‘HOUSING OUTPUT IS STAGNATING’ A new report from Mitchell McDermott forecasts housing output in 2025 could be as low as 32,000 units Ireland’s new housing output is stagnating and all the macro indications are that we will produce less housing over the next two to three years than we did in 2023, not more, a…
SISK COMPLETES LOW-CARBON CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY TESTING AT WEMBLEY PARK Initial test results demonstrate carbon savings of over 70 percent Sisk has successfully completed testing of a new low-carbon technology to decarbonise concrete at its Wembley Park project site in London. Initial test results demonstrate over 70 percent of carbon savings compared to standard concrete. The…
CLADDING EXPERTISE Digital design and offsite assembly for major cladding project in Dublin Metal rainscreen specialist, Spanwall Façades, has delivered its latest cladding project in Dublin, demonstrating the application of MMC and offsite principles to façade design and construction. Fifteen George’s Quay is a prime commercial building overlooking the River Liffey in Dublin which has…
THE GREEN SCENE A look at what’s happening on the sustainability side of Ireland’s construction industry Kingspan introduces Mineral Wool Pipe InsulationKingspan Technical Insulation has launched Kingspan K-Roc Pipe Insulation, an A2L/A2-s1,d0 rated pipe insulation suitable for use on HVAC and building services pipework. The product comprises a mineral wool insulation core with a reinforced…
IT’S A SUIR THING FOR IRISH WOMEN IN TRADES Female apprentices at Suir Engineering call on more young women to consider a trade A group of female apprentices on Suir Engineering’s Apprentice Programme are urging more young women to explore a rewarding career in trades this International Women’s Day (IWD). While Ireland is making strides…