Construction finalists from across Ireland will put their skills to the test when WorldSkills Ireland returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from 16th – 18th September. More than 160 students and apprentices will compete across 31 live National Skills competitions, including 49 finalists across nine construction skill areas. These include Architectural Stonemasonry, Bricklaying, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Joinery, […]
Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the launch of the Better Building Awards 2026, with nominations now open. Supported by Cork City Council, these awards honour the businesses, developers, landlords, and tenants who take pride in presenting Cork city’s buildings at their best. This much-loved initiative celebrates everything from innovative new homes and businesses to […]
Egis UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Helen Bray as Finance Director of the company’s Operations and Maintenance division. Helen has been promoted to the position following an extensive career in Egis in which she has held a number of senior financial roles. A native of Cahir, in Co Tipperary, Helen initially worked […]
Gas Networks Ireland has connected College Group’s new €30 million biomethane facility in Nobber, Co. Meath, to Ireland’s national gas network, enabling the business to transform waste into renewable gas. The biomethane produced at the facility will not only increase the amount of renewable gas on the network but will also be used to power […]
Roskyle Construction Ltd is delighted to be associated with a stunning Tyrone countryside home that was named ‘Best Single House in Ireland’ at the 2026 Building & Architect of the Year Awards (BAYA Awards). Based in Comber, Co. Down, Roskyle was the main contractor on the award-winning Cookstown project which was delivered in collaboration with […]
In an industry where reputation is built project by project and relationship by relationship, ClanTech Electrical Services has quietly established itself as one of the South East’s most trusted electrical contractors. Building Ireland caught up with its Managing Director David Whelan to learn more. From its base in Ballinamult, Co Waterford, the company has grown […]
Aronmar Plant Ltd is an award-winning plant hire and contract crushing company which has come a long way in the last nine years. An old head on young shoulders, Aaron Farrell was just 21 when he set up the business in February 2017. He formed a sister company called Hard Rock Drilling & Blasting Ltd in […]
A coalition of leading organisations from across Ireland’s built environment sector has launched Constructing Equality Ireland. This new industry-led initiative, facilitated by Business in the Community Ireland, aims to accelerate progress on gender equality and increasing the representation of women at all levels across the construction industry. Established by Founding Partners from across the construction sector, Constructing […]
In January 2024, Hugh Kelly amalgamated his practice into Reddy Architecture + Urbanism. Building Ireland caught up with the company’s Limerick office director recently to hear about the transition, which has opened the door to larger-scale work across residential, healthcare and education. Limerick is changing quickly. New residential developments are reshaping the suburbs, healthcare infrastructure […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and O’Callaghan Properties have announced plans to deliver 103 homes in Cork’s South Docks. The new homes are being developed at Kennedy Quay next to the River Lee. The project is a core part of the ongoing regeneration of the Cork Docklands and will act as a catalyst for further […]
