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K Rend launches innovative new render product K1 Spray+ to market

16 Oct , 2024  

Renowned Kilwaughter Minerals brand K Rend has unveiled an innovative render product designed to set a new standard within the construction industry. The company’s new K1 Spray+ represents an investment of £200,000 and replaces the popular K1 Spray product, offering significant improvements in ease of use and performance, making it an ideal solution for both […]

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Kilwaughter Minerals acquired by Saint-Gobain

14 Oct , 2024  

Kilwaughter Minerals Limited is to become part of the multi-national Saint-Gobain group after they reached a binding agreement for Saint-Gobain to acquire the Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor.  As per normal process, the acquisition has been forwarded to the Competition and Markets Authority with closing of the transaction expected in the first half 2025. […]

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Pure Fitout appoint new Managing Director

14 Oct , 2024  

Pure Fitout has announced the appointment of Gary McCloskey as Managing Director. Gary first joined Pure Fitout in September 2019 as Commercial Manager, before quickly progressing to Commercial Director. Throughout his time with the company, he has played a pivotal role in driving the expansion of Pure Fitout’s commercial operations across the UK, Ireland, and […]

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The National Apprenticeship Office launch large-scale survey to capture experiences of 28,000+ apprentices 

14 Oct , 2024  

The first wide-scale survey of apprentices in five years has been launched by the National Apprenticeship Office (NAO). The 28,000+ apprentice population across Ireland have been invited by the NAO to share their experiences of 77 national apprenticeship programmes. Insights gathered from the survey will be used to shape the future of apprenticeships in Ireland and […]

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RIAI celebrates Rising Stars of Architecture 2024

11 Oct , 2024  

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners and commended recipients of the RIAI Emerging Awards 2024 and the RIAI Student Awards 2024 at their conference in the RDS. The RIAI Emerging Awards recognise new talent within Irish Architecture. The RIAI Student Awards foster excellence and support for the next generation […]

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Source Civil announce new jobs as part of Donegal expansion

11 Oct , 2024  

Donegal based civil engineering company Source Civil Ltd has announced that it will grow its workforce to over 270 in the next twelve months with the creation of 50 new jobs.  The announcement was made at the official opening of Source Civil’s new state-of-the-art offices in Donegal town, which is part of a €10 million […]

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Minister O’Brien welcomes Uisce Éireann’s multi million euro investment in water infrastructure for the Greater Dublin Area

4 Oct , 2024  

Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of a new €59 million reservoir in Saggart, Co. Dublin. The key piece of infrastructure is part of a €118 million portfolio of projects undertaken by the utility aimed atenhancing the security and resilience of the water supply across the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Uisce Éireann has also concluded the […]

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Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage budget package of almost €8bn announced

2 Oct , 2024  

The Government’s commitment to Housing, Local Government and Heritage was emphasised in an overall budget package of €7.93bn announced by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon TD, and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD. […]

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Women In Construction Ireland Launches in Dublin, Aiming to Build a Gender-Balanced Future in Construction

1 Oct , 2024  

Women in Construction Ireland (WICI), a new consultancy organisation dedicated to empowering women in the construction industry, celebrated its successful launch on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at Peggy’s on the Green in Dublin. The event, attended by key figures from across the construction sector, generated significant industry support for WICI’s mission to bridge the industry’s […]

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Glencar announces completion of significant fit-out job in West Dublin

30 Sep , 2024  

Glencar has announced the successful completion of a 240,000 sq. ft carbon-neutral warehouse and office complex in West Dublin for PRL Logistics, specialists in integrated freight and transportation solutions. PRL provides customised outsourced logistics solutions, as well as sales and marketing services. The 24 week project involved a full-fit out, including racking, sprinklers, lighting, M&E installations […]