Dublin City Council has appointed Purcell Construction Limited as main contractor for Phase 1 of the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter – New City Library project, with construction due to commence in the coming weeks. With an estimated all-in project cost of €173.2 million, the development represents one of the most significant civic and cultural projects…
Construction materials specialist Siniat has launched VIVACycle™, a new plasterboard manufactured using 100% recycled gypsum, designed to help architects, contractors and specifiers meet circular economy and sustainability goals. VIVACycle™ offers the same performance as Siniat’s standard plasterboard but is manufactured using 100% recycled gypsum, typically comprising 97% post-consumer waste and 3% pre-consumer waste. Its paper…
Actavo Modular has achieved NSAI Agrément Certification for its modular building system, providing independent technical validation that the system meets Irish regulatory requirements for buildings of up to six storeys. The certification marks a significant milestone for the company as demand for off-site construction continues to grow. NSAI Agrément Certification provides independent technical assessment of…
Applications for the first 73 Starter Homes at Hampton Demesne in Balbriggan will open on Wednesday 19 August, marking the first sales phase of a major residential development that will ultimately provide 817 Starter and Social homes in north Dublin. The project is being delivered by the Land Development Agency (LDA), Fingal County Council…
The Government has officially designated the N6 Galway City Ring Road as a Critical Infrastructure Project under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of one of Ireland’s largest transport infrastructure schemes. The N6 Galway City Ring Road is one of three major transport projects nationally to receive critical infrastructure…