Charting A Course To The Future Of Construction

Barry McCall speaks with some of the people setting out the roadmap for Irish contractors to integrate Modern Methods of Construction into their operations.
Ardmac announces two senior appointments for its Cleanrooms and Data Centre Divisions

Ardmac has announced two senior internal management appointments for its cleanrooms and data centre divisions.
HBFI Announces Further Measures To Support House Builders In Ireland

In November 2020, HBFI launched two new products to further its presence throughout the housebuilding finance market. These products closely support the market requirements and have been developed following extensive engagement with market participants. The two new products are:
• COSME Product
• Social Housing Product.
Covid-19 Will Have A Lasting Benefit On How We Communicate On Site – John Paul Construction

Mike McLoughlin, Health & Safety Manager, John Paul Construction, writes about the innovative ways in which the contractor used technology and social media to convey its safety messages during Construction Safety Week 2020.
Construction Safety Week Was An Opportunity To Highlight Sector’s High Safety Standards

Gerry Keane, HSE Manager, Walls Construction, writes about how the company approached Construction Safety Week 2020 and why Walls is a gold sponsor of the annual programme.
Timber Price Increases Set to Continue into 2021

The global construction sector saw a substantial increase in the price of raw materials in 2020, and in particular in the price of timber.
Implementing A Zero Harm Strategy – Designer Group

Derek Murphy, Head of Environmental, Health and Safety, Designer Group, writes that one thing that 2020 has shown us all is that the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff and subcontractors must be at the core of every company’s operations.
Government announces grant call to deliver Build Digital Project for the Construction Sector

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, has launched a competitive challenge-based grant call to deliver the Build Digital Project for the Construction Sector in 2021.
Understanding The ‘Stop’ Method For Reducing Dust Exposure – Hilti Ireland

Hilti has developed several dust control solutions for the majority of customers’ application needs.
Collen Pole2Pole 2020 Cycle Fundraiser Raises Over €60,000 for Charities

Collen Construction came up with a novel way to operate its annual cycle, while also following local Covid-19 guidelines, raising an incredible €61,000 in the process for a number of charities.