The Shannon Airport Group has announced that Shannon Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation – a globally recognised programme which independently assesses the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. Since 2018, Shannon Airport has reduced its carbon emissions by 43%. Energy efficiency measures including LED lighting upgrades and Building […]
The Grant Aerona R290 air source heat pump has once again been recognised for excellence in sustainable heating innovation as it was awarded ‘Heat Pump of the Year’ at Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Awards 2025. The judging panel for awards praised the bespoke design of the Aerona R290 and its ability to address the high […]
AECOM, the trusted global buildings and infrastructure leader, operating in Ireland for more than 165 years, will launch its 2026 review of the Irish construction industry on Thursday 15 January. In this year’s review of the market and construction costs, AECOM sets out the challenges and opportunities facing the Irish construction and infrastructure sector. It […]
Global engineering consultancy and operations firm, Egis, has appointed a single managing director for the UK and Ireland as its teams across the two countries continue to grow and work more closely together. Francois Basselot has been promoted to the role, having led Egis’ energy and sustainable cities division across Europe and Africa for the […]
Bretland has announced the promotion of John O’Connell to Construction Director. John joined the company in January 2024 as Senior Contracts Manager and has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and commitment. Starting his career as an Engineer, John has steadily progressed through the ranks to Construction Director, bringing years of site and management experience to […]
Designer Group, one of Ireland’s leading mechanical and electrical engineering companies, has expanded its Modular Manufacturing capability with the opening of a new €10 million facility in Kells, Co. Meath. The large investment in the 4,000sqm workshop demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to innovation, efficiency, and client value. The new facility is expected to employ […]
Kirby Group Engineering is set to support charities in Ireland, the UK, Italy, Sweden and South Africa this month as part of its annual Christmas donations campaign. The festive drive is a major part of its commitment to support good causes all year round. Kirby has its headquarters in Limerick and employs over 1,900 people […]
United Hardware, Ireland’s leading buying and marketing group for builders’ merchants, DIY and home & garden retail stores, honoured outstanding achievement and innovation at its 6th annual ‘United in Excellence Awards’ ceremony, held at The Galmont Hotel, Galway, following the group’s flagship conference. The event brought together over 250 guests from across the United Hardware […]
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, TD, has announced the appointment of the main contractor who will undertake the planned restoration project to conserve and preserve the historic Kilmacurragh House in County Wicklow. The OPW has appointed Kelbuild Ltd, a company with specialist expertise in heritage […]
Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have marked the official start of construction for 708 new affordable homes at Cherry Orchard Point in Dublin 10. John Sisk and Son Ltd. have been appointed as construction partners for Phase 1A, […]
