Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has reached the midpoint of its 2030 Planet Passionate targets, reporting a reduction of more than 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂e since 2020 – equivalent to over 7 million return flights between Ireland and France. Launched in 2020, the global programme, Planet Passionate sets clear […]
Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec trade association representing the property sector, has today published a new skills report examining the future workforce requirements for housing and critical infrastructure. According to the report, the Irish construction sector- which currently employs over 177,600 workers- will need to add between 95,000 and 110,000 additional roles. This equates […]
Kildare-based siblings Gillian and Philip Laffan have launched Laffan & Laffan, a specialist procurement and project support business serving interior designers and developers across Ireland and the UK. The company was established to address a growing challenge within the design industry: while creative studios continue to expand, the operational demands of sourcing, supplier coordination, storage […]
Motor Distributors Limited (MDL), importers of BYD vehicles, has announced the expansion of its product offering in Ireland to include BYD renewable energy products range of solar panels, batteries, inverters and vehicle chargers. For MDL, whose history dates back to the 1940s, the appointment will increase BYD’s footprint in the Irish market and build on […]
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction. In response, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in partnership with Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and Spinal Injuries Ireland have today launched a two week all-island safety campaign focusing on […]
Cork City Council has approved Part 8 planning permission for 147 new cost rental and social apartments in the city centre that will be delivered by the Land Development Agency (LDA) in partnership with the local authority. City councillors approved planning for the Anglesea Terrace development at the February meeting of Cork City Council on […]
Radius Housing has marked the completion of a new development, Daisyfield Court on the Letterkenny Road, Derry, helping to meet acute housing need in the city. The development, comprised of townhouses and apartments, will deliver 40 new homes and house up to 114 people. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Ruairí […]
Jones Engineering has returned to the iWish Showcase Event for the second consecutive year, continuing its commitment to inspiring young women to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The event took place at the RDS in Dublin, bringing together thousands of students, educators and industry leaders from across the country. Building on […]
Daikin Ireland’s cutting‑edge VRV 5 climate control system is at the heart of the recently retrofitted headquarters of John Sisk & Son in Citywest Business Campus, delivering exceptional energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability credentials for Ireland’s leading building contractor. Sisk’s decision to retrofit an existing building – rather than construct a new one – was […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the planned delivery of 779 new homes in Fairview in Dublin 3. The homes, all of which will be apartments, are being delivered as part of the LDA’s Project Tosaigh initiative in partnership with Royalton Developments and Walls Construction. The development will consist of 18 studios, 375 one-bedroom […]
