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KSN Horizon established to address sustainability solutions in real estate sector
Investors’ demands for sustainability; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are among the most pressing issues confronting global financial markets. These requirements impact investment decisions in the real estate sector because they affect prospects for value appreciation, vulnerability to obsolescence, and the risk of premature devaluation. To address these sustainability and ESG challenges, Irish-owned award-winning […]
Irish Construction News, Latest, Sustainability8 fundamental risks consultants should be considering when entering into contracts
KILLIAN DORNEY, Partner, Beale & Co, outlines some of the key contract provisions that consultants should consider and resist and how these provisions impact consultants’ ability to operate.
Engineering News, Featured, Irish Construction News, OpinionIrish Green Building Council call for immediate, drastic action on climate change
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is calling on the government to take immediate, drastic action on climate change.
The call comes as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) sixth assessment report highlighting that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying was released
According to the 234 scientists who authored the report, strong, rapid, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and reaching net-zero CO2 emissions is required to stabilize the climate.
Contractors, architects and engineers team up for Focus Ireland to deliver essential HQ refurbishment
A number of companies have carried out essential redevelopment work on Focus Ireland’s High Street Dublin 8 premises, which is a hub office for all the charity’s Dublin and nationwide services. The building is home to over 100 support staff and provides the essential space f0r front line teams to have meetings and complete essential […]
Construction News, Irish Construction NewsCounting the building materials costs
The costs of building materials have been undergoing an unprecedented surge since the beginning of 2020, with many in the industry expecting prices to remain at an elevated level for a considerable time to come. Timber, steel, plastics, cement, aggregates, roof tiles and bricks have all been following an upward pricing trend as well as being in short supply.
Construction News, Irish Construction News, NewsClanbrassil Street/St Nicholas Quarter Public Realm Rejuvenation Scheme, Dundalk – John Cradock Limited
The official opening of the Clanbrassil Street/St Nicholas Quarter Public Realm Rejuvenation Scheme in Dundalk took place in September of 2020. The scheme was completed over 12 months by John Cradock Ltd (JCL). The works comprised the provision of new widened asphalt footpaths and parking bays and new asphalt surfacing on Clanbrassil Street, planting and seating areas, upgrading of public lighting, improved pedestrian crossings points and a decluttering of footpaths.
Irish Construction News, ProjectsCleary Doyle celebrates 60 years in business
Cleary Doyle directly employs over 50 highly skilled professionals, many with vast experience in the construction industry. Cleary Doyle has a strong focus on encouraging and assisting its team members to maximise their potential through education and having direct input on project decisions.
Construction News, Featured, Irish Construction News, Latest, NewsUnited Metals Recycling Group – Maximising the value of construction waste materials
United Metals Recycling (UMR) Group was established in 2010 as a joint venture between the Donlan and Hegarty families, two highly-respected families within the recycling sector. The company is best described as a dynamic family business with vast generational experience in metal recycling and demolition.
Since 2010, the UMR Group has grown to become a top metal recycler in Ireland, currently employing over 70 people directly.
Laois Hire – Access all areas
Laois Hire has almost 30 years of experience in the hire industry, with staff who have been with them since the beginning. In 2000, they set up their Powered Access Division, which is solely dedicated to providing a huge range of powered access solutions to their trade customers and key accounts.
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