The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the completion of conservation works to Kells Round Tower in Co. Meath. The monastic settlement of Kells was founded by St. Columba in the mid-6th century and is reported to be site where the Book of Kells was completed. Although Kells Round Tower was structurally sound, […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the acquisition of 108.5 hectares (268 acres) of lands at Kilmartin, Dublin 15 and Calliaghwee, Co. Meath. The greenfield lands span the Fingal and Meath local authority areas with approximately 85.7 ha (212 acre) located in the Fingal County Council administrative area and 22.8 ha (56 acre) located […]
South East Technological University (SETU) has celebrated 40 years of Construction Management education, bringing together graduates to reconnect, reflect on their experiences and celebrate a proud educational legacy. Established in 1986, the Construction Management degree was the first of its kind in Ireland. The programme has evolved from Waterford Regional Technical College through Waterford Institute […]
Dublin City Council has hosted a visiting delegation from Malta examining ways to make construction products safer. The National Building Control and Market Surveillance Office (NBCMSO), based in the Council, welcomed colleagues from the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) to Ireland for a four day study visit. It focused on the market surveillance of […]
Pioneering research led by Trinity College Dublin, in partnership with Gannon Eco and McGrath Quarries, is transforming “red mud” industrial by-product into a high-performance, low-carbon construction material. The team is now successfully moving from laboratory development to real-world industrial trials. Bauxite refining residue, commonly known as red mud, is the principal waste generated from alumina […]
Ireland’s luxury interiors market welcomes a major new arrival this October with the opening of next125 by Evoke Kitchens in Waterford, the country’s first dedicated next125 Concept Store. Bringing the premium German kitchen brand to Ireland, the new destination sets out a compelling showcase of contemporary living, where architectural precision, exceptional materials and intelligent design […]
Kilsaran has been appointed by John Paul Construction as the principal precast and ready-mixed concrete supplier for the landmark Parkgate Street residential development in Dublin. As part of the major contract, Kilsaran will manufacture, supply and install approximately 97,000m² of precast flooring and wall systems for the development, making the company a key delivery partner […]
Irish construction company Framespace and home ownership platform Homely have come together to launch Móro, a new Irish garden home brand developed following the introduction of the new planning exemption for qualifying garden homes. Móro has been created to give homeowners a straightforward route to adding a premium, permanent home to their property. The proposition […]
Global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility firm Egis has appointed Mark Docherty as Energy Director for the UK and Ireland as the firm continues to expand its energy offering across the region. Based in Edinburgh, Mark brings 38 years of experience in the energy sector. He joins from Arcadis, where he served as […]
Taoiseach, Micheál Martin along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Cllr Barry Saul, today officially marked the start of construction at Dún Brí, Dundrum, Dublin 14. The new development, delivered in partnership by the Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) […]
