SUNSCREEN – NEW RESEARCH New research from Chadwicks Group reveals that over a third (35%) of tradespeople don’t apply sunscreen when working outdoors. The research of almost 700 tradespeople into their sun protections habits reveals that despite 54% spending up to four hours working outside each day a quarter believe they don’t need to wear…

IRISH GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL CALL FOR IMMEDIATE, DRASTIC ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is calling on the government to take immediate, drastic action on climate change. The call comes as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) sixth assessment report highlights that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying. According…

MANNOK’S €2.1 MILLION POST-BREXIT INVESTMENT TO INCREASE BAGGED CEMENT OUTPUT Mannok has invested a further €2.1 million in its cement bagging facilities with the acquisition of state-of-the-art technology which will double the output capacity of the company’s weatherproof bagged cement product range. The recent outlay is one of a number of key investments for Mannok…

Murdock Builders Merchants is pleased to announce completion of the transaction to acquire Brooks Group following clearance from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Brooks, which has been acquired from Welsh based Premier Forest Products Group, comprises Brooks Builders Merchants and Dublin Plywood and Veneer. Murdocks is also pleased to announce the appointment of James…

Atkins has been appointed by Colas Limited to deliver multidisciplinary design services for Cork Runway Rehabilitation. The runway reconstruction forms part of a €40m+ investment in Cork Airport for 2020-2022. It will be the fastest large-scale construction project undertaken in Ireland in recent years – 12 months from funding approval to the completion of the…