Turner & Townsend has appointed Philip Matthews as Managing Director of its Ireland operations from 1 May, as it continues its strong growth across the country. After seven years with the business, Philip takes the baton from outgoing Managing Director, Mark Kelly, who retires at the end of April. During Mark’s leadership, he has overseen […]
Silversprings House, a 1747 Charter School in Co Tipperary has been spectacularly brought back to life through intricate design and a commitment to preserving history. An art lover purchased the derelict run-down property with the hope of bringing the historic house, coach houses and stables back to their former glory through a blend of restoring unique […]
Uisce Éireann’s commitment to establish a world class facility for water analysis took a significant step forward as Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell turned the sod on the new €60m National Laboratory project in Limerick City. Through the Scientific and Technical Services Programme, Uisce Éireann is developing a national, accredited facility to further develop the […]
IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) and Matheson, are pleased to announce Studio Makkink & Bey as the winning practice for the creation of a new community space in the heart of the Museum, titled the Matheson Creativity Hub in Memory of Tim Scanlon, revealed at a gathering at the Museum on Monday evening (27 March, 2023). Studio Makkink & Bey was […]
Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon solutions for the cement and construction industries, has today announced the appointment of Jennifer Dolan as Head of People and Culture. In this role, her responsibilities will include oversight of the company’s people strategy and objectives, and evolving Ecocem’s workplace ethos and culture to support the business’ ambitious […]
The management team of Thermodial has completed the 100% buyout of the company with the goal of increasing turnover by 30% to €13 million and growing employee numbers to over 100 people by 2026. Permanent TSB is the primary funder of the MBO. The first phase of the MBO, for 55% of the company, was […]
MOTORWAYCARE is a progressive, innovative and dynamic venture, born of years of experience in bringing state-of-the-art services to motorway networks, nationally and internationally. JJ Doherty, founder of HOLGATE , which since its inception had placed almost 2 million metres of safety, parapet and noise barrier product on the Irish motorway network alone, has brought together his vast knowledge […]
Saint-Gobain Ireland has announced the appointment of Kieran Holohan as its new Managing Director. Kieran will begin his tenure as Managing Director on May 1st, 2023, succeeding Pádraig Barry who is retiring. Kieran joined Saint-Gobain in 2007 and has spent the last nine years as Marketing Director for Saint-Gobain Ireland. Prior to this, he held […]
Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery. The project, which is being funded by the Minister’s Department, has been designed by an interdisciplinary design team, led by award-winning Grafton Architects, and is being […]
Vivalda Group, the UK’s largest distributor of architectural rainscreen facades, has invested €1.3m in a new distribution and fabrication centre in Naas, Country Kildare. A significant vote of confidence in the country’s construction sector, the new branch will provide property developers and contractors with access to the highest quality, non-flammable cladding products from a trusted […]
