ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN IRISH HOMES: THE ROLE OF AIRTIGHTNESS AND VAPOUR CONTROL Ireland’s homes account for a significant portion of the country’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a quarter of overall energy use and 10% of total emissions . With half of Ireland’s dwellings built before 1990 and only 38% achieving…

NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR SISK’S IRISH REGIONAL BUILDING DIVISION Leanne Broderick has been promoted to Managing Director for Regional Building at Sisk, in Ireland. This business unit covers Sisk’s construction activities outside of the Dublin region, excluding civil engineering. Commenting on the appointment, Paul Brown, CEO of Sisk said: “Leanne brings a wealth of experience…

K REND LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW RENDER PRODUCT K1 SPRAY+ TO MARKET Renowned Kilwaughter Minerals brand K Rend has unveiled an innovative render product designed to set a new standard within the construction industry. The company’s new K1 Spray+ represents an investment of £200,000 and replaces the popular K1 Spray product, offering significant improvements in ease…

GROUNDFORCE DEVELOPS UNIQUE SOLUTION FOR EXCAVATION AT LIMERICK HOSPITAL Groundforce equipment has played a crucial role in the construction of a new extension to University Hospital, Limerick, in Ireland. The new 9,800m2 acute ward, is built over the existing emergency department and dialysis unit and consists of 96 ensuite single rooms over four floors. As…

FOSROC – CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS IN IRELAND – REPAIRING A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT THE PROJECT The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at County Donegal in Ireland is one of a number of water treatment facilities undergoing routine maintenance and repair works. Irish Water appointed specialist surface coatings contractor Adrian Queally Ltd (AQL) to carry out…