GOVT TO LAUNCH MULTI-BILLION EURO HOUSING STRATEGY The Government will launch its housing plan titled Housing for All, with the multi-billion euro strategy set to detail guaranteed spending plans for the next five years. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien is also expected to announce planning exemptions to develop homes above shop and business premises. The…

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…