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The cycle of life: Reimagining, revitalising and reinventing our spaces

18 Mar , 2020  

Space is a universal constraint, and with the UN projecting that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050, time is also constrained in how we make the most of the space available to us.  There’s little ‘new’ space to work with though. New buildings are judged on their environmental footprints, […]

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Merlo introduces updated concrete mixing range

18 Mar , 2020  

Italian construction equipment manufacturer, Merlo – famed for their range of telehandlers distributed here by McHale Plant Sales – has launched a new updated version of their concrete mixer product line that McHale general manager, Denis McGrath says ‘will have particular appeal to the small-scale concrete producer and building contractor’. With the model designation DBM, […]

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William Burgoyne of QBM has helped to train over 200 roofing operatives across the construction industry

18 Mar , 2020  

William Burgoyne of Quality Building Materials, in his role of head of training and technical sales representative, has spearheaded the training of over 200 roofing operatives and apprentices across Ireland since 2018. The company has invested significantly in their commitment to the training and upskilling of future generations of roofing contractors and apprentices across Ireland. […]

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DCT & Designer Group Pair up for Training

18 Mar , 2020  

Celebrating their second birthday this month, Digital Construction Technologies (DCT) Group are encouraging those within the construction industry to commit to training and upskilling of teams within the construction sector. As part of this commitment Digital Construction Technologies, Irelands leading virtual design and construction consultants, enlisted Irelands leading international mechanical & electrical provider, Designer Group […]

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Belfast Met and OHMG deliver BIM training

16 Mar , 2020  

The fruits of the link up with the Belfast Metropolitan College led European digital construction project BIMcert are now beginning to bear for a Northern Ireland  construction leader, Newry headquartered O’Hare & McGovern Ltd. 27 OHMG staff have successfully achieved an OCN Level 3 in digital skills & BIM accredited qualification.  The course was conducted […]

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CIF Statement on Covid-19 measures

11 Mar , 2020  

The CIF are collaborating with Government in leading the national response to Covid-19.  The initial phase is containment with the objective being to minimise the spread of Covid-19.  This is the critical stage for employers and employees.  Decisive, proactive containment measures taken now can reduce negative impacts in the future. Ensuring those that are affected […]

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Irish Tech firm uses Virtual Reality to transform the way new developments are presented to the public

9 Mar , 2020  

A major innovation introduced by an Irish visualisation company is set to transform the way proposers of projects, such as wind farms, engage with local communities and stakeholders. Innovision, which is based in Strandhill, Co Sligo, is the first company in Ireland to create innovative Virtual Reality (VR) visualisations, using real location imagery, for proposed […]

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Ecocem Group appoints Sustainability and Innovation expert as Managing Director for Ireland

9 Mar , 2020  

The Ecocem Group  have made a strategic internal appointment of Susan McGarry as Managing Director of Ecocem Ireland. A chartered engineer Susan has worked for Ecocem for close to nine years in a variety of roles, the most recent of which was European Sustainablity Manager. Susans impact on Innovation and sustainability is well recognised within […]

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Eddies Hardware unveils refurbishment and rebrand to Chadwicks Drogheda

6 Mar , 2020  

Eddies Hardware has undergone a refurbishment and as part of the changes will now officially rebrand to Chadwicks Drogheda. The branch has been designed with the customer in mind and the Drogheda showrooms have been completely upgraded to house the latest styles and top brands on the market. Inside the new showroom, customers will find the […]

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Construction leaders gather to celebrate the women working in the sector ahead of International Women’s Day 2020

6 Mar , 2020  

Hundreds of people from across the construction industry gathered in Dunboyne Castle Hotel on Friday 6 March for a breakfast seminar hosted by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The event was held to celebrate the achievements of the many women working in the construction sector both now and in the past. Since 2017, the Construction […]