Leading drainage and plumbing manufacturer Wavin has announced the appointment of Maxine Cornelius as its new Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland as it continues to bolster its senior team. Wavin has appointed Maxine to lead its UK and Ireland sales operations, with a clear brief to strengthen support for merchants and installers. Overseeing the…
Pipelife launches indoor R290 heat pump designed for Irish apartments Pipelife Ireland has launched a new indoor monoblock heat pump designed specifically for the demands of Irish apartment construction. The system has been developed from the ground up and rigorously tested to reflect real-world building conditions, rather than relying solely on idealised laboratory environments. The…
A shortage of engineers and delays in delivering critical infrastructure are putting Ireland’s housing targets, transition to low-carbon energy and economic competitiveness at risk, Engineers Ireland has warned. In its Pre-Budget 2027 Submission, the professional body, which represents more than 30,000 members, warns that Ireland is not producing enough engineering graduates to meet growing demand…
A coalition of leading organisations from across Ireland’s built environment sector has launched Constructing Equality Ireland, a new industry-led initiative aimed at accelerating gender equality and increasing the representation of women at all levels of the construction industry. Facilitated by Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), the initiative will bring organisations together to develop practical,…