Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is to form a national framework for electric bus charging infrastructure. The Authority is proposing to commence a procurement competition for a multi-provider framework agreement for
Sustainability
The 5th instalment of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will take place on September 12, boasting the biggest gathering of its kind in Northern Ireland. The Titanic Exhibition
Ibec’s BioPharmaChem Ireland has called for measures in Budget 2025 to support capital investments and the delivery of infrastructure, David Keniry writes. BioPharmaChem Ireland, the Ibec group that represents 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
An Bord Pleanála grants permission for €1 billion Dart+ West spur 14 months after original deadline The extension of Dart rail services to 600,000 people, trebling the current network, is
Ireland’s Minister for Transport is to discuss tolling the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, writes David Keniry. Minister Eamon Ryan TD confirmed to parliament that the
London Metropolitan University has announced ambitious plans for a comprehensive £284 million development initiative across its campuses in Holloway, Aldgate, and Shoreditch. The university seeks to appoint a single contractor
In a significant strategic move, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris is set to unveil a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening expertise in key sectors such as renewable
Ecocem, a pioneering force in low-carbon cement technologies in Europe, has joined forces with Biodiversity in Schools for the ‘Wildwalls’ campaign in Ireland, introducing a groundbreaking initiative with biodiversity prizes
In a significant move towards promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the Irish government has unveiled a €21 million (£18m) grant program aimed at installing new EV recharging infrastructure along the
In a recent session of the House of Lords’ Built Environment Committee, Housing Secretary Michael Gove rejected the idea of a Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) taskforce, despite a previous
Robertson Timber Engineering (RTE) has solidified its dedication to mass timber solutions in response to growing customer demands and a collective commitment to achieving net-zero objectives. With a rich legacy
Dublin-based artist and beekeeper Anthony Freeman O’Brien is on a mission to build sustainable homes using discarded materials. His recent project involved constructing a greenhouse from plastic Covid screens and
Weev, a leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has bolstered its EV charging capabilities by introducing two state-of-the-art rapid charging hubs in Leitrim. The newly installed 150kW charger in Carrick-on-Shannon
Greencells GmbH, a leading global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) service provider for utility-scale solar power plants, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a
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
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
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)
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
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 average household can achieve freedom from costly electricity bills in just over six years by converting to solar panels, the latest Swyft Energy Solar PV Index has found. With
The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, continues with the opening of its first operation in Ireland.
Work is under way on a bid to open a multi-million pound offshore floating wind farm off the coast of
SOUTH Derry construction giant Henry Brothers has launched a strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company
The Taoiseach has heralded in a new era of recreation, tourism and economic benefits for Cork Harbour following the completion
Raw sewage discharges to be eliminated into river Avoca in Co Wicklow. Construction on a €139-million wastewater treatment plant for Arklow,
50 solar farms across Ireland and the UK are to be financed by German bank Berenberg. Berenberg Green Energy Junior
German bank Berenberg will loan €36 million to Irish group Elgin Energy to back the development of solar power projects in the Republic and
Statkraft has begun construction on Ireland’s “largest” solar farm, which will create enough energy to power over 40,000 homes, according
The Ballymacarney solar farm is expected to create enough energy to power more than 40,000 homes. Renewables company Statkraft has
Motivated by comfort and warmth as well as energy savings, homeowners across Ireland are looking to invest in home improvements
The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation is warning that the Level 5 restrictions are having a significant impact
As a result of the uncertainty caused by the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the 6th annual National Construction Summit, which was
The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) has announced the winners of the 2020 Planning Awards. Limerick City and County Council’s ‘Living
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
Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reported a 7% increase in group revenue to
Lisburn-based technology start-up, StormHarvester, has developed a system to monitor and control water and wastewater levels within drainage networks. The
Kingspan Group, the global leader in high performance insulation and building envelopes, has named Emily Jennings from Kilcloon, County Meath,
Any future Government will require a thriving and dynamic construction industry to deliver any promises made during the election, according
Obton has announced details of its €300 milion investment in the Irish solar energy sector. Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business,
Uncertainty stemming from global events will be the key aspect of the Irish property investment market in 2020, according to
A team led by iCRAG, the SFI Research Centre for Applied Geosciences based at University College Dublin, has been awarded government
Kingspan has launched a major 10-year strategy to play its part in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by 45% by
The leading trade body representing UK builders has called on the construction sector and any future British Government, to act
As part of Guaranteed Irish Construction Month this year, Guaranteed Irish held a roundtable discussion on ‘Planning for a sustainable
Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street in Dublin 2, which was developed by Remley, is the first and only development in Ireland
Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, and RIAI President David Browne will open the Royal Institute of
Kingspan Group, the global leader in high performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reported a 12% increase in revenue
Two JCB Teletruk 35D 4×4 telescopic industrial forklifts are providing an essential material handling solution at the UK’s largest infrastructure
Dublin City Council continues to lead by example in energy management with the awarding of a new Energy Performance Contract
The cost of commercial property construction in Ireland is expected to increase this year due to a number of factors
Clúid Housing, in partnership with Kerry County Council, Rebuilding Ireland and Kerry-based Thermohouse Ltd, the leading Irish low energy building system
Remley Developments has announced that its development at Miesian Plaza, Baggot Street, Dublin 2, has secured LEED Platinum v4 Certification, the
Mita-Teknik, a global provider of wind turbine control and pitch technology, has launched its new generation of blade pitch system for onshore
Hibernia REIT has partnered with leading design, manufacturing and installation firms to add 44 solar panels to the top of
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