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27/09/2022

In the latest issue of Irish Construction News – Michael Hynes, Joint Managing Director, Quintain Ireland, says the Irish housebuilding market remains an attractive proposition for capital investment https://bit.ly/3CaId2y

26/09/2022

Land Development Agency Head of Property and Irish Green Building Council Ambassador Phelim O’Neill talks to Irish Construction News about LDA resources, LDA’s Shanganagh and St Kevin’s projects going to site, frameworks and how the LDA will go about being a market leader in the sustainability space.

https://constructionnews.ie/land-development-agency-phelim-o-neill/

04/01/2022

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04/01/2022

Elliott Group, Building & Civil Engineering Ltd, recently celebrated an impressive milestone at its Windmill residential development site in Clonsilla, Dublin, where it held a topping-out ceremony to recognise the hard work and support from its project team.

16/09/2021

Work at height safety and access specialist Select Access has unveiled a refresh of the company’s core brand elements. Reflecting on the company’s growth and evolution as proven work at height safety and access specialists, the brand refresh elevates the focus on the company’s strength, stability, and transformation, and this includes, among other things, a refreshed logo, brand positioning, and corporate website....

https://constructionnews.ie/select-access-takes-its-brand-to-new-heights/

Work at height safety and access specialist Select Access has unveiled a refresh of the company’s core brand elements. Reflecting on Select Access’ growth and evolution as proven work a…

16/09/2021

Low carbon cement company Ecocem has appointed former President of the European Parliament Pat Cox as chair of Ecocem Group. Pat Cox is the current chair of the Finance Green Ireland Committee, is chairing the inaugural Dublin Climate Dialogues this year, and is also chair of the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund – the first-ever listed fund for grid-scale battery storage by the London Stock Exchange....

https://constructionnews.ie/ecocem-announces-the-appointment-of-pat-cox-as-its-chairperson/

10/09/2021

– Financial Report 2020: Underlying revenue in 2020 up 9%, Operating profit up 30% – PM Group achieved operating profits of €34.8m in 2020, an increase of 30% on 2019. PM Group Revenues 2020 PM Group’s overall revenue, which includes pass-through revenue, increased to €398m in 2020, up 16%. Pass-through revenue is where the group carries procurement and contract costs on behalf of clients....

https://constructionnews.ie/pm-group-revenues-2020/

24/08/2021

Actavo appoints Elaine Phillips as new Head of Marketing and Communications Actavo has announced the appointment of Elaine Phillips to the position of Head of Marketing and Communications. In this role, she will be responsible for marketing and communications across the Actavo Group, leading the development of brand and digital marketing strategies. Prior to joining Actavo, she worked as a digital marketing consultant and head of marketing and communications at environmental not-for-profit, Repak, from April 2019 to July 2020....

https://constructionnews.ie/actavo-head-of-marketing-elaine-phillips/

Actavo has announced the appointment of Elaine Phillips to the position of Head of Marketing and Communications. In this role, she will be responsible for marketing and communications across the Ac…

23/08/2021

One of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, SCAPE, has selected John Sisk & Son as a partner on its new £12bn SCAPE Construction framework. John Sisk & Son (Sisk) is the sole contractor for Lot 7, which covers the largest projects within the framework, valued at £75m and over. Providing construction services for public sector projects across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the new four-year construction framework, which commences in September, will give Sisk the capacity to deliver projects at pace and to a total value of £1.5bn....

https://constructionnews.ie/john-sisk-son-appointed-to-12bn-scape-construction-framework/

One of the UK’s leading public sector procurement authorities, SCAPE, has selected John Sisk & Son as a partner on its new £12bn SCAPE Construction framework.

13/08/2021

– CJK McGrattan & Kenny Group to create 100 jobs over three years; growing to 360 people by 2024 Vinny Bruen, Managing Director, CJK, and Eamon McGrattan, Managing Director, McGrattan & Kenny. Following discussions between the owners of two of Ireland’s best-known engineering companies, CJK has acquired McGrattan & Kenny and will form a new mechanical & electrical engineering services group to compete in the rapidly expanding sector....

https://constructionnews.ie/czk-mcgrattan-and-kenny-acquisition/

Following discussions between the owners of two of Ireland’s best-known engineering companies, CJK has acquired McGrattan & Kenny and will form a new mechanical & electrical engineering s…

10/08/2021

The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is calling on the government to take immediate, drastic action on climate change. The call comes as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) sixth assessment report highlighting that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying was released According to the 234 scientists who authored the report, strong, rapid, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and reaching net-zero CO2 emissions is required to stabilize the climate....

https://constructionnews.ie/irish-green-building-council-call-for-immediate-drastic-action-on-climate-change/

09/08/2021

A number of companies have carried out essential redevelopment work on Focus Ireland’s High Street Dublin 8 premises, which is a hub office for all the charity’s Dublin and nationwide services. The building is home to over 100 support staff and provides the essential space f0r front line teams to have meetings and complete essential work to support those experiencing homelessness....

https://constructionnews.ie/contractors-and-engineers-team-up-with-focus-ireland-to-deliver-essential-hq-refurbishment-project/

A number of companies have carried out essential redevelopment work on Focus Ireland’s High Street Dublin 8 premises, which is a hub office for all the charity’s Dublin and nationwide services. The…

09/08/2021

Robbie Cousins assesses factors that have been driving the surge in building materials costs over the past 18 months. The costs of building materials have been undergoing an unprecedented surge since the beginning of 2020, with many in the industry expecting prices to remain at an elevated level for a considerable time to come. Traditionally, across a 12-month period, suppliers might experience price increases of 3% to 5%....

https://constructionnews.ie/counting-the-building-materials-costs/

09/08/2021

– JLL Property Index The latest JLL Property Index states that the overall returns of the portfolio in the last three months are +1% and in the last 12 months total +3.5%, despite the challenges of the pandemic. It is projected that the underperforming sectors will bounce back with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in H2 2021. The JLL Property Index, which has been undertaken by JLL since 1969, measures returns to direct investment in property and represents a hypothetical portfolio typical of the market....

https://constructionnews.ie/overall-property-performance-steady-despite-pandemic/

The latest JLL Property Index states that the overall returns of the portfolio in the last three months are +1% and in the last 12 months total +3.5%, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

09/08/2021

– Ulster Bank Construction PMI Report The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted 62.8 in July 2021, down from 65.0 in June but still pointed to a substantial increase in construction activity. Anecdotal evidence pointed to further improvements in activity following the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions and improving customer demand....

https://constructionnews.ie/activity-rises-sharply-again-but-cost-inflation-hits-fresh-record-high/

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted 62.8 in July 2021, down from 65.0 in …

06/08/2021

James Higgins announced as Murdock CEO designate Murdock Builders Merchants (“Murdocks”), the Newry headquartered timber suppliers and builders’ merchants, has completed the transaction to acquire Brooks Group (“Brooks”) following clearance from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Brooks, which has been acquired from Welsh-based Premier Forest Products Group, comprises Brooks Builders Merchants and Dublin Plywood and Veneer (“DPV”). New Murdocks CEO announced…...

https://constructionnews.ie/murdocks-complete-acquisition-of-brooks/

Murdock Builders Merchants (“Murdocks”), the Newry headquartered timber suppliers and builders’ merchants, has completed the transaction to acquire Brooks Group (“Brooks”) following clearance from …

05/08/2021

David McHugh, President, ACEI, speaks with Robbie Cousins about consulting engineers achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and why the government needs to cap consultants’ liability before PII issues force practices out of business. The current president of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI), David McHugh, would appear ideally qualified and experienced for the role he has taken up, considering the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year and beyond for the association....

https://constructionnews.ie/david-mchugh-president-acei/

05/08/2021

Engineers Ireland has recently approved IT Sligo’s Masters in Engineering (MEng) in Road and Transport Engineering for full accreditation to chartered engineer level for graduates with an accredited level 8 degree. Masters in Engineering (MEng) in Road and Transport Engineering This part-time online, blended programme is the first online Master’s programme in Ireland to be accredited at the education standard required for the registration of Chartered Engineers....

https://constructionnews.ie/it-sligo-online-masters-in-engineering/

Engineers Ireland has recently approved IT Sligo’s Masters in Engineering (MEng) in Road and Transport Engineering for full accreditation to chartered engineer level for graduates with an accredite…

03/08/2021

Dublin GAA football manager Dessie Farrell turns the sod at Project Eden, Cabra, Dublin watched by Tommy O’Reilly, “Project Eden” Committee; Cian Byrne; Simone Kennedy from Kevin Fitzpatrick Landscape Architecture Ltd; and Andy Byrne from Avara Landscape Ltd. Dublin football manager Dessie Farrell ‘turned the sod’ at a ceremony for Respect’s “Project Eden” in Cabra, Dublin, marking the commencement of work on the new accessible outdoor children’s sensory and play garden at the Development Education Centre (DEC) located at St Vincent’s Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7....

https://constructionnews.ie/dublin-gaa-football-manager-dessie-farrell-turns-the-sod-for-respects-project-eden-sensory-garden-development/

Dublin football manager Dessie Farrell ‘turned the sod’ at a ceremony for Respect’s “Project Eden” in Cabra, Dublin, marking the commencement of work on the new accessible outdoor child…

30/07/2021

The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – remained well above the 50.0 no-change mark in June 2021, posting 65.0 following a reading of 66.4 in May. Activity increased for the second month running following the full reopening of the sector and at one of the strongest rates since the survey began 21 years ago....

https://constructionnews.ie/ulster-bank-pmi-june-2021/

28/07/2021

This was an advertisement pertaining to a position that was filled in 2019, and we fully acknowledge our mistake in publishing it. The error occurred during the production process, and it is much regretted. We apologise to the Construction Industry Federation and its Director of Housing, Planning & Development Services, as well as those who may have seen the advert for any inconvenience and confusion caused....

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This was an advertisement pertaining to a position that was filled in 2019, and we fully acknowledge our mistake in publishing it. The error occurred during the production process, and it is much r…

26/07/2021

The latest issue of Irish Construction News is out and features interviews with PJ Rudden, Chairman of the Construction Sector Group’s key Innovation and Digital Adoption SubGroup; David McHugh, President, ACEI; Eamonn Stapleton, Managing Director, Clonmel Enterprises; Des Mulcair, Director, Roadbridge; and Tony McCarthy, Director, Jennings O’Donovan on the rollout of national roads infrastructure. Irish Construction News features…...

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22/07/2021

Roadbridge on track for early delivery of N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road Scheme The completion of the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road Scheme will open another section of the north west to the rest of the country, as well as removing a fatal accident blackspot in Co Sligo. A core priority under Project Ireland 2040 and the National Planning Framework is the requirement to enhance and upgrade accessibility between urban centres of population and their regions, in parallel with the initiation of compact growth of urban centres....

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The completion of the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road Scheme will open another section of the north west to the rest of the country, as well as removing a fatal accident blackspot in Co Sligo.