Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rhonda Doyle as the new Vice President of Customer Operations in the UK and Ireland.
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The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission for over 1,800 homes and the potential to deliver a
Cairn Homes plc has been granted full planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for 565 high-quality houses, apartments and duplexes at Seven Mills in Dublin 22. This announcement brings the
The Housing Alliance, the collaboration of six of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), delivered 5,325 new build homes in 2023, ahead of its original targets for the year. The
The latest Housing Market Monitor Q3 2023 published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that while Ireland’s housing supply is expected to increase in 2024, affordability issues remain
Niaron Ltd, the Irish-owned construction and civil engineering group, with offices in Limerick and Dublin, has announced the appointment of Colin Cleary as Managing Director, as the company targets further
Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that will see an estimated 800 handcraft toys delivered to children’s
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former Devoy Barracks in Naas, County Kildare. Mullingar-based Andrews Construction has
Deloitte’s latest London office crane survey sees the highest volume of new offices being built since 2005 when the study was extended to cover seven central London areas. Currently, 124
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have submitted a planning application for 708 cost rental and social housing homes at Cherry Orchard Point in Dublin 10. The
To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand, LMETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk (AMTCE)
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this year and 4.4% in 2024. This comes at a time
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched a public consultation process on plans for up to 600 homes at the St Joseph’s Hospital site beside Colbert Station in Limerick. The HSE-owned
Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an upward trend in sustainability awareness and engagement in the construction
Quintain Ireland has announced the appointment of Isabelle Gallagher (pictured) as its new Head of Development. A Dublin native with an accomplished career spanning over two decades, Ms Gallagher brings
MMC Ireland, an industry organisation comprising over 60 member companies committed to promoting offsite and other modern methods of construction (MMC), has announced its involvement in the National Construction Summit
Actavo Civils Division has been awarded the inaugural ‘Civil Construction Project of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023. The company, a leading strategic partner for delivering exceptional construction,
Reductions in carbon emissions from buildings are stalling in several G20 countries in Europe (UK, France, and Germany) and emissions are now rising in the USA, warns a major new
CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement and ready-mixed concrete assets in Texas, USA from Martin Marietta
Construction work on the Celtic Interconnector project has commenced. The start of construction on the project signifies an important step forward for the energy future of both countries. The Celtic Interconnector
The Government has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024. The total funding of €9 million across the two schemes is expected to support repair
Hagan Homes, the award-winning company that has built over 5000 homes across Northern Ireland since 1988, has begun Phase 3 of its Enler Village development in Comber, County Down, representing a
Dublin native, Rebekah Lavelle (pictured above) has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Innovation of Hali, Cherrywood, in Dublin 18 which is one of Europe’s largest Build to Rent
Kirby Group Engineering has announced five winners of its third level bursary programme. This is the second year of the
The latest SME Monitor published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has warned that labour shortages and skill gaps pose
The average household can achieve freedom from costly electricity bills in just over six years by converting to solar panels,
One of Europe’s finest ‘Build to Rent Developments’ (BTR), Hali in Cherrywood, Dublin 18 has just released its latest phase
Quintain Ireland has advised that Eddie Byrne, the company’s co-managing partner, is to leave the business. Michael Hynes, who has served as co-managing
A much higher level of modular housing is badly needed to address the housing shortage crisis, according to Engineers Ireland’s
GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver
The Almac Group, which provides a range of contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services globally, has announced details of an
A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.
Covolve a new digital accelerator backed by international building materials firm Kingspan, was launched recently at the company’s global innovation
Quintain Ireland, which is focused on the development of residential and commercial property in the Greater Dublin area, has secured
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, has announced a €39 million expansion of its manufacturing facilities at its site
In response to Budget 2024 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Constriction Industry Federation, said: “We welcome the increased provisions
A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City
Leo Lynch, the 67-year-old process and mechanical engineering company headquartered in Ireland, has announced a rebrand, including a new corporate
A major innovation introduced by an Irish visualisation company is set to transform the way proposers of projects, such as
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has made a decision to establish a transition period of 24 months to
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted
Eddies Hardware has undergone a refurbishment and as part of the changes will now officially rebrand to Chadwicks Drogheda. The
The CIF are collaborating with Government in leading the national response to Covid-19. The initial phase is containment with the
Supported by positive demand in the Americas and in key regions in Europe along with contributions from acquisitions and favourable
The Great Tower at Carrickfergus Castle has been formally re-opened, following a £1 million conservation project to construct a new
The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s number one visitor attraction, has officially opened the highly anticipated new Gravity Bar. Developed over three
Armagh based refrigeration company, Cross Refrigeration, has secured its first contract in Melbourne, Australia estimated to be worth over £7million.
The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has announced the winners of the 2020 Planning Awards. Limerick City and County Council’s ‘Living
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division is set to be amongst the leading exhibitors attending the forthcoming 6th annual National Construction Summit, taking place
With 150,000 people working in construction in Ireland and the sector experiencing annual growth of 10%, a sustainable safety culture
The Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the expert speakers for its National Conference, with former Irish Rugby
The annual National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at a new venue – the National
Construction is now underway on the new Pelletstown Station in West Dublin. The newest station on the Iarnród Éireann network is
The author of the Grenfell Tower Fire Report, Dame Judith Hackitt DBE (pictured), is to speak at a major construction
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and leading Irish building contractor, Walls Construction have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop
Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reported a 7% increase in group revenue to
After a period of strategic and sustainable growth, Kirby, a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor employing over 1,000 people