A coalition of leading organisations from across Ireland’s built environment sector has launched Constructing Equality Ireland, a new industry-led initiative aimed at accelerating gender equality and increasing the representation of women at all levels of the construction industry. Facilitated by Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), the initiative will bring organisations together to develop practical,…
THE SITEThe Colne Valley Viaduct is a railway bridge that will carry High Speed 2 over the Colne Valley Regional Park and the Grand Union Canal. It runs between Harefield in Hillingdon, Greater London and Denham in Buckinghamshire. The 2.1-mile-long (3.4-km) gently curving structure, to the northwest of London, will carry HS2 trains travelling up…
New partnership positions Cork-based Mechanical & Electrical contractor in front of Ireland’s engineering and manufacturing decision-makers.PRM Engineering has announced a landmark partnership with Cork Airport, becoming the airport’s Official Time Partner as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy to strengthen awareness among engineering, pharmaceutical, medical device and industrial businesses across Munster.The collaboration is the…
Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son’s construction and related businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with profit before tax increasing by 27.7% to €74.2m. Operating profit increased by 37.9% to €67.0m from €48.6m, while gross margin improved…
Over the last 18 months the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has introduced major updates to fire safety and building control regulations. Passive fire protection specialist Promat shares its essential checklist for subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant passive fire protection. Select tested and certified products to meet compliance requirements A correctly specified…