The Irish Concrete Federation (ICF) has published a new report which highlights critical challenges facing Ireland’s future supply of essential aggregates – crushed stone, sand and gravel – upon which the delivery of ambitious national programmes including Housing for All, the National Development Plan, and Project Ireland 2040 are highly dependent. Titled “ESSENTIAL AGGREGATES –…
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 solid manufacturing base in Ireland;…
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, and fabricated and installed by Limerick-based…
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 2024, marking the most profitable period in the…
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 Street, Dublin. This transformative development, incorporating the historic St. Peter’s Bakery,…