U+I has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of two sites in Dublin, Donnybrook House in Dublin 4 and ‘The Avenue, Sandyford’ (formerly known as the Avid Building) in South County Dublin. The two developments combined will deliver up to 147 new homes, over 60,000 sq. ft. of new commercial space, as well as retail […]
The latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows strong performance in the construction sector in July. The construction index hit 61, an increase from the 59.7 figure for June, and well above the 50 figure which separates growth from contraction. It is the 35th month of growth and a majority of respondents forecast continued […]
BAM Ireland is leading the way in the implementation of Building Information Modelling & Management (BIM) in the Republic of Ireland, having become the first organisation in the country to achieve the international industry standard for the use of the process for design and construction projects. BAM’s BIM process, which provides 3D computer models […]
The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed Minister Coveney’s Action Plan for Housing after the strategy was approved at cabinet level on Tuesday. CIF Director General, Tom Parlon said: “There is widespread agreement that the housing supply shortage is a major challenge facing Irish society. Today’s strategy is a welcome step in addressing this challenge of unlocking […]
In its new development plan, Dublin City Council has voted in favour of increased residential building heights. Low-rise buildings of up to 24 metres (or 8 storeys) will now be allowed in all areas between the capital’s canals – an increase of two storeys. But the maximum height for commercial buildings in low-rise areas has […]
Specialist security provider, VPS Site Security, has seen a dramatic switch from human patrols to more guardless systems in the last twelve months. Recent projects have seen savings of over 60% in security budgets, providing an improved, more comprehensive security net that oversees sites 24/7 but at low cost. Costain, GallifordTry, Carillion, Taylor Wimpey and […]
Minister for Housing Simon Coveney says the Government has no plans to forcibly take possession of vacant properties. Speaking at a conference organised by the Housing Agency focussing on the issue of affordability, Mr Coveney said he had no “absolute” statements to make on plans to address the housing crisis, but they would include accessing […]
BAM was the big winner at the recent International Partnership Awards—the most prestigious event in the global Public Private Partnership (PPP) industry’s calendar—with the excellence of a number of its Irish projects being specifically recognised at the ceremony. BAM won four awards on the night, including one for the Schools Bundle 3 project, which saw […]
Work on Belfast’s newest film studio has begun ‘on location’ at Giant’s Park, Belfast. The £20m project, which will include over 120,000 sq ft of studios, workshops and offices, is being developed by Belfast Harbour. The success of Northern Ireland film productions such as HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ has meant that demand for studio space […]
Gaelectric has secured planning approval for a 4.9MW solar farm at Inishative near Pomeroy in County Tyrone. In a first for Northern Ireland, this solar farm will comprise ground mounted PV (photo-voltaic) panels co-located next to the site of Gaelectric’s Inishative Wind Farm which is currently under construction and due to commence generation in 2016. […]
