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Delays in Infrastructure Projects in the South threatens Irish Economy
Ireland’s economic and societal progress is utterly dependent on the development of a thriving southern region. Unfortunately, Government commitments in Project Ireland 2040 are being delayed resulting...
View ArticleEngineers Ireland welcomes strong growth in engineering and...
Engineers Ireland has this morning welcomed the continued growth in the number of students sitting the higher-level Leaving Certificate mathematics paper. Results obtained from the State Examinations...
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Irish Cement produces How-To videos for DIY enthusiasts
Mixing concrete is a daily activity for many in the construction industry and holds very little mystery. But many DIY enthusiasts are not so confident about working with cement and concrete. It can be...
View ArticleKirby opens an office in the Netherlands as part of European expansion
Kirby Group Engineering, a mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, has opened an office in the Netherlands as part of its expansion into mainland Europe. Commenting on the new office, which...
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CIF welcomes Government’s commitment to funding deep retrofit projects
The CIF has welcomed the Government’s decision to commit to funding Deep Retrofit projects after the scheme ended. The Deep Retrofit Scheme has the potential to underpin the growth in the construction...
View ArticleMercury launches sustainability drive
Mercury has launched a new sustainability drive to make the company more sustainable and environmentally aware. The company has a number of company initiatives in place to encourage greater...
View ArticleKeating appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Keating, the county Clare-based marine, civil engineering and building company, has just announced the appointment of Marcus Carne as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Carne will have responsibility...
View ArticleCeltic Anglian Water gearing up for growth
Celtic Anglian Water (CAW), a water solutions company which provides treatment services across Ireland, has signalled ambitious growth plans with the announcement of a series of new appointments and...
View ArticleAtkins to deliver new Ryanair Office Campus
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has unveiled its design for Ryanair’s new office campus in Dublin. The 10,700m2, six-storey development – which is now onsite – will sit alongside Ryanair’s...
View ArticleJacobs announces 200 new jobs for Ireland
Jacobs announced 200 new jobs for Ireland over the coming two years, as it unveiled a €4.5million investment in their office in Cork. The company, which provides end-to-end solutions for...
View ArticleSisk becomes first in Europe to introduce lifting robotics to site
Leading construction company John Sisk & Son has become the first contractor in Europe to introduce robotics to construction projects, investing €150k as part of its commitment to enhance...
View ArticleNUI Galway President welcomes €15m Library Funding Announcement
NUI Galway has secured €15 million in funding under the Higher Education Strategic Infrastructural Fund (HESIF) – Project Ireland 2040, announced by Minister for Education Joe McHugh T.D. for the...
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Call for entries to the Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2020 launched
The search for Ireland’s most accomplished construction teams and projects is on following the Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2020 launch at The Convention Centre Dublin. Irish Construction...
View ArticleMcAvoy constructs new Romford Free School Academy offsite
The McAvoy Group has constructed a stunning new 630-place primary school offsite for Concordia Academy in Romford which was delivered as part of an £8.2m design and build contract. The 2,972m2...
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75% of CIF members are not confident that infrastructure projects will...
The Southern region of Cork, Limerick and Waterford has seen several essential road projects delayed over the past 18 months. The CIF is warning that the slowdown in investment threatens growth in...
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Kingspan Light + Air Launches RIAI Approved Daylighting CPD
Kingspan Light + Air has launched a daylighting focused CPD which has been approved by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI). The training session, which looks at ‘Designing Rooflights...
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Grafton Merchanting ROI rebrands to Chadwicks Group
Grafton Merchanting ROI, Ireland’s leading building merchanting company today announced it is rebranding to Chadwicks Group as part of a €5m investment programme in the business. The €5m investment...
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Construction SMEs excluded from public sector contracts
Small and medium Irish businesses are excluded from securing public sector contracts by multiple barriers. Currently, SMEs account for 99% of businesses in Ireland but smaller companies deliver less...
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€220m Quads on track for the arrival of 10,000 TU Dublin students in...
Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Finance and Public Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D. visited Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) on Wednesday for the topping-out...
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Ulster Bank PMI signals Solid rise in construction activity with new order...
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – rose to 53.7 in August from 51.4 in July. This...
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