The European Commission has signed the concession contract for the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²), a multi-orbital constellation of 290 satellite, with the SpaceRISE consortium. This
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Limerick City and County Council have announced the Successful Tenderer for the construction of the Adare Bypass. Limerick City and County Council today announces the news that a joint venture
NI Water could in the future be permitted to receive money from developers to help fix wastewater capacity issues which are preventing building projects going ahead, it has emerged. According
The UK Government has opened a consultation to inform the development of the new industrial strategy. This public consultation will inform the development of the new industrial strategy: the government’s
Construction of the A5 and Enniskillen Bypass are both to begin in early 2025. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced his intention to proceed with construction of the
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Port of Cork Company announce unique partnership enabling Ireland’s future as a major renewable energy hub. The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and The Ireland
Limerick City and County Council, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is pleased to announce the signing of the main contract for the King’s Island Flood Relief
The fund will be delivered through a partnership between Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government’s Business Wales. Supply chain businesses impacted by Tata Steel UK’s transition to electric arc
The funding consists of an initial £20m from the UKIB with an option to invest a further £67m upon XLCC achieving specific development and funding milestones. This investment demonstrates the
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has commenced market consultation for the MetroLink civil infrastructure contract packages, writes David Keniry. This Preliminary Market Consultation and corresponding Periodic Indicative Notice is issued for
The Taoiseach has backed the delivery of the Cork to Limerick motorway and other recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce, David Keniry writes. In an opinion piece in the
Sumitomo Electric has successfully completed the installation of high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) and fiber optic cables for Greenlink Interconnector. Greenlink will provide a new grid connection between Great Island in County
A consultant is sought to develop a funding strategy for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme in Britain. The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) focuses on exploring how the
Turner’s acquisition of Dornan is both a step forward for ACS Group’s new Strategic Plan and for the sector, David Keniry writes. ACS Group said today that the agreement to
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has launched key tenders to support the upgrade and decarbonisation of Ireland’s rail network writes David Keniry. Through a single-party framework, Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) requires the
Back in the day, there was always a lad on site who “knows how to the drone stuff” and “Sure what would you need that lad for?” ie. Me, the
In a recent study conducted by the hiring platform Indeed, it has been revealed that employers in Ireland are grappling with a significant challenge in filling key positions within the
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,
Kirby Group Engineering has announced five winners of its third level bursary programme. This is the second year of the initiative, which provides exciting opportunities for women to gain experience
A much higher level of modular housing is badly needed to address the housing shortage crisis, according to Engineers Ireland’s Director General, Damien Owens (pictured above). Speaking at the organisation’s
GRAHAM, the construction and civil engineering group, has been appointed by the City of Lincoln Council to design and deliver crucial elements of the Western Growth Corridor development. The Western
Leo Lynch, the 67-year-old process and mechanical engineering company headquartered in Ireland, has announced a rebrand, including a new corporate identity and core company values. The rebrand arrives at a
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.
Consulting engineer Will Rudd Davidson is expanding into Ireland with the opening of an office in Dublin. The privately owned
Engineers Ireland has launched a new Women in Engineering Group as part of the organisation’s International Women’s Day celebrations with
Armagh based refrigeration company, Cross Refrigeration, has secured its first contract in Melbourne, Australia estimated to be worth over £7million.
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and leading Irish building contractor, Walls Construction have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop
After a period of strategic and sustainable growth, Kirby, a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor employing over 1,000 people
Salaries in the construction sector have continued to rise over the last year. Many construction firms are experiencing increased competition
PM Group, the Irish headquartered, international project delivery specialists, has announced a bursary for Old Bawn Community School pupils. The
Gallagher and McKinney Ltd has built a new manufacturing facility at Skeoge Industrial Park, and is creating 14 new jobs.
Ireland generates millions of tonnes of building waste each year – VR Technology could actively reduce this. “Eliminating physical errors at
Tipperary-headquartered Horizon Offsite Ltd has been awarded NSAI Agrément Certification for its Offsite Steel Frame Building System. Established in 2017,
PM Group has launched a new service in the West and Mid-West of Ireland. PM Group’s OTS West of Ireland
Technical fire engineering services specialist, Joule Group is winning new business in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar following R&D
Roadbridge, the Limerick-based international civil engineering contractor with over 50 years of experience, has been named as a national winner
The public is being asked to vote for Ireland’s most influential project from the past 50 years from a shortlist
Keating, the County Clare-based marine, civil engineering and building company, has announced the appointment of Marcus Carne (pictured) as its
Mita-Teknik, a global provider of wind turbine control and pitch technology, has launched its new generation of blade pitch system for onshore
Oriel Windfarm has commenced investigative works on the future offshore windfarm site off the coast of Dundalk following the granting
Allstate Sales Group (ASG), a provider of turnkey engineering and construction services to the telecommunications industry, is to establish software
The international multi-service provider, the Dussmann Group of Berlin, has agreed to acquire Irish specialist engineering company STS Group. The
Following a competitive tendering process, Gyproc Ireland, which mines gypsum at Knocknacran quarry for use in its factory in Kingscourt,
The Stephenstown Link Road, constructed by Jons Civil Engineering, has been officially opened with Mayor of Fingal Cllr Anthony Lavin cutting
Keating, formerly L&M Keating, has opened its new Dublin office at Park West Business Park. The Clare-based company specialises in
Significant advances in information technology are driving substantial change in the construction industry. Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves the digitalisation
Dungannon company Kiverco has won its first export success in the Italian market. The deal, worth six figures, sees its
Actavo, a leading international engineering solutions company headquartered in Dublin and operating in 100+ locations worldwide, has appointed Michael Regan
ESB Networks has announced the results of three major tenders which will pave the way for a programme upgrading electricity
4site, the providers of innovative engineering solutions for major infrastructural developments in telecommunications, has appointed David Healy as Health, Safety,
Actavo, a leading international engineering solutions company, has scooped the top ‘2018 CX Champion’ award at the Irish CX Impact
With one year to opening, the €233 million Center Parcs forest resort in County Longford has reached an important milestone
Over the past 5 years, Irish owned engineering consultancy, Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), have worked on a range of
The National Construction Expo, which is being held in the Arena MK at Milton Keynes on Tuesday, 18th September 2018,
PM Summit, Ireland’s most diverse conference for project, programme and portfolio management professionals, has announced the results of a new
Researchers from IT Sligo, together with colleagues from one of Switzerland’s leading universities, have made a discovery about how whirlpools
DPS Group, the engineering and construction management firm with operations and projects across Europe and the US, has been awarded
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