Planning approval granted for Redevelopment of CAFRE Loughry Campus
Planning approval has been granted for the Redevelopment of College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus which has sustainability at the core of the design. The Bennett Freehill team is delivering mechanical, electrical and public health design as well as undertaking the Passivhaus Designers role, Commissioning Management and BREEAM Assessors role on […]
Proud Sponsors of the CIBSE YEN Gala 2024
Bennett Freehill is very proud to sponsor the CIBSE YEN Gala 2024 on Friday 15th November, helping to support the next generation of engineers in NI. At Bennett Freehill we focus on developing dynamic, hardworking and creative young engineers, guiding and mentoring them to drive their career. Tickets for the Global Young Engineers’ Network Gala […]
Exciting new school projects moving forward
The Bennett Freehill team is delighted that several exciting new school projects, on which we are providing MEP design, are moving forward, which is positive news for the education sector in Northern Ireland. A new school building for St Malachy’s Primary School in Armagh was granted planning approval over the summer. Edendork Primary School in […]
New NICSSA Centre of International Sporting Excellence approved for development
Our team is delighted that planning approval has been granted for a new centre of international sporting excellence for NI Civil Service Sports Association (NICSSA) at the Stormont Estate in Belfast. Bennett Freehill is providing M&E Engineering design, as part of the Hamilton Architects led design team, on this new complex which will be redeveloped […]
Technical Bulletin: Applying Passivhaus Design Principles
Nathan McGregor, Bennett Freehill’s BIM Manager, recently completed his MSc in Renewable Energy and Energy Management at Ulster University, and in this bulletin he gives us an insight into his research project : A critical analysis of low carbon design strategies in new buildings. The research project investigated various low and zero carbon construction options […]
Exciting opportunities to join our team
We are currently recruiting for a number of roles: Practice Manager (Belfast Office & Hybrid / Full-time) Bid/Business Development Coordinator BIM Technician Senior Mechanical Engineer We are people focused and recruit, nurture and retain the most technically accomplished talent in the industry. At Bennett Freehill you’ll be part of a team focused on creating […]
Our ‘Fast Five’ running to raise funds for the Air Ambulance NI
Bennett Freehill’s ‘Fast Five’ – Tom, Conor, Adam, Craig and Nathan – are raising funds for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland by taking part in the 2024 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon Team Relay this Sunday 5th May. If you can help us raise funds please consider donating on our fundraising page. Your support is […]
Planning granted for NI’s first Passivhaus Student Accommodation
The Bennett Freehill team is delighted that planning permission has been granted for Purpose Built Managed (PBM) Student Accommodation for Queen’s University Belfast (17th April 2024). We are undertaking 3 key roles on this landmark project – M&E Engineers, BREEAM Assessors and Passivhaus Consultant, as part of GRAHAM’s Building North team, the University’s Design & […]
New high-performance school and sports facility for St Louis’ Grammar, Kilkeel
After extensive stakeholder consultation, plans have been unveiled for a new school building for St Louis’ Grammar School, Kilkeel on which Bennett Freehill are providing Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design and BREEAM services as part of Hamilton Architects design team. Primarily a 2-storey building, incorporating a single-storey block, the new high-performance school and sports facility […]
Happy Easter from all the team
Our office is closed tomorrow, Friday 29th March, and Monday 1st April for the Easter break. Happy Easter! Enjoy the break.