estimator to join our team

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  • FK Lowry Apprentice shortlisted at 2022 CEF Awards

    FK Lowry Apprentice shortlisted at 2022 CEF Awards

    21 Jul 2022

    FK Lowry Apprentice Rebecca Conor shortlisted at CEF Construction Excellence Awards

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  • FK Lowry Welcomes Civil Engineering Undergraduates

    FK Lowry Welcomes Civil Engineering Undergraduates

    28 Jun 2022

    FK Lowry recently welcomed Civil Engineering students to one of their local projects.

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  • FK Lowry’s CPD Breakfast Event for Local Consultants

    FK Lowry’s CPD Breakfast Event for Local Consultants

    26 May 2022

    FK Lowry welcome over 30 guests to the prestigious Belfast Transport Hub Project for a CPD Breakfast Event

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  • FK Lowry Piling on Home Turf

    FK Lowry Piling on Home Turf

    26 Apr 2022

    FK Lowry has commenced piling on the prestigious £200M Belfast Transport Hub Project at Weavers Cross for their Client Farrans/Sacyr JV

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  • FK Lowry Supporting Women’s Aid NI

    FK Lowry Supporting Women’s Aid NI

    22 Mar 2022

    FK Lowry were pleased to support the local Women’s Aid NI Charity

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  • Two-In-A-Row Safety Awards for FK Lowry

    Two-In-A-Row Safety Awards for FK Lowry

    22 Feb 2022

    FK Lowry Site Teams are awarded two Health and Safety Awards

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  • FK Lowry secures Constructionline Platinum

    FK Lowry secures Constructionline Platinum

    18 Jan 2022

    FK Lowry are delighted to announce the Award of Constructionline Platinum accreditation to the business.

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  • CIF Safety Week at FK Lowry

    CIF Safety Week at FK Lowry

    01 Nov 2021

    FK Lowry marked the recent CIF Safety Week with a safety “Stand Down” event at one of their Project sites

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  • Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards

    Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards

    15 Oct 2021

    FK Lowry win Northern Ireland Exporter to Scotland of the Year Category Award

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  • FK Lowry shortlisted at Irish Construction Awards

    FK Lowry shortlisted at Irish Construction Awards

    14 Oct 2021

    FK Lowry are shortlisted for Subcontractor of the Year at the Irish Construction Awards

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  • FK Lowry Sponsor First NI Cross-Country Race of the Season

    FK Lowry Sponsor First NI Cross-Country Race of the Season

    28 Sep 2021

    FK Lowry were delighted to sponsor the recent TJ McElmeel XC Race for local Running Club, Armagh Athletic Club

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  • FK Lowry shortlisted for Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards

    FK Lowry shortlisted for Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards

    23 Aug 2021

    FK Lowry are shortlisted for NI Exporter of the Year Award

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  • FK Lowry assists Local National Trust

    FK Lowry assists Local National Trust

    05 Jul 2021

    FKL team members assist with a litter-pick at Divis and Black Mountain

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  • FK Lowry driving forward at Great Yarmouth

    FK Lowry driving forward at Great Yarmouth

    25 May 2021

    FK Lowry are delighted to announce the Award of £1.4M driven precast piling project for the £121m Third River Crossing at Great Yarmouth in Norfolk

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  • FK Lowry opens new Scottish Office

    FK Lowry opens new Scottish Office

    11 May 2021

    FK Lowry has opened its first Scottish Office

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  • Apprenticeship Week 2021

    Apprenticeship Week 2021

    27 Apr 2021

    In acknowledgement of Apprenticeship Week 2021, we check in with two of our Civil Engineering Apprentices

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  • FK Lowry Presents to the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group

    FK Lowry Presents to the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group

    10 Mar 2021

    FK Lowry and Cassidy Geotechnical present to the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group on, “The Geotechnical Aspects and Challenges of the Bored Piled Retaining Walls at Ship St. Dublin”.

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  • CPD Technical Presentations Available Online

    CPD Technical Presentations Available Online

    18 Feb 2021

    FK Lowry are still offering CPD Technical Presentations online. Please read on for more information.

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  • FK Lowry lays solid foundations for next financial year

    FK Lowry lays solid foundations for next financial year

    27 Jan 2021

    FK Lowry looks forward to the year ahead

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  • FKL Plant helps out at local Dementia Unit

    FKL Plant helps out at local Dementia Unit

    14 Dec 2020

    FKL Plant team members use their Volunteer Day for a worthy cause

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  • FK Lowry Piling supports Safety Week on its Dublin Projects

    FK Lowry Piling supports Safety Week on its Dublin Projects

    10 Nov 2020

    FK Lowry participates in the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Annual Safety Campaign

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  • FKL Plant Mobilises New Crane to Dublin Piling Project

    FKL Plant Mobilises New Crane to Dublin Piling Project

    29 Sep 2020

    FKL Plant have mobilised their new Kobelco CKE900G Handling Crane to the Wilton Park Project in Dublin

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  • FK Lowry donates much needed PPE to local nursing home

    FK Lowry donates much needed PPE to local nursing home

    28 Jul 2020

    Staff donate much-needed Personal Protection Equipment to local nursing home

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  • FK Lowry on “The Frontline”

    FK Lowry on “The Frontline”

    30 Jun 2020

    During unprecedented times, FK Lowry continue to deliver services for key clients

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  • FK Lowry adapts to the “New Normal”

    FK Lowry adapts to the “New Normal”

    19 May 2020

    FK Lowry adapts to the “New Normal”

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  • FK Lowry exhibits at the Ireland Development Conference

    FK Lowry exhibits at the Ireland Development Conference

    04 Mar 2020

    FK Lowry exhibits at the Ireland Development Conference, Dublin Convention Centre

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  • FK Lowry Supports local Athletics Event

    FK Lowry Supports local Athletics Event

    21 Feb 2020

    FK Lowry were delighted to continue their sponsorship of the Armagh International Road Races

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  • National Apprenticeship Week

    National Apprenticeship Week

    06 Feb 2020

    We speak to Civil Engineering Apprentice, Rebecca Connor, during National Apprenticeship Week

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  • FK Lowry welcomes potential new Apprentices

    FK Lowry welcomes potential new Apprentices

    17 Dec 2019

    FK Lowry were delighted to introduce two local Students to the Piling & Ground Engineering Industry

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  • FK Lowry hosts successful CPD Breakfast Event in Dublin

    FK Lowry hosts successful CPD Breakfast Event in Dublin

    25 Nov 2019

    FK Lowry hosted a successful CPD Breakfast Event at Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin

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  • FK Lowry Scoops Supply Chain Award

    FK Lowry Scoops Supply Chain Award

    14 Nov 2019

    FK Lowry secures Supply Chain of the Year Award at the recent SISK Supply Chain Awards in Dublin

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  • FK Lowry Re-Accredited by the Federation of Piling Specialists

    FK Lowry Re-Accredited by the Federation of Piling Specialists

    08 Jul 2019

    FK Lowry have recently passed their 3 yearly Accreditation Audit with the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS).

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  • FK Lowry successfully delivers Dublin Basement Scheme for new Client

    FK Lowry successfully delivers Dublin Basement Scheme for new Client

    18 Jun 2019

    FK Lowry have successfully delivered a Secant Bored Pile Retaining Wall Scheme at IPC House on Shelbourne Rd, Dublin for new client, the Mac-Group.

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  • FK Lowry successfully delivers another Dublin Basement Scheme

    FK Lowry successfully delivers another Dublin Basement Scheme

    10 Jun 2019

    FK Lowry have successfully delivered another Secant Bored Pile Retaining Wall Scheme at One Wilton, Dublin for Principal Contractor Sisk.

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  • Supporting Sarah McPoyle on her journey to the World Kickboxing and Karate Championships

    Supporting Sarah McPoyle on her journey to the World Kickboxing and Karate Championships

    24 May 2019

    FK Lowry had a special visitor to our Head Office recently. Sarah Mc Poyle, Daughter of our Construction Supervisor & Piling Rig Driver Kieran McPoyle, visited the Office to inform FK Lowry of her upcoming WKU World Championships in Austria later this year.

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  • When your Dad visits your school to build a bridge!

    When your Dad visits your school to build a bridge!

    20 May 2019

    Niall McGill, FK Lowry Director, visited his Son’s School St John’s Coleraine recently and brought with him the ICE 17 metre Suspension Bridge which FK Lowry currently sponsor.

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  • Apprentice to 40 Years Later!

    Apprentice to 40 Years Later!

    20 Mar 2019

    Pat McKay, General Plant Manager, for FKL Plant was recently recognised for 40 years’ service.

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  • Leading the Way at Spencer Dock!

    Leading the Way at Spencer Dock!

    28 Jan 2019

    William Cooke, Rig Operator, for FK Lowry Piling has been recognised by our Client PJ Hegarty for our positive safety culture at the Spencer Dock Project in Dublin.

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  • Engineers of the Future!

    Engineers of the Future!

    14 Dec 2018

    Work experience students Niamh Carr and Jenna McGibbon enjoyed a site tour around our Spencer Dock project in Dublin.

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  • FK Lowry achieves ISO 50001 Energy Management certification

    FK Lowry achieves ISO 50001 Energy Management certification

    10 Dec 2018

    FK Lowry are celebrating achieving ISO 50001 Energy Management certification.

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  • FK Lowry supports Armagh International Road Race Launch

    FK Lowry supports Armagh International Road Race Launch

    03 Dec 2018

    FK Lowry are pleased to be supporting the 2019 Armagh International Road Race.

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  • FK Lowry Secures ConstructionLine Gold Award

    FK Lowry Secures ConstructionLine Gold Award

    14 Nov 2018

    FK Lowry are delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard

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  • FK Lowry secured the UK Infrastructure Award for “Construction Excellence” at the  NI Concrete Society Awards

    FK Lowry secured the UK Infrastructure Award for “Construction Excellence” at the NI Concrete Society Awards

    01 Nov 2018

    FK Lowry secured the UK Infrastructure Award for “Construction Excellence” at the recent NI Concrete Society Awards for their work on the Thames Tideway Tunnel Projects at Carnwath Road (CARRS), Fulham and Hammersmith Pumping Station (HAMPS) Schemes.

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  • FK Lowry sponsor Methody College Belfast 150th Anniversary Tournament

    FK Lowry sponsor Methody College Belfast 150th Anniversary Tournament

    22 Oct 2018

    FK Lowry sponsor Methody College Belfast 150th Anniversary Tournament on 20th & 21st October 2018

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  • FK Lowry launches newly branded PPE

    FK Lowry launches newly branded PPE

    28 Sep 2018

    FK Lowry launches newly branded PPE.

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  • FK Lowry exhibits at the Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Deep Foundations Testing & Analysis Workshop

    FK Lowry exhibits at the Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Deep Foundations Testing & Analysis Workshop

    21 Sep 2018

    FK Lowry attended last weeks “Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Deep Foundations Testing & Analysis Workshop” at Engineers Ireland in Dublin.

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  • FK Lowry Supports ICE Bridges to Schools

    FK Lowry Supports ICE Bridges to Schools

    21 Sep 2018

    FK Lowry are honored to be the headline sponsor for the "Bridges to Schools" initiative for 2018/19.

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  • FK Lowry attends the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo

    FK Lowry attends the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo

    12 Sep 2018

    FK Lowry attends the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo

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  • FK Lowry undergoes a rebrand

    FK Lowry undergoes a rebrand

    06 Sep 2018

    We are pleased to announce that FK Lowry has completed a significant brand transformation.

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  • FK Lowry Completes Flagship London Ikea Superstore

    FK Lowry Completes Flagship London Ikea Superstore

    19 Jun 2018

    FK Lowry have successfully completed a £1.2M Bored Displacement Piling Project for IKEA’s new Greenwich Store in London.

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  • FK Lowry Piling Successfully Complete Thames Tideway Tunnel Project

    FK Lowry Piling Successfully Complete Thames Tideway Tunnel Project

    21 May 2018

    FK Lowry Piling was awarded a £2.7M contract by the BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty joint venture who are constructing the west section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, to deliver ground engineering solutions at the Carnwath Road Riverside work site in South West London.

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  • FK Lowry Piling Secures Rotary Bored Piling Contract with Galliford Try

    FK Lowry Piling Secures Rotary Bored Piling Contract with Galliford Try

    27 Apr 2018

    FK Lowry Piling have secured a Large Diameter Rotary Bored Piling Contract for their existing Client, Galliford Try in Rugby, Warwickshire.

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  • FK Lowry back in the heart of Belfast

    FK Lowry back in the heart of Belfast

    10 Apr 2018

    FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a £100,000 CFA piling contract for a proposed 14-storey building comprising 36 apartments over a ground floor commercial unit project in City Centre Belfast.

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  • FK Lowry “Leeds” the way in Yorkshire

    FK Lowry “Leeds” the way in Yorkshire

    30 Mar 2018

    FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a 7 week piling project for a new Client near Leeds. FK Lowry were subcontracted by locally based GMI Construction to deliver a £400,000 project to design and install up to 600 No. 600mm Diameter CFA Piles to depths up to 10m.

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  • Sky’s The Limit for FK Lowry at Edinburgh Airport

    Sky’s The Limit for FK Lowry at Edinburgh Airport

    23 Jan 2018

    FK Lowry Piling have completed a 7 week piling project, “Air-Side” at Edinburgh Airport for BAM Construction. FK Lowry Piling secured the £350,000 Piling project that incorporated the design and installation of almost 500 No. 355mm Sq. Precast Piles with lengths ranging from 10 to 14m for working loads of up to 750kN.

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  • FK Lowry completes Cheltenham Scheme for Velcol

    FK Lowry completes Cheltenham Scheme for Velcol

    08 Jan 2018

    FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a 5 week piling project for a new Client in Cheltenham Town Centre. “John Dower House” is a ‘Later Living’ residential development located in Cheltenham’s central conservation area and immediately adjacent to the Grade II* listed Royal Crescent.

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  • FK Lowry Piling Highly Commended at Concrete Society Awards

    FK Lowry Piling Highly Commended at Concrete Society Awards

    27 Nov 2017

    FK Lowry Piling have received a Highly Commended Award for the Design and Installation of Secant and Contiguous Bored Piling at the New QUB Biological Sciences Building in Belfast.

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  • FK Lowry Piling successfully complete Bouygues UK Contract

    FK Lowry Piling successfully complete Bouygues UK Contract

    23 Oct 2017

    FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed a £400,000 contract for Bouygues UK for the design and installation of 200 No. CFA Bearing Piles at their Meadows Student Accommodation Project at the University of Essex.

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  • FKL Plant invests in 2nd SR 95 Piling Rig in 6 months

    FKL Plant invests in 2nd SR 95 Piling Rig in 6 months

    27 Sep 2017

    FKL Plant have acquired a second state-of-the-art Soilmec SR 95 dual purpose Rotary Bored Piling Rig this year.

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  • FK Lowry successfully completes another Marine Piling Scheme

    FK Lowry successfully completes another Marine Piling Scheme

    24 Jul 2017

    FK Lowry successfully completed a £50,000 contract to install Marine Piles for the redevelopment of Howth Harbour in Dublin on behalf of ABCO Marine.

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  • FK Lowry “Drives” forward in Dublin

    FK Lowry “Drives” forward in Dublin

    21 Jul 2017

    FK Lowry have recently completed a €225,000 contract to design and install Driven Precast Piling at Hannover Quay in Dublin for a new Client in Cairn Homes, within a 6 week programme.

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  • FK Lowry take part in “Rightway Live” Day

    FK Lowry take part in “Rightway Live” Day

    20 Jul 2017

    FK Lowry site operatives working at Carnwath Road for the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project took part in a recent “Rightway Live” Day held on site.

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  • Progress Timelapse From Tideway

    Progress Timelapse From Tideway

    11 Jul 2017

    Pictured above: A recent progress timelapse from Thames Tideway Tunnel where FK Lowry are on site at Carnwath Rd.

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  • FK Lowry carries out Preliminary Trial Piling for new Roads Scheme

    FK Lowry carries out Preliminary Trial Piling for new Roads Scheme

    14 Jun 2017

    FK Lowry Piling has recently completed a second phase of preliminary pile testing for client, Amey for the proposed new Stafford Western Access Route. The £60,000 project took two weeks to complete.

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  • FK Lowry Completes New University Biological Sciences Project

    FK Lowry Completes New University Biological Sciences Project

    12 Jun 2017

    FK Lowry have successfully completed the design and installation of Secant Walls and Bearing Piles for the new £39M Biological Sciences Building at Queens University, Belfast for local Contractor, O’Hare & McGovern.

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  • FK Lowry Awarded £3.6M Thames Tideway Contract

    FK Lowry Awarded £3.6M Thames Tideway Contract

    13 Apr 2017

    FK Lowry has been awarded a £3.6m contract across two separate construction sites for Tideway’s 25km tunnel to help tackle sewage overflows into the River Thames.

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  • FK Lowry strengthen their Piling Fleet

    FK Lowry strengthen their Piling Fleet

    15 Sep 2016

    FK Lowry have recently added to their existing fleet of Driven Piling Rigs by acquiring a new Juntann PMx20 Rig. The new Rig bolsters FK Lowry Piling’s existing Driven Precast Fleet and is part of the company’s structured plan to continue to upgrade and modernise their Rig Fleet.

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  • FK Lowry host Belfast CPD Event

    FK Lowry host Belfast CPD Event

    08 Aug 2016

    FK Lowry, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Geotechnical Group (NIGG), played host to up to 50 Consultant Engineers at a recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminar, held in Belfast.

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  • FK Lowry renews Accreditations

    FK Lowry renews Accreditations

    13 Aug 2013

    FK Lowry Piling have successfully completed the recertification of its Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems to ISO 9001; 14001 and 18001. A copy of certification is included with our website under the Accreditation section.

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