Visqueen, the leading manufacturer of gas protection and waterproofing membranes, has released a high-performance radon barrier membrane designed specifically for the environmental challenges of the Irish market. The Visqueen Ultimate RadonBlok 400 & 600 barriers draw on the company’s extensive knowledge and expertise in gas protection to help protect Irish homes and businesses from the […]
Latest ‘Dash 11’ versions of Komatsu’s wheeled excavator product offering have arrived on the market here and early indications are pointing to a positive reception. According to distributor McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, interest is high and a number of deliveries are said to be ‘in the pipeline’. All powered by a EU […]
Newry based construction firm, CGDM Construction has announced that it is investing over half a million pounds in the construction of new office premises at Carnbane Business Park and creating 10 new jobs with the support of Invest Northern Ireland. Invest NI has offered the company £74,000 of support towards the creation of the new […]
Property Industry Ireland, the Ibec group that represents businesses operating in the property sector, has said that while the growth in overall employment numbers is welcome, it masks the situation of the construction sector. Commenting on today’s CSO releases PII Director, Dr. David Duffy stated: “Having lost over 160,000 jobs during the downturn, employment has […]
BAM’s construction of the new 23-storey Air Traffic Visual Control (ATVC) tower at Dublin Airport, which is set to become one of the tallest structures in Ireland, is taking shape with the complex installation of a 106 tonne steel ring completed this week (Monday 28 May). The ring, which will form Floor 1 of the control […]
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Construction Worker’s Pension Scheme (CWPS) honoured Mr. Paul Fogarty, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday (26.06.18.) Mr. Fogarty was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the construction industry and his beloved trade of carpentry, throughout the last century. Dominic Doheny, CIF President presented Mr. Fogarty with a copy […]
An Garda Síochána along with The CIF are taking a proactive role in crime prevention in the Construction Industry which has historically has been targeted by criminals. Building sites are by nature easy targets for criminals due to the types of materials, tools and machinery on site. Figures show there has been a rise of approximately […]
The Saint-Gobain Ireland Technical Academy today announced that it is adding to its existing training portfolio by launching a series of nZEB modular courses. Starting this July, these innovative nZEB courses will offer those working in construction in Ireland a chance to upskill, free of charge, in an increasingly regulated area of the construction industry. The European Energy Performance of […]
Premier Electrics is investing in its workforce in Mid-Ulster to help drive future growth across the UK, Ireland and Europe. The electrical contracting and maintenance services company is implementing an extensive three-year training programme to develop the skills of the workforce, and is recruiting an additional 10 new staff. The investment will enable Premier Electrics […]
KES Group is to make a multi-million pound investment in a new, purpose built, manufacturing facility at Strabane Business Park. The company has purchased circa 3.5 acres of land on the Invest Northern Ireland owned Business Park to accommodate their first phase of development. Conor McCrossan, Managing Director, KES Group said: “This is a very […]
