Leading local contractor Henry Brothers has unveiled ambitious plans which will see the company invest over £2million into major redevelopment works on Rainey Street, Magherafelt. The works will result in six retail units, two floors of office space, and 17 apartments, which will be the first new domestic builds in Magherafelt town centre for over […]
New research from Chadwicks Group reveals that a lack of female representation and role models in construction is the key barrier to entry for young women in Ireland. The research, which was conducted ahead of International Women’s Day, examines the attitudes of 350 women aged 18-24 towards a career in construction. The results reveal that […]
Kingspan Group has released its third annual report for its 10-year sustainability programme. Planet Passionate. 2022 marked another milestone year for the programme, as Kingspan unveiled a 26% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions relative to its 2020 base year marking significant progress against its target of a 90% reduction by 2030, […]
Ian Henry, Corporate Responsibility Director at construction company Henry Brothers, has been named Sustainability Business Leader of the Year at Northern Ireland’s first ever Sustainability Awards. Hosted by Business Eye with the aim of recognising those who have led their organisation through real change and encouraged others to do the same, Ian was deemed a […]
DHK Safety Ltd is a leading provider of safety training and consultancy services in the construction industry. The construction industry is a high-risk environment, and it is essential that all workers receive the necessary training to ensure their safety and wellbeing. DHK Safety Ltd has identified several areas where safety training can be improved to […]
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for January 2023. The following are the key elements: Speaking on the publication of the data, Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI stated: “Our latest mortgage figures show that in January 2023 the value of approvals for property purchase […]
Komatsu distributor McHale Plant Sales has confirmed that models from the all-new EU Stage V compliant SK715-8, SK815-8 and SK820-8 range of skid steer loaders are now available in Ireland. The new ‘Dash 8’ range comes with a spacious cabin, high torque engines that deliver quick acceleration, and what Komatsu calls ‘miserly’ fuel consumption with […]
Following its launch in January, M&G’s European Living Property Fund has purchased a second asset in Eglinton Place, Dublin for €99.5 million, adding to its €75 million maiden acquisition in Finland. Launched in early January with €578 million investment – including €400 million of investment from MN – one of the largest pension administrators and asset managers […]
Scott Tallon Walker (STW), a leading architecture and urban design company with offices in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of four new Project Directors to work across its commercial, urban design, healthcare, and education practices. These appointments further strengthen STW’s client offering and build upon its proven track record for innovation in design […]
The charity’s Wellbeing Academy already offers online tutor led masterclasses, seminars and onsite training, and this latest addition is aimed at equipping workers with the soft skills they need to navigate today’s challenges and uncertain times. The free self paced e-learning modules form the foundations of the Wellbeing Academy and courses include; Bang on Budget, Banter […]
