GROUNDFORCE DIGS DEEP FOR BELFAST TUNNELLING PROJECT Groundforce has supplied specialist shoring equipment to support three deep excavations on a flood alleviation project in Northern Ireland. The medium-duty hydraulically adjustable Maxi Brace bracing system was used by specialist contractor Active Tunnelling to support two launch pits and one reception pit during a crucial phase of…

DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE As part of Fosroc’s celebration of 50 years in Ireland, the campaign will reference a series of project case studies where Fosroc systems have been used in recent years up to present day. The first of these is refurbishment of the terrace at Downpatrick Racecourse. The works were carried out in November 2020…

EXPANDED OFFERING FROM SIKA With its acquisition of Parex, Sika is reaffirming its commitment to the Irish construction sector In 2019, Sika acquired Parex, a leading mortar manufacturer with an impressive track record of profitable growth. The acquisition has, says John Sheridan, Managing Director at Sika, been a game changer. “It has given us access…

CHADWICKS UNVEILS UPGRADED COOLOCK BRANCH Chadwicks Coolock has undergone a full refurbishment including over 1,000 new products and a newly revamped yard for better access New ECO Centre at Chadwicks Coolock will provide the trade with expert product advice on the latest sustainable building materials New Fixing Centre at Coolock aims to provide builders, engineers,…

WEBINAR – REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CONCRETE USING CARBONCURE     Reducing the environmental impact of concrete using CarbonCureWebinar 16th February 2022 @ 1pm Kilsaran have recently signed a landmark partnership agreement with CarbonCure Technologies, the first of its kind in Ireland and the UK. This is part of the overall strategy to bring…