Ecocem Ireland Ltd., Ireland’s premier producer of high performance, low carbon cement, has announced the appointment of Micheál McKittrick as Managing Director, Ireland & UK. Micheál has been appointed to the Irish firm at a time of expansion both domestically and internationally. His role involves the management of all aspects of the Irish and UK […]
A submission supporting an upgrade of the N20 Limerick – Cork road to motorway status has been lodged with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform by Birdhill-based construction plant and machinery distributor, McHale Plant Sales. Written in response to a public invitation issued by the Minister involved, Paschal Donohoe TD, and in support of […]
With the arrival of their latest range of Dash 11 excavators into Ireland, Komatsu is delivering what they claim is ‘a product offering that combines the three-fold benefits of productivity, dependability and efficiency’. Ranging from the 14-tonne PC138US-11 up to the 50-tonne PC490LC-11, the Dash 11 line-up comprises models to suit most requirements from small construction […]
In the Ulster Bank PMI March 2017 new order growth was sharp and only marginally weaker than in February. Constructors responded by raising their own input buying and employment levels. Business confidence remained positive as firms generally expect recent improvements to continue over the coming year. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – […]
Taoiseach Enda Kenny officially opened the Frankfurt Office of Collen GmbH today (Thursday 6th April 2017) during a two-day trade visit to Germany. The event marks the launch of the Dublin based family-owned construction company in Europe where its focus will be on construction of turn-key data centres. Speaking at the event the Taoiseach said: “Collen […]
A new initiative to promote excellence in concrete practice has been unveiled which will see concrete operatives in Ireland offered a formally recognised education and guidance course on working with concrete. The ‘Concrete Ticket’, an initiative by the Irish Concrete Society, was officially launched in Dublin today by Minister of State for Housing and Urban […]
Botament-Ireland, a tiling and construction materials specialist company based in Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan, has won a major award for innovation for its RD1 Universal sealant product, taking the first prize in the Best Build Product category at The Hardware Show 2017, which took place recently in Dublin. The very first multifunctional reactive sealant in […]
As part of an on-going investment programme that will replenish its full fleet over the next four years, leading construction product manufacturer, Quinn Building Products, is driving productivity and efficiencies across its operation by specifying 50-tonne Range K 8x4s and 39-tonne Range C 10x4s. Supplied by the Northern Ireland Renault Trucks dealer, Diamond Trucks, the […]
Portakabin will exhibit its market leading modular and portable buildings at Facilities Management Ireland between 7-8 March in Dublin. The Portakabin team will attend the exhibition to showcase the versatility of their products which provide peace of mind on projects of any size, use or sector anywhere in the country. The event, held at RDS, […]
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the regulatory and support body for architects in Ireland, presented two esteemed awards at its Honorary Fellowship Lectures, which took place at the RIAI headquarters on Merrion Square in Dublin last night. Award-winning architectural critic Shane O’Toole received an Honorary Fellowship, while architectural historian Dr Ellen Rowley received an Honorary […]
