Komatsu has revealed details of a new all-electric excavator which they confirm is destined for sale in their domestic and European markets early in the year ahead. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will be equipped with a 225-kWh lithium-ion battery for long hours of operation and is being viewed by Komatsu as ‘a step toward the […]
Housing across Westmeath, Kilkenny and Meath is to receive a boost to its future supply of social homes with the launch of a call to building contractors to tender for ‘design and build’ social homes on local authority lands. This call is linked to the Accelerated Delivery Programme involving Local Authorities’ delivery of social housing […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has completed the purchase of lands in Clongriffin in north Dublin with existing planning permission for over 1,800 homes and the potential to deliver a total of over 2,300 affordable and social units. The adjoining lands, which now effectively form one site, were purchased by the LDA for €44 million […]
Sisk carpentry and joinery apprentices at its Dublin training centre are celebrating 50 years of its toy making tradition that will see an estimated 800 handcraft toys delivered to children’s charities and hospitals across Ireland, UK and Europe in time for Christmas. The Sisk toy story is part of a long-standing tradition which was started […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on the development of 219 affordable and social homes at the former Devoy Barracks in Naas, Co Kildare. Mullingar-based Andrews Construction has been appointed as the contractor for the development with the first homes due to be delivered in 2025. The A-rated homes are being constructed on […]
Ian Haldane, Chairman of leading builders merchant Haldane Group, has received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Builders’ Merchant Awards for his outstanding contribution to the industry and Haldane Group as a whole. Ian was presented with the award in celebration and recognition of his hard work and dedication to the sector, the […]
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially opened the new N59 Maigh Cuilinn Bypass in County Galway on 11 December 2023, which will result in a significant reduction in journey times between Galway City and Connemara. The project has been delivered over the past two years by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with Galway County Council, and is […]
To combat the shortage of skilled personnel in modern methods of construction and cybersecurity to meet the evolving industry demand, LMETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk (AMTCE) has announced the planned doubling of available training places to 500 for 2024 in two key areas, 3D concrete printing (3DCP), and cybersecurity. The announcement […]
Leading local construction firm Henry Brothers has inspired the next generation through an innovative ‘Girls in Construction’ event aimed at empowering female students to explore the diverse career opportunities within the construction industry. Delivered in collaboration with WOMEN’STEC, the event saw Henry Brothers welcome Year 10 and Year 13 students from Rainey Endowed School, Sperrin […]
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have today submitted a planning application for 708 cost rental and social housing homes at Cherry Orchard Point in Dublin 10. The application, submitted to An Bord Pleanála, is the second large-scale development to be brought forward by the LDA in partnership with DCC and […]
