Jones Engineering, the Dublin-headquartered global engineering company, has expanded its operations in Sweden, opening a new office in Gävle on Thursday 2 May 2024. Jones Engineering has operated in the Nordic region since 2015 and this move bolsters its commitment to its European operations. The opening ceremony took place in front of many long-standing clients and dignitaries including Barbara Jones, Ambassador of Ireland to the Kingdom of Sweden, Goran Arnell, Municipal Director & CEO of the Municipality of Gavle and Julia Cederstrand, Deputy Mayor as well as some of the Jones Engi ..read more

Sisk has officially been named as the main contractor for the first two phases of Vantage Data Centers flagship Ireland campus (DUB1) at Profile Park in Dublin. The first two phases consist of 52MW of IT capacity, with the first phase expected to be operational in late 2024. Located on 22 acres, the two first phases of the campus will consist of one 32MW facility and one 20MW facility with the first phase expected to be operational in late 2024. The campus is being built in alignment with Vantage’s sustainable blueprint. The Dub-1 campus will include an on-site 100MVA multi fuel generation pla ..read more

Rockwell proudly unveiled the finished product of their office renovations in Cork in early April. Minister for Finance and Cork South-Central TD Michael McGrath was the guest of honour, cutting the ceremonial ribbon to re-open the newly renovated premises. Also in attendance was Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Director Martin Corkery and Assistant Chief Executives to Cork City Council Brian Geaney and Pat Sweeney. Rockwell enlisted the expertise of M2 Office in January to carry out the office renovations. Many unused spaces we’re converted to state-of-the-art meeting and collaboration rooms, as ..read more

The Grant Aerona³ R32 air to water air source heat pump range is a popular choice amongst those working in property construction. This is due to its cleaner, environmentally friendly performance and that the 13kW and 17kW models within the range have also been recognised by the international award programme Quiet Mark, for their low noise qualities. Reinforcing Grant’s commitment to providing market-leading heating solutions, units within the range have achieved an A+++ energy rating and can quite significantly lowers a property’s overall carbon footprint which in turn helps to meet or indeed ..read more

MOLA Architecture is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Associates in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the success and growth of the practice. The Associates are Gosia Meder Baumann, Ela Walkowiak and Ben Thomas. The practice says it looks forward to the new Associates playing a greater involvement in the management and strategic development of the company, playing key roles in determining its future direction. Michael O’Carroll, Director of MOLA Architecture sees the practice’s commitment to professional and personal development, and enabling career progression ..read more

Build Digital has announced a new strategic collaboration with the Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA). GDA will lead on project operations for the Build Digital Project as part of an emerging special projects function within the Agency. This collaboration will further strengthen links between industry, government and academia, and support Build Digital in delivering their goal of an integrated, accessible series of digital approaches and trainings to transform the construction industry. Three new roles are being created within GDA to support the Build Digital Project which is a key action u ..read more

Anne-Marie Conibear has been elected president of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI). Anne-Marie is a Director of JB Barry and Partners, an engineering company which was acquired by Egis Ireland in 2023. She leads major water, wastewater, and flooding projects, including dam-building. Shane Dempsey, Director General of the ACEI said: “We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie Conibear as our new President. Her extensive experience, strategic vision, and passion for engineering excellence make her the ideal leader to guide ACEI forward as our sector attempts to solve Ir ..read more

Gas Networks Ireland has announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (‘Irish Tar’) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy fuel oil (HFO) to using a combination of both natural and renewable gas – significantly reducing their carbon emissions by almost one third, overnight. Over the course of its 86-year history, Irish Tar has become one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality bituminous road binders for the road construction and road maintenance industry in Ireland. Through its partnership with Gas Networks Irelan ..read more

Kilsaran, a leading name in the construction and building materials industry, has proudly announced the launch of two new electric concrete trucks as part of their commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly transport solutions. With zero emissions and reduced noise pollution, the two new Volvo FM trucks are the first of a kind in Ireland. The electric vehicles will be based in Ringsend, Dublin and mark a significant step in the company’s dedication to environmentally responsible practices. Ken Mulkerrins, Group Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Kilsaran, said: “Kilsaran always st ..read more

Gas Networks Ireland has announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (‘Irish Tar’) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy fuel oil (HFO) to using a combination of both natural and renewable gas – significantly reducing their carbon emissions by almost one third, overnight. Over the course of its 86-year history, Irish Tar has become one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality bituminous road binders for the road construction and road maintenance industry in Ireland. Through its partnership with Gas Networks Irelan ..read more