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New survey finds SMEs are now three times less likely to actively prioritise sustainability

3 Jan , 2023  

Just 14% ofIrish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions such as water conservation, energy conservation and recycling in the next 12 months due to rising costs pressures, according a new Irish Water survey of SME attitudes to conservation and sustainability, developed in partnership with the Small Firms Association. […]

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Irish Water leads on safety through collaboration with engineering industry leaders

1 Nov , 2022  

Irish Water has launched a new initiative to bring together key safety influencers from Irish Water and their partners to help ensure the safe delivery of over €1 billion of capital works annually in 2022 and beyond.  The Infrastructure Delivery Collaborative Forum includes leading Irish contractors and engineering companies, along with Irish Water’s experts in […]

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Irish Water calls on organisations large and small to apply for water conservation training 

25 Oct , 2022  

Irish Water is calling on companies of all sizes across Ireland to apply for its Water Stewardship Programme, its comprehensive training programme which helps organisations lower their water use, thereby reducing operating costs and protecting the environment. This comes as over 40 graduates become water stewards for their organisations today at a ceremony at Trinity College […]

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Irish Water launches new guide on how to best conserve water for the construction industry

16 Aug , 2022  

Irish Water has launched its guide for the construction industry outlining how businesses can better conserve and reuse water.  Irish Water’s new guide, developed in partnership with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Sisk, Cairn Homes and the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC), details how builders and developers can implement sustainable and circular processes to achieve […]

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Irish Water calls on contractors to apply for new Experience Based Accreditation

24 Jun , 2022  

Irish Water has today launched a new Experience Based Accreditation Scheme for contractors across Ireland 18 months ahead of plan. The scheme facilitates experienced contractors in becoming accredited to deliver new water services infrastructure in public roads for housing developers. The new scheme is welcomed by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), the Irish Homebuilders Association […]