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LDA and Dublin City Council welcome planning approval for over 700 homes in Cherry Orchard 

6 Sep , 2024  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have welcomed the granting of planning permission for 708 cost rental and social homes at Cherry Orchard in Dublin 10.  The plans, approved by An Bord Pleanála, will allow for the construction of 547 cost rental and 161 social housing homes at Cherry Orchard Point, […]

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MMC Ireland Calls for Overhaul of Public Procurement to Drive Digitalisation and Decarbonisation in Construction

3 Sep , 2024  

MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has submitted its recommendations for the 2025 Budget, calling for transformative changes in Ireland’s construction industry to address urgent challenges in housing, healthcare, and education infrastructure. The submission emphasises the critical role of MMC in enhancing productivity and […]

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Uisce Éireann launches new text alerts service available to 1.6m households

3 Sep , 2024  

Uisce Éireann has announced the launch of its brand-new free-to-use Text Alerts service which will provide water supply updates and information to customers across 1.6 million households. Research carried out by IPSOS B&A on behalf of Uisce Éireann shows that almost three quarters of its customers want to hear about water services with over half […]

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Land Development Agency and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to lodge plans for 934 new homes at Dundrum Central

3 Sep , 2024  

The Land Development Agency (LDA)and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) are partnering to lodge plans for 934 new homes at Dundrum Central with a Part 10 Planning Application. An Bord Pleanála granted permission for 852 new affordable homes on the site in a decision published in May 2023, however the development cannot currently proceed […]

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Kytun come up with solutions for Award winning Shankill Women’s Centre

2 Sep , 2024  

The Shankill Women’s Centre in Belfast is a €6.5 million purpose-built shared space constructed by P&K McKaigue Building Contractors alongside Sperrin Facades. This project includes distinctive aluminium design elements, uniquely designed and specified by award-winning Todd Architects. The Kytun team was tasked with designing a variety of bespoke aluminium products and the specific requirements were not your typical off-the-shelf solution and […]

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The Shannon Airport Group seeks to expand commercial property footprint

2 Sep , 2024  

The Shannon Airport Group is seeking to add two new state-of-the-art industrial buildings to its commercial property portfolio at its Shannon Campus.  The Group has this week lodged a planning application to Clare County Council for the construction of a c. 63,000 sq. ft. Industrial Unit and a c. 40,000 sq. ft. Research and Development […]

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P McVey Building Systems invests £1.4 million to expand into Great Britain

29 Aug , 2024  

Magherafelt-based off-site construction firm, P McVey Building Systems, is investing £1.4 million in its business to scale into Great Britain, following significant growth in the Republic of Ireland market. P McVey specialises in the manufacture, sale, and hire of a wide range of modular accommodation for both the private and public sectors across health, education […]

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Xenon Building Technology acquire Park 100 Fire and Security

27 Aug , 2024  

Xenon Building Technology, a leader in cutting-edge safety and security technologies based in Leinster, has announced the acquisition of Park 100 Fire and Security, a respected and established provider in the life safety sector. “Our acquisition of Park 100 Fire and Security is a strategic move that aligns with our vision to lead the market […]

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Land Development Agency and ESB agree transfer of Cork site with potential for 350 homes

22 Aug , 2024  

ESB and the Land Development Agency (LDA) have reached an agreement on the transfer of a site at Wilton in Cork, which has the potential to deliver 350 homes. The land being transferred by ESB is located at the energy utility’s Sarsfield Road site in Wilton.  The LDA has already appointed a design team for […]

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Architects call on Government to deliver affordable housing and sustainable communities in Budget 2025

16 Aug , 2024  

In its Pre-Budget Submission, the RIAI lays out eleven targeted actions that will enable the delivery of more affordable housing, introduce plan-led development of our towns and cities, and create more sustainable and climate-friendly communities across all of Ireland. Speaking at the launch of their Pre-Budget Submission, Sean Mahon, RIAI President said: “The actions identified in […]