WINNERS OF 2021 RIAI ARCHITECTURE AWARDS ANNOUNCED The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has announced the winners of the 2021 RIAI Awards. The awards are given annually to acknowledge achievement in architecture and celebrate the quality of work carried out by RIAI members and the contribution registered architects make to the built…

TENDER PROCESS COMMENCES FOR SHANGANAGH CASTLE DEVELOPMENT The Tender process has commenced for the largest social and affordable scheme in the Country at Shanganagh Castle, Shankill, Co. Dublin. The development will see the LDA deliver 597 homes in partnership with Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The tender process is expected to complete later this year…

ROBUST ACTIVITY ACROSS ALL SECTORS Construction activity continues to ramp up following loosening of restrictions The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained well above the 50.0 no-change mark in June, 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…

ETEX ACQUIRES LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAMING COMPANY HORIZON OFFSITE Delivering further on its strategy to lead in offsite construction methods worldwide, building solutions innovator Etex announces the acquisition of Horizon Offsite, headquartered in Tipperary. This acquisition follows closely on the group’s purchase of Cork-based technical consultancy company Evolusion Innovation, and boosts Etex’s ability to deliver…

MIDLANDS ENGINEERING FIRMS CLUSTER TO HELP EACH OTHER GROW DURING PANDEMIC Engenuity, a member-led network and engineering cluster in the Midlands, has been pivotal in empowering its members to survive and thrive despite the Covid-19 pandemic through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. The network, which is led by LEO Westmeath and supported by Offaly, Longford and Laois…