Energy leaders from both sides of the Irish Sea have today called on the next government to urgently fastrack the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill and also enshrine interim 2025 offshore energy targets into law, in order to greatly increase Ireland’s offshore wind energy capacity as it strives to meet its overall 2030 renewable […]
Activ8 Solar Energies believe that now is the time for the next Irish revolution. One that sees us, as a nation, embrace the power of renewable technology, a revolution that allows them to bring the power of solar to each and every home in Ireland. Activ8 Solar Energies was established in 2007 having been previously […]
A new infrared temperature testing device is helping construction companies reopen their sites and offices safely, following the COVID-19 lockdown in Ireland. Created by Carlow-based company Xenon, Fever Defence is a standalone device that uses a thermal imaging camera and facial detection camera to test people’s temperature, upon entry to a building or site. The […]
Every employer must ensure they select a Lead Worker Representative and that their teams are trained in Covid19 awareness according to the Returning to Work Safely Protocol. Orlagh Deegan owner of www.choicetraining.ie is an experienced health and safety trainer. Initially she was first to market with Covid19 Compliance Officer training courses for the construction industry and was […]
New ACEI president Conor McCarthy, a director of consulting engineering firm Jennings O’Donovan, believes that the Government needs to increase and not reduce spending on major infrastructural projects, in the face of any recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr McCarthy is taking up the role as president of the Association of Consulting Engineers of […]
As part of the emergency construction projects delivered by contractors across Ireland during the Covid-19 lockdown, Westmeath contractors, Magan Construction were specified as the main contractors on the Connolly Hospital, Covid-19 emergency project in Dublin. The project consisted of the refurbishment of a 22 bed, Covid-19 Unit at the hospital. New washroom facilities and high-tech […]
The construction sector in Ireland has been one of the first big industries to reopen since the March Covid lockdown. With an estimated workforce of over 150 000 across the Republic and a dire need for infrastructure, housing and development projects to be completed it is a vital this sector gets moving again. Under the Government’s 5 phase return to work strategy, the construction sector cautiously re-opened as […]
Since 2005, McGuinness Plumbing Ltd has been a leading plumbing and heating contractor throughout Ireland. The family run business has earned a reputation for delivering the highest standard of work possible to a client base that includes many repeat customers. Tom started the business having worked for his uncle Sean McGuinness from an early age […]
Sonica, the leading construction company, has appointed Andreas Heil as Head of Design and Architecture. In his role with Sonica, Heil will support and lead all creative teams responsible for project design and sustainability and will also cover all design-related areas that support the continued global expansion of Sonica. Donnacha Neary, Founder and MD of Sonica said: “We are […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched its annual SEAI Energy Awards and is calling on climate action champions to showcase their achievements. Now in their 17th year, the SEAI Energy Awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, community, research, buildings, renewables and public sector. The Climate Action Plan has actions and […]
