Irish Water has recently updated the criteria for inclusion in the Self Lay public road programme. This is good news for consultants and projects, as there now will be a mechanism for developers and others to undertake the connections to the public networks for wastewater and water supply under… Read more
The Irish Construction Industry accounts for up to 48% of Irish waste (6.2 million tonnes) so a pilot scheme has been established to divert waste from landfill, incineration and downcycling. Based on a successful model from the Netherlands, the Construction Materials Exchange (CMEx) Project… Read more
A new online tool called the Carbon Designer for Ireland Tool was launched in 2021 to allow designers to quickly assess and visualize the emissions linked to different types of construction techniques and materials. Read more
GARLAND are proud to have been involved in a number of shortlisted projects for the Irish Construction Awards 2021. We provided… Read more
Earlier in the year the Government published a regulation setting out expiry dates for the validity of certain Safe Pass cards,… Read more
The importance of the Project Supervisor and Design Process (PSDP) and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) is not to be underestimated as one Monaghan farmer found out the hard way earlier this year. He was fined €2,000 and ordered to pay Health… Read more
The €80m development at Bishop’s Quay in Limerick City has begun construction after an official sod-turning ceremony with the Mayor of the City and… Read more
Pre-commencement planning conditions are now being checked when validating Commencement and 7 Day Notices Read more
Changes to temporary school accommodation regulations provide planning exemptions Read more