• 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 part of the project, main contractor Sisk was required…

  • 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 the Society of Chartered Surveyors…

  • 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, Gilbert-Ash, which is currently growing…

  • 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 venue for a day…

  • WAVIN LAUNCH DUCTILE IRON B125 RANGE

    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…