Uisce Éireann has commenced a major infrastructure project to upgrade the wastewater network in North Drogheda, representing a €22 million investment in the region. This vital project will increase wastewater capacity to support the development of over 5,000 new homes. Works underway involve the construction of a new wastewater pumping station off Twenties Lane and […]
CPAC Modular, a trailblazer in modern construction innovation, has announced the launch of its Third Level Student Accommodation Solution—a state-of-the-art, permanent modular offering that redefines how student housing can be delivered in Ireland. According to a paper published by Student Universal Support Ireland (Susi) last year, figures show that on average there are three applications […]
Sisk has been announced as main contractor for the initial phase of further development at Center Parcs Longford Forest with construction already under way on site. Sisk completed the initial building phase of Ireland’s largest outdoor resort back in 2020. Overall, a total of 300 jobs will be created during construction and approximately a […]
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that leading Newry contractor McGuinness Mechanical Engineering (MGME) is set to double its turnover and increase exports by almost £11m. MGME is investing £3.5m to create 28 new high-quality jobs, doubling its workforce. This will enable the company to grow its maintenance division and increase sales in the […]
Egis, the country’s largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firm, has announced the creation of 100 new jobs. The announcement comes amid increased investment in major national infrastructure projects and following a number of new contract awards to Egis. The company will fill the new roles over the next 12 months and the majority of […]
In a continued effort to tackle homelessness, Peter McVerry Trust has completed 12 high-quality social housing units on Mallow Street in Limerick City. Delivered in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, the project has transformed a long-vacant site into modern, energy-efficient homes that will provide secure accommodation for individuals from the local social housing […]
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has launched the Timber Construction in Ireland Research report, ‘Pioneering Research and Innovation for timber and wood-based products in Ireland’. Minister Heydon commented: “The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is a key funder of forestry and timber research. My Department funds this research […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) is to lodge plans for 285 new affordable homes at The Gasworks, Dock Road, Limerick. The homes are to be developed on land being acquired by the Agency from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI). The proposed development will include 142 one-bed, 127 two-bed and 16 three-bed apartments across three blocks ranging […]
The Office of Public Works has announced the awarding of the contract to John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd. for the construction of the Commemorative Bridge project at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG), Islandbridge, Dublin 8. The competition was organised by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and was promoted by […]
Walls Construction has announced a new partnership with the Mater Hospital Foundation, marked by a generous €75,000 donation, in a significant show of support for patients, families, and healthcare workers in the heart of Dublin. The collaboration, which marks Walls’ 75th anniversary, reflects a shared commitment to building a stronger, healthier future for the local […]
