In recognition of their outstanding contribution in designing the magnificent Bandon Primary Care Centre / Library Building, Avanti Architects have been shortlisted for the prestigious Health Project of the Year Award at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2021. Building Ireland headed to Avanti’s head office in Kinsale, County Cork and touched base with Regional Director […]
It is hoped that the launch of the first ever scaffolding apprenticeship in Ireland which took place this September will go a long way towards addressing the shortage of labour in the sector. Ger Crowley of Cork Scaffolding (CSC) Ltd, an active member and former chairman of NASAC joined the steering group and together in […]
Kiernan Steel’s commitment to occupational health, safety and wellbeing was recognised at this year’s All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards. The All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards offers companies the chance to showcase the health and safety performance of their business. Winning a NISO/NISG Award demonstrates the positive and proactive culture of safety management that exists within a business. […]
RIAI Simon Open Door is back and Ireland’s architects are ready to offer professional advice on your home improvements and it is all in aid of the Simon Communities. The RIAI and the Simon Communities are calling on members of the public to support the annual RIAI Simon Open Door campaign. Now in its 18th year, the campaign […]
Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, is today turning the sod on its latest social housing scheme in Dublin City Centre. The new apartment block is being built on Shaw Street in Dublin 2 and will see the construction of 12 new apartments for people impacted by homelessness. The project is a […]
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD today officially opened a new social housing development at St Doulaghs Oaks, Carrs Lane, Malahide Road. The homes are delivered by Approved Housing Body and service provider Respond in partnership with Fingal County Council. The scheme is a finalist in the Irish Construction Excellence […]
The Galtee Group has literally risen from the ashes to reclaim its place as one of Ireland’s leading manufacturers of decorative panels and internal doors. It has also added a couple of more strings to its bow as managing director Eoin Ryan explains. The second-generation business faced an uncertain future in June 2018 after its […]
The Government is to respond to hyperinflation issues in the construction sector over the coming weeks, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This follows a meeting between the CIF and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD. At the meeting the CIF highlighted the considerable impact hyperinflation was having on costs […]
Based in Blarney, Davocal Construction Ltd. is an industry-leading building contractor which consistently delivers premium properties across Cork, with quality workmanship and keen attention to detail ever-present prerequisites on every project undertaken. We spoke to proprietor David O’Callaghan to find out how Davocal has succeeded in developing a stellar reputation for excellence within the construction […]
KSN Energy has announced that its Dublin and Cavan offices have achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for their energy management system. The achievement of ISO 50001 certification is in line with KSN’s continued drive for sustainability and energy efficiency in its buildings and their operations across Ireland. The main objective of the ISO 50001 standard is […]
