MORE EXPENSIVE ACROSS THE BOARD New cost construction report shows Dublin is the second most expensive of 10 cities for apartment construction A new construction cost report covering 10 cities across Europe has found Dublin to be the second most expensive place to build apartments, after Zurich in Switzerland. The report, which was compiled by…

TOPPING OUT AT CITIZENM HOTEL Gilbert-Ash is leading the construction and fit-out of a new hotel at the former Molyneaux House in Dublin CitizenM Dublin St Patrick’s will be a nine-storey hotel from the hotel and lifestyle brand, situated at the former Molyneux House site opposite St Patrick’s Cathedral. Led by construction and fit-out firm,…

SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED  Lighthouse Charity summer lunch raises over €120,000 The Lighthouse Charity in Ireland recently celebrated its third annual fundraising event and raised over €120,000 at its Summer Lunch, held at the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. The event was a sell-out, with over 500 guests arriving at the iconic…

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….