Octabuild appoints new Chairperson and Treasurer Mike Glennon, Joint Managing Director of timber processors, Glennon Brothers, has been elected chairperson of the building manufacturers group, Octabuild for 2025-2026. Additionally, Niall Fay, Director at Grant Engineering, has been appointed treasurer. Octabuild is unique among representative groups in the building and construction industry – its members have…
A HEALING ROOM WITH A VIEW Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC gifted new Outdoor Therapy Room There’s a new addition at Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC, in Multyfarnham, Westmeath. An Outdoor Therapy Room, which sits on a raised platform in the magnificent grounds, adds to the centre’s multi-faceted resources. Designed by internationally acclaimed landscape architect, Peter Donegan,…
SUIR ENGINEERING REPORTS 56% RISE IN OPERATING PROFIT Suir Engineering reports most profitable year in its trading history2024 marked by European expansion, UK acquisition and launch of apprentice centre of excellence20% growth projected for 2025/2026 trading periods Suir Engineering, one of Europe’s fastest-growing engineering services providers has reported a 56% increase in operating profit for…
CASE STUDY: HIGH-PERFORMANCE PARNELL SQUARE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION FAÇADE SOLUTION WITH SIG Overview Main Contractor: GEM Construction Subcontractor: Kevin Wilson Plastering Limited Products Supplied: Equitone Rainscreen Panels and Downer Subframe System SIG partnered with GEM Construction and Kevin Wilson Plastering Limited to deliver a modern, high-quality façade solution for the €30m student accommodation project on Parnell…
SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL DRIVES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS IN IRELAND’S BUILT ENVIRONMENT ● 89% of companies using the School report a better understanding of sustainability.● 2,059 individuals from 565 companies engaged with the School, accessing over 10,625 resources.● 74% of companies became more collaborative and 64% improved supply chain relationships.● Half of companies reported positive action…