An Irish engineering project that removes and recovers phosphorus from treated wastewater and allows it to be used as agricultural fertiliser has won a major global infrastructure engineering award. The Phosphorus Fixation & Recovery Facility (P Fix) was developed for Uisce Éireann as part of the ongoing upgrade of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant […]
Specialising in bespoke, one-of-a-kind remodelling, redesign and extension / renovation projects, Sigma Homes’ client-focused, architecturally led Design & Build team consistently delivers dream results in the key areas of quality, value, creativity, service and sustainability. Nobody delivers dream home transformations better than Sigma Homes. Synonymous with architecturally designed extensions, renovations and retrofits, Sigma Homes is […]
The banking sector has called for a targeted Credit Guarantee scheme for SME builders and developers in order to unlock critical private finance which will be required to meet expected higher housing targets. The report, which was commissioned by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), examines how the lending capacity of the banking sector can […]
Broomfield Construction Ltd continues to go from strength to strength after over 50 years in business, a fact demonstrated by its success at the 2024 Irish Construction Excellence Awards. Operating from Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan since 1973, Broomfield Construction was delighted to be a finalist in the Healthcare Project category for Boyneview CNU and the Leisure Tourism Project – Up to €5 million category […]
JJ Rhatigan & Company recently organised a company-wide fundraising event to support Stephen Corroon, a Senior Engineer who suffered a severe injury during a cycling event over the May Bank Holiday. On Friday, September 6th, JJ Rhatigan employees across six locations participated in a 9-hour stationary cycle to raise funds for Stephen and his family. […]
Wavin has launched B125, a new range of covers and frames to complement its extensive A15 offering designed for use in gravity drainage installations. The Ductile Iron B125 covers and frames, available in 450mm and 600mm square sizes, are designed for use in private residential and non-residential pedestrian areas – making them ideal for single domestic […]
Renowned for consistently delivering supreme-quality residential projects across Wicklow and beyond, KHCL Ltd. continues to set the standards for new builds, extensions, and renovations. As he applied the finishing touches to a fantastic five-unit scheme in Ballinaclash, Building Ireland touched base with proprietor Kevin Harper for an update. Specialising in new home construction, house extensions, […]
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the removal of a further 25,763 customers in eight water supplies nationwide from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List. The RAL currently reflects the huge progress made by the utility in improving processes for testing and monitoring water supplies, improving drinking water quality and protecting public health. The Remedial Action […]
‘Exploring how to make better homes, building them as often as possible’, JFOC Architects is a design-led, award-winning practice with strong technical competencies specialising in large-scale private and social housing. Founded in 1987 by John F O’Connor – who remains involved in a consultancy capacity – JFOC Architects is a 15-people practice fronted by Dominic Stevens and Claire McManus. The Harold’s […]
After Gary Williamson of The Panelling Centre, Furry Park was named Branch Manager of the Year at the second annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards (CARAs), Building Ireland touched base with the highly-valued Chadwicks Group stalwart to gauge his reaction. Celebrating and recognising colleague excellence across Chadwicks Group nationwide, the second annual Chadwicks Appreciation and […]
