Six large precast beams, each stretching 38 metres and weighing close to 100 tonnes, have been lifted into place at Thickthorn Junction near Norwich, marking a major milestone in National Highways’ upgrade of the A11 and A47. The beams, manufactured and delivered by Shay Murtagh Precast, form the structural backbone of a new bridge that […]
Sustainable precast concrete is no longer a niche specification, it is what large infrastructure clients now expect as standard. At Shay Murtagh, four decades of manufacturing precast concrete rests on a straightforward principle: carbon reduction and structural performance are not a trade-off, provided the mix design and testing regime are right. The company now uses […]
Enhancing One of the UK’s Most Iconic Landscape The Eryri (Snowdonia) Visual Impact Provision tunnelling project is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, delivering a transformative engineering solution beneath the Dwyryd Estuary. National Grid appointed HOCHTIEF as the principal contractor for the scheme, with Shay Murtagh Precast selected to design, manufacture and supply […]
London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2), lined throughout with Shay Murtagh’s precast tunnel segments, is National Grid’s £1bn scheme to rewire South London’s electricity network. The project replaces ageing high voltage cable routes with 32.5km of new tunnel running between Wimbledon and Hurst across seven London boroughs. Delivered by the Hochtief Murphy Joint Venture (HMJV) and […]
Shay Murtagh is proud to announce our participation in the BTS 2026 Conference & Exhibition, the UK’s largest tunnelling and underground space event. About BTS 2026 Organised by the British Tunnelling Society, the conference brings together the UK tunnelling industry for two days of technical presentations, exhibitions and networking. This year’s event takes place on […]
Highways UK 2026 is just around the corner, and Shay Murtagh is delighted to announce our return as exhibitors to this leading event for the UK’s roads industry. About Highways UK 2026 Highways UK is the must-attend event for anyone involved in planning, developing, managing, maintaining and future-proofing the UK’s road networks. The 2026 edition […]
Delivering resilient precast infrastructure for a critical wastewater upgrade Shay Murtagh Precast was proud to support the successful upgrade of Corwen Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), a key Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water asset serving a population equivalent of approximately 2,000. The project was designed to achieve a tightened 1.0 mg/l total phosphorus discharge consent while improving hydraulic performance, operational […]
Architectural Precast for a Landmark Life Sciences Development Evans by Shay Murtagh is nearing completion of its specialist architectural precast package for 2000 Discovery Drive, a flagship life sciences development at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Appointed by main contractor SDC in 2025, the project is scheduled to open in Autumn 2026, creating over 109,000 sq ft of high-quality laboratory […]
We are delighted to share that Stratford Waterfront at East Bank has been shortlisted in the Built | Institutional Landscape Design category of the 2026 World Landscape Architecture Awards. Shay Murtagh designed and manufactured the bespoke precast concrete planters and seating units featured on Level 12 of the London College of Fashion, part of the […]
Shay Murtagh was delighted to attend the STEM Passport for Inclusion Industry Engagement Awards on 11th June 2026, celebrating the extraordinary impact being created through collaboration between schools, students, and industry across Ireland. Our Director, Gillian Murtagh, was honoured to receive a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Individual Impact, recognising her exceptional contribution to the […]
