The global pandemic is having a negative impact on people’s mental health in society; those in the construction industry who have faced a long lay-off are no exception. To help construction workers to cope with these issues, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and wellbeing app on 3rd June […]
“Accidental damage to gas pipes can cause major disruption, serious injury and even death”. That’s the timely reminder from Gas Networks Ireland Networks Safety Manager, Owen Wilson, following a significant increase in pipes being struck this past fortnight as construction ramps back up across the country. Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for the safety of […]
The Housing Alliance, a collaboration of six of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), has welcomed the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) call for the Government to invest in social housing to stimulate the economy. The ESRI’s latest Quarterly Economic Commentary was published today (28.05.20) and highlights the likely consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on the […]
Since the commencement of the course on 21st April, 153,000 workers have been issued with a ‘digital card’ to show that they have successfully completed the course. There is no charge for participation. Over GoContractor’s digital platform, the construction workers complete a short course in safe working on-site during the coronavirus pandemic. The course, which is […]
Energy leaders from both sides of the Irish Sea have today called on the next government to urgently fastrack the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill and also enshrine interim 2025 offshore energy targets into law, in order to greatly increase Ireland’s offshore wind energy capacity as it strives to meet its overall 2030 renewable […]
A new infrared temperature testing device is helping construction companies reopen their sites and offices safely, following the COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland. Created by Carlow-based company Xenon, Fever Defence is a standalone device that uses a thermal imaging camera and facial detection camera to test people’s temperature, upon entry to a building or site. The […]
Every employer must ensure they select a Lead Worker Representative and that their teams are trained in Covid19 awareness according to the Returning to Work Safely Protocol. Orlagh Deegan owner of www.choicetraining.ie is an experienced health and safety trainer. Initially she was first to market with Covid19 Compliance Officer training courses for the construction industry and was […]
New ACEI president Conor McCarthy, a director of consulting engineering firm Jennings O’Donovan, believes that the Government needs to increase and not reduce spending on major infrastructural projects, in the face of any recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr McCarthy is taking up the role as president of the Association of Consulting Engineers of […]
As part of the emergency construction projects delivered by contractors across Ireland during the Covid-19 lockdown, Westmeath contractors, Magan Construction were specified as the main contractors on the Connolly Hospital, Covid-19 emergency project in Dublin. The project consisted of the refurbishment of a 22 bed, Covid-19 Unit at the hospital. New washroom facilities and high-tech […]
The construction sector in Ireland has been one of the first big industries to reopen since the March Covid lockdown. With an estimated workforce of over 150 000 across the Republic and a dire need for infrastructure, housing and development projects to be completed it is a vital this sector gets moving again. Under the Government’s 5 phase return to work strategy, the construction sector cautiously re-opened as […]
