Uisce Éireann has welcomed the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to grant a Wastewater Discharge Licence for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, marking another major milestone in the delivery of one of Ireland’s most important infrastructure projects. It brings Uisce Éireann closer to delivering the wastewater capacity needed for new homes, economic growth […]
Global property leaders Tom Panos and Verona Frankish among headline speakers as REAL Estate Agency Summit announces 2027 return following sell-out inaugural event Ireland’s estate agency industry is undergoing a period of rapid change, with artificial intelligence, new technology, shifting consumer behaviour and increasing competition transforming how agencies attract clients, market properties and build successful […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council have lodged a Part 10 planning application for Phase 3 of the Cherry Orchard Point development in Dublin 10. The proposed phase will deliver 312 homes, alongside retail and commercial units, public open space and a range of supporting amenities. The plans include seven apartment blocks […]
The Construction Industry Federation’s Annual Conference being held in Croke Park highlighted how maximising construction output under the National Development Plan over the next 10 years is essential to safeguard Ireland’s economic competitiveness, meet social needs, and deliver the infrastructure required for a resilient, productive future. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne together […]
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) recently welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD to officially open the new An Mol Acadúil ┐Leabharlann / Academic Hub & Library on its Grangegorman Campus, marking another significant milestone in the University’s campus development programme. The Taoiseach was joined by James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the imminent commencement of 562 new homes in a new partnership with Castlethorn, one of the country’s leading homebuilders. The homes are due to be built at Parkgate Street in Dublin, on a site formerly occupied by Hickey’s Wholesale Fabrics warehouse, which is just across the River Liffey […]
Rooneys Home and Hardware has officially begun its next chapter as Chadwicks Kells following its acquisition by Chadwicks Group, A total of €1.3 million has been invested in the Chadwicks Kells branch since last year, delivering a significant upgrade and expansion of its trade and retail offering. The move brings together the strengths of both businesses, combining Rooneys’ strong local reputation, excellent service, established customer […]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), today announced the launch of the all-island People-Plant-Safe Separation Campaign, which will run from 7 September to 18 September 2026. The two-week campaign highlights the critical importance of safe working practices around plant, […]
Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance low carbon building envelope solutions is pleased to announce the expansion of their innovative Lower Embodied Carbon [LEC] range with the addition of Troldtekt LEC acoustic panel which has a 46 per cent (%)* reduction in embodied carbon*1 compared to its standard product. Troldtekt is a Danish manufacturer of acoustic panels […]
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, […]
