Wavin has launched B125, a new range of covers and frames to complement its extensive A15 offering designed for use in gravity drainage installations. The Ductile Iron B125 covers and frames, available in 450mm and 600mm square sizes, are designed for use in private residential and non-residential pedestrian areas – making them ideal for single domestic […]
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the removal of a further 25,763 customers in eight water supplies nationwide from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List. The RAL currently reflects the huge progress made by the utility in improving processes for testing and monitoring water supplies, improving drinking water quality and protecting public health. The Remedial Action […]
Elkstone, one of Ireland’s leading alternatives investment specialists, and Harrison Street, a global real assets investment management firm, have announced the development of a new 345-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Queen Street in Galway City. The project is due for completion in 2026 and forms part of a wider partnership to deliver 1,500 purpose-built student beds […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
