In County Offaly today Copius Group hosted Flannery Plant Hire, to showcase their latest advances in safety and efficiency, to both clients and peers in the Irish construction industry, featuring a first look at the Leica Geosystems and XWatch Safety Solutions 3D avoidance system exclusive to Flannery excavators. The 3D Avoidance Zone system solution minimises…
Europe’s most eco-friendly and sustainable data centres have recently been honoured with the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres award. As the digital age progresses, data centres have emerged as the pillars supporting our interconnected society, ensuring a smooth exchange of data. Yet, their high energy consumption has sparked discussions about their environmental footprint…
2023 Best Practice Guidelines for the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency The Joint Research Centre (JRC) introduced the European Code of Conduct for Data Centres (EU DC CoC) as a proactive step towards addressing the escalating energy usage in data centres. This surge in consumption not only impacts the environment but…
The construction industry is experiencing a surge in momentum, with the most significant increase in new orders since April 2022. The latest PMI® data reveals a positive trend for construction companies, as the overall UK construction output is on the rise. The growth is primarily driven by the commercial building and civil engineering sectors, both…
“The Tulip” is a design by Foster + Partners that will stand 305.3 metres (1000 ft) above the capital’s streets, with a viewpoint and rotating gondolas delivering an unparalleled view from the centre of the city. It will stand alongside 30 St Mary Axe – commonly known as the Gherkin. Unlike many new London builds…
US semiconductor giant Intel is to expand production capacity at its Leixlip campus to meet growing demand for its computer chips. In a letter seen by the Sunday Independent, Intel interim chief executive Bob Swan outlined to major global customers an extra $1bn of capital expenditure that it plans to spend in 2018, citing the…
The latest survey conducted by Turner & Townsend show that London’s construction costs remain higher than the rest of the country, creating a two-tier construction market where London construction costs are 27.7% higher than the UK average. London remains the fifth most expensive place to build in the world, behind New York, San Francisco, Hong…