Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD today announced that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has approved the progression of 4 safety improvement road projects to construction stage. Speaking today, Minister Ross said: “I am delighted that TII are able to progress these 4 projects which are ‘shovel ready’. As Minister for Transport, Tourism […]
The construction of Dublin’s tallest office building – ‘THE EXO’ at Point Square in Dublin’s Dockland’s – has moved a step closer. Joint Receivers Stephen Tennant & Paul McCann of Grant Thornton have today, 4th May, announced that a tender has been issued for the appointment of a building contractor, and that Savills and CBRE […]
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 […]
