Jim Henry, founder of leading Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers, has been recognised for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards 2023. Jim received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the pursuit of excellence, with judges determining that he exemplified outstanding leadership and […]
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the launch of a new annual research journal, Irish Heritage Studies, and invites submissions for the first volume. Established in 1831 (and with antecedents dating back to 1670), the OPW has three principal areas of responsibility: managing much of the Irish State’s property portfolio; managing Ireland’s flood […]
Cairn Homes has announced plans to develop the Cairn Apprenticeship Academy, in which the business will invest €10m over the next five years. The Academy will help to enhance the long-term health and viability of the construction sector in Ireland, by addressing future skills in the industry. Increasing the number of construction apprentices across the residential sector […]
Small and medium sized enterprises across Ireland could make big savings on their water bills and improve the sustainability of their businesses by participating in Uisce Éireann’s world-leading water stewardship programme. Uisce Eireann has teamed up with the Small Firms Association to promote the water stewardship programme which aims to raise awareness about the importance […]
A new report published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) into the current status of retrofitting in Ireland has today called for further government action to make retrofitting more affordable for homeowners through the introduction of tax incentives, a low-cost finance scheme, increased grants and subsidies for ancillary costs such as Building Energy Rating […]
BiPVco and QBM, one of Ireland’s leading roofing materials suppliers have reinforced their long history of commercial collaboration with this partnership announcement to market solar technology solutions to the Irish roofing industry. This partnership will support BiPVco’s ambition to meet its target to turn buildings into power stations without making them look like one. Designed […]
Chadwicks Group, one of the leading builders’ merchants in Ireland, has announced the appointment of John Paul O’Reilly as the new Managing Director of the Specialist Product Division. In this newly established role, John Paul will assume responsibility for overseeing the growth and development of specialised brands within Chadwicks Group, which includes Heiton Steel, Morgans […]
Open House Dublin is a free festival of architecture for all ages with a variety of guided tours and events taking place across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown from the 7th to the 15th of October. Children and family events range from an interactive, educational, augmented reality game called ‘Fernhill Park Experience’ in Fernhill House to a ‘Biodiversity Wild Autumn Scavenger […]
The latest Housing Market Monitor Q2 2023 published today by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) shows that Ireland’s housing market remains strong, with increased supply of new housing and continued pent-up demand. Outlining the key findings from the monitor, Ali Uğur, Chief Economist of BPFI stated: “Current indicators show that new housing supply remains […]
Jennings O’Donovan, the Irish multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm, has been acquired by the Cheshire-based RSK Group. RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions, comprises over 200 companies, which employ over 12,000 people. Its annual turnover in 2022 was £796 million. Jennings O’Donovan specialises in renewable energy, water supply, wastewater treatment and the […]
