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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for July 2007
31/07/2007
Ferguson Wheeler, a leading architecture and design practice headquartered in Belfast, has been acquired by Dublin based Douglas Wallace Architects. The company will operate as Douglas Wallace Ferguson Wheeler and the Belfast office will form part of the wider group’s international expansion plans.
31/07/2007
Leading architectural practice, KOBW, has announced the appointment of three new directors as it continues its expansion. The Cork-based practice has been in existence for almost 50 years and now employs 29 people. Four new associate directors have also been appointed in a move to ensure clients g
31/07/2007
Façade systems specialist Hunter Douglas has appointed Ussher Patton to head its restructured sales division in Ireland. It follows the recent decision by Hunter Douglas to end its supplier partnership agreement with Irish construction agent Engineering Research Limited (ERL). The move is designed
31/07/2007
The FAS/Weber, Plastering Trainee of the Year Award, took place recently at The Tuam FAS Training Centre. The Weber Shield, was presented to plasterer Ronan Daly by Weber Facades Business Manager, Wilfie Hanna, and the runner up prize was presented by Eamonn Mahoney, Sales Manager, Facades Systems,
31/07/2007
A review published today has revealed that the Irish housing market is experiencing a slow down. The Irish Property Review has shown that the prices of houses will remain flat, after having previously being forecast growth of around 3%. Bank of Ireland chief economist, Dan McLaughlin has predicted
31/07/2007
Manufacturing in Ireland since 1973, Killarney Plastics Ltd are one of the most experienced composite manufacturing companies in Europe, manufacturing many of their own raw materials on site. Killarney Plastics Ltd have recently developed the Tri-Cel range of environmental solutions, ranging from P
31/07/2007
Freefoam Plastics, a leading manufacturer of roofline products in the Irish market, has recently launched a new slate and tile trim brochure. The new, full-colour six-page brochure highlights the innovative new PVC roof trim products and accessories that provide an attractive maintenance-free fin
31/07/2007
Industry currently accounts for around 55% of CO2 emissions while in comparison commercial air travel accounts for 5% of the CO2 emissions in the UK. This presents industry with a tough challenge in an ever more competitive, environmentally sensitive global market. Industry can reduce these emissio
30/07/2007
The issue of sustainable construction was reviewed from various European perspectives at a seminar in Dublin held jointly by the AEEBC (European Association of Building Surveyors and Technical Architects) and CEEC (European Council of Construction Economists), hosted by the Society of Chartered Surv
30/07/2007
One in nine residential new builds in Northern Ireland is now a timber frame home. The most recent statistics, say manufacturer Tyrone Timber Frames Ltd, prove that the popularity of this eco-friendly building method has risen sharply in the past five years. In 2002 only 2% of start new build home
30/07/2007
While pressure has been exerted on consumers to be aware of their carbon footprint by recycling and conserving energy, Irish companies have received relatively little pressure to conform to better standards by reducing their energy expenditure and wastage. Many Irish businesses are guilty of the du
30/07/2007
The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) in Northern Ireland has a new Director. The 3,000 member branch of the world-leading body for land, property and construction professionals has appointed Ben Collins to the high-level post. Mr Collins - a former government information officer and
30/07/2007
The development scheme at Hanover Quay in Dublin, designed by O’Mahony Pike architects has been named as Best Housing Project at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) annual Architecture Awards. There was nine winning projects, eight of which were presented with awards by Dublin’s
30/07/2007
Mr John Gormley, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has announced that he is inviting tenders for the design and delivery of a major new Climate Change Communications and Public Awareness Campaign. The contract will be awarded for a two-year period initially and may be ext
30/07/2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a competition to run a new gas installer registration scheme aimed at beefing-up domestic gas safety standards. The new scheme is set to bring benefits to both gas consumers and gas installers across Great Britain. Health and Safety Minister, Lord
30/07/2007
The TBF Thompson Group has been appointed as the new Authorised Distributor for the Ingersoll Rand Attachments Group in Northern Ireland. The Ingersoll Rand Attachments Group offers a wide variety of attachments for use on machines as diverse as compact loaders and 90 tonne excavators. The Ingerso
30/07/2007
The next generation in modular floor covering systems are now available in Ireland. Swiss designed and manufactured, Swisstrax interlocking floor tiles are the ultimate solution for covering cracked, chipped or stained concrete floors. These modular floor tiles are an easy and quick installation so
30/07/2007
Turkington’s Managing Director, Jim McKeag, has recently received a CIOB NVQ level 5 Construction Management qualification at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) 2007 Annual Lecture, sponsored by CITB. The award is particularly significant as Jim is one of the first managers in Northern Irel
27/07/2007
A Northern Ireland company has picked up a top award honouring its “outstanding contribution” to the shopfitting industry across the UK and Ireland. Patton Fit-Out - part of the Ballymena-based Patton Group - picked up two top prizes at the prestigious Shopfitting and Display Industry Awards held i
27/07/2007
The TBF Thompson Group has been appointed as the new Authorised Distributor for the Ingersoll Rand Attachments Group in Northern Ireland. The Ingersoll Rand group offers a wide variety of attachments for use on machines as diverse as compact loaders and 90 tonne excavators. The company’s range of
27/07/2007
The brand new Nurse Education Building at the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), has installed a smart proximity access control system from SALTO to become the first ‘totally keyless’ building on campus. Recently named Best Sustainability Project at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ir
27/07/2007
Millions of pounds is set to be spent by an Irish business consortium to create Northern Ireland’s most famous natural landmark the Giant’s Causeway, in Dubai. The multi-million project, created by Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum aims to reproduce most of the countries in the w
24/07/2007
Around 35,000 jobs in the construction sector are set to be lost over the next 18 months, an economic forecast from Davy Stockbrokers has revealed. However, the Irish company has predicted that these losses will be compensated by 20,000 new jobs in building of infrastructure and commercial property
23/07/2007
A disused building on Belfast’s Ormeau Avenue is to be transformed into an upmarket aparthotel, bar and grillroom. Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie today announced that Nicholas and Paul Hill have been selected as the Department’s preferred developer for the former Armagh House building
11/07/2007
Firms from across Northern Ireland have heard how Dungannon’s McAvoy Group has become one of the UK and Ireland’s leading construction firms through its emphasis on innovation and customer service. The company, which has a turnover of £30 million, hosted a Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) event
10/07/2007
The development scheme at Hanover Quay in Dublin, designed by O’ Mahony Pike architects, has been named as Best Housing Project at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) annual Architecture Awards. There were nine winning projects, eight of which were presented with awards by Dubli
09/07/2007
According to the 2007 Summer Review of the Construction Industry, published by Davis Langdon PKS, one of Ireland’s leading construction cost management firms, there will be 75,000 to 80,000 new house completions during 2007, down from the 93,000 peak in 2006. This will be the first fall in new hous
09/07/2007
Parents in Northern Ireland are being urged to ensure that children do not take unnecessary risks during the summer break by treating local quarries as adventure playgrounds. The appeal comes from CEMEX Ireland in support of the 'Play Safe… Stay Safe' campaign mounted by the Quarry Products Associa
