FK Lowry

Case Study

Whether it’s laying the foundations for multi million pound schemes or beginning the construction of a new residential development, Lisburn based FK Lowry offers a wide range of piling solutions for the construction industry. The firm focuses on designing, manufacturing and installing high quality piling solutions and have an all Ireland market presence with landmark projects including Victoria Square in Belfast and Westgate in Dublin. A recent acquisition of Dew Piling by parent company Lagan Holdings now positions FK Lowry Piling as the only piling company in Ireland which is able to offer access to the entire range of piling solutions.

FK Lowry Piling has always recruited high quality staff and are committed to the principle of continuous employee development through structured training. With the assistance of CITB-ConstructionSkills Northern Ireland and UCATT they have recently successfully entered candidates through the NVQ Level 2 in Piling Operative and Piling Operator. These qualifications are the national standard for piling and ensure the workforce are assessed and competent. As a registered employer the company was able to avail of grant assistance from CITB-ConstructionSkills Northern Ireland on achievement of the NVQ qualifications.

Douglas Cooke from F.K Lowry Piling said, “We take training very seriously in our industry, it ensures we have a competent workforce and that is reflected in the way we deliver programmes on time, to quality and within budget. Gaining recognized qualifications will put us in a stronger position to win and retain future contracts. CITB-ConstructionSkills Northern Ireland have helped us in this area with advice, guidance and grant assitance”