PLANNING PERMISSION FOR 266 HOMES IN CORK An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to the Land Development Agency for the re-development of St Kevin’s Hospital in Cork city. The green light has now been given to develop 266 homes, an enterprise centre and crèche facilities at the site at Shanakiel. The LDA said it…

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NEW SALLINS BYPASS OPENS The new Sallins Bypass in County Kildare, including the new Junction 9a Osberstown Interchange, is now open to traffic, providing greater accessibility to and from the M7 to Naas, Sallins and environs. This is the last major milestone in the project, which included the associated widening of the M7 motorway between…

VARMING CONSULTING ENGINEERS COMMITS TO NET ZERO BY 2030 Varming Consulting Engineers has become the first dedicated building services consultancy in Ireland to join the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. As part of the commitment, Varming has pledged to only occupy assets that are net zero carbon in operation by 2030….

GRANT-ELEARNING ACADEMY LAUNCHED Heating technology manufacturer Grant has launched its new eLearning Academy for those working in the plumbing and heating, architectural and construction sectors in Ireland. The new online learning platform currently features health and safety advice and a CPD (continued professional development) course, available to architects, engineers and BER assessors. Further Grant product…