Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Clancy Construction are working together to pilot a hybrid power system to reduce carbon generated during the construction phase of St Laurence’s Park apartments and library development. This initiative is a first for a construction site in Ireland and will lead to a reduction of approximately 70% of carbon across […]
South East Technological University (SETU), in partnership with Glenveagh, along with NUA, its manufacturing brand, has established a ‘Women in Construction STEM Scholarship’ for the benefit of female students enrolled on construction-related courses at SETU’s Department of Built Environment at the University’s Kilkenny Road campus in Carlow. Scholarships are awarded to successful applicants enrolled on […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) have announced plans to deliver 183 affordable purchase and social-rental homes in Mungret, Co Limerick. The development includes 183 houses and duplexes, as well as new public amenities and green spaces. Limerick City and County Council has already secured planning permission for 252 homes […]
Callaghan Electrical has announced it has become the first construction sub-contractor to secure funding under the Enterprise Ireland ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative. As part of the wider government ‘Housing for All’ Programme, the ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative aims to achieve faster, higher quality construction of housing by providing funding support for productivity training, innovation and […]
ESK proudly marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 25 years of providing exceptional civil engineering and construction services. Since its inception in 1999, the Tipperary company has been dedicated to delivering quality, efficiency, and value to its clients, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. ESK has strategically pivoted its focus towards […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the planned delivery of 392 apartments in partnership with Quintain Ireland at The Crossings, Adamstown in west Dublin. The scheme consists of 9 studios, 189 one-bedroom apartments, 185 two-bedroom apartments and 9 three-bedroom apartments across 3 blocks ranging in height from 5 to 9 storeys. The LDA apartments […]
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage today published its monthly data on the number of Commencement Notices (residential construction starts) for April 2024. Highlights include: Reflecting on the figures and progress made, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD said: “We have never before seen new home starts at this […]
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will carry out a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign commencing on Monday 13th May. The focus of the campaign is on the management of contractors. This inspection campaign will concentrate on key safety areas of concern including management and supervision of contractors while on site, employer cooperation and coordination […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the launch of 57 newly built homes in Hollystown in Dublin 15. The homes are part of the Wilkinsons Brook development and are being delivered by the LDA through its Project Tosaigh initiative. They will be officially launched by the Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. The A-rated, stylish and ultra-modern houses […]
Industry leaders and stakeholders gathered recently at the Aviva Stadium for Kilsarans ‘ESG Insights for the Construction Industry’ event. Hosted by Jonathan Healy, the event offered a deep dive into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices within the construction sector. Attendees heard presentations and a panel discussion from various industry experts, each contributing to the […]
