‘ENGINEERING IN THE WORLD’ LAUNCHES ‘Engineering in the World’ a book full of interactive activities showcasing real life Engineering and the breadth of STEM careers was launched in Kingswood Community College and Lucan Community College in Dublin last week. The book brings together the engineering and physics curriculums, the problems engineers face on site every…

GROUNDFORCE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SOLUTION FOR EXCAVATION AT LIMERICK HOSPITAL Groundforce equipment has played a crucial role in the construction of a new extension to University Hospital, Limerick, in Ireland. The new 9,800m2 acute ward, is built over the existing emergency department and dialysis unit and consists of 96 ensuite single rooms over four floors. As…

WAVIN LAUNCH DUCTILE IRON B125 RANGE Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin has launched B125, a new range of covers and frames to complement its extensive A15 offering designed for use in gravity drainage installations. The Ductile Iron B125 covers and frames, available in 450mm and 600mm square sizes, are designed for use in private…

TALKING TO… KEVIN HOLLINGSWORTH The new SCSI President talks about enforcement of building regulations and the need for an industry-wide cultural shift Can you tell me a bit about your background? I set up Omega Surveying Services in 2013. At the start, it was just me and a laptop in the baby’s room at home….

SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL IRELAND APPOINTS INAUGURAL BOARD OF PARTNER REPRESENTATIVES Supply Chain Sustainability School Ireland, an innovative online platform committed to advancing sustainable practices within supply chains, has introduced its first Board of Partner Representatives. Comprising distinguished professionals with a wealth of experience across the built environment, this newly appointed board will play a…