The Houghton Garden Centre
The construction of a £6.5 million large garden and retail centre just north of Carlisle. R H Irving Construction Ltd is the principal contractor responsible for land clearance, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, car parks, road construction and landscaping. (click on photos to enlarge)

Redevelopment of Whitehaven Town Centre
The reconstruction of footpaths, bus lanes and roadway along the full length of Lowther Street in Whitehaven. In this project R H Irving Construction made good use of recoverable materials such as granite sets and traditional granite kerbs. The project also required the installation of street furniture (bus shelters, safety barriers, etc) whilst allowing full access to vehicles and pedestrians.

Specialist Reinforced Concrete Structures - A76
The construction of a 180 metre long reinforced concrete retaining wall, designed to underpin and support the main A76 trunk road at Enterkinfoot, Dumfriesshire and prevent it from slipping into the River Nith. This project demanded that we operated efficiently in an environmentally sensitive area.

The River Esk Walkway, Longtown
An environmental development project aimed at providing public access to recreational areas, this project required the construction of a 350 metre walkway alongside the River Esk at Longtown, including seating areas and a play area for children.