PIPELIFE ECO RENEWABLE TRAINING ACADEMY Renewable Heating Systems have become an important area for the building services industry. Understanding how to provide these sources, systems and applications is seen as key in meeting the future needs of both commercial and domestic heating. Expertise is vital to renewables success and so Pipelife are delighted to offer…

SPECIFYING FIRE PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL Protecting structural steel is essential to the fire safety of a building, and with a complex picture around testing standards for different steel elements in various situations, accurate specification from the initial stages is essential. Steel structures form the backbone of modern architecture, offering unparalleled strength and versatility in…

DUNKETTLE INTERCHANGE – INTERCHANGE UPGRADE Dunkettle Interchange is a junction close to Cork City where four major roads converge. It has caused considerable congestion for several years, so a multi-million Euro upgrade project to improve the situation, including removal of the existing traffic light system, was completed over a three-year period. The construction works included…

WAVIN’S RAINWATER GUTTERING DELIVERS PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED  Irish residential projects face a simple reality: heavier rainfall can overwhelm undersized guttering, particularly on taller or denser developments where run-off is concentrated. Getting roof drainage right first time makes the difference between smooth handovers and costly call-backs. Wavin, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of plumbing and drainage solutions,…

Kilsaran Launch Precast Facility in Co. Kildare to Support Demand for Residential Units  Today, Kilsaran, Ireland’s leading independent manufacturer of construction materials, launched their new precast production facility in Arthurstown, close to Kill in Co Kildare. The new facility marks a significant move to address Ireland’s growing need for residential units and represents Kilsaran’s continued commitment to building for…