Associated Hardware (“AHL”) and National Hardware (“NHL”), two of Ireland’s leading hardware groups, have completed a long term merger process, switching over to a single entity trading under the United Hardware company name, which served as the name for the joint venture between both companies since 2009. The previous joint venture between these companies was […]
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, is calling for a significant increase in investment in construction related training programmes. Ibec believes that a stronger focus on modern methods of construction (MMC) would also enhance the supply of affordable housing in Ireland and ensure the sector is prepared for future changes. Funding for the Further […]
The historic gardens at the majestic Johnstown Castle Estate Museum & Gardens in County Wexford have undergone substantial renewal and replanting projects over the last three years, and work continues apace during the summer months on the restoration of the 19th-century glasshouses and the new planting scheme in the walled gardens. “We are delighted to see […]
Mannok won the Operational Excellence in Manufacturing category at this year’s Operational Excellence Awards, a prestigious awards programme, held annually in Dublin, to recognise and reward individuals, teams and organisations who have made a commitment to achieving operational excellence and business transformation. Over 60 organisations were finalists in 20 award categories and Mannok was up […]
Dublin has been ranked as the 19th most expensive city in the world to build in, and the second most expensive in the EU, after being overtaken by Munich (17th), with average costs per m2 averaging at US$3,708 (€3,409) and US$3,787 (€3,482), respectively. Construction businesses across Europe are reporting reduced activity, as confidence and private […]
A Wexford-based community group has entered an agreement to work in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of a worldwide mission to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. The partnership between the Enniscorthy Forum and UNEP is set to be announced at a Ministerial Summit being hosted by the Forum and […]
Firestone Building Products range distributed by QBM, one of Ireland’s leading roofing suppliers, has announced that its iconic Firestone brand in roofing, wall, and lining systems, will now be known as ‘Elevate’. The new Elevate brand name comes as the company adopts the Holcim name, becoming part of the Holcim Building Envelope division of its […]
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners of the 2023 RIAI Awards. The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture to deliver a sustainable and resilient future and the awards recognise the contribution Registered Architects make to the built environment. The RIAI announced 19 winners across 12 categories, including […]
Ministers Simon Coveney and Neale Richmond have launched a new collection of standard recommendations compiled by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) to guide the efforts of professionals in the sector to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and efficient building upgrades. The collection includes clear guidelines around heat pump systems, solar photovoltaic micro-generators, conventional heating systems and […]
An annual women in STEAM careers open day, held at the construction site of Belfast Grand Central Station, has brought together 60 female students from three schools in the city for an interactive experience event designed to inspire the next generation of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) talent. Farrans Sacyr, the main works […]
